Obituaries
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
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...
Donald Lynn Kuhn
Mar 23, 2025
Donald Lynn Kuhn, 70, of Fennville passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025.
A private family graveside service is being planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Michigan Outdoor Wish Makers, 11059 Stanton Street, West Olive, MI 49460. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com
Donald was born August 20, 1954, in South Haven,...
Maurice "Skip" R. Linn
Mar 22, 2025
Maurice “Skip” Linn, 92, passed away on March 22, 2025 in Bridgman, Michigan. Born in Elkhart, Indiana on November 18, 1932, he was the son of James W. Linn and Elsie Ott.
A memorial service will be held at 1 PM on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy., Bridgman, Michigan 49106. Friends may...
Daniel Alan Becktell
Mar 18, 2025
Daniel Alan Becktell, 71, of Sawyer passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at Hanson Hospice Center, Stevensville.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 1-3 PM on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy., Bridgman, MI 49106. Memorial contributions may be given to Rising Kites, PO Box 928, Bridgman, MI...
Judith Evelyn Woodrick
Mar 10, 2025
Judith Evelyn Woodrick, 85, of Bridgman passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025 at Corewell Health South, St. Joseph.
A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, March 14, 2025 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 5791 Sawyer Rd., Sawyer, MI 49125. Friends may meet with the family from 10 – 11 AM on Friday at the church, prior to...
Raymond Arthur Steffes
Mar 7, 2025
BRIDGMAN- Raymond Arthur Steffes, 76, of Bridgman went to be with his Lord on Friday, March 7, 2025 at Corewell Health South, St. Joseph
You are invited to join with the family to honor and celebrate Ray’s life on Saturday May 17, 2025 from 11:00 am – 1:30 PM at the Baroda American Legion Post 345, 9214 First Street, Baroda. Online...
Doris Elen DeWitt
Mar 5, 2025
Doris Elen (Holdeman) DeWitt died 11 days short of her 100th birthday. She believed in curiosity and conversation. She loved giving advice. She wrote letters. While the facts of her life could be sad – her husband and three daughters died far too young – she found the will to rewrite that narrative. She was intensely pragmatic, so much so...
Howard Fredrick Runser
Mar 5, 2025
Howard F. Runser, 89 “Powerhouse Fred”, peacefully passed on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at Whitcomb Senior Living Tower in St. Joseph, Michigan. He was born September 7, 1935 in Ada, Ohio to the late Jonathon Oscar and Georgianna Julia Runser.
A funeral service will be held at 12 Noon on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel, 9191...
Linda L. Gedeon-Kuhn
Feb 22, 2025
Linda Louise Gedeon-Kuhn, of Bridgman, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at the age of 75. A wife, mother, grandmother, and active member of her community, Linda’s contributions and presence will be remembered by all who knew her.
A graveside service will be held at Graceland Cemetery in Bridgman on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11 AM. A...
Galen Dean Husmann
Feb 20, 2025
Galen Dean Husmann, 60, of Stevensville passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2025 at his home.
A memorial service will be held at 3 PM on Saturday, March 8, 2925 at The Chapel, 4250 Washington Ave., St. Joseph, MI 49085 with Pastor Corey Kugle officiating. Friends may meet with the family at the church on Saturday from 1-3 PM, prior to...
Larry Dale Mathieu
Feb 18, 2025
It’s with heavy hearts we announce that Larry D. Mathieu, age 73, of Watervliet passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025, after a short battle with cancer.
A memorial service will be held at 1 PM on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Lake Street Community Church, 4284 Lake Street, Bridgman MI 49106. Friends may meet with the family at the church...
Arnold Gustav Gaul
Feb 18, 2025
Arnold “Arnie” Gustav Gaul, 100, of Stevensville passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at home in the care of his family.
A funeral service will be held 11 AM on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 2673 W. John Beers Rd., Stevensville, MI 49127. Friends may meet with the family from 10 – 11 AM on Tuesday...
Helmut Wilhelm Krebs
Feb 18, 2025
Helmut Wilhelm Krebs, 90, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at his home.
A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Monday, February 24, 2025 at Blueroof Church, 3084 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, MI 49085. Friends may meet with the family from 10-11 AM on Monday at the church, prior to the service. Burial will be at Hickory...
Robert Louis Bucks
Feb 7, 2025
Robert Louis Bucks, 79, of Baroda passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025 at his home.
A private family graveside will take place at Graceland Cemetery, Bridgman. Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice at Home, 4025 Health Park Lane, St. Joseph, MI 49085. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com
Robert was born on May 11, 1945 in Bridgman the son of the...
Javier "Harve" Villarreal
Feb 6, 2025
Javier “Harve” Villarreal, 71, of Bridgman, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at home.
A memorial service will be held at a later time. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com
Harve was born on August 5, 1953 in McAllen, Texas the son of the late Tomas and Felicitas (Salinas) Villarreal. He was a graduate of Coloma High School. His family owned and...
Marion Loraine Mabry
Feb 4, 2025
Marion Loraine Mabry, 78, went to meet her Lord on February 4, 2025.
A memorial service will be held 11 AM on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 5791 Sawyer Road, Sawyer, MI 49125. Friends may meet with the family from 10-11 AM Saturday prior to the service. A private family burial will take place at Graceland Cemetery, Bridgman....
Carl Joseph Beridon
Feb 1, 2025
Carl Joseph Beridon went to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, February 1, 2025 in Holland, MI.
He was husband to Loretta (Lori) Sue Owen Beridon. Carl was born on August 16, 1951 to the late Henry Joseph Beridon and Addie Beridon of Kalamazoo, MI.
Carl earned his educational degrees from Grand Rapids School of Bible and Music, John Wesley College...
Richard Peter Zei, Jr.
Jan 29, 2025
Richard “Dick” P. Zei, Jr., age 76, passed away on January 29, 2025. Born on May 17, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, Dick was the eldest of twelve siblings and a beloved figure to all who knew him.
Dick shared 55 wonderful years of marriage with his wife, Delcina “Dusty” Zei. Together, they raised six children: Richard, III (Julianne CeCe), Ailene (David)...
Cody James Loggains
Jan 27, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Cody James Loggains, a man whose kindness, generosity, and larger-than-life spirit touched everyone who knew him. Cody passed away peacefully on Monday, January 27, 2025 at the age of 34, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on January 15, 1991 in St. Joseph, Michigan, Cody was a talented...