Obituaries

Dec 29, 2013

Lois Lorraine Hoffmann, 89, of Harbert, Michigan, joined our heavenly Father on December 29, 2013. Born March 22, 1924, to Hans Peter and Gertrude Payberg in Chicago, Illinois, Lois Lorraine Payberg was born the third of four sisters. Her sisters and their husbands, Ruth (Clarence) Lundell, Pauline (Gordon) Areen, and Jeanne (Chester) Price, preceded her in death. Lois began...

Dec 28, 2013

Bradley Alan Miner, 36, went home to be with His Lord on Saturday, December 28, 2013. He was born on August 16, 1977 and adopted by Tim and Bonnie Miner, just three days later - truly the joy of their life. He is survived by his parents (who reside in Sawyer) and his best friend ever, his sister, Erin Miner,...

Dec 20, 2013

Frances Eleanor (Wickwire) Herrman, 89, of Baroda passed away Friday, December 20, 2013, at home, surrounded by loved ones. A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, December 23, 2013 at Zion United Church of Christ, 9100 Church Street, Baroda. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service at 10:00 am. In...

Dec 7, 2013

Elwyn “Sonny” Gene Heyn, 85, passed from this world on December 7, 2013. Friends may meet with the family rom 10-11 AM Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013 at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman. At 11 AM there will be a time of celebrating Sonny’s life and sharing our memories together. Burial will be in Greenwood...

Dec 6, 2013

Alvin Barker, 92, of Baroda, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2013 at The Willows in St. Joseph. Funeral services will be held at 3 PM Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Highway, Bridgman with Reverend Thomas Batsky officiating. Friends may meet with the family from 1 - 3 PM at the...

Dec 4, 2013

Connie Ann Kemp, 52, of Berrien Springs passed away December 4, 2013 at her home. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Monday, December 9, 2013 at First Baptist Church, 209 Cass Street, Berrien Springs with Reverend Derek Cromwell officiating. Friends may meet with the family from 10 AM prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be given towards...

Dec 4, 2013

Mary Bernadette Pentavalle, 98, of Bridgman, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at her home. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM Saturday, December 7, 2013, at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 3903 Lake Street, Bridgman with Father Arthur Howard as Celebrant. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Bridgman. Visitation will be from...

Dec 4, 2013

William Sander “Sandy” Schiek, 74, of Sawyer, went home to be with his Lord following a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. He died peacefully in his home on December 4, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at Sawyer Highlands Church, 13100 Red Arrow Highway, Sawyer, with Pastor Jeff Dryden officiating. Friends may meet...

Nov 29, 2013

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Wilburn D. Thompson, 99, of Battle Creek formerly from Sawyer, passed away Friday November 29, 2013 at The Oaks of NorthPointe Woods in Battle Creek. He was born on October 18, 1914 in Harrisburg, IL to Walter and Laura (Wise) Thompson. He was employed by the Clark Equipment Company for 22 years. He married Clara Sonnenberg...

Nov 25, 2013

Robert Allen Sommer, 69, of Niles, formerly of Stevensville, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2013 at his home. A memorial service will be held 5 PM Saturday, November 30, 2013, at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman, with Reverend B. Gordon Barry, officiating. The family will receive friends from 4 - 5 PM prior to...

Nov 16, 2013

Charles E. Baumeister, 92, formerly of New Troy went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 16, 2013 at Independence Village of Brighton Valley. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Saturday, November 23, 2013 at New Troy Grace Brethren Church, 13310 California Road, New Troy with Pastor Larry E. Williams officiating. Burial will be in New Troy...

Nov 15, 2013

Alfred Strefling, 96 of Stevensville, formerly of Watervliet crossed the threshold from this world of time to the eternal to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Friday, November 15, 2013 at Woodland Terrace in Bridgman. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 5791 Sawyer Road, Sawyer with Reverend...

Nov 11, 2013

Thomas Lyle Mutart, 60, of Benton Harbor went to be with his Lord and Savior following a brief battle with cancer on Monday, November 11, 2013 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, November 16, 2013 at First Assembly of God Church, 3084 Niles Road, St. Joseph. Burial will be...

Nov 11, 2013

Kathlean Krueger, 63, of Bridgman passed away on Monday, November 11, 2013 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph. A memorial service will be held 11 AM Friday, November 15, 2013 , at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman. The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 14, 2013 from 5 - 8 PM...

Nov 10, 2013

Marilyn Palm, 87, of Lakeside passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2013 at The Willows, Saint Joseph. Her close friend, Kay Weaver, was by her side at the time. Marilyn was born July 15, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of the late Sidney and Edna (Gierum) McCarten. Her Southwest Michigan roots began with her father who was born...

Nov 5, 2013

Ruben Benjamin Newman, 86, of Stevensville passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at Jordan’s Life Care Center in Bridgman. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 16, 2013 from 2 - 4 PM at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Highway, Bridgman. Ruben was born March 2, 1927 in Benton Harbor, Michigan,...

Nov 3, 2013

Mary L. McCarthy, 87, formerly of Homewood, IL for 55 years, passed away suddenly, but peacefully, November 3, 2013 at Smith Crossing in Orland Park, her home of the past 8 years. Born in Chicago, December 7, 1925, to Joseph and Louise Masterson. Graduated Calumet High School and Fox Secretarial School. Employed by Rock Island Railroad prior to marriage,...

Nov 2, 2013

Karen Sue Litaker, 49, of St. Joseph passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 2, 2013 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Friends may meet with the family from 6-8 PM Monday, November 4, at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Highway, Bridgman. Burial will be in Magness Cemetery, Wilburn, Arkansas....

Oct 31, 2013

Leada Mae Bowsher, 73, of Sawyer passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2013 at Jordan’s Life Care Center in Bridgman. Cremation has taken place and there are no services at this time. Leada was born November 19, 1939 in South Bend, Indiana, the daughter of the late Orval and Velvin Wolverton. Survivors include her children - Leo (Joy) Landesman...

Oct 31, 2013

Roger Samuel Schigoda, 77, of Baroda, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2013 at Caretel Inns of Lakeland in St. Joseph. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, November 4, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1733 Glendora Road, Buchanan with Reverend Jonathan Liebich officiating. Friends may meet with the family from 1 - 3 PM, Sunday, at Pike Funeral...