Joan-Oosterbaan-Obituary

Joan Oosterbaan

Kalamazoo, Michigan

1967 - 2025

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DIED
February 13, 2025
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Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Born on October 9, 1967, Joan was the beloved daughter of Mary and Ed Buczkowski. She spent happy years and made life-long friends at St. Augustine Elementary School and at Hackett Catholic Prep, where she ran cross country and track. She went on to graduate in 1989 with a teaching degree from...

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Dear Mrs. B & Mrs. O, thoughts and prayers. Love Sondra

Dear Lizzie, It saddened me to learn of your mother´s recent passing. Please accept my deepest sympathies for your great loss. I know how awful it is; I lost my mother in 2013. I read about your being a mother now - what joy Emma brought into the lives of you & your husband and both of your parents. I´m glad your mom got to celebrate Emma´s birthday with you & your husband. To me, it seems like only a few years ago that you were a vivacious, bubbly senior in my English 12 class at Portage...

Sue and I offer our sincere condolences on your loss of Joan. May God grant you and your family peace, grace, and strength during this difficult time. Paul and Sue Toth

I´m incredibly heartbroken to hear of Mrs. Ooosterbaan´s passing. What an incredible lady. Well respected by everyone she came across and always such a warm hearted lady to talk to. I have so many fond memories of her at the KCC, always involved in her kids lives. All my love to you kids!

Paul, I was deeply saddened to learn that you lost you mother. I wish you strength and comfort through this difficult time and I´ll continue to hold you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. ~Pam Klyn

We will always remember Joan and her happy spirit! May your many wonderful memories bring you peace. Phyllis Farrell.

I have found memories of Joan from high school. She was a kind person. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.

JP.... You and your family are in my prayers.

Sincerest condolences to the family of JP Oosterbaan. You all are in our deepest thoughts and prayers. Hugs and love to you all.