Obituaries

Eric Glen Schmaltz

Eric Glen Schmaltz

Jul 15, 2024

Eric Glen Schmaltz, 58, of Buchanan passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024 at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville.

Eric will be laid to rest at Ruggles Cemetery, Baroda. Memorial contributions may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church Glendora Roof Fund, 133 W. Glendora Road, Buchanan, MI 49107. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com. 

Eric was born on May 2, 1966 in St....

John Ronald Christopher Woodlan

John Ronald Christopher Woodlan

Jul 9, 2024

John Ronald Christopher Woodlan, 68 of Buchanan passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at his home.

A gathering to celebrate John’s life will be held from 5–6:30 PM on Monday, July 15, 2024 at American Legion Post 518, 4789 Weechik Rd., New Troy, with Military Honors at 5 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or...

Jonelle Jean McConnell

Jonelle Jean McConnell

Jul 4, 2024

Jonelle Jean McConnell, 88, of St. Joseph passed away on July 4, 2024 at Corewell Health South in St. Joseph.

 A memorial service will be held 11 AM Saturday, August 24, 2024 at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman. Friends may meet with the family from 10 am until the time of the service. Online condolences accepted...

Leeana Lou Kuntz

Leeana Lou Kuntz

Jun 29, 2024

Leeana Lou Kuntz, a beacon of kindness and comfort, left us suddenly on June 29, 2024, at the age of 73. 

A gathering of family and friends to honor and celebrate Leeana will be held from 1-3 PM, Sunday, October 6, 2024 at the Bertrand Township Fire Department, 4770 US-12, Buchanan.  A reading and moment of remembrance will be held at...

Arlene Ramona Freyer

Arlene Ramona Freyer

Jun 26, 2024

Arlene Ramona Freyer, 92 of Sawyer passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at Caretel Inns St. Joseph A funeral service will be held 11 AM Monday, July 1, 2024 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 5791 Sawyer Road, Sawyer with Pastor Brandon Wittig officiating. Friends may meet with the family from 10 AM until the time of the service at the...

Lynda Marie Riggs

Lynda Marie Riggs

Jun 19, 2024

It is with overwhelming sadness that we share the passing of Lynda Marie (Potter) Riggs. Lynda passed away on June 19th, 2024. She was 68 years old.

A memorial service for Lynda will be held 1 PM, Sunday, July 7, 2024 at Our Saviour’s United Methodist Church (701 E Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194). Friends may meet with the family from...

Darwin Dean Walden

Darwin Dean Walden

Jun 19, 2024

Darwin Dean Walden, 72 of Dowagiac passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at his home. A private family burial will take place at Ruggles Cemetery, Baroda. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.

Darwin was a hardworking man. He always had a project he was working on. There wasn’t anything he couldn’t build,whether houses, gazebo’s, or even restoring his 1950 Ford pickup...

Margaret "Maggie" Ann Mendus

Margaret "Maggie" Ann Mendus

Jun 18, 2024

Margaret “Maggie” Ann Mendus, 79 of Bridgman passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at Corewell Health South, St. Joseph.

 A memorial service will be held 11 AM Thursday, June 27, 2024 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel. 9191 Red Arrow Hwy., Bridgman. Friends may meet with the family from 10-11 AM prior to the service. Final resting place...

Ervin Dean Larson

Ervin Dean Larson

Jun 16, 2024

Ervin Dean Larson, 82 of Buchanan passed away on Sunday, June16, 2024 at his home. 

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Trinity Lutheran Church - Glendora, 1733 West Glendora Road, Buchanan, with Reverend Jonathan Liebich, officiating. Friends may meet with the family from 10-11 prior to the service at church. Memorial contributions...

Richard Martin Vonk

Richard Martin Vonk

Jun 7, 2024

Richard Martin Vonk, 71 of Stevensville, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024 at Corewell Health Grand Rapids, Butterworth surrounded by family.

 

A funeral service will be held 11 AM Wednesday, June 12, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 9650 Church Street, Bridgman, MI 49106. Friends may meet with the family from 5-7 PM Tuesday, June 11 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd...

