Obituaries

Kay Roeder

Kay Roeder

Nov 6, 2017

Kay Frances Roeder, 74 of Stevensville, formerly of Bridgman passed away on November 6, 2017 at Pine Ridge Nursing Home, Stevensville. A funeral service will be held 10 AM Friday, November 10, 2017 at Zion United Church of Christ, 9100 Church Street, Baroda, with Reverend Christopher Noffke officiating. Friends may meet with the family from 5 - 7 PM Thursday...

Roger McGhee

Roger McGhee

Nov 5, 2017

Roger R. McGhee, 75, of Sawyer passed from this life on Sunday, November 5 at Lakeland Medical Center, St. Joseph, MI. A memorial service will be held 7 PM Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at The Boyd Chapel of Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, 9191 Red Arrow Highway, Bridgman. Friends may meet with the family from 5-7 PM prior to the...

Jesse Schmaltz

Jesse Schmaltz

Oct 23, 2017

Jesse Aaron Schmaltz, 31, of Baroda, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2017 at his home. Funeral Services will be held 11 AM Saturday, October 28, 2017 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Glendora, 1733 Glendora Road, Buchanan. Friends may meet with the family from 5 - 7 PM Friday, at The Boyd Chapel of Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, 9191...

Winifred Emerick

Winifred Emerick

Oct 16, 2017

Winifred Mary Emerick, 96, of St. Joseph and Bridgman, formerly of Allegan passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017. A graveside service will be held 11 AM Thursday, October 19, 2017 at Lindsley Cemetery, 4122 104th Avenue, Allegan. Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice at Home, 4025 Health Park Lane, St. Joseph, MI 49085. Winifred was born Monday,...

Eugene Sonnichsen

Eugene Sonnichsen

Oct 6, 2017

Eugene William Sonnichsen, 64 of Stevensville passed away Friday, October 6, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Funeral services will be held 11 AM, Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at the Boyd Chapel of Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy., Bridgman with Reverend Dr. Christopher Noffke officiating. Friends may meet with the family on...

Jean Livengood

Jean Livengood

Oct 6, 2017

Jean Marie Livengood, 57, of Sawyer, passed away Friday, October 6, 2017 at Hanson Hospice Center in Lincoln Twp. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 AM Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at Our Lady Queen of Peace, 3903 Lake St. Bridgman, with Rev. Father Arthur Howard, Celebrant. Friends may meet with the family 5-7 PM Monday, October 9, at...

Catherine Cassidy

Catherine Cassidy

Oct 5, 2017

Catherine “Cat” Diane Cassidy, 42, of Stevensville, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2017. A graveside service will be held 11 AM Monday, October 9, 2017 at Graceland Cemetery, Bridgman with Rev. Carl W. Bassett officiating. Catherine was born May 30, 1975 in Niles, Michigan the daughter of William and Carol (Dumke) Cassidy. She was 1993 graduate of Bridgman...

Sherman Ott

Sherman Ott

Oct 2, 2017

Sherman Ott, 99 of Bridgman passed away Monday, October 2, 2017 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph. A funeral service will be held 2 PM Friday, October 6, 2017 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Highway, Bridgman, with Reverend Jon Bendewald officiating. Friends may meet with the family on Friday from 1-2 PM prior...

Matilda Sonnenberg

Matilda Sonnenberg

Sep 21, 2017

Matilda “Mutt” Martha Sonnenberg, 89 of Sawyer passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2017 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 5791 Sawyer Road, Sawyer with Reverend Randy D. Lett officiating. Friends may meet with the family from 5-7 PM Monday, Sept. 25,...

Felix Paul

Felix Paul

Sep 20, 2017

Felix Paul, 82, of Benton Harbor, formerly of Bridgman, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at Caretel Inns of Lakeland in St. Joseph. Funeral Services will be held 11 AM Monday, September 25, 2017 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 9650 N. Church, Bridgman. Friends may meet with the family from 10 - 11 AM prior to the service at the...

Donald Ackerman

Donald Ackerman

Sep 13, 2017

Donald James Ackerman, 63, and his wife, Pamela Sue Ackerman, 67 passed away on Wednesday, September 13th, 2017 at their home. A memorial service will be announced later. Donald was born September 2, 1954 in St. Joseph, the son of the late Robert W. and Wilda (Heyn) Ackerman, Jr. Pamela was born September 14, 1950 in Dowagiac, the daughter of...

Warren Svorec

Warren Svorec

Sep 10, 2017

Warren Edward Svorec, 81 of Bridgman passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2017 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph. A private family service will be held at Graceland Cemetey. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 3903 Lake Street, Bridgman MI 49106. Warren was born December 25, 1935 in Bridgman the son of...

Erna Jungblut

Erna Jungblut

Sep 3, 2017

Erna L. Jungblut, 95 of Sawyer passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2017 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM Thursday, September 7, 2017 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 5791 Sawyer Road, Sawyer with Reverend Randy D. Lett officiating. Friends may meet with the family from 10 - 11 AM Thursday at...

George Kotesky

George Kotesky

Aug 28, 2017

George Kotesky, 88, of Weesaw Township, Buchanan passed away on Monday, August 28, 2017 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph. A funeral service will be held 11 AM Friday, September 1, 2017 at The Boyd Chapel of Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, 9191 Red Arrow Highway, Bridgman with Pastor Cathy Ganus officiating. Friends may meet with the family...

Allie Myatt

Allie Myatt

Aug 24, 2017

Allie “Pat” Arlene Myatt, 79, of Bridgman passed away at her home on Thursday, August 24, 2017 in the care of her family. A funeral service will be held 12 Noon Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at The Boyd Chapel of Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, 9191 Red Arrow Highway, Bridgman with grandson Bill Crowder officiating. Friends may meet with the...

Ronald Schaffer

Ronald Schaffer

Aug 19, 2017

Ronald Albert Schaffer, 88 of New Troy passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 5791 Sawyer Road, Sawyer with Reverend Randy D. Lett officiating. Friends may meet with the family from 5 - 7 PM Tuesday,...

Gary Boyle

Gary Boyle

Aug 17, 2017

Gary Michael Boyle, 68, of Stevensville, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 AM Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at St. John Catholic Church, 600 Columbus at Catalpa, Benton Harbor, with Father German Perez as celebrant. Friends may meet with the family from 5 - 7 PM...

Ronald Richards

Ronald Richards

Aug 13, 2017

Ronald Edward Richards 1934 - 2017 Ronald Edward Richards, age 83, of Baraga passed away Sunday, August 13, 2017 at Hanson Hospice Center, Lincoln Township in the care of his family. He was born in L’Anse on January 7, 1934, the son of the late R. James and Dorothy F. (Pratt) Richards. Ron attended L’Anse High School and graduated in...

Mathew Varner

Mathew Varner

Aug 13, 2017

Mathew Barney Varner, 21, of Niles passed away tragically as the result of an automobile accident on Sunday, August 13, 2017. A celebration of life will begin 4 PM, August 17, 2017 at the New Troy American Legion, Wee-Chik Post 518, 4789 Weechik Road, New Troy. Memorial contributions may given to the family to help with expenses. Mathew was...

Elisabeth Walter

Elisabeth Walter

Aug 10, 2017

Elisabeth Walter, 100, of Stevensville passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2017, at Meadowview Gardens Adult Residence in Berrien Springs. A memorial service will be held 11 AM Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at The Boyd Chapel of Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, 9191 Red Arrow Highway, Bridgman with Pastor Dalton Stanage officiating. Elisabeth was born January 30, 1917 in...