Obituaries

Ardis M. McFadden

Ardis M. McFadden

Sep 29, 2025

Ardis M. McFadden, 97, of Bridgman, formerly of Three Oaks, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025 at Woodland Terrace in Bridgman.

A funeral service will be held 11 AM on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at Pike Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy., Bridgman, MI 49106 with Pastor Rich Zeiger officiating. Friends may meet with the...

Jason Vincent Edwards

Jason Vincent Edwards

Sep 27, 2025

Jason Vincent Edwards, 57, of Bridgman passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025 after a valiant battle with ALS -- Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

A funeral service will be held 1 PM on Friday, October 3, 2025 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy., Bridgman, MI 49106 with Rev. Brandon Wittig officiating. Friends may meet with the...

Wilma Laverne Baker-Gardner

Wilma Laverne Baker-Gardner

Sep 26, 2025

Wilma Laverne Baker-Gardner, 88, of St. Joseph passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025 at Caretel Inns St. Joseph.

A funeral service will be held 11 AM on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at The Anchor Church of God, 5020 Cleveland Ave., Stevensville, MI 49127 with Pastor Marc Danapilis officiating. Friends may meet with the family on Monday, September 29, 2025 from...

Joan Marian Wishart

Joan Marian Wishart

Sep 22, 2025

Joan M. Wishart 91, of Berrien Springs passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025 at home in the care of her family.

There are no services scheduled at this time and the family will be remembering her privately. Memorial contributions may be made to the Berrien County Youth Fair, P.O. Box 7, Berrien Springs, Michigan 49103. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.

Joan...

Sadie Lee Schultz

Sadie Lee Schultz

Sep 12, 2025

Sadie Lee Schultz, 90, of Stevensville, beloved mother and “Grammee”, passed peacefully into eternity on September 12, 2025.

She will be laid to rest with her husband Edward David Schultz in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia at a private family service.

Sadie was born on August 18, 1935 in Covington, Kentucky the daughter of the late Leo and Sadie (Wilson) Schwartz. A...

Richard Allen Russell

Richard Allen Russell

Sep 12, 2025

Richard "Rick" Allen Russell, age 79, passed peacefully with his loving family at his side on Friday, September 12, at their longtime home in Buchanan, Michigan.

A memorial service will be held 11 AM. on Monday, September 22, 2025 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 3903 Lake St., Bridgman, MI 49106 where Rick has been a parishioner for over...

Jacqueline Margaret Krieger

Jacqueline Margaret Krieger

Sep 4, 2025

Jacqueline “Jackie” Margaret Krieger, 88, of St. Joseph passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at her home, in the care of her family.

A funeral service will be held 11 AM on Friday, September 12, 2025 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 9650 Church St., Bridgman, MI 49106. Friends may meet with the family at the church on Friday from 10-11 AM,...

Rosalie Jean Stout

Rosalie Jean Stout

Aug 31, 2025

Rosalie Jean Stout, 97, of Bridgman, formerly of Thompsonville, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at Woodland Terrace, Bridgman.

The family will be remembering her privately and memorial contributions may be given to Betsie Valley District Library, 14744 Thompson Ave., Thompsonville, MI 49683. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.

Rosalie was born on October 6, 1927 in Lakeview, Michigan the daughter of...

Ted Robertson Dyekman

Ted Robertson Dyekman

Aug 23, 2025

Ted R. Dyekman, 82, passed away peacefully August 23, 2025. His husband and love of his life, Gary Moore was at his side.

Ted was born in Loveland, Colorado, the son of the late Gordon and Beth (Mitton) Dyekman. He has been a longtime resident of Harbert, Michigan and Chicago, Illinois.

He is a graduate of Northwestern University, earning a dual degree...

Barbara Linnell Rochon

Barbara Linnell Rochon

Aug 19, 2025

Barbara Linnell Rochon, 87, of Stevensville passed away peacefully at Hanson Hospice Center on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

The family will be remembering Barbara in a Celebration of Life to be held in October. Information will be provided once final arrangements have been made. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a donation be made to a charity of your...

