Obituaries

Beverly Ann Grau

Beverly Ann Grau

Feb 28, 2024

Beverly Ann Grau, 79, of St. Joseph passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at Corewell Health South, St. Joseph surrounded by her family.

 

A funeral service will be held 11 AM Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Peace Lutheran Church, 3950 Lincoln Ave., St. Joseph, MI 49085. Friends may meet with the family from 10 – 11 AM on Tuesday at...

Carol Ann Siewert

Carol Ann Siewert

Feb 26, 2024

Carol Ann Siewert, 86, of Baroda, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024 at Caretel Inns, St. Joseph.

 

A funeral service will be held 11 AM on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 2673 W. John Beers Rd., Stevensville, MI 49127 with Reverend Jesse Knox officiating. Friends may meet with the family from 10 – 11 AM on...

Karen Lee Campbell

Karen Lee Campbell

Feb 22, 2024

Karen Lee Campbell, 77, passed away on February 22, 2024, at Pine Ridge Nursing Home in Stevensville, Michigan.

At this time, the family will be remembering Karen privately. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com. 

Karen was born on July 5, 1946 in LaPorte, Indiana, the daughter of William and Lee Omie (Carder) Horner, Jr. She was preceded in death by her mother and...

Bernard Eugene Abendshein

Bernard Eugene Abendshein

Feb 20, 2024

Bernard “Bernie” Eugene Abendshein, 81, of Sawyer, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Corewell Health South, St. Joseph.

 

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at Harbert Community Church, 6444 Harbert Rd, Sawyer, MI 49125, with Reverend Jay Fast officiating. Friends may meet with the family from 10-11 AM on Tuesday at...

Scott Daniel Koehler

Scott Daniel Koehler

Feb 17, 2024

Scott Daniel Koehler, age 67 of Kalamazoo, passed away with his family by his side on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at the Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit.

 

Cremation has occurred and per his wishes the family will be remembering him privately.

   

Scott was born in Benton Harbor, MI on September 10, 1956, to the late Daniel F. and Bonnie K. (Wentland) Koehler. Scott...

Kim Marie McConnell

Kim Marie McConnell

Feb 17, 2024

Kim Marie McConnell, 62, of Niles passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Corewell Health South.

 

A memorial service will be held 11 AM on Friday, February 23, 2024 at Lake Michigan Christian Center, 9955 Church St., Bridgman. There will be a gathering of family and friends from 6-8 PM on Thursday, February 22, at the church. Memorial contributions may...

Ludvik "Lou" Frank Barinka

Ludvik "Lou" Frank Barinka

Feb 16, 2024

Ludvik “Lou” Frank Barinka, 97, of Bridgman passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024 at Caretel Inns of St. Joseph. 

 

The family will hold a private time of remembrance and Ludvik will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery, Bridgman. Memorials may be sent to St. Agnes Catholic Church, 5760 Sawyer Road, Sawyer MI 49125, the River Valley Senior Center, 13321 Red...

Adeline Helen Gaul

Adeline Helen Gaul

Feb 14, 2024

Adeline Helen Gaul, 98, of Stevensville passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at her home in the care of her family.

 

A funeral service will be held 11 AM on Monday, February 19, 2024 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 2673 W. John Beers Rd., Stevensville, MI 49127 with Reverend Jesse Knox officiating. Friends may meet with the family from 10...

Joan Vivian Stromer

Joan Vivian Stromer

Feb 12, 2024

Joan Vivian Stromer, 91, of St. Joseph, formerly of Union Pier and New Buffalo, passed away Monday, February 12, 2024 at Caretel Inns of St. Joseph.

 

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman, MI 49106. Friends may meet with the family from 10-11...

Michael Anthony Hammer, Sr.

Michael Anthony Hammer, Sr.

Feb 8, 2024

Michael Anthony Hammer, Sr., 62, of Bridgman passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at Corewell Health South, St. Joseph.

