Obituaries

Jan 22, 2022

Gerald “Jerry” Hugh Shields, 89, of Bridgman passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 22, 2022.

The family will be remembering Gerald privately. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.

Jerry was born on January 18, 1933 in St. Paul, Minnesota, the son of the late Glenn and Helen (Lehmann) Shields. On January 18, 1986 he married...

Jan 22, 2022

James Anthony Bembenek, 77, of Bridgman passed away peacefully on January 22, 2022 at his home.

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman, with Reverend Christopher Noffke, officiating. Friends may meet with the family from 2 -7 PM...

Jan 19, 2022

Lucas Scott Zelmer, 38, of Bridgman passed away unexpectedly on January 19, 2022 at his home.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.

Lucas was born on June 30, 1983 in Berrien Center, the son of Bruce and Barbara (Downing) Zelmer. Lucas enjoyed carpentry and was quite...

Jan 18, 2022

Stanley Eugene Sabal, 66, of Stevensville passed away peacefully on January 18, 2022 at South Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Community.

A time of sharing and remembering Stan will be held from 6 – 8 PM Friday, January 28, 2022 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman. Stan’s wishes were to be cremated. He...

Jan 18, 2022

Armand Emil Gnodtke, 81, of Galien passed away peacefully at his home on January 18, 2022.

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Trinity Lutheran Church Sawyer, 5791 Sawyer Road, Sawyer, with Reverend Brandon Wittig, officiating. Friends may meet with the family from 10 – 11 AM on Saturday...

Jan 15, 2022

Clifford Charles Munson, 78, of St. Joseph passed away on January 15, 2022 at Spectrum Health Lakeland.

A visitation will be held 6-7 PM on Friday, January 21, 2022 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman. A time of sharing will be held at 7 PM on Friday at the funeral...

Jan 13, 2022

Betty Albrecht, 91, of Stevensville, was called to her eternal home on January 13, 2022 at Woodland Terrace of Bridgman.

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Monday, January 17, 2022 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman, with Reverend Dave Londot, officiating. Friends may meet with the...

Jan 11, 2022

Lois Arlene Nitz, 91, of Baroda passed away at Spectrum Health Lakeland on Tuesday, January 11, 2022.

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman. Friends may meet with the family from 10 – 11 AM on Saturday...

Jan 2, 2022

Durwood Alan D’Agostino, 65, of Baroda passed away unexpectedly on January 2, 2022.

A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on January 7, 2022 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman. Friends may meet with the family from 5-7 PM on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at the funeral home....

Jan 1, 2022

Frank Leroy O’Brien, 84, of Benton Harbor passed away at Spectrum Health Lakeland on January 1, 2022.

A gathering of family and friends will be announced later. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.

Frank was born in Chicago on April 17, 1937, the son of the late Frank and Mary (Laschober) O’Brien. On July 10, 1971 he...

Dec 27, 2021

Sharon Lynn Martin, 70, of Stevensville passed away Monday, December 27, 2021 at Hanson Hospice Center in the care of her family.

A funeral service will be held 11 AM on Friday, December 31, 2021 at Zion United Church of Christ, 9100 Church Street, Baroda. Friends may meet with the family from 5-7 PM on Thursday, December...

Dec 26, 2021

Michael Dean Cortson, 70, of St. Joseph passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021 from Covid-19.

A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com

Mike was born August 6, 1951, the son of the late Arthur Dean and Shirley Jean (Binger) Cortson in Benton Harbor. He grew up in...

Dec 24, 2021

Randy Joseph Gilmore, 67, of Baroda passed away unexpectedly at his home.

Friends may meet with the family from 10 AM to 12 Noon on Friday, January 7, 2022 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman. A time of sharing will be held at 11:45 AM Friday, January 7. Online condolences...

Dec 22, 2021

Robert “Bob” Schumacher Tibbles, 82 of Bridgman passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 in New Buffalo.

A memorial service will be held at 11 AM Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at the Episcopal Church of the Mediator, 14280 Red Arrow Highway, Harbert. Friends may meet with the family from 4 – 6 PM, Monday, January 3, 2022...

Dec 21, 2021

Marty DeBoer, 77, of Sawyer passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021.

Friends may meet with the family from 10 AM – 12 Noon on Saturday January 8th, 2022 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman. In order to protect the vulnerable, masks will be required at the visitation. A private...

Dec 18, 2021

Torry Joseph, Malsch, 60, of Benton Harbor, passed away unexpectedly at his home on December 18, 2021.

A memorial service will be held 11 AM on Monday, December 27, 2021 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman, with Reverend Jeffrey Hubers, officiating. Friends may meet with the family from 10-11 AM on...

Dec 16, 2021

Ace Carl Skinner, 81, of New Troy passed away on December 16, 2021.

The family will be remembering Ace privately. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.

Ace was born on September 16, 1940 in Macon, Missouri the son of the late Alonzo and Lena (Fry) Skinner. On July 17, 1965 he married Ruth Nitz and they shared...

Dec 14, 2021

Michael Edwin Pedde, 80, of Bridgman passed away peacefully on December 14, 2021 at Hanson Hospice Center with his loving family by his side.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 9650 Church Street, Bridgman, with Reverend Edward A. Meyer officiating. Prior to the service, from 10...

Dec 7, 2021

Edward Allen Harding, 34, of Buchanan passed away unexpectedly on December 7, 2021.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 12 Noon – 2 PM on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman. Memorial contributions may be given to assist the family with funeral...

Dec 6, 2021

Heike Powers, 57, of Bridgman passed away peacefully on December 6, 2021.

A funeral service will be held 10 AM on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Harbert Community Church with Reverend Jay Fast, officiating. Refreshments will be served after the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Heifer International in of care Harbert Community Church or the Cystic...