Obituaries

Aug 23, 2021

Constance “Connie” Ann Oliver, 78, of Stevensville passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021 at her home.

A private family graveside service was held at Hickory Bluff Cemetery in Stevensville. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com

Connie was born January 23, 1943 in Benton Harbor, the daughter of the late Ralph and Alice (Duval) Cole. She...

Aug 23, 2021

Ronald Herbert Essig, 85, of Clare, formerly of Bridgman, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021 at Crown Pointe of Stevensville.

Services will be held on Monday, August 30, 2021 at 11 AM at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 2673 W. John Beers Rd. Stevensville. Friends may meet with the family from 10-11 AM on Monday, prior to...

Aug 21, 2021

Loren Charles Essig, 74, of Bridgman passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Northwest Health LaPorte Hospital.

A memorial service will be held at 1 PM Monday, August 30, 2021 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 9650 Church Street, Bridgman. Friends may meet with the family from 2 - 4 PM Sunday, August 29 at Pike Funeral and...

Aug 19, 2021

Darren Kelsie Nichols, 59, of Sawyer passed away on August 19, 2021 at his home.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 2 – 6 PM at the Bridgman American Legion, Post 331, 4241 Legion St. Bridgman. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com

Darren was born September 17, 1961 in Garden City,...

Aug 15, 2021

Mary Elizabeth Hollihan, 61, of Dowagiac passed away August 15, 2021 at her home.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 11 AM at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman. Friends may meet with the family from 10 – 11 AM at the funeral home, prior...

Aug 15, 2021

Debra Kay Baggett, 64, of Benton Harbor passed at Spectrum Health Lakeland, St. Joseph on Sunday, August 15, 2021.

A private family graveside service will be held at Graceland Cemetery in Bridgman. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com

Debra was born January 9, 1957 in Benton Harbor, the daughter of the late Charles and Bernice (Ard)...

Aug 14, 2021

Susan Sharon Krusack, 71, of Sawyer passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 14, 2021.

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

Susan was born September 20, 1949 in Hamtramck, the daughter of the late Frederick and Florence (Banaz) Isele. On June 16, 1973 she married Leo Krusack and they shared...

Aug 12, 2021

Merlin Eugene Bushert, 83, of St. Joseph went to be with our Lord and Savior, on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Caretel Inns of St. Joseph.

A celebration of life service for Merlin will be held at 11AM Tuesday August 17th, 2021 at Road to Life Church, 3800 Niles Rd. St. Joseph, MI with Pastor Jill Schoeplein...

Aug 10, 2021

Donna Jene Godush, 75, of Bridgman passed away on August 10, 2021 at her home after a yearlong battle with cancer.

A private family graveside service was held at Graceland Cemetery, Bridgman. A celebration of life will be held at the American Legion in Bridgman on August 28, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. A light...

Aug 9, 2021

William “Satch” Alex Koltay, 77, of Three Oaks passed away August 9, 2021 at West Woods of Bridgman.

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

Satch was born on May 30, 1944 in Butte, Montana the son of the late John and Ima (Bowen) Koltay. On June 30, 1970, he...

Aug 9, 2021

Susan Marie Richards, 55, of Stevensville passed away unexpectedly on August 9, 2021 at her home.

Friends may meet with the family from 5 – 7 PM on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman. Private family burial will be in Hickory Bluff Cemetery, Stevensville. Memorial contributions may be...

Aug 8, 2021

Michael Scott Krumrie, 60, of Sawyer passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021 at his home in the care of his family.

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

Mike was born on January 14, 1961 in Benton Harbor, the son of Rex and Sallye (Seastrom) Krumrie.  Survivors include his parents,...

Aug 8, 2021

Parker Hudson Maitland, 22, of Bridgman passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at his home.

A Celebration of Life will take place on September 12, 2021 from 2 – 8 PM at Toth Street Park, 9841 Toth Street, Bridgman. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.

Parker was born February 27, 1999 in St. Joseph,...

Aug 7, 2021

Eric Alan Granke, 41, of Bridgman passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 7, 2021.

A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman with Reverend Chris Peddie, officiating. Friends may meet with the family on Friday from 5-7 PM at the funeral home....

Jul 31, 2021

Ayden Morgan Long, 15, of Sawyer passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at his home.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman with Reverend Brandon Wittig, officiating. Friends may meet with the family on Thursday from 10 – 11 AM...

Jul 20, 2021

Anna M. Fink, 91, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Woodland Terrace, Bridgman. She was born in Chicago – growing up on the East Side.

After earning her Masters in Nursing at the University of Chicago, she married Jerry Fink on May 10, 1958. While she worked at Michael Reese Hospital as a Pediatric Nurse,...

Jul 9, 2021

Lorraine Vivian Kucki, 89, passed away on July 9, 2021 at her home.

Cremation has taken place and the family will remember her privately.  Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.

Lorraine was born in Chicago, the daughter of late Joseph and Rose (Cygan) Moyzis. Lorraine was a member of St. Matthias in Crown Point, IN. She liked...

Jul 6, 2021

Julie Ann “Jules” Balkin, 48, of Eau Claire passed away unexpectedly at her home on July 6, 2021.

Services will be held Friday, July 16, 2021 at 4 PM at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman. Friends may meet with the family on Friday from 3-4 PM at the funeral home,...

Jul 2, 2021

Terry Lee Burkhard, 65, of Bridgman passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family.

A funeral service will be held 11 AM Wednesday July 7, 2021 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 9650 N. Church Street, Bridgman with Reverend Edward A. Meyer. Friends may meet with the family 5 - 7 PM Tuesday,...

Jun 27, 2021

Rex Lane Harding, 69, of Bridgman passed away June 27, 2021 at Hanson Hospice Center, Stevensville.

A funeral service will be held at 11AM Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman. Friends may meet with the family from 10-11 AM prior to the service on Thursday. Burial will be...