Obituaries

Aurelia Cervantes de Patino

Aurelia Cervantes de Patino

Feb 2, 2026

Aurelia Cervantes de Patiño, de 88 años, de Buchanan, falleció el lunes 2 de febrero de 2026 en su hogar, bajo el cuidado de su familia.

Se llevará a cabo un servicio funerario a las 12:00 p. m. el lunes 9 de febrero de 2026 en Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, The Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy., Bridgman, MI 49106....

David Carl Sutherland

David Carl Sutherland

Feb 2, 2026

David Carl Sutherland Sr., 89, of Bridgman, formerly of Saint Joseph, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026 at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital, Saint Joseph.

A family graveside service was held at Riverview Cemetery, Saint Joseph. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.

David was born on February 23, 1936 in Saint Joseph, the son of the late Carl and Mary (Spellman) Frobel. David...

Kay Frances Cornwell

Kay Frances Cornwell

Jan 26, 2026

Kay Frances Cornwell, 81, of Bridgman passed away on Monday January 26, 2026 at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital, Saint Joseph, Michigan.

A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, January 30, 2026 at Immanuel Lutheran Church 9650 Church St, Bridgman, MI 49106. Friends may meet with the family from 10–11 AM on Friday at the church, prior to...

Gerald Richard Kuhn

Gerald Richard Kuhn

Jan 25, 2026

Gerald Richard Kuhn, 73, of Bridgman passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026.

Gerald was born August 24, 1952, in South Haven, the son of the late Lester and Marian (Richards) Kuhn. Gerald enjoyed a 40 year career in the nuclear industry, at D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant and The San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. He enjoyed sports, including watching his...

Jeffrey Allen Nemitz

Jeffrey Allen Nemitz

Jan 22, 2026

Jeffrey Allen Nemitz, 55, of Bridgman passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at his home in the care of his family.

A gathering of friends and family will begin at 12 Noon on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at D’Agostino’s Navajo Bar & Grille, 8970 Red Arrow Hwy., Bridgman. Memorial contributions may be given to Restoration House, a men’s ministry of...

Donald Delos Metzger

Donald Delos Metzger

Jan 21, 2026

Donald Delos Metzger, 91, of St. Joseph, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at the Whitcomb in St. Joseph, MI.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 9650 Church Street, Bridgman with Rev. Dr. Douglas Krengel officiating. Family and friends may gather one hour prior to...

Barbara Joan Kasper

Barbara Joan Kasper

Jan 15, 2026

Barbara “Joan” Kasper, 89, of Sawyer passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at A Place Called Home in Stevensville.

The family will be remembering her privately. Memorial contributions may be given to A Place Called Home, 4167 N. Roosevelt Rd., Stevensville, MI 49127 or Alzheimer’s Association, Michigan Great Lakes Chapter, 200 Turwill Ln. Suite 6, Kalamazoo, MI 49006. Online condolences...

Carl King

Carl King

Jan 13, 2026

Carl King, 78, of Bridgman passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph.

A funeral service will be held 11 AM on Friday, January 16, 2026 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, The Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy., Bridgman, MI 49106. Friend may meet with the family prior to the service on Friday from...

Virginia Francis Nitz

Virginia Francis Nitz

Jan 12, 2026

Virginia “Ginger” Francis Nitz, 85, of Baroda passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026 at home.

A memorial service will be held 11 AM on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at St. Johns Lutheran Church, 9193 Cleveland Ave., Baroda, MI 49101 with Rev. Kenneth Babcock officiating. Friends may meet with the family prior to the service on Thursday from 10-11 AM at...

Ida Pearl Curtis

Ida Pearl Curtis

Jan 1, 2026

Ida Pearl Curtis, 89, of Stevensville passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Hanson Hospice Center, in Stevensville surrounded by her family.

A funeral service will be held 11 AM on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Oakridge Community Church, 766 Oakridge Rd., St. Joseph, MI 49085. Friends may meet with the family from 10-11 AM on Saturday at the church,...

Velva Mae Smith

Velva Mae Smith

Dec 27, 2025

Velva “Mae” Smith passed peacefully into God’s loving arms on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Royalton Manor surrounded by family.

A graveside service and burial took place on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Ruggles Cemetery in Baroda officiated by Brother John Baird.

Mae was born in Pomona, IL on July 3, 1926 the daughter of the late Tice and Nila (Caraker) Braggs....

Bonita Louise Hoover

Bonita Louise Hoover

Dec 27, 2025

Bonita “Bonnie” Louise Hoover, 96, of Bridgman passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Corewell Health South, St. Joseph.

A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Harbert Community Church, 6444 Harbert Rd., Sawyer, MI 49125 with Rev. Jay Fast officiating. Friends will meet together on Saturday from 10-11 AM at the church,...

Pamela Ann Miller

Pamela Ann Miller

Dec 22, 2025

Pamela Ann Miller, 80, of Bridgman passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025 at Corewell Health South, St. Joseph.

The family will be remembering her privately. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.

Pamela was born on April 29, 1945 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of the late James and Pauline (Mullinix) Miller. She was a professional musician.

Survivors include her brother, Phillip (Charlotte) Miller;...

Richard Allen Koebel

Richard Allen Koebel

Dec 22, 2025

Richard Allen Koebel, 75, of Baroda passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025 at Royalton Manor.

The family will be remembering him privately. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.

Richard was born on December 15, 1950 in St. Joseph the son of the late James and Lorraine (Ott) Koebel. On June 10, 1978 he married the former Nancy Nitz. He retired from Gast...

Roy Henry Forraht

Roy Henry Forraht

Dec 14, 2025

Roy Henry Forraht, 87, of Berrien Springs, passed away peacefully at home with family present on Sunday, December 14, 2025, after a yearlong battle with cancer.

A memorial service will be held at 12 Noon on Friday, December 19, 2025 at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1733 Glendora Rd., Buchanan, MI 49107. Friends may meet with the family from 10 AM until...

Ann M. Howell

Ann M. Howell

Dec 9, 2025

Ann M. Howell of Three Oaks passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at her home.

The Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 5760 Sawyer Rd., Sawyer, MI 49125. Burial will be in New Troy Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Ann’s Closet (an organization being...

John Wesley Stine

John Wesley Stine

Dec 4, 2025

John Wesley Stine, 66, of Bridgman passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at home.

A memorial service will be held 11 AM on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 9650 Church St., Bridgman, MI 49106 with Rev. Dr. Douglas Krengel officiating. Friends may meet with the family on Saturday at the church from 10-11, prior to the service....

Mildred Louise Dolezel

Mildred Louise Dolezel

Dec 3, 2025

Mildred “Millie” Louise Krieger Dolezel passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 just as she wanted, at home.

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, December 12, 2025 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 5791 Sawyer Rd, Sawyer, MI 49125 with Pastor Brandon Wittig officiating. Friends may meet with the family 10 - 11 AM prior to the service...

Richard Owen Wynegar

Richard Owen Wynegar

Dec 2, 2025

Richard Owen Wynegar, 55, of Baroda passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 in Saint Joseph.

A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman, with Reverend John DeVries, officiating. Friends may meet with the family from 10-11 AM at the funeral home,...

Jerry Gene Mabry

Jerry Gene Mabry

Nov 28, 2025

Jerry Gene Mabry, 86, of Bridgman, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 28, 2025 with loved ones by his side.

A funeral service will be held 11 AM on Friday, December 5, 2025 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman, MI 49106. Friends may meet with the family at the funeral home on Friday from...