Obituaries

Oct 19, 2021

Zona Lee Bradley, 71, of Stevensville passed away peacefully at her home, in the care of her family, on October 19, 2021 following a courageous battle with cancer.

A funeral service will be held 11 AM on Monday, October 25, 2021 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman, with Reverend Dathan...

Oct 5, 2021

Helena Teresa Lach, 61, of Buchanan passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Spectrum Health Lakeland.

A funeral service will be held 11 AM Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 9193 Cleveland Ave, Baroda with Reverend Jim Morgan, officiating. Friends may meet with the family on Monday, October 11, from 5 – 7...

Sep 29, 2021

Kenneth Bernard Mattner, 89, of Baroda passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at his home.

A funeral service will be held 11 AM Monday, October 4, 2021 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 9193 Cleveland Ave, Baroda with Reverend Jim Morgan. Friends may meet with the family 10 – 11 AM at the church prior to the...

Sep 27, 2021

Michael Wayne Meade, 76, of St. Joseph passed away peacefully at his home on September 27, 2021.

Memorial service 3:30 PM Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman. Friends may meet with the family from 2-3:30 PM prior to the service. Military rites will be provided by the...

Sep 21, 2021

Amel Edward Allred, 72, of Bridgman passed away peacefully at his home on September 21, 2021.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 2 PM at New Troy Cemetery, 4260 Weechik Road, New Troy. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.

Amel was born on September 18, 1949 in West Virginia, the son...

Sep 8, 2021

Ozzie Dwayne Huff, 59, of Venice, Florida passed away peacefully on September 8, 2021 at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, surrounded by his two daughters and his girlfriend.

A Celebration of Life in Florida and a graveside memorial will be held at Hickory Bluff Cemetery, 4290 Cleveland Ave, Stevensville at a later date. In lieu of flowers,...

Sep 6, 2021

Robert Edward Jones, Sr., 91, of Bridgman passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021 at his home in the care of his family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 AM Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 3903 Lake Street, Bridgman, with Father Arthur Howard as Celebrant. Burial will be in...

Aug 28, 2021

Gerald “Jay” Louis Hudson, 58, of Three Oaks, passed away unexpectedly as a result of an automobile accident on Saturday, August 28, 2021.

A private family memorial service was held. Memorial contributions may be given to Five Pines Ministries, 6597 Smith Road, Berrien Center, MI 49102. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.

Jay was born June...

Aug 26, 2021

Craig Vincent Brouse, 68 of St. Joseph passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Hanson Hospice Center.

The family is requesting your presence at Coach’s Bar and Grill, 2528 W. Glenlord Road, Stevensville, from 4-6 PM, Thursday, September 2, 2021. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.

Craig was born November 27, 1952 in Sturgis, Michigan...

Aug 24, 2021

Elaine June Spitzer, 76, of Buchanan passed away on Tuesday August 24, 2021 at her home in the care of her family.

A funeral service will be held at 12 Noon Friday, August 27, 2021 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1733 W. Glendora Road, Buchanan. Friends may meet with the family from 11AM – 12 Noon on Friday...

Aug 23, 2021

Constance “Connie” Ann Oliver, 78, of Stevensville passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021 at her home.

A private family graveside service was held at Hickory Bluff Cemetery in Stevensville. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com

Connie was born January 23, 1943 in Benton Harbor, the daughter of the late Ralph and Alice (Duval) Cole. She...

Aug 23, 2021

Ronald Herbert Essig, 85, of Clare, formerly of Bridgman, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021 at Crown Pointe of Stevensville.

Services will be held on Monday, August 30, 2021 at 11 AM at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 2673 W. John Beers Rd. Stevensville. Friends may meet with the family from 10-11 AM on Monday, prior to...

Aug 21, 2021

Loren Charles Essig, 74, of Bridgman passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Northwest Health LaPorte Hospital.

A memorial service will be held at 1 PM Monday, August 30, 2021 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 9650 Church Street, Bridgman. Friends may meet with the family from 2 - 4 PM Sunday, August 29 at Pike Funeral and...

Aug 19, 2021

Darren Kelsie Nichols, 59, of Sawyer passed away on August 19, 2021 at his home.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 2 – 6 PM at the Bridgman American Legion, Post 331, 4241 Legion St. Bridgman. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com

Darren was born September 17, 1961 in Garden City,...

Aug 15, 2021

Mary Elizabeth Hollihan, 61, of Dowagiac passed away August 15, 2021 at her home.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 11 AM at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman. Friends may meet with the family from 10 – 11 AM at the funeral home, prior...

Aug 15, 2021

Debra Kay Baggett, 64, of Benton Harbor passed at Spectrum Health Lakeland, St. Joseph on Sunday, August 15, 2021.

A private family graveside service will be held at Graceland Cemetery in Bridgman. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com

Debra was born January 9, 1957 in Benton Harbor, the daughter of the late Charles and Bernice (Ard)...

Aug 14, 2021

Susan Sharon Krusack, 71, of Sawyer passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 14, 2021.

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

Susan was born September 20, 1949 in Hamtramck, the daughter of the late Frederick and Florence (Banaz) Isele. On June 16, 1973 she married Leo Krusack and they shared...

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...