Obituaries

Feb 5, 2021

On Friday, February 5, Don Johnson, a Southwest Michigan icon, joined the stars.  A proud U.S. Army veteran and trailblazing entrepreneur, Don was Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Johnson-Rauhoff, Inc. and CEO and President of JR Building Corporation. He was 84 years old when he passed away peacefully at home with his wife and soulmate, Audrey, by his side, along with their...

Feb 2, 2021

Joyce Jean Height, 85, of Benton Harbor  passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Spectrum Health Lakeland in St. Joseph.

A private family graveside service was held at Glendora Cemetery, Buchanan. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.

Joyce  was born November 14, 1935 in Gregory, Arkansas the daughter of the late Delbert and Lorene (Byers)...

Jan 31, 2021

Wendy Jill Larson, 68, of Bridgman passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at West Woods of Bridgman, Bridgman.

Memorial  Services will be held 3:00 PM Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 9650 Church Street, Bridgman with Reverend Edward A. Meyer, officiating. Friends may meet with the family on Thursday from 2 - 3 PM...

Jan 28, 2021

Richard “Rick” Edward  Widdis, 49, of Baroda was unexpectedly called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 28, 2021.

A funeral service will be held 11 AM Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman , with the Reverend Rich Zieger officiating.  Friends may...

Jan 25, 2021

Robert “Bob” Louis Krieger, 87 of Bridgman  passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 at Spectrum Health Lakeland, St. Joseph.

Funeral services will be held 2 PM Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman, Father Arthur Howard officiating.  Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery, Bridgman.  Friends may...

Jan 24, 2021

Donald Lyle Hetfield, 87, of  Baroda passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at his home in the care of his family.

The family will be remembering him privately. A gathering of friends and family will be announced at a later date.  Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.

Donald was born August 23, 1933 in Benton...

Jan 24, 2021

Seymour Pallack, 89, of Bridgman passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021 at his home.

A private graveside services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice at Home,4025 Health Park Ln,St. Joseph, MI 49085 . Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com

Seymour was born Saturday, March 28, 1931 in Chicago,...

Jan 24, 2021

On Sunday, January 24th, God called Donald Dean Ott from his home in St. Joseph to eternal life after a lengthy illness.   We can only imagine that he lept into Jesus’ loving arms!

Services will be held at 10 AM Friday, January 29, 2021 at Grace Lutheran Church, 404 Glenlord Rd, St Joseph with Rev. Joshua Bishop...

Jan 22, 2021

Ethen Paul Holland, Bridgman passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Nationwide Childrens Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.

Funeral  services 12 Noon, Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Lake Michigan Christian Center, 9955 Church St., Bridgman MI 49106 with Reverend Erik C. Gustafson officating. Friends may meet with the family prior to the service from 10AM - Noon.  Burial...

Jan 18, 2021

Debra Lee Ferney, 67, of  Bridgman passed away on Monday,  January 18, 2021 at West Woods of Bridgman, Bridgman.

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

Debbie was born February 3, 1953 in St. Joseph, the daughter of late Charles Edger  and Carol Lee (Beilman) Ferney.  She work on...

Jan 17, 2021

Stephen Charles Jewell, 73, of Stevensville passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Woodland Terrace, Bridgman.

Steve was born August 22, 1947 in Benton Harbor, the son of the late Charles and Frances “Kay” (Barr) Jewell. He was baptized at the First Congregational Church in St. Joseph on May 9, 1948. Steve attended the original two-room...

Jan 16, 2021

Arthur Leroy Peterson, 97, of Sawyer passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021 at his home in the care of his family.

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman. Friends may meet with the family from 10-11 AM on...

Jan 12, 2021

Carl “Chad” Reed Tufts, III, 89 of Portage passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at his home in the care of his family.

A celebration of life for Trudy and her partner Carl “Chad” Tufts will be held 11 AM Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 9420 Portage Road, Portage, Michigan.  A luncheon will follow...

Jan 11, 2021

James Herbert Roth, 86 of Sawyer passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 at his home.

A graveside service will be held 10 am, Monday, January 18, 2021 at Graceland Cemetery, Bridgman.  Memorial contributions may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association, Michigan Great Lakes Chapter, 200 Turwill Lane, Suite 6, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49006.   Online condolences accepted at...

Jan 10, 2021

Pat Elaine Hall, 85, formerly from Bridgman passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021 in Georgia.

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

Pat was born April 24, 1935 in Chikaming Township the daughter of late Neal  and Viola Payne.  She married Fred Hall on June 23,1973 and he...

Jan 8, 2021

DENNIS E. SCHEER of Three Oaks, MI and Bonita Springs, FL was born unto this earth on October 12, 1934 in Chicago, IL to Elmer Walter and Vida Rose (Krasovac) Scheer and entered into eternity January 8, 2021.

The family will be remembering him privately. Memorials can be made to Shriners Children Hospital or the River Valley...

Jan 7, 2021

Eldon Albert Reitz, 85, of Baroda passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Spectrum Health Lakeland,  St. Joseph.

The family will be remembering Eldon privately. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com to send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Eldon Albert Reitz,

Eldon was born August 23, 1935 in Baroda,...

Jan 5, 2021

Chester “Chet” Leland Nitz, 96, of  Baroda  passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Hanson Hospice Center, Stevensville.

Private family services were held at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Highway, Bridgman. Burial was in Ruggles Cemetery, Baroda. Memorials may be made to St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 9193 Cleveland Ave, Baroda, MI...

Jan 4, 2021

Ronald Joseph Seeley, 73 departed this life January 4, 2021 to be with our Lord  and Savior.

A Graveside service will be held Friday, January 15, at 11:00 AM at Calvary Cemetery, Benton Harbor with Father James Adams officiating. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com

Ron was born October 30, 1947 in Benton Harbor the son...

Jan 3, 2021

John Edward Gilman went into the loving arms of his Savior on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Spectrum Health Lakeland, St. Joseph.

A family graveside services was held at Graceland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 5791 Sawyer Road, Sawyer, MI 49125. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com

He was born September...