Obituaries

May 4, 2022

Randy Lee LaVanway, 62, of Galien passed away at Spectrum Health Lakeland Niles on May 4, 2022.

 

At this time the family will be remembering Randy privately. Memorial contributions may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 200 Vesey Street, 28th Floor New York, NY 10281. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.

 

Randy was born on March...

Apr 26, 2022

Richard Dean Ray, 88, of Stevensville passed away on April 26, 2022 at West Woods of Bridgman.  

A funeral service will be held at 1 PM on Monday, May 2, 2022 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman, with Reverend James K. Whitman, officiating. Friends may meet with the family on Monday, May...

Apr 25, 2022

Nancy Jane Hodgkinson, 80, of Buchanan passed away at Spectrum Health Lakeland, St. Joseph, on April 25, 2022.

 

At this time, the family will be remembering Nancy privately. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.

 

Nancy was born on September 26, 1941 in St. Joseph, the daughter of the late

John and Clarabelle (Cubitt) Heaton. On March 25, 1961...

Apr 22, 2022

John Joseph Burke, 81, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2022. John was born on February 13, 1941 in Teutopolis, IL, the eldest child of John and Cecelia (Hoban) Burke. He was pre-deceased by his parents, sister Brigid, and his brother Edmund.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 AM Saturday, June 11, 2022 at St. Mary of...

Apr 21, 2022

Nicholas S Carava III, 76, of Seymour, Indiana passed away on April 21, 2022, at home with his loving family and canine family member by his side. In 1946, he was born to the late Nicholas S Carava Jr and Grace (Canale) Carava in Chicago, Illinois. On July 17, 1971, he married the love of his life, Kathryn (Morgan) Carava.

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Apr 16, 2022

Finesa Jean Gampel, 65, of Bridgman, unexpectedly passed away on April 16, 2022 at her home. She’s now home with her Lord and Savior.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Woodland Shores Baptist Church, 3555 W Shawnee Road, Bridgman, MI. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. and a service at 11 a.m. with a...

Apr 15, 2022

Robert William Zordell, 61, of Brunswick, GA passed away on April 15, 2022.   

 

A family gathering will take place at a later date. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.

 

Robert was born on July 26, 1960. Robert grew up in Baroda. He had worked at the Salvation Army in Brunswick, Georgia for the past 12 years. He worked...

Apr 12, 2022

Mark Ross Hurray, 65, of Bridgman, Michigan, passed away on April 12, 2022 after a short illness. Mark was born on April 19, 1956 in Salem, Ohio, the son of the late Dr. Joseph J. Hurray and Helen Ross Hurray. He attended St. Paul School and was a 1974 graduate of Salem High School. Mark graduated from the University of...

Mar 16, 2022

Brenda Sue Wilkes, 74, of Bridgman passed away peacefully on March 16, 2022 at Country Manor Care Center.

 

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5-7 P.M. on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman, MI 49106.  Memorial contributions may be given to Humane Society...

Mar 15, 2022

Sharon Kay Brueck, 76, of Baroda passed away on March 15, 2022 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital.

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Christ Lutheran Church, 4333 Cleveland Ave, Stevensville, MI 49127. Friends may meet with the family from 10 – 11 AM on Saturday at the church,...

Mar 13, 2022

Thomas John Zonka, 84, of Union Pier passed away on March 13, 2022.

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, March 18, 2022 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 619 Main St, St Joseph, MI 49085. Friends may meet with the family from 10 -11 AM on Friday at the church, prior to the service. Burial will be...

Mar 9, 2022

Patricia Ann Tillman, 86, of South Haven passed away on March 9, 2022 at South Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

At this time, the family will be remembering Patricia privately. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.

Patricia was born on September 19, 1935 in St. Joseph, the daughter of the late Harry and Ruth (Kovalska) Rice. On May 3, 1958 she...

Mar 8, 2022

Joseph Michael Kamp, 94, of Bridgman passed away at his home on March 8, 2022 surrounded by his loving, caring family. He is now at peace in heaven with his Lord and beloved wife, Virginia, and family members who went before him.

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Monday, March 21, 2022 at...

Mar 8, 2022

Earl A. Morse, 83, of Baroda passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph.

A joint memorial service for Earl and his wife, Joyce, will be announced and held in May. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.

Earl was born in Fountain, Michigan on the Morse family farm on May 1,...

Mar 4, 2022

Jacquelyn Edna Ytterberg, 92, of Sawyer, MI, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2022, in Batavia, IL.

A private burial commitment will be held on March 11, 2022, at the Riverside Cemetery in Three Oaks, MI. A memorial service will be held later this spring in Sawyer, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to the Harbert Community...

Mar 3, 2022

Peter Wolf, 82, of Keego Harbor passed away peacefully on March 3, 2022.

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman. Friends may meet with the family from 4-7 PM on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at the funeral...

Mar 3, 2022

Lawrence Leo Woerdehoff, 83, of Buchanan, passed away peacefully at his home on March 3, 2022.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 5760 Sawyer Road, Sawyer, MI 49125, with Father Basker Lopez, officiating. Friends may meet with the family from 9:30 -10:30 AM at...

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

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...