obituaries

Roben B. Klocke

January 21, 2026

No public services are planned at this time. Contributions in her memory may be directed to Alzheimer’s Association, in c/o the funeral home....
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Marye Ann Fitzsimmons

January 17, 2026

In accordance with her wish cremation will take place and a memorial service to honor and celebrate her life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions in memory of Marye Fitzsimmons may be given to Texas Corners Bible Church, c/o the funer...
2 Messages

Karel Lee Eames

January 17, 2026

A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 23, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home, 917 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo. Friends may call on the family one hour prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, ...
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Barbara E. Bickings

January 17, 2026

No public services are planned. Barbara will be laid to rest at Mt. Ever Rest Memorial Park, South. Contributions in her memory may be made to VFW Auxilary Comstock Post #6252, in c/o the funeral home. ...

Melvin G. Marsley, Jr.

January 16, 2026

Cremation has taken place and no services are scheduled at this time. ...
2 Messages

Brad A. Van Avery

January 15, 2026

In accordance with his wish cremation will take place and a gathering to honor and celebrate his life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice, c/o the funeral home. ...

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Wayne D. Shugars

January 13, 2026

A funeral service will be held on Thursday January 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home, 917 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo. Friends may call on the family one hour prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. Wayne will be laid to...
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Chet A. Breed

January 10, 2026

A memorial service will be held on August 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Merrill Park, Comstock. Contributions in his memory may be made to the family to help defray expenses at https://gofund.me/55dc61a47, or directly to the funeral home....

Robert Bonnema

January 10, 2026

A memorial visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Prairie Edge Christian Reformed Church, 9316 Oakland Dr. Portage, MI 49024, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A memorial service will be held at the church on Thursday, January 15, 2026, be...

Laverne "Vern" Boerman

January 8, 2026

Vern will be laid to rest privately and a memorial service to honor and celebrate his life will be held at Texas Corners Bible Church at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Texas Corners Bible Church, c/o the funeral home....
2 Messages

John Wolfis

January 8, 2026

A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home, 917 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo. The service will be live streamed on the funeral home’s YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/@joldersmaklein...
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Sandra K. Gilbert

January 8, 2026

No public services are planned at this time. Sandra will be laid to rest at Germond Cemetery, Shelbyville. Those wishing to make a lasting gift in Sandra’s name are asked to consider Centrica Care Navigators, in c/o the funeral home. ...

Jeffrey Lee Dando

January 8, 2026

In accordance with his wish cremation will take place and a service to honor and celebrate his life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Bronson Cancer Center or Animal Rescue Project, c/o the funeral home. ...
1 Message

Barbara A. Warner

January 7, 2026

A private celebration of life will be held at a later date with family and friends. ...
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Ellen J. Havens

January 7, 2026

A memorial service will be held at a later date....
2 Messages

Leta L. Piper

January 6, 2026

Friends will be received from 11 am to 12:30 pm Thursday January 15, 2026, at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home where services will follow at 12:30 pm. Interment will be in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G....
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Barbara "Barb" Sine

January 4, 2026

The family will receive friends at the Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home on Sunday, January 11, 2026, from 1:00PM to 3:00PM with a prayer service beginning at 3:00PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, January 12, 2026, beginning a...

Dr. Lauren A. Vroman

January 4, 2026

In life, Lauren dreamed of standing beneath the towering trees of the Redwood Forest and feeling the cold waters of the Pacific Ocean on her skin. In accordance with Lauren’s wishes, cremation has taken place and her ashes will be dispersed in thes...
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Jan Kay Estes

January 3, 2026

A gathering to honor and celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the American Legion Climax, MI, from 3:00PM to 5:00PM. (Food will be served, dish to pass welcomed; NO outside drinks will be allowed but may be purchased at t...

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Donald G. Gronau

January 2, 2026

No services are planned at this time....

Jeremiah A. Ryder

January 2, 2026

A memorial service to honor and celebrate Jeremiah’s life will be held at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, beginning at 11:00 AM. The family will receive friends at the funeral home beginning at 10:00 AM, one hour ...

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Roger J. Rothi

January 1, 2026

A service in witness to Roger’s life and faith will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Grace Harbor Church, 2131 Alamo Ave., Kalamazoo. Roger will be laid to rest at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Those wishing to honor Roger’s ...
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Jane A. Schwabauer

December 31, 2025

A memorial service to honor and celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, beginning at 2:00 PM, at Radiant Church, 995 Romence Rd. Portage, MI, 49024, with Pastor Buckie Thornock officiating. Following the service family and frie...

Hank Lee Schrader

December 29, 2025

A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home, 917 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo. At 6:30 p.m. there will be a short time of remembrance at the funeral home. Contributions in may be ...

Ann E. Wesselhoff

December 28, 2025

A memorial service is being planned with the date and time to be announced shortly. Ann will be laid to rest with Ron at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Contributions in her memory may be made to Kairos Dwelling, in c/o the funeral home....
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Anthony Haas

December 26, 2025

A memorial service to honor and celebrate his life will be held on Friday, January 9, 2026, beginning at 11:30 AM, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 120 Roberson St. Kalamazoo, MI 49007. Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Zion Baptist Church (benevo...

Sandra K. Wise

December 26, 2025

In accordance with her wish cremation has taken place and a celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bronson Cancer Center, c/o the funeral home....

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William E. Baker

December 25, 2025

In accordance with his wish cremation will take place and he will be laid to rest at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice, c/o the funeral home. ...

John Molnar Jr.

December 25, 2025

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Joldersma & Klein with private graveside service at Riverside cemetery. A celebration of life will take place at a later date....
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Michael I. Peterson

December 23, 2025

A celebration of life will be held on January 10, 2026, from 1:00–3:00 p.m. at the Portage Zhang Senior Center. ...