Obituaries

Jan 24, 2021

On Sunday, January 24th, God called Donald Dean Ott from his home in St. Joseph to eternal life after a lengthy illness.   We can only imagine that he lept into Jesus’ loving arms!

Services will be held at 10 AM Friday, January 29, 2021 at Grace Lutheran Church, 404 Glenlord Rd, St Joseph with Rev. Joshua Bishop...

Jan 22, 2021

Ethen Paul Holland, Bridgman passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Nationwide Childrens Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.

Funeral  services 12 Noon, Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Lake Michigan Christian Center, 9955 Church St., Bridgman MI 49106 with Reverend Erik C. Gustafson officating. Friends may meet with the family prior to the service from 10AM - Noon.  Burial...

Jan 18, 2021

Debra Lee Ferney, 67, of  Bridgman passed away on Monday,  January 18, 2021 at West Woods of Bridgman, Bridgman.

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

Debbie was born February 3, 1953 in St. Joseph, the daughter of late Charles Edger  and Carol Lee (Beilman) Ferney.  She work on...

Jan 17, 2021

Stephen Charles Jewell, 73, of Stevensville passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Woodland Terrace, Bridgman.

Steve was born August 22, 1947 in Benton Harbor, the son of the late Charles and Frances “Kay” (Barr) Jewell. He was baptized at the First Congregational Church in St. Joseph on May 9, 1948. Steve attended the original two-room...

Jan 16, 2021

Arthur Leroy Peterson, 97, of Sawyer passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021 at his home in the care of his family.

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman. Friends may meet with the family from 10-11 AM on...

Jan 12, 2021

Carl “Chad” Reed Tufts, III, 89 of Portage passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at his home in the care of his family.

A celebration of life for Trudy and her partner Carl “Chad” Tufts will be held 11 AM Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 9420 Portage Road, Portage, Michigan.  A luncheon will follow...

Jan 11, 2021

James Herbert Roth, 86 of Sawyer passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 at his home.

A graveside service will be held 10 am, Monday, January 18, 2021 at Graceland Cemetery, Bridgman.  Memorial contributions may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association, Michigan Great Lakes Chapter, 200 Turwill Lane, Suite 6, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49006.   Online condolences accepted at...

Jan 10, 2021

Pat Elaine Hall, 85, formerly from Bridgman passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021 in Georgia.

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

Pat was born April 24, 1935 in Chikaming Township the daughter of late Neal  and Viola Payne.  She married Fred Hall on June 23,1973 and he...

Jan 8, 2021

DENNIS E. SCHEER of Three Oaks, MI and Bonita Springs, FL was born unto this earth on October 12, 1934 in Chicago, IL to Elmer Walter and Vida Rose (Krasovac) Scheer and entered into eternity January 8, 2021.

The family will be remembering him privately. Memorials can be made to Shriners Children Hospital or the River Valley...

Jan 7, 2021

Eldon Albert Reitz, 85, of Baroda passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Spectrum Health Lakeland,  St. Joseph.

The family will be remembering Eldon privately. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com to send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Eldon Albert Reitz,

Eldon was born August 23, 1935 in Baroda,...

Jan 5, 2021

Chester “Chet” Leland Nitz, 96, of  Baroda  passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Hanson Hospice Center, Stevensville.

Private family services were held at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Highway, Bridgman. Burial was in Ruggles Cemetery, Baroda. Memorials may be made to St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 9193 Cleveland Ave, Baroda, MI...

Jan 4, 2021

Ronald Joseph Seeley, 73 departed this life January 4, 2021 to be with our Lord  and Savior.

A Graveside service will be held Friday, January 15, at 11:00 AM at Calvary Cemetery, Benton Harbor with Father James Adams officiating. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com

Ron was born October 30, 1947 in Benton Harbor the son...

Jan 3, 2021

Florence A. Walsh (née Andrews), 86, Bridgman, MI, formerly of Ft Myers, FL, Sanibel, FL, and Chicago, IL, died of complications from Covid-19 on January 3, 2021.

Flo was preceded in death by her loving husband, Richard J. Walsh, eldest son Richard J. Walsh Jr, parents John and Grace Andrews, and siblings Jack Andrews, Patrick Andrews, and Eileen Filicicchia.

Jan 3, 2021

John Edward Gilman went into the loving arms of his Savior on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Spectrum Health Lakeland, St. Joseph.

A family graveside services was held at Graceland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 5791 Sawyer Road, Sawyer, MI 49125. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com

He was born September...

Jan 2, 2021

Cecil Ray Stice, Sr., 89, went home to be with his Lord on January 2, 2021. He passed away at home peacefully in his sleep after an extended illness. Previously of Sawyer, MI, he had been living in Tucson, AZ since May, 2017.

He was born on December 28, 1931 in Poughkeepsie, Arkansas, to George Asbury Stice,...

Dec 29, 2020

Kay Godfrey Cramer, 65, of Stevensville was called home by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at her home.

A celebration of life will be planned for the Spring. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com

Kay was born October 7, 1955 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of  Donald and Marjorie (Hartman)...

Dec 29, 2020

James Howard Cooper, 101 of Bridgman passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at his home in the care of his family.

Funeral services and military rites will be held 2 PM Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel,  9191 Red Arrow Highway, Bridgman with Reverend David Londot, Sr. officiating.  Friends may...

Dec 28, 2020

William Charles Deetjen, 75 of Sawyer passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 at his home.

Memorial services will be held 11 AM Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Harbert Community Church, 6444 Harbert Road, Harbert with Reverend Jay S. Fast officiating.  Friends may meet the family from 10-11 AM at the church prior to the service.  Memorial...

Dec 27, 2020

Mary Ann McNees of Enterprise passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 78.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman. Friends may meet the family from 10-11...

Dec 24, 2020

Sophie Wutzke, 83 of Stevensville passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Spectrum Health Lakeland, St. Joseph.

Memorial contributions may be given to Your Story Hour, P.O. Box 15, Berrien Springs, MI 49103. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery, Bridgman. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.

Sophie was born May 3, 1937 in Cacinci, Yugoslavia...