Obituaries
Doris Elen DeWitt
Mar 5, 2025
Doris Elen (Holdeman) DeWitt died 11 days short of her 100th birthday. She believed in curiosity and conversation. She loved giving advice. She wrote letters. While the facts of her life could be sad – her husband and three daughters died far too young – she found the will to rewrite that narrative. She was intensely pragmatic, so much so...
Howard Fredrick Runser
Mar 5, 2025
Howard F. Runser, 89 “Powerhouse Fred”, peacefully passed on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at Whitcomb Senior Living Tower in St. Joseph, Michigan. He was born September 7, 1935 in Ada, Ohio to the late Jonathon Oscar and Georgianna Julia Runser.
A funeral service will be held at 12 Noon on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel, 9191...
Linda L. Gedeon-Kuhn
Feb 22, 2025
Linda Louise Gedeon-Kuhn, of Bridgman, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at the age of 75. A wife, mother, grandmother, and active member of her community, Linda’s contributions and presence will be remembered by all who knew her.
A graveside service will be held at Graceland Cemetery in Bridgman on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11 AM. A...
Galen Dean Husmann
Feb 20, 2025
Galen Dean Husmann, 60, of Stevensville passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2025 at his home.
A memorial service will be held at 3 PM on Saturday, March 8, 2925 at The Chapel, 4250 Washington Ave., St. Joseph, MI 49085 with Pastor Corey Kugle officiating. Friends may meet with the family at the church on Saturday from 1-3 PM, prior to...
Larry Dale Mathieu
Feb 18, 2025
It’s with heavy hearts we announce that Larry D. Mathieu, age 73, of Watervliet passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025, after a short battle with cancer.
A memorial service will be held at 1 PM on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Lake Street Community Church, 4284 Lake Street, Bridgman MI 49106. Friends may meet with the family at the church...
Arnold Gustav Gaul
Feb 18, 2025
Arnold “Arnie” Gustav Gaul, 100, of Stevensville passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at home in the care of his family.
A funeral service will be held 11 AM on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 2673 W. John Beers Rd., Stevensville, MI 49127. Friends may meet with the family from 10 – 11 AM on Tuesday...
Helmut Wilhelm Krebs
Feb 18, 2025
Helmut Wilhelm Krebs, 90, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at his home.
A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Monday, February 24, 2025 at Blueroof Church, 3084 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, MI 49085. Friends may meet with the family from 10-11 AM on Monday at the church, prior to the service. Burial will be at Hickory...
Robert Louis Bucks
Feb 7, 2025
Robert Louis Bucks, 79, of Baroda passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025 at his home.
A private family graveside will take place at Graceland Cemetery, Bridgman. Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice at Home, 4025 Health Park Lane, St. Joseph, MI 49085. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com
Robert was born on May 11, 1945 in Bridgman the son of the...
Javier "Harve" Villarreal
Feb 6, 2025
Javier “Harve” Villarreal, 71, of Bridgman, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at home.
A memorial service will be held at a later time. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com
Harve was born on August 5, 1953 in McAllen, Texas the son of the late Tomas and Felicitas (Salinas) Villarreal. He was a graduate of Coloma High School. His family owned and...
Marion Loraine Mabry
Feb 4, 2025
Marion Loraine Mabry, 78, went to meet her Lord on February 4, 2025.
A memorial service will be held 11 AM on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 5791 Sawyer Road, Sawyer, MI 49125. Friends may meet with the family from 10-11 AM Saturday prior to the service. A private family burial will take place at Graceland Cemetery, Bridgman....
Carl Joseph Beridon
Feb 1, 2025
Carl Joseph Beridon went to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, February 1, 2025 in Holland, MI.
He was husband to Loretta (Lori) Sue Owen Beridon. Carl was born on August 16, 1951 to the late Henry Joseph Beridon and Addie Beridon of Kalamazoo, MI.
Carl earned his educational degrees from Grand Rapids School of Bible and Music, John Wesley College...
Richard Peter Zei, Jr.
Jan 29, 2025
Richard “Dick” P. Zei, Jr., age 76, passed away on January 29, 2025. Born on May 17, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, Dick was the eldest of twelve siblings and a beloved figure to all who knew him.
Dick shared 55 wonderful years of marriage with his wife, Delcina “Dusty” Zei. Together, they raised six children: Richard, III (Julianne CeCe), Ailene (David)...
Cody James Loggains
Jan 27, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Cody James Loggains, a man whose kindness, generosity, and larger-than-life spirit touched everyone who knew him. Cody passed away peacefully on Monday, January 27, 2025 at the age of 34, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on January 15, 1991 in St. Joseph, Michigan, Cody was a talented...
Suellen Mae Mischke
Jan 24, 2025
Suellen Mae Mischke, 77, of St. Joseph, MI passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025 at her home.
Suellen was born on March 24, 1947 in Benton Harbor, MI, the oldest of three children, to the late Robert and Thelma (Stromberg) Reifschneider. She graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1965 and also took business classes at Lake Michigan College. She...
Donna Sue Avery
Jan 22, 2025
Donna Sue Avery, born on Jan. 12, 1939, in St. Joseph passed away on Jan. 22, 2025, in Bridgman.
A celebration of Donna's life will be at 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 27, at Lakeside Family Church, 6999 Red Arrow Highway, Stevensville, MI 49127. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com
Known affectionately as a Silver Beach sand rabbit during her youth, Donna graduated...
Juanita Jean Blosser
Jan 22, 2025
Juanita “Tootie” Jean Blosser, 92, of Bridgman passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville.
A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Monday, January 27, 2025 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 9650 Church St., Bridgman, MI 49106. Friends may meet with the family from 2-4 PM on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at Pike Funeral...
Douglas Lee Brunke
Jan 17, 2025
Douglas Lee Brunke, known to many as Doug, was a man of great strength, kindness, and dedication. Born on April 13, 1964, in Buchanan, Michigan, Doug lived a life full of passion and hard work. He passed away peacefully at his home in Berrien Springs on January 17, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.
We celebrate a life well-lived, and...
Jane Marie Krueger
Jan 15, 2025
** Please note change of funeral location **
Jane Marie Krueger, 76, of Bridgman passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at Corewell Health South, St. Joseph.
A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy., Bridgman, MI 49106 with Rev. Kenneth Babcock officiating. Friends may meet with...
Jon Edward Crocker
Jan 15, 2025
Jon Edward Crocker, 64, of Stevensville passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at his home.
A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 9650 Church St., Bridgman, MI 49106. Friends may meet with the family from 5-7 PM on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel,...
Shirley Mae Wharton
Jan 10, 2025
Shirley Mae Wharton, 86, of Stevensville, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 at Hanson Hospice Center.
A private family graveside service was held at Graceland Cemetery, Bridgman. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.
Shirley was born on March 25, 1938 in Stevensville the daughter of the late Harry and Dorothy (Faye) Gulliver. On August 19, 1955 she married John Wharton and he...
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