Obituaries

Feb 11, 2022

Marilyn Joan Wells, 90, of Benton Harbor, formerly of Zephyrhills, Florida, passed away February 11, 2022 in the care of her family.

A private family graveside service was held at Graceland Cemetery where Marilyn and her husband Robert will be laid next to her parents, Floyd and Ilabelle Hendrix. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.

Marilyn was...

Feb 10, 2022

Jay Alan Krieger, 51, of Baroda passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 10, 2022.

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM, Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Trinity Lutheran, 5791 Sawyer Road, Sawyer, with Reverend Brandon Wittig, officiating. Friends may meet with the family from 10 – 11 AM on Tuesday at the church,...

Feb 8, 2022

Linda Jewel Colpitts, 73 of Stevensville passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at her home.

Friends may meet with the family 3-5 PM on Friday March 25, 2022 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 200 Turwill Lane Suite 6, Kalamazoo MI 49006. Online condolences accepted...

Feb 6, 2022

Frank William Owen went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, February 6th, 2022 in Holland, MI.

He was husband to Muriel Margaret Burnham Owen for over 65 years until her passing in 2015. Formerly of St. Joseph, MI, Frank was born April 6th 1927 to the late James Phillips Owen and Vivian Loretta Dean Owen...

Feb 5, 2022

Holly Nelson O’Neil passed away on February 5, 2022 at the age of 63, after a short illness. She leaves behind her husband Timothy, her daughters Hannah and Sarah, and her sisters, Carol (Gerald) Nelson and Barbara (Gregory) Sperry, brother-in-law Gene O’Neil, five nephews, one niece, great nieces and nephews, and numerous friends. She was preceded in death by...

Feb 5, 2022

Karen LouAnn Larson, 81, of Buchanan passed away on February 5, 2022 at Spectrum Health Lakeland.

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at Trinity Lutheran Church - Glendora, 1733 West Glendora Road, Buchanan, with Reverend Jonathan Liebich. Friends may meet with the family from 5-7 PM on Wednesday, February...

Feb 2, 2022

Andrew Dennis Kuhn, 43, of Bridgman passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 after a short and vigorous battle with an aggressive cancer.

A graveside service will be held at Graceland Cemetery in Bridgman on March 12, 2022 at 11 AM. A gathering of family and friends will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall on Saturday, March...

Feb 1, 2022

Melvin John Backus Jr. of Three Oaks/Crystal Falls MI. passed away February 1, 2022 after a devastating bout with Covid, at the age of 59. Mel fought hard and asked that anyone on the fence about vaccination would go ahead and get it, because he didn’t want anyone going through what he was.

A funeral service will...

Jan 31, 2022

Connie Sue Watson, 61, of Bridgman passed away peacefully on January 31, 2022 at Hanson Hospice Center in the care of her family.

A funeral service will be held at 12 Noon, Friday, February 4, 2022 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman, with Reverend Jonathan Liebich, officiating. Friends may meet...

Jan 30, 2022

Gary Lee Rochefort, 83, of Zephyrhills, Florida, formerly of Bridgman, passed away on January 30, 2022 at Spectrum Health Lakeland.

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman, with Reverend Chris Pedde, officiating. Friends may meet with the family...

Jan 29, 2022

Robert E. Fuller was called home by our Lord while visiting relatives in Florida on January 29, 2022.

 

A celebration of life will be held at 11 AM on Friday, June 17, 2022 at Decatur New Hope Community Church, 319 West Delaware Street, Decatur, MI. Memorials may be made to Decatur New Hope Community Church or Hillsdale College,...

Jan 28, 2022

Kenneth Robert Barron, 80, of Stevensville passed away on January 28, 2022 at Spectrum Health Lakeland.

A private family graveside service was held at Hickory Bluff Cemetery, Stevensville with military honors provided by the United States Army. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.

Kenneth was born on April 27, 1941 in Hackensack, New Jersey, the son...

Jan 25, 2022

Sherry Lynn (Harrell) Nimtz, 63, Cubby to those who knew her, resident of Berrien Springs Michigan passed peacefully, January 25, 2022, at Spectrum Health Lakeland St. Joseph surrounded by family.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 2-4 PM, Sunday, February, 6, 2022 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman. Online condolences...

Jan 25, 2022

Susan Gwen Wynegar, 76, of Baroda passed away on January 25, 2022 at Spectrum Health Lakeland.

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Monday, January 31, 2022 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman, with Reverend John DeVries, officiating. Friends may meet with the family from 10-11 AM...

Jan 24, 2022

Bruce Nelson Goodwin, 61, of Buchanan passed away on January 24, 2022 at Spectrum Health Lakeland.

There will be a private service for immediate family and a celebration of life will be announced later.

Bruce was born on July 6, 1960 in St. Joseph, the son of the late Nelson and Jeanne (Odell) Goodwin. He was a...

Jan 23, 2022

Donald R. Dreksler, 53, of Bridgman, formerly of Coloma, passed away on January 2022 at his home peacefully.

A funeral service will be held later at South Haven Cemetery where he will be laid to rest with his parents. Memorial contributions may be given to the Humane Society of Southwest Michigan, 5400 S. Niles Road. St. Joseph,...

Jan 22, 2022

Fredrick “Herb” Herbert Smith Jr., 71, of Bridgman, formerly of Flint, passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 22, 2022.

A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Friday, January 28, 2022 at First Church of God, 2627 Niles Ave. St. Joseph, with Reverend Jaime Cervantes, officiating. Friends may meet with the family from...

Jan 22, 2022

Gerald “Jerry” Hugh Shields, 89, of Bridgman passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 22, 2022.

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

Jerry was born on January 18, 1933 in St. Paul, Minnesota, the son of the late Glenn and Helen (Lehmann) Shields. On January 18, 1986 he married...

Jan 22, 2022

James Anthony Bembenek, 77, of Bridgman passed away peacefully on January 22, 2022 at his home.

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman, with Reverend Christopher Noffke, officiating. Friends may meet with the family from 2 -7 PM...

Jan 19, 2022

Lucas Scott Zelmer, 38, of Bridgman passed away unexpectedly on January 19, 2022 at his home.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.

Lucas was born on June 30, 1983 in Berrien Center, the son of Bruce and Barbara (Downing) Zelmer. Lucas enjoyed carpentry and was quite...