Obituaries Archive

Betsy Ann Rice

June 14, 2026

A Celebration of Life is being planned with the date and time to be announced soon. Memorial Contributions may be made to Kalamazoo County Democratic Party, Planned Parenthood of Kalamazoo or Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes, in c/o the funeral home....

Nancy Kay Miller

June 11, 2026

A funeral service in witness to Nancy’s life and faith will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1112 N. Drake Rd, Kalamazoo, Friends may call on the family one hour prior to the ser...
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Melissa L. Starbuck

June 10, 2026

In accordance with her wishes, cremation will take place and private family remembrances will be held. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Al-Van Humane Society, c/o the funeral home. ...

Zachary John Paul Happel

June 10, 2026

Interment will take place at a later date in Kendall Cemetery, Gobles, MI. Memorial Contributions may be made to Wings of Hope Hospice. ...
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Helen J. Schulz

June 8, 2026

A memorial service will be held in the fall. Helen will be laid to rest in Fairview Cemetery, Manton, MI. Memorial Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or Centrica Care Navigators, in c/o the funeral home....

William H. Beeke

June 8, 2026

A private family graveside service has taken place. Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association. ...

Gail L. Lennan

June 7, 2026

To honor Gail’s life, a visitation will be held at Joldersma and Klein Funeral Home, 917 S. Burdick St. Kalamazoo, MI 49001, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Catherine of Siena Churc...
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Brian L. Anspaugh

June 7, 2026

A Celebration of Life is being planned with the date and time to be announced shortly. Memorial Contributions may be made to Gift of Life of Michigan or SPCA of Southwest Michigan, in c/o the funeral home. Brian believed that Jesus Christ was his Sa...

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Ronald E. Wertz, Sr.

June 7, 2026

Ron will be laid to rest in a graveside service on Monday, June 22, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. at Ft. Custer National Cemetery 15501 W. Dickman Rd., Augusta. Those wishing to attend should meet in the cortege assembly area of the cemetery at 1:15 p.m. Memoria...

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Jack L. Amos

June 6, 2026

A funeral service in witness to Jack’s life and faith will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Third Christian Reformed Church, 2400 Winchell Ave., Kalamazoo. Friends may call on the family on Monday evening, June 15, 2026, from 5:0...
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Robert E. Hostetler

June 6, 2026

In accordance with his wish, cremation will take place and private family remembrances will be held. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o the funeral home. ...
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Holly Duffy Walls

June 6, 2026

A funeral Mass will be held at St. Thomas More on June 19, at 11:00am, followed by an informal gathering of friends and family to celebrate Holly’s life and legacy. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Vincent de Paul Society, 513 Elean...
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Todd K. Beasore

June 5, 2026

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John N. Phares, Jr.

June 5, 2026

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Julianna’s Restaurant, 2105 Lake St. Kalamazoo. John will be laid to rest at Mt. Ever Rest Memorial Park, South, in a private graveside service. Memorial ...
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Tammy M. Nye

June 4, 2026

Tammy M. Nye age 63 of Kalamazoo passed away Thursday June 4, 2026, at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Tammy was born February 11, 1963, in Kalamazoo the daughter of Wayne and Rosalie (Heighton) Nye, Sr. She graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School a...

Marjorie A. Sheppard

June 3, 2026

No public services are being planned. Marjorie will be laid to rest at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice, in c/o the funeral home. Marjorie, Charles and Jill are especially grateful to...
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Diann S. Lentz

June 2, 2026

Friends will be received 5-7 pm Thursday June 11, 2026, at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 am Friday, June 12, 2026, at St. Augustine Cathedral. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorial Contrib...
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Jessica L. Paterala

June 2, 2026

A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Bronson Hospitality House or Gift of Life of Michigan. ...
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Diana M. Nowakowski

May 31, 2026

In accordance with her wish, cremation will take place and private family remembrances will be held. She will be laid to rest privately with Dean at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice, c/...

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David A. Priest

May 31, 2026

No public services are planned. David will be laid to rest at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to Centrica Care Navigators, in c/o the funeral home....
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Gay Jepkema

May 30, 2026

Gay requested that no public services be held. Memorial Contributions may be made to Centrica Care Navigators, in c/o the funeral home....
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Beverly J. Bloomquist

May 30, 2026

A private memorial service will be held. Beverly will be laid to rest in the Columbarium of First Presbyterian Church. Memorial Contributions may be made to Centrica Care Navigators (hospice) or First Presbyterian Church of Kalamazoo, in c/o of the f...

Sherry L. Nuyen

May 29, 2026

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

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George I. Peterson

May 28, 2026

A memorial service will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Kalamazoo, Visiting Angels and Centrica Care Navigators....

Baby Alicia Kalenga

May 27, 2026

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Donald L. Fiocco

May 26, 2026

Burial with military honors will take place at Fort Custer National Cemetery on June 11, 2026, at 9:30 A.M....
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Thomas Space

May 26, 2026

A memorial service will be announced at a later date....

Markle Laws

May 26, 2026

In accordance with his wish, cremation will take place and private family remembrances will be held. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Kalamazoo Humane Society, c/o the funeral home....

Janet L. Wolf

May 26, 2026

A celebration of life is planned for Sunday, May 31, 2026, from 3:30–5:30 p.m. at StoryPoint Kalamazoo, 1700 Bronson Way, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49009. Memorial donations in Jan’s honor may be made to the Literacy Council of Kalamazoo, reflecting he...
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Mark R. Jenness

May 26, 2026

At Mark’s request, there will be no memorial service. If you are able, honor Mark’s memory in ways that help sustain the natural world. If you choose to make a contribution, please consider organizations like the Michigan Audubon Society Educa...