Obituaries

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

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 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 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...

Jan 18, 2022

Stanley Eugene Sabal, 66, of Stevensville passed away peacefully on January 18, 2022 at South Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Community.

A time of sharing and remembering Stan will be held from 6 – 8 PM Friday, January 28, 2022 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman. Stan’s wishes were to be cremated. He...

Jan 18, 2022

Armand Emil Gnodtke, 81, of Galien passed away peacefully at his home on January 18, 2022.

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Trinity Lutheran Church Sawyer, 5791 Sawyer Road, Sawyer, with Reverend Brandon Wittig, officiating. Friends may meet with the family from 10 – 11 AM on Saturday...

Jan 15, 2022

Clifford Charles Munson, 78, of St. Joseph passed away on January 15, 2022 at Spectrum Health Lakeland.

A visitation will be held 6-7 PM on Friday, January 21, 2022 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman. A time of sharing will be held at 7 PM on Friday at the funeral...

Jan 13, 2022

Betty Albrecht, 91, of Stevensville, was called to her eternal home on January 13, 2022 at Woodland Terrace of Bridgman.

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Monday, January 17, 2022 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman, with Reverend Dave Londot, officiating. Friends may meet with the...

Jan 11, 2022

Lois Arlene Nitz, 91, of Baroda passed away at Spectrum Health Lakeland on Tuesday, January 11, 2022.

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman. Friends may meet with the family from 10 – 11 AM on Saturday...

Jan 2, 2022

Durwood Alan D’Agostino, 65, of Baroda passed away unexpectedly on January 2, 2022.

A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on January 7, 2022 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman. Friends may meet with the family from 5-7 PM on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at the funeral home....

Jan 1, 2022

Frank Leroy O’Brien, 84, of Benton Harbor passed away at Spectrum Health Lakeland on January 1, 2022.

A gathering of family and friends will be announced later. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.

Frank was born in Chicago on April 17, 1937, the son of the late Frank and Mary (Laschober) O’Brien. On July 10, 1971 he...