Please Leave Your Condolences
When your condolences are submitted they will not show immediately until approved by Joldersma & Klein staff. They should appear within 24 hours or less. Thank you for your understanding.
Stephanie Wright age 64 of Kalamazoo left us to join her Heavenly Father late Friday morning, April 3, 2026. Stephanie was born in Kalamazoo on October 1, 1961, the daughter of Ronald and Sandra Loleta (Hanko) Wright. Stephie, as she was known to family and Yo-Yo to her friends, loved life. She was up for…
Tom Angyal, 63, passed away shortly after midnight on April 2, 2026. The demons he had fought for much of his life finally got the better of him. Tom was born December 30, 1962 in Detroit, MI, the youngest of five children of Laszlo “Lou” and Terez (Alusán) Angyal. He was raised in Macomb County,…
Beverly J. Puckett age 87, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Beverly was born on September 19, 1938, in Battle Creek, Michigan, to Lawrence VanVleet and Reba (Bauman) VanVleet. She graduated from Quincy High School in 1957 and retired from the post office in 2002. Beverly had a passion for crafts, particularly…
Mildred Ann DeVries, age 66, of Kalamazoo, passed away on April 2, 2026. Born on September 28, 1959, in Kalamazoo, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas Herman and Betty Jean (Brant) DeVries. A proud graduate of Portage Central High School, Mildred was a dedicated and hard-working retiree of Western Michigan University. Her career…
Doyle L. Helmick age 80, of Kalamazoo passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Kairos Dwelling. Doyle was born August 7, 1945, in Hillsdale, the son of Herschel and Helen (Sumnar) Helmick. He was a 1963 graduate of Camden-Frontier High School, was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from Hillsdale Tool. Doyle was a member…
Joan E. AcMoody, age 86, of Kalamazoo, MI passed away at her home on April 1, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. She was born August 15, 1939, in Burr Oak, MI, the daughter of the late George and Dorothy (Davis) Wagner. She moved from Coldwater to Kalamazoo in 1980 where she owned KJ’s Korner Market…
Terry Lee Proffer age 58 of Martin passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Terry was born in South Haven on November 29, 1967, the son of Charles and Maggie (Lee) Proffer. Terry proudly served his nation in the United States Navy. He was a devoted Michigan Wolverine fan. Terry is survived by his sister, Sandy…
Suzanne Marie Locker age 63 of Delton passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Suzanne was born in South Haven on August 3, 1962, the daughter of Raymond and Peggy (Keleman) Phillips. On September 15, 1990, she married Mark Locker who survives her. Suzanne was a 1981 graduate of Bangor High School. She and Mark were…
Karen J. Leslie, age 81, passed away on March 31, 2026, at Bronson Hospital surrounded by loved ones. Karen was born in Saginaw, MI on January 15, 1945, the daughter of the late William and Marjorie (Herron) Hamlin. Karen was filled with a joyful spirit and selfless nature. Her heart and her home were open…
William “Bill” D. Patient age 55 of Kalamazoo passed away Sunday afternoon March 29, 2026. Bill was born in Columbia, MO, on June 17, 1970, the son of Gary and Doris (Fike) Patient, who survive him. Bill received his Bachelors Degree in Business Administration and Management from Robert B. Miller College. He worked for many…
