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“dear larry and martena, you took such good care of your father. i know you are blessed you could do that. sorry for your loss, we know he is with...Read More »
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1 of 6 | Posted by: sherry schoonmaker - kalamazoo, MI
“Lambert was always a good man who had a great love for God and his family! I will always cherish the memories of him and Zachary and always be...Read More »
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2 of 6 | Posted by: Mendie Medendorp - Paw Paw, MI
“Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
The O'Neal Family
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3 of 6 | Posted by: Julie ONEAL - Nashville, TN
“Martena & family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know that he will be greatly missed. If there is anything I can do for you, please be sure to ask.
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4 of 6 | Posted by: Jan Butcher - Portage, MI
“Larry & Martena:
Our sincere sympathy to all of you. You took very good care of him and I'm sure he was grateful for your love and care.
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5 of 6 | Posted by: Pat & Tom Glerum - Kalamazoo, MI
“I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.
Even though we all know he is in a better place, It is still hard....Please let me know if there is ANYTHING I can...Read More »
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6 of 6 | Posted by: Lyndsay Gaffin - Kalamaoo, MI
MEDENDORP, Lambert
Of Kalamazoo, MI
Lambert passed away Tuesday morning, February 24, 2009 at the home of Larry and Martena. He was born December 12, 1913 in Osceola, MI, the son of Joseph and Jennie (Rozeveld) Medendorp. Lambert was employed by Clarage Fan Co. for 37 years until his retirement; and also worked part-time at Daleiden and Carlton Equipment. Lambert was a member of Milwood Christian Reformed Church where he served at deacon and Sunday school teacher. On October 11, 1940, he was united in marriage to Rena DeYoung. Preceding him in death were his wife, Rena Medendorp; 1 son, Ronald Medendorp (as a child); his parents; and 7 brothers and sisters, Laura Medendorp (as an infant), Henry Medendorp, Evert Medendorp, Lottie Bunning, Albert Medendorp, Wilbert Medendorp, and Corneil Medendorp (as an infant). Surviving are 3 children, Larry (Martena) Medendorp, Stanley Medendorp, and Carol (Alan) Burd all of Kalamazoo; 4 grandchildren, Luke (Robin Turner) Medendorp of Gobles, Brian (Julie) Medendorp or Nashville, TN, Sarah (Matt) VanderMeer of Grand Rapids, and Darla (Dustin) Nogle of Plainwell; 4 great-grandsons, Zachary, Camden, Andrew, and Cameron; 4 sisters, Susie Vlietstra of Kalamazoo, Grace DeKoekKoek of Parchment, Anna Zinger of Reed City, and Alice Ackley of Kalamazoo; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services for Lambert will be at 11:00 AM on Monday at Milwood Christian Reformed Church, 3306 Lovers Lane, with Pastor Loren Kotman officiating. Interment will be in Comstock Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 2-5 PM on Sunday at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick Street. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan or Milwood CRC – Media Ministry. Please visit www.langelands.com to sign the guest book or leave a condolence to the family.
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