Obituaries

Feb 24, 2022

Alice Simpelaar Jensen, 90, of Bridgman, formerly of Midland, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Woodland Terrace in Bridgman.

A gathering of family and friends will be held in the summer in Midland. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.

Alice was born Monday, April 6, 1931 in Racine, Wisconsin, the daughter of the...

Feb 15, 2022

Dixie Leah Alexander, 87, of Stevensville passed away peacefully on February 15, 2022 at her home.

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman, with Pastor Joshua Bishop, officiating. Friends may meet with the family from 10 –...

Feb 15, 2022

Beloved wife, sister, aunt and friend, Judy Jane Barons (née Janecke), 75, died on February 15, 2022 at the Pine Ridge Nursing Center in Michigan.

A memorial service will be held at 2 PM, Saturday, March 5th, 2022 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman. Friends may meet with the family from 1-2...

Feb 15, 2022

James “Sean” Harvey, 62, of Buchanan passed away unexpectedly on February 15, 2022.

A gathering of friends and family will be held from 4-6 PM on Monday, February 21, 2022 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman.  Memorial contributions may be given to the family to assist them with expenses. Online condolences accepted...

Feb 13, 2022

Gail MacIvor Lowrie, 78, of Lakeside, Michigan passed away on February 13 after a brave fight with Multiple Myeloma.  Gail grew up in Grosse Ile, Michigan, graduated from Grosse Ile High School in 1961 and from the University of Wisconsin in 1965 where she was a member of the Chi Omega sorority.  Gail had a particular knack for business,...

Feb 12, 2022

Ronald Wayne Crowder, 52, of Bridgman passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022 at his home in the care of his family.

Friends may meet with the family 4:30 – 6 PM on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.

Ron was born July...

Feb 11, 2022

Marilyn Joan Wells, 90, of Benton Harbor, formerly of Zephyrhills, Florida, passed away February 11, 2022 in the care of her family.

A private family graveside service was held at Graceland Cemetery where Marilyn and her husband Robert will be laid next to her parents, Floyd and Ilabelle Hendrix. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.

Marilyn was...

Feb 10, 2022

Jay Alan Krieger, 51, of Baroda passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 10, 2022.

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM, Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Trinity Lutheran, 5791 Sawyer Road, Sawyer, with Reverend Brandon Wittig, officiating. Friends may meet with the family from 10 – 11 AM on Tuesday at the church,...

Feb 8, 2022

Linda Jewel Colpitts, 73 of Stevensville passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at her home.

Friends may meet with the family 3-5 PM on Friday March 25, 2022 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 200 Turwill Lane Suite 6, Kalamazoo MI 49006. Online condolences accepted...

Feb 6, 2022

Frank William Owen went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, February 6th, 2022 in Holland, MI.

He was husband to Muriel Margaret Burnham Owen for over 65 years until her passing in 2015. Formerly of St. Joseph, MI, Frank was born April 6th 1927 to the late James Phillips Owen and Vivian Loretta Dean Owen...

Feb 5, 2022

Holly Nelson O’Neil passed away on February 5, 2022 at the age of 63, after a short illness. She leaves behind her husband Timothy, her daughters Hannah and Sarah, and her sisters, Carol (Gerald) Nelson and Barbara (Gregory) Sperry, brother-in-law Gene O’Neil, five nephews, one niece, great nieces and nephews, and numerous friends. She was preceded in death by...

Feb 5, 2022

Karen LouAnn Larson, 81, of Buchanan passed away on February 5, 2022 at Spectrum Health Lakeland.

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at Trinity Lutheran Church - Glendora, 1733 West Glendora Road, Buchanan, with Reverend Jonathan Liebich. Friends may meet with the family from 5-7 PM on Wednesday, February...

Feb 2, 2022

Andrew Dennis Kuhn, 43, of Bridgman passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 after a short and vigorous battle with an aggressive cancer.

A graveside service will be held at Graceland Cemetery in Bridgman on March 12, 2022 at 11 AM. A gathering of family and friends will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall on Saturday, March...

Feb 1, 2022

Melvin John Backus Jr. of Three Oaks/Crystal Falls MI. passed away February 1, 2022 after a devastating bout with Covid, at the age of 59. Mel fought hard and asked that anyone on the fence about vaccination would go ahead and get it, because he didn’t want anyone going through what he was.

A funeral service will...

Jan 31, 2022

Connie Sue Watson, 61, of Bridgman passed away peacefully on January 31, 2022 at Hanson Hospice Center in the care of her family.

A funeral service will be held at 12 Noon, Friday, February 4, 2022 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman, with Reverend Jonathan Liebich, officiating. Friends may meet...

Jan 30, 2022

Gary Lee Rochefort, 83, of Zephyrhills, Florida, formerly of Bridgman, passed away on January 30, 2022 at Spectrum Health Lakeland.

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman, with Reverend Chris Pedde, officiating. Friends may meet with the family...

Jan 29, 2022

Robert E. Fuller was called home by our Lord while visiting relatives in Florida on January 29, 2022.

 

A celebration of life will be held at 11 AM on Friday, June 17, 2022 at Decatur New Hope Community Church, 319 West Delaware Street, Decatur, MI. Memorials may be made to Decatur New Hope Community Church or Hillsdale College,...

Jan 28, 2022

Kenneth Robert Barron, 80, of Stevensville passed away on January 28, 2022 at Spectrum Health Lakeland.

A private family graveside service was held at Hickory Bluff Cemetery, Stevensville with military honors provided by the United States Army. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.

Kenneth was born on April 27, 1941 in Hackensack, New Jersey, the son...

Jan 25, 2022

Sherry Lynn (Harrell) Nimtz, 63, Cubby to those who knew her, resident of Berrien Springs Michigan passed peacefully, January 25, 2022, at Spectrum Health Lakeland St. Joseph surrounded by family.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 2-4 PM, Sunday, February, 6, 2022 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman. Online condolences...

Jan 25, 2022

Susan Gwen Wynegar, 76, of Baroda passed away on January 25, 2022 at Spectrum Health Lakeland.

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Monday, January 31, 2022 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...