Obituaries

Dec 7, 2020

Vincent was larger than life in many ways, and a dependable rock of never ending support. His life was a testimony to the power of personal strength, perseverance, kindness, understanding, goodness, faithfulness and love. He achieved his pain free, peaceful self on December 7, 2020, after a hard fought battle with Covid.

Marion Roman (dec. 1978) and Katherine Mary (dec....

Dec 3, 2020

Beryl Eugene Roberts, 91, of  Branch, MI passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Royalton  Manor, Sr. Joseph.

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

Gene  was born April 4, 1929 in Leechville, Arkansas, the son of the late Willie Marvin  and Nannie Lorine  (Smith) Roberts.  He married Audrey...

Nov 27, 2020

Dieter H. Kruger, 86 of Bridgman passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020 at Spectrum Health Lakeland, St. Joseph.

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 9650 N. Church Street, Bridgman  with Reverend Edward A. Meyer officiating. Friends may meet with the family from 10 - 11...

Nov 26, 2020

Martha Magdelane Neiman of Bridgman, Michigan passed away peacefully on November 26, 2020 at Hanson Hospice Center.

Her sweet memories will remain forever in our hearts. In lieu of flowers a donation in memory of Martha Neiman can be made to Sarett Nature Center. 2300 Benton Center Rd. Benton Harbor, MI 49022, phone 269-927-4832, www.sarett.org Online condolences...

Nov 26, 2020

Harry Herman Gnodtke, Sr., 87, of Benton Harbor passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Spectrum Health Lakeland.

A memorial service will be held and announced at a later date. Burial will take place at New Troy Cemetery. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com

Harry  was born October 21, 1933 in Bridgman, the son of...

Nov 21, 2020

Daniel Craig Schultz, 77, of Buchanan passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020 in Iron River, Michigan.

Funeral services will be held 11 am Saturday, November 28, 2020 at the Boyd Chapel of Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, 9191 Red Arrow Highway, Bridgman with Pastor James Morgan officiating. Friends may meet the family from 9:30 am -...

Nov 19, 2020

Tyler Allen Harding, 31 of Baroda passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020

Friends may meet the family from 10 am - 12noon on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at the Boyd Chapel of Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, 9191 Red Arrow Highway, Bridgman.  A private family service will follow with Reverend Christopher Peddie officiating.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions...

Nov 18, 2020

Eleanor Jean  Tollas, 88, of Baroda passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Pine Ridge Nursing Center, Stevensville.

A family graveside service was held at Ruggles Cemetery, Baroda and a public gathering of family and friends will be held from 2-4 PM on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at the Vern and Eleanor Tollas Farm.  Memorial contributions...

Nov 15, 2020

Janice Fay Bass McAlpine, 84, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020 at West Woods Nursing Home in Bridgman.

Janice was born and raised in Benton Harbor, graduating from Benton Harbor High School in 1954 and with honors from Lake Michigan College with an Associate Degree in Dietary Science. She also attended Kalamazoo College and worked at Heath...

Nov 11, 2020

Joseph Carl Johnson, Jr., 88 of Bridgman passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Spectrum Health Lakeland, St. Joseph.

A memorial service will be held at 2 PM Monday, November 16, 2020 at The Boyd Chapel of Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, 9191 Red Arrow Highway, Bridgman with Reverend Michael A. Hack officiating. Memorial contributions can be...

Nov 11, 2020

Beatrice Akiko Takeuchi passed away peacefully at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville. A resident of Harbert Michigan for the past 28 years. Formerly of Hyde Park, Chicago and New York City and Washington D.C. Daughter of Kojiro Takeuchi Publisher of The Great Northern Daily News in Seattle and Koto Masuda. Sister of Richard and Austin deceased and Arthur Takeuchi of Chicago....

Nov 10, 2020

Vernon Elmer Mueller, 88 of Baroda passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at his home.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, November 16, 2020 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 5791 Sawyer Road, Sawyer with Reverend Thomas R. Brazinski officiating. Friends may meet with the family from 2-4 PM Sunday, November 15 at Pike Funeral and Cremation...

Nov 10, 2020

Keith Brian Baugher, 61 of Berrien Springs passed away on Friday, November 10, 2020 at his home.

The family will be remembering him privately.

Keith was born August 13, 1959 in St. Joseph the son of Dale and Betty (Blair) Baugher.  He graduated from Bridgman High School, Class of 1978.

Survivors include his...

Nov 8, 2020

Ray Humes, 82 of Bridgman passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020.

A Memorial Mass will be held 11 AM Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 3903 Lake Street, Bridgman with Father Arthur Howard as celebrant. Friends may meet with the family on Saturday from 10 - 11 AM at the...

Nov 7, 2020

Rev. A.W. Pankratz, 91, of Stevensville  passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Christ Lutheran Church, 4333 Cleveland Ave., Stevensville, with Reverend Martin Measel officating.  Friends may meet with the family one hour prior to the service at the church.  Burial will be in Hickory Bluff Cemetery,...

Nov 2, 2020

Harold Herbert Mensinger, 97 of Buchanan passed away Monday, November 2, 2020 at Woodland Terrace, Bridgman.

A private family service was held and Harold was laid to rest next to his wife Dora in Weesaw Township Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church of Glendora, 1733 W. Glendora Road, Buchanan MI 49107 or New...

Nov 2, 2020

Patricia Eileen (McCrery) Day passed away peacefully on November 2, 2020.

A graveside service will be held 2 PM Friday, November 6, 2020 at Lakeshore Cemetery, Hagar Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or Stevensville United Methodist Church. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.

Patricia was born on June 30, 1934...

Nov 2, 2020

John "Jack" William Zei of Three Oaks, (formerly of Chicago) passed the morning of Monday November 2, 2020 at the age of 41.

The family will be remembering him privately. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Jack’s name to the Lieber Institute for Brain Development: at www.libd.org/contribute or online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com

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Nov 2, 2020

Charles (Chuck) S. Borden Jr, DDS, MS, age 84, died on Monday, November 2, at Lakeland Hospital in St Joseph, Michigan. Chuck had been successfully battling multiple ailments for some time and it took all of them together to bring this strong man down. He was humorous and brave to the end. There will be no funeral or visitation...

Oct 31, 2020

Mary Ruth Greene-Weiss, 82, of Bridgman passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 31, 2020 after a brief illness at West Woods of Bridgman .

The family will be remembering Mary privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Berrien County Animal Control, 1400 S. Euclid Ave., Benton Harbor, MI 49022. Online condolences accepted at...