Obituaries

Joyce Elaine Backus Yech

Joyce Elaine Backus Yech

Nov 26, 2022

Joyce Elaine Backus (Morse) Yech passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at her home in Bridgman, Michigan.  

She was born January 5, 1952, to Melvin Backus, Sr., and Lois Pitchford Backus, and grew up on the family’s farm in Union Pier, Michigan.  

On October 23, 1971, she married Alan Morse, who preceded her in death in...

James "Jim" Dean Hall

James "Jim" Dean Hall

Nov 25, 2022

James “Jim” Dean Hall, 80 of Three Oaks passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022 at Hanson Hospice Center, Stevensville.

A memorial service will be held 11 AM, Saturday, December, 3, 2022 at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman. Friends may meet with the family Friday December 2 from 6-8 PM at the Three Oaks American Legion...

Paul John Cromheecke

Paul John Cromheecke

Nov 22, 2022

Paul John Cromheecke, 80, died peacefully in his Sawyer home with a loved one by his side on November 22, 2022.

 

A memorial service is planned at the Church of the Mediator, 14280 Red Arrow Highway, MI 49115 on Saturday December 17, 2022 with visitation at 11:30 am and a 1 pm service followed by a brief reception. Paul was a...

Karl G Reck

Karl G Reck

Nov 19, 2022

Karl G. Reck, 64, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away on November 19, 2022 at his home.

 

A celebration of life will be held in the summer. By his request, his body was donated to forensic science at Western Carolina University. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.

 

Karl was born on August 21, 1958 in St. Joseph, the son...

Judith Elaine Kane

Judith Elaine Kane

Nov 17, 2022

Judith Elaine (Lohroff) Kane, 82 of St. Joseph went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday November 17, 2022 at her home in the care of her family.

 

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman, with Reverend Paul...

Harry Husmann

Harry Husmann

Nov 16, 2022

Harry Husmann, 90, of St. Joseph passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at Corewell Health South, St. Joseph.

A memorial service will be held at 2 PM, Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at The Chapel, 4250 Washington Ave, St Joseph, MI 49085, with Reverend Corey Kugel officiating. Friends may meet with the family from 1-2 PM at the church,...

Preston Finley Helms

Preston Finley Helms

Nov 14, 2022

Preston Finley Helms, Jr. 76 of Bridgman passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022 at Hanson Hospice Center, Stevensville.

 

A graveside service will be held at 1 PM on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Graceland Cemetery, 8350 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman, MI 49106. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice at Home, 4025 Health Park Lane, St. Joseph, MI...

Karlis Aldis Barons

Karlis Aldis Barons

Nov 13, 2022

Karlis Aldis Barons, 78, died on November 13, 2022 at the Pine Ridge Nursing Center in Michigan.

A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, The Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman. Friends may meet with the family from 10-11 AM on Saturday prior to the...

Dolores "Dodie" Ann Brunke

Dolores "Dodie" Ann Brunke

Nov 13, 2022

Dolores “Dodie” Ann Brunke, 79, of Stevensville passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022 at her home.

 

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, November 18, 2022 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, The Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman. Friends may meet with the family from 5-7 PM on Thursday, November 17,...

Harold Graydon "Grady" Hanlin, Jr.

Harold Graydon "Grady" Hanlin, Jr.

Nov 12, 2022

Grady, 89, of Three Oaks, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022 at his home in the care of his family.

 

In line with his wishes, cremation has taken place and the family will be remembering him privately. Grady requested that any memorials be made to the Three Oaks Public Library, 3 North Elm, Three Oaks, MI 49128. Online condolences...

Shelby Jean Fritz

Shelby Jean Fritz

Oct 24, 2022

Shelby Jean Fritz, 62, of Sawyer passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022 at Corewell Health Lakeland, St. Joseph.

 

Cremation has taken place and a gathering of family and friends will be held at a later date. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.

 

Shelby was born on January 31, 1960 in Benton Harbor, the daughter of Gerald and...

Milton William Lovett, Jr.

Milton William Lovett, Jr.

Oct 22, 2022

Milton William Lovett, Jr., 64, of Sawyer passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Corewell Health Lakeland, St. Joseph.

 

A graveside service will be held at 2 PM on Friday, November 4, 2022 at Graceland Cemetery. 8350 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.

 

Milton was born on November 20, 1957 in Chicago, the...

Richard Edward Wooley

Richard Edward Wooley

Oct 19, 2022

Richard Edward Wooley, 73, of Port Charlotte, Florida passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 19th, 2022 in Port Charlotte, Florida.

 

A memorial service will be held 6 PM on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, The Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman. Friends may meet with the family from 5-6 pm prior to...

Darlene Edith Sirotek

Darlene Edith Sirotek

Oct 18, 2022

Darlene Edith Sirotek, 70, of Galien passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at her home.

 

Cremation has taken place and the family will be remembering Darlene privately. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to a local animal rescue organization or shelter. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.

 

Darlene was born on July 13, 1952 in St. Paul,...

Gary Robert Barnes

Gary Robert Barnes

Oct 17, 2022

Gary Robert Barnes, 84, of Mogadore, Ohio, formerly of Bridgman, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022 at Woodland Terrace of Bridgman.

 

A memorial service will be held at 12 Noon on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, The Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman. Friends may meet with the family from 11...

John Carl Blomgren

John Carl Blomgren

Oct 14, 2022

John Carl Blomgren, 76, of Bethany Beach, passed away on October 14, 2022 at Woodland Terrace of Bridgman.

 

A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Harbert Community Church, 6444 Harbert Road, Sawyer, MI 49125, with Reverend James Kramer officiating. Friends may meet with the family from 1-2 PM at the church,...

Robert Ronald Gast

Robert Ronald Gast

Oct 10, 2022

Robert Ronald Gast, 86, of Baroda, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022 at Spectrum Health Lakeland, St. Joseph.

 

A funeral service will be held 11 AM Friday, October 14, 2022 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 9650 Church Street, Bridgman, MI 49106, with Pastor Carl Bassett, officiating. Friends may meet with the family from 10-11 AM on Friday at...

Kenneth James Ackerman

Kenneth James Ackerman

Sep 29, 2022

Kenneth James Ackerman, 84, of Bridgman peacefully passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at Hanson Hospice Center.

 

Cremation has taken place and the family will be remembering Kenneth privately. Memorial contributions may be given to Pacific Garden Mission, 1458 South Canal Street, Chicago, IL 60607. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.

 

Kenneth was born on February 6,...

Delores Irene Glaske

Delores Irene Glaske

Sep 21, 2022

Delores Irene Glaske, 91, of Three Oaks, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at A Place Called Home of Stevensville.

 

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, October 21, 2022 at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 5791 Sawyer Road, Sawyer with Reverend Brandon Wittig officiating. Friends may meet with the family from 10 – 11:00 AM,...

Darlene Lucille Boley

Darlene Lucille Boley

Sep 13, 2022

Darlene Lucille Boley, 75, of Bridgman peacefully passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 in Bridgman.

 

Cremation has taken place and at this time, the family will be remembering Darlene privately. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.

 

Darlene was born on August 15, 1947 in Muskegon, the daughter of the late Darrell and Lucille (Chingman) Carney. On September...

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