Obituaries

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...

Eugene Walter Granke

Eugene Walter Granke

Nov 24, 2025

Eugene Walter Granke, 89, of Sawyer, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025 at Royalton Manor in Saint Joseph.

A funeral service will be held 11 AM on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy., Bridgman with Rev. Jonathan Liebich officiating. Friends may meet with the family at the funeral home on...

Deanna Joyce Gunderson

Deanna Joyce Gunderson

Nov 20, 2025

Deanna J. Gunderson, 87, of Sawyer, died unexpectedly at home on Thursday, November 20, 2025.

Deanna was born July 7, 1938, in Marinette, WI, the second child of Ernest and Joyce (Fifarek) Lund. Deanna enjoyed her childhood growing up in Marinette playing with her siblings, riding her bike and meeting up with school chums at the park and the library.

Deanna was...

Rade B. Videnovich

Rade B. Videnovich

Nov 17, 2025

The family of Rade “Roddy” B. Videnovich, 66, of Bridgman is saddened to announce his unexpected passing on Monday, November 17, 2025.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Trinity Lutheran Church of Glendora, 1733 W. Glendora Rd., Buchanan, MI 49107. The Reverend Jonathan Liebich will officiate. Friends may meet with...

Erma Jane Boyd

Erma Jane Boyd

Nov 15, 2025

Erma Jane Boyd, 87, of St. Joseph, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2025 with loved ones by her side after battling dementia.

Cremation has taken place. A private celebration of life will be held. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.

Jane was born on June 2, 1938 in St. Joseph, the daughter of the late Charles and Lora (Oblinger) Graham. After...

Kenneth Richard Dickinson

Kenneth Richard Dickinson

Nov 12, 2025

Kenneth Richard Dickinson, 87, of Baroda passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at Royalton Manor in St. Joseph.

A funeral service will be held 11 AM on Monday, November 17, 2025 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 9650 Church St, Bridgman, MI 49106. Friends may meet with the family from 10-11 AM on Monday at the church, prior to the service. Burial...

Nancy Carol Burkett

Nancy Carol Burkett

Nov 5, 2025

Nancy Carol Burkett, 90 of Bridgman passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at her home in the care of her family.

A memorial service will be held 11 am Saturday, November 15, 2025 at The Anchor Church of God, 5020 Cleveland Ave., Stevensville, MI 49127. Memorial contributions may be given to The Anchor Church of God. Online condolences accepted at...

Orland Henry "Mitt" Mittelberg

Orland Henry "Mitt" Mittelberg

Nov 4, 2025

Orland Henry "Mitt" Mittelberg, 98, of St. Joseph, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Woodland Terrace in St. Joseph.

Orland’s memorial service will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, November 22, 2025 at The Chapel, 4250 Washington Avenue, St. Joseph, Michigan, with Reverend Phil Bubar officiating. Friends may also come for the visitation at 1 pm at the...

Eric Kevin Green

Eric Kevin Green

Oct 26, 2025

Eric Kevin Green, 47, of Buchanan passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at Corewell Health – Meijer Heart, Grand Rapids.

A memorial service will be held 11 AM on Monday, November 3, 2025 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy., Bridgman, MI 49106 with Pastor Jesse Knox officiating. Friends may meet with the family at...

Frances Angeline Carava

Frances Angeline Carava

Oct 24, 2025

Frances A. Carava, 89, died on Friday, October 24, 2025 at Woodland Terrace Senior Living in Bridgman, Michigan.

Frances was born in Chicago Illinois, the daughter of the late Nicholas S. Carava and Grace A. (Canale) Carava.

She is preceded in death by her sister, Angela (Carava) Tucker; brother, Nicholas S. Carava III; and her parents, Nicholas and Grace Carava.

She is survived...