Rhonda Lynn Brink

Rhonda Lynn Brink

Aug 14, 2025

Rhonda Lynn Brink, 70, of Berrien Springs passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at Corewell Health South, St. Joseph.

A memorial service will be held 11 AM on Friday, August 22, 2025 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy., Bridgman, MI 49106. Friends may meet with the family at the funeral home on Friday from...

Kenneth Earl Wood

Kenneth Earl Wood

Aug 11, 2025

Kenneth E. Wood, 88, died peacefully on Aug. 11, 2025, after suffering with Lewy body disease. He was born Dec. 7, 1936, in Centralia, Illinois and raised in nearby Eldorado. He received a degree in mining engineering at University of Illinois and an MBA in economics from University of Chicago.

A funeral service will be held 11 AM on Saturday, August...

Mary Edith Nitz

Mary Edith Nitz

Aug 11, 2025

Mary Edith Nitz, 75, of Baroda passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025 at her home in the care of her family.

A memorial service will be held 11 AM on Monday, August 18, 2025 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy., Bridgman, MI 49106. Friends may meet with the family at the funeral home on...

Carl James Myatt Sr.

Carl James Myatt Sr.

Aug 3, 2025

Carl James Myatt Sr., 91, of Bridgman passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025 at his home in the care of his family.

A funeral service will be held at 12 Noon on Friday, August 8, 2025 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy., Bridgman, MI 49106. Friends may meet with the family at the funeral...

Paul Gerhardt Kugler

Paul Gerhardt Kugler

Jul 30, 2025

Paul Gerhardt Kugler, 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville.

A funeral service will be held 11 AM Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 5791 Sawyer Rd, Sawyer, MI 49125. Friends may meet with the family from 5-7 PM on Monday, August 4, 2025 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd...

Dackery Jann Schutze

Dackery Jann Schutze

Jul 25, 2025

Dackery Jann Schutze (Kiehn), 66, of Baroda, MI passed away on Friday, July 25 2025 at Corewell Health Lakeland in St. Joseph MI with her husband and daughter by her side.

Dackery was born on May 13th, 1959 to the late Robert Kiehn and the late Beverly Kiehn-Macquire. She had a love for art, the outdoors, and Lake Michigan.

Survivors include her...

Victoria Lee Zavoral

Victoria Lee Zavoral

Jul 23, 2025

Victoria “Vicky” Lee Zavoral, 51, of Bridgman, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 23, 2025. She was surrounded by her loving family.

Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life Service is planned for Saturday, August 9, 2025 from 2-6 PM at Warren Dunes Village Community Center, 11159 Red Arrow Highway, Bridgman MI 49106....

Wendy Ann Welch

Wendy Ann Welch

Jul 23, 2025

Wendy Anne Welch, 57, of Bridgman passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at Corewell Health South in St. Joseph surrounded by her family.

The family will be remembering Wendy privately. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.

Wendy was born on December 21, 1967 in St. Joseph the daughter of Robert and Patricia (Kilisz) Fry. On May 5, 1991 she married Michael Welch,...

Kevin Charles Green

Kevin Charles Green

Jul 23, 2025

Kevin Charles Green, 73, of Stevensville passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at CrownePointe of Stevensville.

A graveside service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at Greenwood Cemetery, 9000 Church St., Bridgman, MI 49106. Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice at Home, 4025 Health Park Lane, St. Joseph, MI 49085 or the Humane Society...

Raymond Agustine Barskus

Raymond Agustine Barskus

Jul 22, 2025

Raymond Agustine Barskus, 82, of Sawyer passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at his home.

A memorial mass will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 5760 Sawyer Rd., Sawyer, MI 49125. Friends may meet with the family from 10-11 AM on Tuesday at the church. Final resting place will be in...