Please Leave Your Condolences

Divider Ornament

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.

Esther L. Nichols

May 7, 2017 /

Age 97, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2017. Esther was born in Kalamazoo on September 10, 1919, the daughter of the late Elmer and Cora (Warner) Haring. On September 23, 1939 she married the love of her life, Richard W. Nichols who preceded her in death on February 22, 2005. Esther was also preceded…

Dorothy \”Dot\” Allen

May 5, 2017 /

Age 87, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 5, 2017. She was born in Hastings, MI, on February 18, 1930, the daughter of the late Everett and Marguerite (VandenBosh) Tuttle. Dorothy was a quiet and classy woman. She loved being at her home in the country where she could be outdoors in…

Theodore Ploughman

May 5, 2017 /

Theodore (Ted) Ploughman passed away Friday, May 5, 2017. Ted was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on August 11, 1932, to the late Anthony and Charlotte Ploughman. He attended Grand Rapids Junior College and was a proud graduate of the University of Michigan, joining the Acacia fraternity and receiving bachelor\’s and master\’s degrees in engineering…

Ruth M. Giessen

May 1, 2017 /

Age 95, passed away Monday, May 1, 2017. Ruth was born in Kalamazoo on May 29, 1921; the daughter of the late Jacob and Sarah (Vermuelen) Louis. She was a 1938 graduate of Richland High School. On October 26, 1940 Ruth was united in marriage to John R. Vande Giessen who preceded her in death…

Ralph F. Boughton

April 30, 2017 /

Ralph Frederick Boughton went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 30th, 2017 at the age of 72. Ralph was born on May 13, 1944, the son of the late Ralph S. Boughton and Mettie L. Boughton (Noyes). He was married on March 1, 1968 to his wife Janet Boughton (Cornell). He was employed…

Robert J. Cowe

April 30, 2017 /

Age 66, Robert passed Sunday morning in his home with the support of Reverence Hospice. He had been ill for several years of decline. Robert leaves behind his wife, Loraine, beloved daughter, Chelsea Ross. He had two remaining siblings, Ann of Granger, Indiana and George of Del Ray, Florida. He is preceded in death by…

Marsha L. Davis

April 30, 2017 /

Age 67, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2017. Marsha was born in Flint, MI, on March 20, 1950, the daughter of the late Leon and Vera (Cook) Davis. She was a graduate of Flint Northwestern High School, Class of 1968. Marsha loved animals and was a veterinarian assistant and dog groomer for many years.…

Ronald M. Rousch

April 28, 2017 /

Ronald Marvin Rousch, departed us peacefully on April 28, 2017. He was born April 24, 1937, in Union city Michigan to the late Clarence and Calista (Stratton) Rousch. After graduating of Comstock high school in 1954, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served his country with honor. After being discharged he worked various places…

Mervin Glen Clark

April 27, 2017 /

Age 61, passed away at home on Thursday, April 27, 2017; after battling an illness and the heartbreaking loss of his son. Glen was born in Manistique, MI on December 13, 1955; the son of the late Mervin G. Clark and Katherine E. (Kabelman) Clark. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly L. Clark of…

Lois B. Magierka

April 27, 2017 /

Age 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at her home. Lois was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, George, in 2014; and son, Greg, in 2011. She is survived by her children, Ron (Susan Kott) Magierka of Zeeland and Margaret (Richard) Vanleeuwen of Sarasota, Florida; daughter-in-law, Brenda Magierka of…