Geraldine "Gerry Grandholm

Geraldine "Gerry Grandholm

Jun 6, 2024

Geraldine “Gerry” Grandholm, 94 of Bethany Beach passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Woodland Terrace in Bridgman, Michigan.

 

   On Saturday, June 15, friends and family may meet with the family from 9 - 10 a.m., prior to the funeral service which will be held at 10 a.m. in the Bethany Beach Tabernacle, Sawyer Michigan.  Lunch will be served...

Robert "Rob" Gene Gallo

Robert "Rob" Gene Gallo

Jun 6, 2024

Robert Gene Gallo, 66, of Bridgman passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Corewell Health South, St. Joseph.

 

A funeral service will be held at 11 am Friday, June 14, 2024 at Woodland Shores Baptist Church, 3555 W. Shawnee Rd., Bridgman, MI 49106 with Reverend Jim Oakley officiating. Friends may meet with the family from 10 – 11am Friday at...

Dorothy Jean Knight

Dorothy Jean Knight

Jun 2, 2024

Mom, Dad, Brian, Jason Thank you for,Climbing trees, reading stories, puppies.Cool hands and hot tea, footballs and bicycles. Dinosaurs and art.Thomas ConnerThank you for,Pretty Rocks, Pooh sticks and bedtime stories.PuddlemuckingBlue skiesJoeThank you for,The lakeFire-rings at night Country drivesDeers, possums, raccoons To all I’m sorry for,Words said in anger,Impatience,A vile stubborn streakAlso, Gratitude and love To Elaine, Maria, my patient and kind sister-in-law Irene,...

Darlene R. Harrison

Darlene R. Harrison

Jun 1, 2024

Darlene R. Harrison, 88 of Niles passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024 in Tullahoma, TN. 

 

You are invited to join the family for a gathering of family and friends Thursday, June 13, 2024, from 9-11 AM at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel. 9191 Red Arrow Hwy., Bridgman. A graveside service will follow at Ruggles Cemetery, Baroda. Online condolences...

Jeanne Louise Powers

Jeanne Louise Powers

May 24, 2024

Jeanne Powers, born 1944 passed away 2024 at age 79.

 

A funeral service to be announced later and posted on Jeanne’s Facebook page, to be broadcast in some form on social media. Memorial donations can be made for finance@childrenofpromise.global, Benton Heights Church of God, and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in the care Benton Heights Church of God. Online condolences accepted at...

Dora Anne Leonard

Dora Anne Leonard

May 2, 2024

Dora Anne Dunlap Leonard, 92, of Stevensville, formerly of Freedom, NY, passed away May 2, 2024 at Corewell Health South, St. Joseph, MI with loving family by her side. 



A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1 PM at Babbitt and Easton Funeral Home 7 N Main Street, Franklinville, NY 14737. Visitation will be held...

Victoria Leigh Nitz

Victoria Leigh Nitz

Apr 28, 2024

Victoria Leigh Nitz, 75, of Stevensville passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.

 

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 from 11 AM – 1 PM at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy., Bridgman MI 49106. Memorial contributions may be given to the...

Derry Paul Cornwell

Derry Paul Cornwell

Apr 26, 2024

Derry Paul Cornwell, 82, of Bridgman passed away on Friday April 26, 2024 at his home in the care of his family.

 

A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy., Bridgman, MI 49106. Friends may meet with the family from 10 – 11...

Jerome Albert Brincks

Jerome Albert Brincks

Apr 16, 2024

Jerome “Jerry” Albert Brincks, 85, of Bridgman passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Hanson Hospice Center, Stevensville.

 

A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM on Monday, April 22, 2024 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 3903 Lake St., Bridgman, MI 49106. Friends may meet with the family from 10-11 at the church...

David Lyn Mabry

David Lyn Mabry

Apr 12, 2024

David Lyn Mabry, 78, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 12, 2024 with his puppy dogs by his side.

 

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at the Baroda American Legion Post 345, 9214 1st St., Baroda, MI 49101 from 3-7 PM. We welcome you with open arms and would love to share memories...