Obituaries

Michael Spears

Jun 5, 2007

Michael was born April 9, 1982 in St. Joseph. He was a 2000 graduate of Bridgman High School and attended Southwestern Michigan College, Niles Campus. On September 11, 2004 he married the former Lorraine Livengood. He was a machinist at Gast Manufacturing and a member of Harbert Community Church. Michael loved spending time with his kids. He was an...

Lewis Matthias

May 30, 2007

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Mr. Matthias was born February 17, 1933 in Hamilton, Ohio the son of the late John and Elizabeth (Knox) Matthias. He graduated from Hamilton High School and Heidenberg College in Tiffin, Ohio. In 1952 he married the former Janice C. Hamilton. Lew came to Bridgman at the beginning of construction on the...

Alex Ziemba

May 29, 2007

Mr. Ziemba was born July 12, 1939 in Detroit the son of the late Thomas and Nellie (Pokowski) Ziembovicz. On November 3, 1973, he married the former Colleen O'Brien. He was employed by TLC in Baroda, Sieman Ford in Bridgman, Wilbert Vaults in Sodus, and Pebblewood in Bridgman. He was a resident at Adler Home in Baroda.

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Robert Machalleck

May 28, 2007

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Bob was born November 23, 1920 in Michigan City. He graduated from Niles High School and attended Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois before serving in the Coast Guard during World War II. Bob worked 20 years as a purchasing agent for Clark Equipment Co. He retired in 1982 from his position as purchasing agent and head of personnel...

Justin Shaffer

May 12, 2007

Justin was born April 15, 1978 in St. Joseph. He graduated from Bridgman High School in 1997 and proudly served in the US Navy for five years. Justin worked at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids as a Bio Med Tech..

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Wednesday May 16, 2007 , 5-8 PM at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel

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Corina Hart

May 10, 2007

Corina was born October 15, 1972 in Elkhart, IN, the daughter of Danny and Elizabeth (Yager) Stanley.

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Monday May 14, 2007 , 10 - 11 AM at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel

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Monday May 14, 2007 , 11 AM at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel

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Julia Clayton

May 9, 2007

Julia was born August 2, 1952 in New Troy, the daughter of the late John and Lillian (Henspeter) Hauch. She graduated from River Valley High School in 1970. On February 29, 1980 Julia married Larry Clayton Viewing

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Julius Gorske

May 9, 2007

Mr. Gorske was born January 6, 1920 in Green Lake, Wisconsin the son of the late Henry and Alberta (Kussmull) Gorske. On March 27, 1943 he married the former Pearl E. Hackeman and she preceded him in death on January 9, 2004. Julius was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Bridgman. He retired from Technisand in Bridgman. He was a...

Dora Meek

May 1, 2007

Mrs. Meek was born June 17, 1918 in Stevensville the daughter of the late Henry and Earnestine (Rieck) Heritz. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Bridgman and its Altar Guild. Dora loved flowers, gardening, and caring for her home. She also enjoyed playing cards.

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Marguerite Reck

Apr 24, 2007

Mrs. Reck was born July 12, 1926 in Lake Township the daughter of the late John and Olga (Pufall) Reitz. On June 2, 1956 she married Gerald A. Reck and he preceded her in death in November 30, 1986. Marguerite was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Bridgman and its Altar Guild.

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Lester Krumrie

Apr 20, 2007

Mr. Krumrie was born November 15, 1924 in Bridgman the son of the late Herman and Emma (Kuhlow) Krumrie. On January 26, 1946 he married the former Shirley Anderson. Lester was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Bridgman where he had formerly served on the Building Committee. He was a Cost Estimator and Construction Supervisor for Zeiger Lumber...

Donabell Saunders

Apr 15, 2007

Mrs. Saunders was born October 6, 1917 in Berrien Springs the daughter of the late George and Lillian (Shinn) Houseworth. On July 19, 1947 she married Thomas E. Saunders and he preceded her in death on March 11, 1977. Donabell attended New Prairie Christian Fellowship Church.

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Robert Schaffer

Apr 15, 2007

On April 16, 1931 in New Troy, Bob was born to Albert and Marie (Gnodtke) Schaffer. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. On August 11, 1962 he married the former Ruby Baggett. Bob worked for Whirlpool Corp. for 30 years, retiring in 1995. He was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sawyer. Bob...

Anna Gaul

Apr 6, 2007

Mrs. Gaul was born January 6, 1917 in Bridgman the daughter of the late Rhinold and Augusta (Jantz) Zielke. On October 12, 1940 she married Leo Gaul and he preceded her in death in 1971. Anna was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Bridgman and its Altar Guild. She managed a laundromat for a number of years and...

Theodore LaGrow

Apr 5, 2007

Mr. LaGrow was born June 26, 1945 in Benton Harbor the son of Ervin and Jean (Kranich) LaGrow. On May 28, 1976 he married the former Debra Nalepa. Ted "TJ" worked at Weldun and Bosch Packaging. His hobbies included fishing, gardening, and family. He had a great sense of humor and had many friends.

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Donald Nelson

Mar 21, 2007

Mr. Nelson was born June 27, 1926, in Chicago, the son of the late Nels and Hildur (Freeman) Nelson. He received both his Bachelor of Science and Master's Degrees in Criminal Justice at Michigan State University and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. On August 12, 1949, he married the former Lois N. Dahlin. Don served...

Herbert Pfliger

Mar 8, 2007

Mr. Pfliger was born May 4, 1920 in Chicago the son of the late Gust and Olga (Dann) Pfliger. On March 21, 1942 he married the former Mildred Lange. Herbert served in the US Army during WWII in the Pacific Theatre and retired from Clark Equipment in Buchanan after 34 years. Private family services will be held and burial...

Carolyn Galanda

Feb 28, 2007

Carolyn was born December 3, 1949 in Niles the daughter of the late William and Florence "Jackie" (Savage) Witt. She graduated with honors from Bridgman High School in 1968. On September 13, 1979 she married Dulles M. Galanda. She had a love for music, cooking, and caring for her grandson, "Little Man" Gary II.

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Floyd Siemon

Feb 24, 2007

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Mr. Siemon was born September 8, 1913 in Baroda the son of the late Charles and Mithidle (Rosenfield) Siemon. He was married to the former Lelia May Decker and she preceded him in death on February 10, 1972. Floyd worked for Bridgman Foundry and was self-employed as a Carpenter. He attended Zion...

Michael Bresler

Feb 16, 2007

Dr. Bresler was born April 4, 1945 in New York, New York the son of the late Harvey and Esther (Ruskay) Bresler. Michael graduated from Northwestern University and was a member of the American Academy of Psychotherapists and the American Psychological Association. He was in private practice over 30 years, and served the community for the past 15 years in...