Obituaries

Aug 12, 2021

Merlin Eugene Bushert, 83, of St. Joseph went to be with our Lord and Savior, on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Caretel Inns of St. Joseph.

A celebration of life service for Merlin will be held at 11AM Tuesday August 17th, 2021 at Road to Life Church, 3800 Niles Rd. St. Joseph, MI with Pastor Jill Schoeplein...

Aug 10, 2021

Donna Jene Godush, 75, of Bridgman passed away on August 10, 2021 at her home after a yearlong battle with cancer.

A private family graveside service was held at Graceland Cemetery, Bridgman. A celebration of life will be held at the American Legion in Bridgman on August 28, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. A light...

Aug 9, 2021

William “Satch” Alex Koltay, 77, of Three Oaks passed away August 9, 2021 at West Woods of Bridgman.

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

Satch was born on May 30, 1944 in Butte, Montana the son of the late John and Ima (Bowen) Koltay. On June 30, 1970, he...

Aug 9, 2021

Susan Marie Richards, 55, of Stevensville passed away unexpectedly on August 9, 2021 at her home.

Friends may meet with the family from 5 – 7 PM on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman. Private family burial will be in Hickory Bluff Cemetery, Stevensville. Memorial contributions may be...

Aug 8, 2021

Parker Hudson Maitland, 22, of Bridgman passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at his home.

A Celebration of Life will take place on September 12, 2021 from 2 – 8 PM at Toth Street Park, 9841 Toth Street, Bridgman. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.

Parker was born February 27, 1999 in St. Joseph,...

Aug 8, 2021

Michael Scott Krumrie, 60, of Sawyer passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021 at his home in the care of his family.

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

Mike was born on January 14, 1961 in Benton Harbor, the son of Rex and Sallye (Seastrom) Krumrie.  Survivors include his parents,...

Aug 7, 2021

Eric Alan Granke, 41, of Bridgman passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 7, 2021.

A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman with Reverend Chris Peddie, officiating. Friends may meet with the family on Friday from 5-7 PM at the funeral home....

Jul 31, 2021

Ayden Morgan Long, 15, of Sawyer passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at his home.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman with Reverend Brandon Wittig, officiating. Friends may meet with the family on Thursday from 10 – 11 AM...

Jul 20, 2021

Anna M. Fink, 91, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Woodland Terrace, Bridgman. She was born in Chicago – growing up on the East Side.

After earning her Masters in Nursing at the University of Chicago, she married Jerry Fink on May 10, 1958. While she worked at Michael Reese Hospital as a Pediatric Nurse,...

Jul 9, 2021

Lorraine Vivian Kucki, 89, passed away on July 9, 2021 at her home.

Cremation has taken place and the family will remember her privately.  Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.

Lorraine was born in Chicago, the daughter of late Joseph and Rose (Cygan) Moyzis. Lorraine was a member of St. Matthias in Crown Point, IN. She liked...

Jul 6, 2021

Julie Ann “Jules” Balkin, 48, of Eau Claire passed away unexpectedly at her home on July 6, 2021.

Services will be held Friday, July 16, 2021 at 4 PM at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman. Friends may meet with the family on Friday from 3-4 PM at the funeral home,...

Jul 2, 2021

Terry Lee Burkhard, 65, of Bridgman passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family.

A funeral service will be held 11 AM Wednesday July 7, 2021 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 9650 N. Church Street, Bridgman with Reverend Edward A. Meyer. Friends may meet with the family 5 - 7 PM Tuesday,...

Jun 27, 2021

Rex Lane Harding, 69, of Bridgman passed away June 27, 2021 at Hanson Hospice Center, Stevensville.

A funeral service will be held at 11AM Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman. Friends may meet with the family from 10-11 AM prior to the service on Thursday. Burial will be...

Jun 26, 2021

Vergie Marie Forrester, 96, of Niles followed her spiritual faith until Christ our Lord took her into his loving arms on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Spectrum Health Lakeland, Niles.

A funeral service will be held 11 AM Friday, July 2, 2021 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman. Friends may meet with...

Jun 19, 2021

Sandra Kay Kellogg, 82, of Niles passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 19, 2021.

A gathering of family and friends will be held Tuesday, June 29, 2021 from 5 – 6:30 P.M. at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman. A time of sharing will begin at 6:30 P.M. Online condolences accepted...

Jun 19, 2021

James Dean Stuckey, 77, of Buchanan passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021 at his home.

Cremation will take place and the family will be remembering him privately. Condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.

Jim was born March 18, 1944 in St. Joseph, the son of the late Lloyd and Georgia Stuckey. He was one of three brothers. Jim...

Jun 16, 2021

Alice Jean Marchel, 84, of Stevensville passed away peacefully at her home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 10 AM at Our Lady of the Scapular Church. Alice will lie in state beginning at 9:30 AM at the church on Saturday. Burial at Michigan Memorial Cemetery, Flat Rock, Michigan. Memorial contributions...

Jun 11, 2021

Rickey David Coyer, 67, of Bridgman passed away peacefully at his home on June 11, 2021.

A gathering of family and friends will be held Saturday, July 31st, 2021 from 2 – 5 PM at Baroda Township Park/Hess Lake Park, 600 W Lemon Creek Rd, Baroda. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.

Rickey was born on November...

Jun 4, 2021

Robert Magnus DeVries, 83, of St. Joseph passed away Friday, June 4, 2021 at Spectrum Health Lakeland, St. Joseph.

There was a private gathering of family at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman and a graveside service took place at Hickory Bluff Cemetery, Stevensville with military rites provided by the United...

Jun 4, 2021

Judith Ann McMillen, 79, of Baroda passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, June 4, 2021 in the care of her family.

A gathering of family and friends will be held Tuesday, June 8, 2021 from 10 AM – 12 Noon at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman. Memorial contributions...