Obituaries

Feb 2, 2014

1-888-579-7953 Code: 74680P

Jon David Holobaugh, 49, of Bridgman, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2014 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan. A memorial service is being planned for this spring. Memorials may be made to Edgewater Bank, 4509 Lake Street, Bridgman, MI 49106 in Jon’s name for the placement of a bench at Weko Beach. Jon...

Feb 1, 2014

Michael Edward Jones, 49, of Benton Harbor passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, February 6, 2013 at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Highway, Bridgman, with Pastor Margaret Stout officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Bridgman. Friends may meet...

Jan 22, 2014

Beth Marie Crossman, 94, of St. Joseph, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at her home. A private family memorial service is being planned for this summer. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice at Home, 4025 Health Park Lane, St. Joseph, MI 49085. Beth was born January 27, 1919 in St. Joseph the daughter of Fred R....

Jan 14, 2014

Rene LaVern Rambo, 74, of Bridgman, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at Lakeland regional Medical Center in St. Joseph. Cremation has taken place. There will be a private family graveside service. Memorial contributions may be given to Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 3903 Lake Street, Bridgman, MI 49106. Rene was born February 12, 1939 in Bridgman,...

Jan 14, 2014

Barbara Marie Stanard, 91, of Bridgman peacefully passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at Jordan’s Life Care Center in Bridgman. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, January 18 , 2014 at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Highway, Bridgman, MI, with Reverend Christopher Noffke officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Bridgman. Friends may...

Jan 5, 2014

William Edward Conway, 80, of Stevensville passed away on Monday, January 6, 2014 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, January 10, 2014 at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2673 W. John Beers Road, Stevensville, with Reverend Jonathan Kruschel officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Bridgman. Friends may meet with the family from...

Jan 5, 2014

1-888-579-7953 Code: 74680P

Joyce Martha Olson, age 89, passed away on January 5, 2014 in Bridgman, Michigan. Joyce, known to all as “Jo”, was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. The third of five children, she was born on September 18, 1925 in Muskegon, Michigan. Her parents, Herman and Lottie (Peterson) Ericksen, raised their...

Dec 29, 2013

Lois Lorraine Hoffmann, 89, of Harbert, Michigan, joined our heavenly Father on December 29, 2013. Born March 22, 1924, to Hans Peter and Gertrude Payberg in Chicago, Illinois, Lois Lorraine Payberg was born the third of four sisters. Her sisters and their husbands, Ruth (Clarence) Lundell, Pauline (Gordon) Areen, and Jeanne (Chester) Price, preceded her in death. Lois began...

Dec 28, 2013

Bradley Alan Miner, 36, went home to be with His Lord on Saturday, December 28, 2013. He was born on August 16, 1977 and adopted by Tim and Bonnie Miner, just three days later - truly the joy of their life. He is survived by his parents (who reside in Sawyer) and his best friend ever, his sister, Erin Miner,...

Dec 20, 2013

Frances Eleanor (Wickwire) Herrman, 89, of Baroda passed away Friday, December 20, 2013, at home, surrounded by loved ones. A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, December 23, 2013 at Zion United Church of Christ, 9100 Church Street, Baroda. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service at 10:00 am. In...

Dec 7, 2013

Elwyn “Sonny” Gene Heyn, 85, passed from this world on December 7, 2013. Friends may meet with the family rom 10-11 AM Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013 at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman. At 11 AM there will be a time of celebrating Sonny’s life and sharing our memories together. Burial will be in Greenwood...

Dec 6, 2013

Alvin Barker, 92, of Baroda, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2013 at The Willows in St. Joseph. Funeral services will be held at 3 PM Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Highway, Bridgman with Reverend Thomas Batsky officiating. Friends may meet with the family from 1 - 3 PM at the...

Dec 4, 2013

William Sander “Sandy” Schiek, 74, of Sawyer, went home to be with his Lord following a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. He died peacefully in his home on December 4, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at Sawyer Highlands Church, 13100 Red Arrow Highway, Sawyer, with Pastor Jeff Dryden officiating. Friends may meet...

Dec 4, 2013

Mary Bernadette Pentavalle, 98, of Bridgman, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at her home. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM Saturday, December 7, 2013, at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 3903 Lake Street, Bridgman with Father Arthur Howard as Celebrant. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Bridgman. Visitation will be from...

Dec 4, 2013

Connie Ann Kemp, 52, of Berrien Springs passed away December 4, 2013 at her home. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Monday, December 9, 2013 at First Baptist Church, 209 Cass Street, Berrien Springs with Reverend Derek Cromwell officiating. Friends may meet with the family from 10 AM prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be given towards...

Nov 29, 2013

1-888-579-7953 Code: 74680P

Wilburn D. Thompson, 99, of Battle Creek formerly from Sawyer, passed away Friday November 29, 2013 at The Oaks of NorthPointe Woods in Battle Creek. He was born on October 18, 1914 in Harrisburg, IL to Walter and Laura (Wise) Thompson. He was employed by the Clark Equipment Company for 22 years. He married Clara Sonnenberg...

Nov 25, 2013

Robert Allen Sommer, 69, of Niles, formerly of Stevensville, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2013 at his home. A memorial service will be held 5 PM Saturday, November 30, 2013, at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman, with Reverend B. Gordon Barry, officiating. The family will receive friends from 4 - 5 PM prior to...

Nov 16, 2013

Charles E. Baumeister, 92, formerly of New Troy went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 16, 2013 at Independence Village of Brighton Valley. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Saturday, November 23, 2013 at New Troy Grace Brethren Church, 13310 California Road, New Troy with Pastor Larry E. Williams officiating. Burial will be in New Troy...

Nov 15, 2013

Alfred Strefling, 96 of Stevensville, formerly of Watervliet crossed the threshold from this world of time to the eternal to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Friday, November 15, 2013 at Woodland Terrace in Bridgman. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 5791 Sawyer Road, Sawyer with Reverend...

Nov 11, 2013

Kathlean Krueger, 63, of Bridgman passed away on Monday, November 11, 2013 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph. A memorial service will be held 11 AM Friday, November 15, 2013 , at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman. The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 14, 2013 from 5 - 8 PM...