Obituaries

Dec 4, 2007

Ellen was born April 20, 1928 on a farm in Bridgman the daughter of the late Ferdinand and Lillian (Groth) Heyn. She was an avid golfer, loved dancing, bowling and the beach. She was an All State Cheerleader when the Bridgman Basketball Team won State Championships in 1945 and 1946. Sis was always "dressed to the nines" and loved wearing...

Dec 2, 2007

Tom was born September 18, 1937 in Niles the son of the late Emil and Mary (Pletcher) Ott. He served in the US Marines. On February 18, 1961 he married the former Della "Peggy" Marrow. Tom was a Corrosion Engineer for the El Paso Pipeline (ANR) in Bridgman, Hamilton and Detroit for 35 years, retiring in 1996. He was...

Nov 27, 2007

Kellie was born October 2, 1970 in Harvey, Illinois where she graduated from Thornton High School. On May 21, 1994 she married John C. Edwards. Kellie was the Office Coordinator for the past four years at Physician's Health Care in Buchanan

Saturday December 1, 2007 , 10-11 AM at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel

Nov 25, 2007

Fred was born in Chicago on April 8, 1930, the son of Frederick C. Albrecht, Sr. and Ella (Wickman) Albrecht. Fred worked in the Engineering Departments at Bendix, Whirpool and then at Benton Harbor Engineering for over 33 years. In addition to working and raising a family, Fred served his community as a Trustee and Building Inspector for Lincoln Charter...

Nov 17, 2007

Mr. Totzke was born May 22, 1920 in Bridgman the son of the late Richard and Bertha (Schmaltz) Totzke. On November 8, 1941 he married the former Mildred Srmek and she preceded him in death on March 11, 1993. He retired from Bendix Corp. in 1982 and enjoyed working on his fruit farm. Herb was a member of Immanuel...

Nov 13, 2007

Mrs. Shafer was born October 5, 1912 in St. Joseph the daughter of the late Herman and Emma (Ehlert) Jess. On October 25, 1931 she married Verne C. Shafer and he preceded her in death on October 6, 2000. Adeline was the bookkeeper for the family-owned business Shafer Machines, Inc. and together they operated a fruit farm. She was...

Nov 3, 2007

Mr. Fester was born July 9, 1924 in Benton Harbor the son of the late Gottlieb and Elizabeth (Rach) Fester. He was a veteran of the US Navy. On July 3, 1954 he married the former Harriet E. Kallies. Ed was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Bridgman and the Bridgman American Legion Post 331. He worked for...

Nov 2, 2007

Mrs. Fanning was born November 21, 1916 in Chicago the daughter of the late Henry and Clara Miller. She loved to ice skate as a kid growing up in Chicago. On June 30, 1941 she married Charles G. Fanning and he preceded her in death on February 1, 1985. The family moved to New Troy in 1953. Maxine had...

Oct 26, 2007

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Eleanor was an active member of the St. Agnes Catholic Church Altar and Rosary Society as well as a member of the River Valley Garden Club. Memorials may be made to St. Agnes Catholic Church.

Monday October 29, 2007 , 6-8 PM at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel

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Oct 26, 2007

Roseanna was born September 1, 1918 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Kasmir and Mary (Ducha) Likavec. She resided in Southwestern Michigan most of her life devoting her time to raising her family and helping others. She was a lifelong member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Bridgman. She was the president of the Altar...

Oct 21, 2007

Harold's life began in Bridgman on March 1, 1928 the son of Roy and Hannah (Gast) Bammann. His love of cars started at an early age of 14 as he worked in local garages as a mechanic. In the 50's he built a race car +One (super modified - an early version of the Outlaws) and it was raced...

Oct 20, 2007

Roger was born February 21, 1953 in St. Joseph the son of the late Julius and Pearl (Hackeman) Gorske. On July 27, 1996 he married the former Denese Phillips. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Bridgman and a charter member of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Fredrick Hackeman Camp 85. Roger worked for...

Oct 19, 2007

Mrs. Ackerman was born January 19, 1914 in Kokomo, Indiana the daughter of the late Worth and Marie (Fickle) Kennedy. She taught school for several years and tutored children in reading. Jo's great joy were her sons, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She enjoyed reading and playing Bingo with her friends.

Friday October 26, 2007 , 10-11...

Oct 18, 2007

John Alan Newcomer, 55, of Baroda left his loving family suddenly, and entered Heaven's Pearly Gates on Thursday, October 18, 2007 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph. His Lord and his mother were there to welcome him. He was born on December 14, 1951, in Rockford, Illinois to John I. and Helen (Hanna) Newcomer. John graduated from John...

Oct 12, 2007

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Kathy was born July 18, 1950 in South Haven the daughter of the late Raymond and Myrtle (Lanning) Trowbridge. On May 24, 1975 she married Verne Nitz, Jr. She was the Food Service Director at River Valley Schools.

Oct 12, 2007

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Sharron was born August 7, 1943 in Chicago, the daughter of the late George and Eva Ann (Mikolic) Kaminsky. She was a 1961 graduate of St. Joseph Catholic High School. She married Trevor H. Ward, Sr. and he preceded her in death on August 9, 1994. Sharron was a Teacher's Aide at...

Oct 11, 2007

Bob was born on April 24, 1923 in Utica, New York to the late Bronislaw and Benigna Meszko. He received his B.A. in music from Northwestern University in 1946 and his Master's degree in music from the University of Michigan in 1952. Bob taught instrumental music to elementary school students in Kirkwood, MO and Flint, Michigan for a total of...

Oct 9, 2007

Linda was born August 7, 1942 in Benton Harbor the daughter of the late Jack and Elnora (Young) Chaddock. She graduated from Lakeshore High School. She had a lifelong passion for caring for animals and worked for Dr. Anne Cepela at Freeway Veterinary Clinic for 15 years. Linda loved gardening, cooking, fishing, and being outdoors. She also loved spending...

Oct 7, 2007

Mr. Mikesell was born November 6, 1943 in Romulus, Michigan the son of the late William and Bessie (Mata) Mikesell. He served in the US Marines and was a member of the American Legion Post 331 in Bridgman. Ron owned and operated Industrial Fabrication in Bridgman.

Tuesday October 9, 2007 , 5-7 PM at Pike Funeral...

Sep 24, 2007

Antanas was born on October 9, 1929 in Kaunas, Lithuania, the son of Zigmas and Ona (Ludaviciute) Rumsa. He grew up in Lithuania, attended high school in Germany and emigrated to the United States in 1950. Antanas earned a master's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. In 1953, he married Brone Milasauskaite and settled in...