Obituaries

Mar 2, 2011

Irene Soltesz, 87, of St. Joseph, passed away on March 2, 2011 at Royalton Manor, St. Joseph. Her death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal. Irene was born on July 24, 1923 in Budapest, Hungary, the daughter of Joseph and Marie (Hegubesh) Uhlean. She was very proud of her heritage...

Mar 1, 2011

Send Flowers Raymond J. Duschek October 21, 1930 - March 1, 2011

Raymond J. Duschek, 80, of Baroda passed away peacefully at home on March 1, 2011. A Funeral service will be held 11 AM Friday, March 4, 2011 at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Highway, Bridgman, with Pastor Clare Cardy officiating. Friends may meet with...

Feb 16, 2011

John Gorka, 91, of Bridgman passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 AM Saturday, February 19 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. Friends may...

Feb 11, 2011

Norman Kent Ketchman Sr., 77, of Stevensville passed away on February 11, 2011 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph, MI. A Funeral service will be held 11 AM Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at Lakeside Family Church, 6999 Red Arrow Highway, Stevensville, MI with Reverend Christopher Peddie officiating. Friends may meet with the family on Tuesday from 6-8 PM...

Feb 11, 2011

Jerry Lee Styburski, 60, of New Troy passed away unexpectedly on February 11, 2011 at Watervliet Community Hospital. A Funeral service will be held 11 AM Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at Pike Funeral Home, 9191 Red Arrow Highway, Bridgman, MI with Reverend Christopher Noffke officiating. Friends may meet with the family on Monday from 6-8 PM at the funeral...

Feb 6, 2011

Albert Gordon “Pete” Lucas, 72, of Berrien Springs passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2011 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Wednesday, Feb. 9, at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman with Minister Lonnie Rhodes of Portage Road General Baptist Church in Niles officiating. Friends may meet with...

Jan 30, 2011

Biography Florestine “Flo” Wallace, 65, of Sawyer passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2011, at St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Michigan City,IN. A Funeral service will be held at 11 AM Friday, February 4, at Sawyer Highlands Church, 13100 Red Arrow Highway, Sawyer, with Reverend Jeff Dryden officiating. Friends may meet with the family before the service beginning at 10...

Jan 25, 2011

Send Flowers Vance & Aaron Rick

January 25, 2011 - January 25, 2011

Vance Asher Rick and Aaron Alexander Rick, infant sons of Eric and Megan (Barr) Rick, passed away on January 25, 2011 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph, and are now resting in the arms of Jesus, the Good Shepherd. They also leave...

Jan 21, 2011

Doris Jane Nitz, 81, of Baroda passed away on January 21, 2011 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan. A memorial service will be held 11 AM Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 9193 Cleveland Avenue, Baroda, with Reverend Kenneth Babcock officiating. Friends may meet with the family on Monday from 5-8 PM at Pike Funeral...

Jan 8, 2011

Send Flowers Vern Edward Nitz August 7, 1929 - January 8, 2011

Vern Edward Nitz, 81, of Baroda passed away on January 8, 2011at The Timbers of Cass County, Dowagiac, Michigan. A memorial service will be held 11 AM Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 9193 Cleveland Avenue, Baroda, with Reverend Kenneth Babcock officiating. Friends may...

Jan 7, 2011

Send Flowers Ashton Dakota Hedtke

March 9, 2010 - January 7, 2011

Ashton Dakota Hedtke, ten months, passed away on January 7, 2011 in New Troy, and is now resting in the arms of Jesus, the Good Shepherd. A funeral service will be held 11 AM Tuesday, January 11 at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red...

Jan 6, 2011

Biography Bertha Emily Cornwell, 90, of St. Joseph passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2011 at Woodland Terrace, Bridgman. Funeral services will be held 10 AM Monday, January 10, at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman with Rev. Glenn Rosenbaum officiating. Friends may meet with the family at the funeral home Sunday from 6-8 PM. Burial...

Jan 4, 2011

Evelyn Hannah Pschigoda, 88, of Bridgman passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at Caretel Inns of Royalton, St. Joseph. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, January 8, 2011, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 9650 N. Church Street, Bridgman, with Reverend Jon Bendewald officiating. Friends may meet with the family before the service beginning at 11 AM. Burial...

Jan 4, 2011

Helen Elizabeth Blesy, 93, of Bridgman passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2011, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph. A memorial service will be held 3 PM Sunday, January 9 at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy., Bridgman, with Reverend Kenneth Babcock officiating. Friends may meet with the family on Sunday prior to the...

Jan 4, 2011

John Oscar Boos, 80, of Bridgman passed away on January 4, 2011, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph. A funeral service will be held 11 AM Saturday, January 8, 2011 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 9193 Cleveland Avenue, Baroda, with Reverend Kenneth Babcock officiating. Friends may meet with the family on Friday from 5-8 PM at Pike Funeral...

Dec 28, 2010

Erika Spitzke Rath, 68, of Baroda passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. Funeral Services will be held 11 AM Friday, December 31 at Napier Parkview Baptist Church, 245 W. Napier Avenue, with Dr. J.O. Hosler officiating. Friends may meet with the family on Thursday from 6-8 PM at the church. Burial will be in...

Dec 27, 2010

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William “Bill” Kent Bennitt, 79 of Stevensville passed away on December 27, 2010 at his home surrounded by his family and their care. A memorial service will be held 11 AM Friday, December 31, 2010 at Zion United Church of Christ, Baroda with Reverend Christopher Noffke officiating. Friends may meet with the family on Thursday from...

Dec 27, 2010

Louis S. Hoodwin, 85, of Sawyer, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2010 at his home. Louis was born July 10, 1925 in Evanston, Illinois, the son of the late H. Jack and Elsa (Cohen) Hoodwin. He was a US Army veteran of WWII. Louis worked for Electro-Voice for 8 years where he invented the modern outdoor speaker system....

Dec 22, 2010

Bette Jean Fuller, 90, of Bridgman passed away on Wednesday, December 22 at Country Manor Care Center, Bridgman. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, December 27, 2010 at Harbert Community Church, 6444 Harbert Road, Harbert, MI., with Pastor Kyle J.A. Small officiating. Friends may meet with the family on Sunday from 2-4 PM at Pike Funeral Home,...

Dec 14, 2010

Larry James Essig, 80, of Bridgman passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at his home. He was born September 20, 1930 in St. Joseph, Michigan, the son of the late August and Ann (Botham) Essig. Larry was very proud to serve his country. He was drafted into the US Army and soon enlisted in the Air Force. After...