Obituaries

Apr 8, 2018

Arthur “Dennis” Ford, 78, of Benton Harbor passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2018 at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor. Funeral Services will be held 11 AM Thursday, April 12, 2018 at The Boyd Chapel of Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy., Bridgman. Friends may meet with the family on Thursday from...

Apr 8, 2018

Our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Evelyn M. Watson, age 96, transitioned to the church triumphant in the loving and waiting arms of Jesus on Sunday afternoon, April 8, 2018 at Caretel Inns of Lakeland where she resided. Funeral Services will be held 11 AM Friday, April 13, 2018 at Christ Lutheran Church, 4333 Cleveland Avenue, Stevensville. Friends may meet with...

Apr 7, 2018

James “Jim” Frederick Berndt, 76 of Bridgman passed away Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph Friends may meet with the family 5-7 PM Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at The Boyd Chapel of Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy., Bridgman. Private family burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Bridgman. Memorial contributions may be...

Apr 7, 2018

Gregory Mark Vogelar, 65 formerly of Jenison went to his eternal rest Saturday, April 7, 2018 at his home in Bridgman after a very short and courageous battle with cancer. Greg was born September 29, 1952 the son of the late Lawrence and Ida (Van Andel) Vogelar. Survivors include his son, Justin Mark Vogelar and his mother Kristine; a dear...

Apr 6, 2018

Mary Carolyn Petersen Dey, 91, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, April 6, at Whitcomb Tower Retirement Residence in the care of her family. Mary was born January 18, 1927 in Highland Park, Michigan, the daughter of the late Dr. Jon and Katherine (Allman) Petersen. Mary was very active in her community. She was a member and past president of...

Apr 2, 2018

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David Ponegalek of Union Pier is peacefully resting in the heavens. He passed away Monday, April 2, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. at St. Joseph's Hospital in Mishawaka, Indiana. David was born June 19, 1935 in Wilson, Michigan, the son of late John and Stella Ponegalek. He grew up in Lakeside and on May 30, 1958 he...

Mar 26, 2018

Richard Charles Pallas, 67 of Stevensville passed away on Monday, March 26, 2018 at Royalton Manor in St. Joseph. A private family graveside service was held Thursday, March 29 at Lincoln Township Cemetery in Stevensville with Reverend Brett Ehlke officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2673 W. John Beers Road, Stevensville, MI 49127....

Mar 26, 2018

Joe Paul Perkey 78 of Bridgman, Michigan passed away peacefully on Monday, March 26, 2018 at Hanson Hospice Center, Stevensville. Funeral Services will be held 2 PM Thursday, March 29, 2018 at The Boyd Chapel of Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy., Bridgman. Friends may meet with the family prior to service at 1 PM. Burial will...

Mar 25, 2018

Christine Anne Seeley, 65 of Baroda passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph Funeral Services will be held 10 AM Thursday, March 29, 2018 at The Boyd Chapel of Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy., Bridgman. Friends may meet with the family on Wednesday, March 28, from 5...

Mar 18, 2018

Edward Schultz, Gunnery Sergeant, USMC Retired , born March 5, 1937 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin has reported in to the World’s Supreme Commander for future assignment. Edward was transferred from St. Joseph, Michigan on March 18, 2018 after a lengthy bout with illnesses. He is survived by his lovely wife of 56 years Sadie Lee (Schwartz) Schultz; daughters Roxanne Marie...

Mar 18, 2018

Willis B. Por, 91, of Baroda passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville. Funeral Services will be held 11 AM Thursday, March 22, 2018 at The Boyd Chapel of Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman. Friends may meet with the family at 10:00 AM until the time of the...

Mar 17, 2018

Dennis “Denny” Paul Wohler, 54, of New Troy passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2018. Funeral Services will be held 11 AM Friday, March 23, 2018 at The Boyd Chapel of Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy., Bridgman. Friends may meet with the family on Thursday from 6 - 8 PM at funeral home. Burial will...

Mar 2, 2018

Clara Loraine Trapp, 95, of Bridgman passed away on Friday, March 2, 2018 at West Woods of Bridgman. A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Friday, March 9, 2018 at Zion United Church of Christ, 9100 Church Street, Baroda, with Reverend Christopher Noffke officiating. Friends may meet with the family following the service at the church during a time...

Mar 1, 2018

Thelma Lucille Blake, 82 of Bridgman passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018 at Woodland Terrace, Bridgman. A memorial service will be held at 11 AM, Monday, March 12, 2018 at Woodland Shores Baptist Church 3555 Shawnee Road, Bridgman MI 49106. Friend may meet with the family 10 am Monday at the church prior to the service. Memorial contributions can be...

Feb 25, 2018

Lois Marie Parent, 83 of Stevensville went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at Golden Age Manor, Stevensville. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, March 1, 2018 at The Chapel, 4250 Washington Ave, St Joseph. Friends may meet with the family from 10 am Thursday until the time of the service at...

Feb 24, 2018

Maryann Prien, 81, of Baroda passed away peacefully at home on February 24, 2018. The family will greet friends at a Celebration of Life 2:00-5:00 p.m., Saturday, April 21, 2018 with a memory-sharing time at 3:00 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, The Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman. Memorials can be made in her name to the Humane...

Feb 22, 2018

Charles Roger Bross, 79 of Baroda passed away Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph. Memorial Services will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Stevensville United Methodist Church, 5506 Ridge Road, Stevensville, following the service the family will meet with friends until 4:00 PM at the church. Memorial contributions can be made to...

Feb 6, 2018

Ronald L. Magnuson, 86, of Harbert passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph. A gathering of family and friends will be held Friday, February 16, 2018 from 6-8 PM at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel 9191 Red Arrow Highway, Bridgman. A memorial service with Pastor Jay Fast officiating will be held on...

Jan 29, 2018

Leona Nitz, 101, of Baroda passed away Monday, January 29, 2018 at Royalton Manor in St. Joseph, Michigan Funeral Services will be held 11 AM Thursday, February 1, 2018 at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 9193 Cleveland Ave. Baroda with Reverend Dr. James M. Morgan officiating. Friends may meet with the family from 5 - 7 pm Wednesday, January...

Jan 24, 2018

Dr. David Webber Willson, 79, of Bridgman, MI passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Bronson Medical Center in Kalamazoo, MI. He was born Thursday, February 17, 1938 in Detroit to Albert Webber Willson and Mary Elizabeth Thompson. He graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Royal Oak, MI in 1956, graduated with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree...