Obituaries
Darryl Lynn Schlipp
Mar 6, 2024
Darryl Lynn Schlipp, 62, of Bridgman passed away on March 6, 2024 at Hanson Hospice Center, Stevensville.
At this time, the family will be remembering Darryl privately. Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice at Home, 4025 Health Park Lane, St. Joseph, MI 49085. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.
Darryl was born on April 4, 1961, in St. Joseph, Michigan, the son...
Shirley Mae Hoffman
Mar 4, 2024
Shirley Mae Hoffman, 93, of Bridgman passed away on March 4, 2024 at Corewell Health South, St. Joseph.
At this time, the family will be remembering Shirley privately. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.
Shirley was born on November 6, 1930, in Bridgman, Michigan, the daughter of the late Martin and Erna (Lietke) Kuntz. On February 3, 1950 she married Gene Hoffman and...
Barbara Jean Gilbert
Mar 1, 2024
Barbara Jean Gilbert, 71, of Bridgman passed away peacefully on the morning of March 1, 2024 at Corewell Health South, St. Joseph with her husband by her side.
A funeral service will be held 11 AM Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 9193 Cleveland Avenue, Baroda MI 49101. Friends may meet with the family from 10 – 11...
Eleanor Marilyn Armstrong
Feb 28, 2024
Eleanor Akerhielm Armstrong, 95, of Philipsburg, MT, formerly of Tucson, AZ, and Bridgman, MI, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024.
Funeral services will be held 11 am Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy., Bridgman. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Bridgman. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be...
Beverly Ann Grau
Feb 28, 2024
Beverly Ann Grau, 79, of St. Joseph passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at Corewell Health South, St. Joseph surrounded by her family.
A funeral service will be held 11 AM Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Peace Lutheran Church, 3950 Lincoln Ave., St. Joseph, MI 49085. Friends may meet with the family from 10 – 11 AM on Tuesday at...
Carol Ann Siewert
Feb 26, 2024
Carol Ann Siewert, 86, of Baroda, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024 at Caretel Inns, St. Joseph.
A funeral service will be held 11 AM on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 2673 W. John Beers Rd., Stevensville, MI 49127 with Reverend Jesse Knox officiating. Friends may meet with the family from 10 – 11 AM on...
Karen Lee Campbell
Feb 22, 2024
Karen Lee Campbell, 77, passed away on February 22, 2024, at Pine Ridge Nursing Home in Stevensville, Michigan.
At this time, the family will be remembering Karen privately. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.
Karen was born on July 5, 1946 in LaPorte, Indiana, the daughter of William and Lee Omie (Carder) Horner, Jr. She was preceded in death by her mother and...
Bernard Eugene Abendshein
Feb 20, 2024
Bernard “Bernie” Eugene Abendshein, 81, of Sawyer, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Corewell Health South, St. Joseph.
A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at Harbert Community Church, 6444 Harbert Rd, Sawyer, MI 49125, with Reverend Jay Fast officiating. Friends may meet with the family from 10-11 AM on Tuesday at...
Scott Daniel Koehler
Feb 17, 2024
Scott Daniel Koehler, age 67 of Kalamazoo, passed away with his family by his side on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at the Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit.
Cremation has occurred and per his wishes the family will be remembering him privately.
Scott was born in Benton Harbor, MI on September 10, 1956, to the late Daniel F. and Bonnie K. (Wentland) Koehler. Scott...
Kim Marie McConnell
Feb 17, 2024
Kim Marie McConnell, 62, of Niles passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Corewell Health South.
A memorial service will be held 11 AM on Friday, February 23, 2024 at Lake Michigan Christian Center, 9955 Church St., Bridgman. There will be a gathering of family and friends from 6-8 PM on Thursday, February 22, at the church. Memorial contributions may...
Ludvik "Lou" Frank Barinka
Feb 16, 2024
Ludvik “Lou” Frank Barinka, 97, of Bridgman passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024 at Caretel Inns of St. Joseph.
The family will hold a private time of remembrance and Ludvik will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery, Bridgman. Memorials may be sent to St. Agnes Catholic Church, 5760 Sawyer Road, Sawyer MI 49125, the River Valley Senior Center, 13321 Red...
Adeline Helen Gaul
Feb 14, 2024
Adeline Helen Gaul, 98, of Stevensville passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at her home in the care of her family.
A funeral service will be held 11 AM on Monday, February 19, 2024 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 2673 W. John Beers Rd., Stevensville, MI 49127 with Reverend Jesse Knox officiating. Friends may meet with the family from 10...
Joan Vivian Stromer
Feb 12, 2024
Joan Vivian Stromer, 91, of St. Joseph, formerly of Union Pier and New Buffalo, passed away Monday, February 12, 2024 at Caretel Inns of St. Joseph.
A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman, MI 49106. Friends may meet with the family from 10-11...
Michael Anthony Hammer, Sr.
Feb 8, 2024
Michael Anthony Hammer, Sr., 62, of Bridgman passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at Corewell Health South, St. Joseph.
You are invited to join together for a gathering of family and friends from 5-7 PM on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at Pike Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman, MI 49106, with a time of remembrance at...
John Stanley Heckert
Feb 7, 2024
John Stanley Heckert, 81 of Stevensville passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at his home in the care of his family.
A memorial service will be held 11 AM on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman, MI 49106. Friends may meet with the family from 10 – 11 AM...
Kelli Ray Bryant
Feb 5, 2024
Kelli Ray Bryant, 51, of Berrien Springs, Michigan passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 5th, 2024.
Kelli was born December 26, 1972 in South Bend, Indiana. He was the son of Carolyn Ann (Bryant) Gargis and James Walker Gargis. Kelli loved playing Army and made it his mission after graduation from Edwardsburg High School in 1991 to join the Army. He...
Richard Gene Denman
Feb 4, 2024
Richard Gene Denman, 92, passed away on February 4, 2024 at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville, Michigan.
At this time, the family will be remembering Richard privately and he will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery, Bridgman. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com
Richard was...
Dorothy Faye Gorske
Jan 30, 2024
Dorothy Faye Gorske, 82, of Bridgman, MI passed away peacefully on Tuesday,
January 30, 2024 surrounded by family.
A funeral service will be held 11 AM Monday, February 5, 2024 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 9650 Church Street, Bridgman, MI 49106. Friends may meet with the family from 10-11 AM at the church prior to the service. Burial will be in Pine Lake...
Robert Edward Shaffer
Jan 29, 2024
Robert E. Shaffer, 63, of Benton Harbor, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on January 29, 2024 at his home.
A graveside service to honor Rob's life will be held 10 AM, February 23, 2024 at Graceland Cemetery, Bridgman. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com
Rob was born on December 9, 1960, in St. Joseph, the son of the late William and Louise (Gast) Shaffer....
Chad Erik Hayward
Jan 27, 2024
Chad Erik Hayward, 50, of Sawyer went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 27, 2024 in the care of his family.
A funeral service will be held 11 AM, Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Sawyer Highlands Church, 13100 Red Arrow Hwy, Sawyer. MI 49125, with Reverend Mike Mercer and Pastor Joe Koehler officiating. Friends may meet with the...