Obituaries

Betty Jane Dehring

Betty Jane Dehring

Jun 20, 2025

Betty Jane Dehring, 100, of Bridgman went to be with her Lord on Friday, June 20, 2025 at Pine Ridge Nursing Home in Stevensville.

A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 9650 Church St., Bridgman, MI 49106. Friends may meet with the family from 10-11 AM on Saturday, prior to...

Ronald Dale Payne

Ronald Dale Payne

Jun 16, 2025

Ronald Dale Payne, 75 from Bridgman, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 16, 2025 at Corewell Health South in St. Joseph.

A graveside service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, June 20, 2025 at Graceland Cemetery in Lake Township. A memorial gathering will be held on Sunday, July 27 from 11 AM – 2 PM...

Ronald John Bly

Ronald John Bly

Jun 14, 2025

Ronald John Bly, 89, of St. Joseph passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at CrownPointe of Stevensville.

A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held from 2-4 PM Thursday, June 19, 2025 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman, MI 49106. Burial will take place at Spring Run Cemetery, St Joseph. Online condolences...

Margaret Elizabeth Smith

Margaret Elizabeth Smith

Jun 14, 2025

Margaret Elizabeth Smith, 65, of Sawyer passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at her home.

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Sawyer Highlands Church, 13100 Red Arrow Hwy., Sawyer, MI 49125 with Pastor Jeff Dryden officiating. Friends may meet with the family from 10-11 AM at the church on Wednesday,...

Robert Charles Manis

Robert Charles Manis

Jun 12, 2025

Robert Charles Manis was born on March 29, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois. With a heart as big as his smile, Bob, as many of us fondly called him, journeyed through life with a spirit that touched everyone he met. On June 12, 2025, at the age of 75, Bob peacefully departed this world, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy...

Ruth Margarete Eichendorff

Ruth Margarete Eichendorff

Jun 9, 2025

Ruth Margarete Eichendorff, 93, of Baroda slipped into eternity on June 9, 2025 where she was welcomed by Jesus and reunited with many loved ones.

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, June 13, 2025 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy., Bridgman, MI 49106 with Rev. David Londot officiating. Friends may...

Sharon Diane Schreiber

Sharon Diane Schreiber

Jun 6, 2025

Sharon Diane Schreiber, 92, of St. Joseph passed away in the early hours of Friday, June 6, 2025 at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville with her children by her side.

A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Zion United Church of Christ, 9100 Third St., Baroda, MI 49101. Friends may meet with the...

Michael Allan Hahaj

Michael Allan Hahaj

Jun 2, 2025

Michael A. Hahaj, 72, of Bridgman, passed away peacefully on Monday June 2, 2025 at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph, surrounded by family and close friends.

A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, June 27, 2025 at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy., Bridgman, MI 49106. Friends may meet with the family...

Sylvia Ann Toth

Sylvia Ann Toth

May 30, 2025

Sylvia Ann Toth, age 88, died peacefully at Hanson Hospice Center on Friday, May 30, 2025. Sylvia was born in their home above her father’s butcher shop in Chicago, Illinois on August 22, 1936, to John Toth and Anna (Kusner) Toth.

The family left Chicago to start a market in Bridgman where Sylvia lived for many years before moving to Saint...

Theodor Joachim

Theodor Joachim

May 25, 2025

Theodor “Ted” Joachim, 90, of Bridgman passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 9650 Church St., Bridgman, MI 49106. Friends may meet with the family on Thursday from 10-11 AM at the church, prior to...

James Stevenson Thomas

James Stevenson Thomas

May 16, 2025

James Stevenson Thomas, 75, of Harbert, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 16, 2025, in the care of his loving family.

Jim was born on September 1, 1949, in Chicago, the son of J. Benedict Thomas and Marie (Lipscomb) Thomas. He grew up in Oak Park, Illinois, where he also established and ran his own house painting business for...

David Garth Taylor

David Garth Taylor

May 10, 2025

David Garth Taylor, 75, of Harbert passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at his home.

At this time, the family will be remembering Garth privately and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be given to the School of American Music, Endowment Fund, 14 Maple St., Three Oaks, MI 49128. Online condolences accepted...

Vada Fay Good

Vada Fay Good

May 8, 2025

Vada Fay Good, 89, of Galien, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at the home of her daughter.

A graveside service will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at Galien Cemetery. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.

Vada was born on November 3, 1935 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois the daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Richards) Uselton....

Todd Eric Boone

Todd Eric Boone

May 4, 2025

Todd Boone of Sawyer passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025.

Todd was born December 9, 1966 in Sullivan County, Indiana to Larry Boone and Nancy Joan (Jennings) Boone.

He grew up in Sawyer and graduated from River Valley High School in 1985.

Todd was a master certified automotive technician by trade. Employed at Siemans Ford in Bridgman for over half his life. He...

Ruby Frances Adams

Ruby Frances Adams

May 2, 2025

Ruby Frances Adams, 93, of Baroda, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025 at A Place Called Home in Stevensville.

A graveside service will be held at 2 PM on Friday, May 16, 2025 at North Shore Memory Gardens, 5027 M-63, Coloma, MI 49038. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.

Ruby was born on January 1, 1932 in Truman, Arkansas the daughter of...

Zola "Bitsie" Van Deraa

Zola "Bitsie" Van Deraa

Apr 29, 2025

Bitsie Van Deraa passed away April 29, 2025. She was born May 20, 1927 to Elmer and Florence Livers.

Bitsie lived close to a century and enjoyed telling stories about historical events from her life. She often recounted personal memories tied to momentous events, including the Dust Bowl, the Great Depression, World War Two, and a global pandemic. She delighted in...

Ronald Patrick Clark Sr.

Ronald Patrick Clark Sr.

Apr 27, 2025

Ronald Patrick Clark, Sr., 86, of Bridgman, Michigan passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at his home.

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Monday, May 5, 2025 at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy., Bridgman, MI 49106 with Rev. Father Arthur Howard officiating. Friends may meet with the family from 10-11 AM on...

Allan Jack Mathieu

Allan Jack Mathieu

Apr 24, 2025

Allan Jack Mathieu, 71, of Bridgman passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Corewell Health South, St. Joseph.

A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, May 2, 2025 at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy., Bridgman, MI 49106. Friends may meet with the family from 10-11 AM on Friday...

Larry Albert Reifschneider

Larry Albert Reifschneider

Apr 15, 2025

Larry Albert Reifschneider, 77, a life-long resident of Baroda and member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at Buchanan Meadows after a courageous battle with cancer and Alzheimer’s.

A funeral service will be held at 10 AM on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 9650 Church St., Bridgman, MI 49106. Friends may meet with...

David John Zilke

David John Zilke

Apr 13, 2025

David John Zilke, 89, of Bridgman passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at his home.

A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy., Bridgman, MI 49106 with Reverend Dr. Douglas Krengel officiating. Friends may meet with the family from 10-11 AM on Saturday at...