Obituaries

May 4, 2008

Herbert William Gaul, 86, of Bridgman, a devoted husband and loving father went to join his Savior on Sunday, May 4, 2008 at Caretel Inns of Lakeland, St. Joseph. Herb was born April 4, 1922 in Stevensville the son of the late Gustav and Amelia (Binger) Gaul. He served in the US Army during WWII. On January 29, 1944...

Apr 28, 2008

Robert "Bob" William Burdine, 53, of Baroda, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2008 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph. Bob was born April 18, 1955 in Somerset, Kentucky the son of the late Albert and Marie (Higgins) Burdine. On March 11, 1977 he married the former Wanda Hamilton. He was Head Custodian at Lakeshore School District for...

Apr 16, 2008

Elizabeth Evelyn Byrdak, 81, of Buchanan, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. Mrs. Byrdak was born September 28, 1926 in Buchanan the daughter of the late Ferdinand and Pauline (Ott) Schutze. In September of 1956 she married John Byrdak, Sr. and he preceded her in death on February 26, 1995. Evelyn was a...

Apr 10, 2008

Gary Allen Pinkston, 46, of Three Oaks, lost a long and valiant fight with cancer on Thursday, April 10, 2008 at his home. Gary was born October 28, 1961 in St. Joseph, the son of LeRoy and Dixie (Benke) Pinkston. After high school, Gary got a job right away with Gast Manufacturing in Bridgman and he worked there until it...

Apr 8, 2008

Herbert Schewe, 65, of New Troy, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at his home. Mr. Schewe was born April 9, 1942 in Germany the son of the late Johan and Matilda (Fischbuc) Schewe. He was an electrician at Bosch Corp. until his retirement in February of 2007. Herbert restored cars and enjoyed working on them.

Apr 3, 2008

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Catherine Marie Coleman, 79, of Sawyer, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2008 at Gilead Country Home, Berrien Springs. Mrs. Coleman was born May 4, 1928 in Milford Center, Ohio the daughter of the late Herb and Dorothy (Ropp) Jones. In 1947 she married Kenneth Coleman and he preceded her in death in May of 2002....

Apr 3, 2008

Lynn Alton Welch, 68, of Bridgman, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at his home. Mr. Welch was born April 3, 1939 in Bridgman the son of the late Floyd and Christine (Heinrich) Welch. He joined the US Army and later was a car salesman. Lynn was well known in the Bridgman area. Gathering of Family and Friends

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Mar 26, 2008

Raymond Charles Ott, 84, of Baroda, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph. Mr. Ott was born April 12, 1923 in Baroda the son of the late Frederick and Edith (Gast) Ott. On November 3, 1945 he married the former Alvina Brueck and she preceded him in death on November 29, 1992....

Mar 25, 2008

Antonia "Toni" Falak, 94, of Baroda, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at her home. Antonia was born August 25, 1913 in Winnipeg, Manitoba the daughter of the late Ferdinand and Justina (Braun) Mattner. In November of 1931, she married Albert Falak and he preceded her in death in June of 1982.

Mar 19, 2008

Gerald Wyatt "Jerry" Edwards, Sr., 82, of Bridgman, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at Jordan's Nursing Home, Bridgman. Jerry was born January 28, 1926 in Harrisburg, Arkansas the son of the late Thomas and Stella (Gatewood) Edwards. He served in the US Navy during WWII. On July 2, 1949 he married the former Joyce Dare Sizemore. They...

Mar 18, 2008

Dora Ann Mensinger, 83, of Buchanan, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at her home. Dora was born July 30, 1924 in Stevensville, the daughter of the late Harry and Anna (Strang) Machan. On October 26, 1946 she married Harold Mensinger. She was a member of New Troy Grace Brethren Church.

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Mar 17, 2008

Biography Edna Mae Scharnowske, 82, of Sawyer and Owosso, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2008 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph. Edna was born September 30, 1925 in Sawyer, the daughter of the late Clarence and May (Woodrick) Ott. On December 17, 1944 she married Martin C. Scharnowske and he preceded her in death on May 1, 1997....

Mar 14, 2008

Arlene Lillian Smiley, 74, of New Troy, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2008 at her home. Mrs. Smiley was born May 7, 1933 in Sawyer the daughter of the late Clarence and May (Woodrick) Ott. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sawyer. After retirement, Arlene enjoyed traveling. She especially loved spending time with her grandkids....

Mar 12, 2008

Louise Marie Shaffer, 87, of Benton Harbor, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at her home. Mrs. Shaffer was born August 26, 1920 in Bridgman the daughter of the late Edward and Alvina (Reck) Gast. On May 7, 1954 she married William F. Shaffer and he preceded her in death on July 10, 1982. Louise was a member...

Mar 9, 2008

Frederick William Hillman, 61, of Bridgman, passed away late Sunday night, March 9, 2008. Fred was born on December 15, 1946 in LaPorte, Indiana the son of the late Amy and Naomi (Murray) Hillman. Fred grew up and raised his family in New Buffalo. He was deeply committed to his country and his community. He enlisted in the Army...

Mar 5, 2008

Ernest William Hidy, 89, of Bridgman went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at Country Manor Care Center, Bridgman. Mr. Hidy was born November 28, 1918 in Attica, Indiana the son of the late Mason and Myrtle (Swank) Hidy. On June 17, 1950 he married Dorcas L. Hendrix and she preceded him in death...

Mar 4, 2008

Anita Marie Peterson (Jochens), 53, of St. Joseph, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 4, 2008. Anita was born July 14, 1954 in Chicago the daughter of the late Joel and Patricia (Frale) Jochens. Anita was fun-loving and possessed a wonderful sense of humor. She was very likable and had the ability to see the...

Feb 25, 2008

Ruth Evelyn Barbour, 99, of Bridgman, passed away on Monday, February 25, 2008 at Lakeland Specialty Hospital, Berrien Center. Mrs. Barbour was born July 20, 1908 in Chicago the daughter of the late Henry and Clara (Sauer) Miller. On January 8, 1927 she married Joseph Barbour. He preceded her in death on August 31, 1980 after 53 years of...

Feb 24, 2008

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Sylvia M. Blank, 96, passed away on February 24, 2008, in Bridgman, MI. She was born November 18, 1911. Sylvia was one of the first women to attend the University of Detroit. As an accountant she worked for the Burroughs' Corporation and later joined the Accounting Department of Wayne State University where...

Feb 19, 2008

Gladys M. Szygielski, 90, of Bridgman, passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at her home. Mrs. Szygielski was born March 24, 1917 in Bridgman the daughter of the late Adolph and Martha (Krumrie) Spitzer. She graduated from Bridgman High School in 1935. On November 30, 1941 she married Bruno Szygielski. Gladys attended business college and was employed at...