 

You are invited to join together for a gathering of family and friends from 5-7 PM on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at Pike Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman, MI 49106, with a time of remembrance at...

John Stanley Heckert

John Stanley Heckert

Feb 7, 2024

John Stanley Heckert, 81 of Stevensville passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at his home in the care of his family.

A memorial service will be held 11 AM on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman, MI 49106. Friends may meet with the family from 10 – 11 AM...

Kelli Ray Bryant

Kelli Ray Bryant

Feb 5, 2024

Kelli Ray Bryant, 51, of Berrien Springs, Michigan passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 5th, 2024. 

 

Kelli was born December 26, 1972 in South Bend, Indiana. He was the son of Carolyn Ann (Bryant) Gargis and James Walker Gargis. Kelli loved playing Army and made it his mission after graduation from Edwardsburg High School in 1991 to join the Army. He...

Richard Gene Denman

Richard Gene Denman

Feb 4, 2024

Richard Gene Denman, 92, passed away on February 4, 2024 at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville, Michigan.

 

At this time, the family will be remembering Richard privately and he will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery, Bridgman. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105.  Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com

 

Richard was...

Dorothy Faye Gorske

Dorothy Faye Gorske

Jan 30, 2024

Dorothy Faye Gorske, 82, of Bridgman, MI passed away peacefully on Tuesday,

January 30, 2024 surrounded by family.

 

A funeral service will be held 11 AM Monday, February 5, 2024 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 9650 Church Street, Bridgman, MI 49106. Friends may meet with the family from 10-11 AM at the church prior to the service. Burial will be in Pine Lake...

Robert Edward Shaffer

Robert Edward Shaffer

Jan 29, 2024

Robert E. Shaffer, 63, of Benton Harbor, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on January 29, 2024 at his home. 

 

A graveside service to honor Rob's life will be held 10 AM, February 23, 2024 at Graceland Cemetery, Bridgman. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com 

 

Rob was born on December 9, 1960, in St. Joseph, the son of the late William and Louise (Gast) Shaffer....

Chad Erik Hayward

Chad Erik Hayward

Jan 27, 2024

Chad Erik Hayward, 50, of Sawyer went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 27, 2024 in the care of his family.



A funeral service will be held 11 AM, Saturday, February 3, 2024 at  Sawyer Highlands Church, 13100 Red Arrow Hwy, Sawyer. MI 49125, with Reverend Mike Mercer and Pastor Joe Koehler officiating. Friends may meet with the...

Ellis Jerome VanderPloeg

Ellis Jerome VanderPloeg

Jan 13, 2024

Ellis Jerome VanderPloeg, 94, of Bridgman passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Hanson Hospice Center, Stevensville. 

 

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, January 26, 2024 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman, MI 49106, with Reverend Jim Oakley, officiating. Friends may meet with the family from 10 –...

Barbara Elaine Reisig

Barbara Elaine Reisig

Jan 13, 2024

Barbara Elaine Reisig of Baroda passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Woodland Terrace, Bridgman.

 

A celebration of Barbara’s new life with Christ will be held at 11 AM on Friday, January 19, 2024 at Woodland Shores Baptist Church, 3555 W. Shawnee Road, Bridgman. Friends may meet with the family from 5-7 PM on Thursday, January 18, 2024...

Lois Jean Boyd

Lois Jean Boyd

Jan 11, 2024

Lois Jean Boyd, 95, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2024, at A Place Called Home in Stevensville, Michigan.

 

At this time, the family will be remembering Lois privately. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

 

Lois was born on December 2, 1928, in Sawyer, Michigan,...

David Paul Mutz

David Paul Mutz

Jan 9, 2024

David Paul Mutz, 75, of Bridgman passed away in the care of his family on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.

 

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Monday, January 15, 2024 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman, MI 49106. Friends may meet with the family from 10-11 AM on Monday at...

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