Obituaries

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

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 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 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...

Dec 20, 2020

Duane Louis Schmidt, 82, of Stevensville died on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at the Hanson Care Center, Stevensville.

He was born on December 17, 1938 in the home of his grandparents in Sawyer, MI to Louis and Lottie (Myrda) Schmidt, the first of 5 sons.  He graduated from New Troy High School, pursuing a career in construction...

Dec 17, 2020

David Wesley Wickham, 62 of Baroda passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at his home.

The family is planning a celebration of David’s life for this Spring. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com

David was born April 3, 1958 in St. Joseph the son of the late Donald and June (Reed) Wickham. He graduated class...

Dec 17, 2020

John Frederick Russell, 90 of Baroda passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 17, 2020.

Military Rites and a celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions to the Baroda American Legion, Post 345, 9214 1st St., Baroda, MI, 49101. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.

John was born on October 14,...