Obituaries

Dec 25, 2007

Andrew Arnold Ott, 80, of Bridgman, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2007 at Jordan's Nursing Home, Bridgman after a long affliction with Parkinson's Disease. Andy was born November 16, 1927 in Bridgman the son of the late Andrew and Rose (Mashke) Ott. On June 17, 1950 he married the former Dorothy L. Meyer. He was a member of...

Dec 25, 2007

Barbara Lucille Preston, 59, of Bridgman, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2007 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph. Barbara was born August 4, 1948 in Chicago the daughter of Cushman and Virginia (Glessner) Jordan. She was a 1966 graduate of River Valley Schools and a member of Harbert Community Church.

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Dec 22, 2007

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December 22, 2007 - December 22, 2007

Infant Raymond Joseph Zordell went to spend his first Christmas in Heaven with Jesus on Saturday, December 22, 2007, without even having to take a breath of air from this world. He left behind his mom and dad, Raymond and Katie (Catania) Zordell and joins in...

Dec 19, 2007

Mr. Moneta was born March 17, 1928 in E. Prussia, Germany the son of the late Johann and Luise (Danowski) Moneta. On April 14, 1952 he married the former Gertrud Berger and she preceded him in death on August 28, 2004. Werner was a member of Lake Michigan Christian Center in Bridgman. He retired in 1988 from Whirlpool after...

Dec 18, 2007

Biography

Patricia May Clude, 72, of Bridgman, passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2007 at Jordan's Nursing Home. Mrs. Clude was born November 12, 1935 in Cleveland, Ohio the daughter of the late Elmer and Patricia (North) Steve. She had lived in the Ohio area her entire life and had recently moved her to be closer to her daughter....

Dec 18, 2007

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Marvin was born December 1, 1940 in Sawyer the son of the late Herman and Esther (Nehring) Essig. He graduated from Bridgman High School. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Bridgman and Teamsters Local #7.

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Dec 18, 2007

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Mrs. Strasser was born July 26, 1930 in Lowell, Michigan the daughter of the late Ed and Anna (Sterc) Kotesky. On October 27, 1962 she married Donald Strasser of Chicago. Daisy lived over 50 years in Chicago before moving to Baroda three years ago to be near family.

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Dec 8, 2007

Larry was born January 25, 1930 in Hammond, Indiana the son of the late Harvey and Lucille (Boughton) Clement. He was in the US Navy Reserve. On September 2, 1950 he married the former Therese Hoffman. In 1996, Larry retired from Brulin Company in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Tuesday December 11, 2007 , 6-8 PM at Pike Funeral...

Dec 4, 2007

Ellen was born April 20, 1928 on a farm in Bridgman the daughter of the late Ferdinand and Lillian (Groth) Heyn. She was an avid golfer, loved dancing, bowling and the beach. She was an All State Cheerleader when the Bridgman Basketball Team won State Championships in 1945 and 1946. Sis was always "dressed to the nines" and loved wearing...

Dec 2, 2007

Tom was born September 18, 1937 in Niles the son of the late Emil and Mary (Pletcher) Ott. He served in the US Marines. On February 18, 1961 he married the former Della "Peggy" Marrow. Tom was a Corrosion Engineer for the El Paso Pipeline (ANR) in Bridgman, Hamilton and Detroit for 35 years, retiring in 1996. He was...

Nov 27, 2007

Kellie was born October 2, 1970 in Harvey, Illinois where she graduated from Thornton High School. On May 21, 1994 she married John C. Edwards. Kellie was the Office Coordinator for the past four years at Physician's Health Care in Buchanan

Saturday December 1, 2007 , 10-11 AM at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel

Nov 25, 2007

Fred was born in Chicago on April 8, 1930, the son of Frederick C. Albrecht, Sr. and Ella (Wickman) Albrecht. Fred worked in the Engineering Departments at Bendix, Whirpool and then at Benton Harbor Engineering for over 33 years. In addition to working and raising a family, Fred served his community as a Trustee and Building Inspector for Lincoln Charter...

Nov 17, 2007

Mr. Totzke was born May 22, 1920 in Bridgman the son of the late Richard and Bertha (Schmaltz) Totzke. On November 8, 1941 he married the former Mildred Srmek and she preceded him in death on March 11, 1993. He retired from Bendix Corp. in 1982 and enjoyed working on his fruit farm. Herb was a member of Immanuel...

Nov 13, 2007

Mrs. Shafer was born October 5, 1912 in St. Joseph the daughter of the late Herman and Emma (Ehlert) Jess. On October 25, 1931 she married Verne C. Shafer and he preceded her in death on October 6, 2000. Adeline was the bookkeeper for the family-owned business Shafer Machines, Inc. and together they operated a fruit farm. She was...

Nov 3, 2007

Mr. Fester was born July 9, 1924 in Benton Harbor the son of the late Gottlieb and Elizabeth (Rach) Fester. He was a veteran of the US Navy. On July 3, 1954 he married the former Harriet E. Kallies. Ed was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Bridgman and the Bridgman American Legion Post 331. He worked for...

Nov 2, 2007

Mrs. Fanning was born November 21, 1916 in Chicago the daughter of the late Henry and Clara Miller. She loved to ice skate as a kid growing up in Chicago. On June 30, 1941 she married Charles G. Fanning and he preceded her in death on February 1, 1985. The family moved to New Troy in 1953. Maxine had...

Oct 26, 2007

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Eleanor was an active member of the St. Agnes Catholic Church Altar and Rosary Society as well as a member of the River Valley Garden Club. Memorials may be made to St. Agnes Catholic Church.

Monday October 29, 2007 , 6-8 PM at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel

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Oct 26, 2007

Roseanna was born September 1, 1918 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Kasmir and Mary (Ducha) Likavec. She resided in Southwestern Michigan most of her life devoting her time to raising her family and helping others. She was a lifelong member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Bridgman. She was the president of the Altar...

Oct 21, 2007

Harold's life began in Bridgman on March 1, 1928 the son of Roy and Hannah (Gast) Bammann. His love of cars started at an early age of 14 as he worked in local garages as a mechanic. In the 50's he built a race car +One (super modified - an early version of the Outlaws) and it was raced...

Oct 20, 2007

Roger was born February 21, 1953 in St. Joseph the son of the late Julius and Pearl (Hackeman) Gorske. On July 27, 1996 he married the former Denese Phillips. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Bridgman and a charter member of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Fredrick Hackeman Camp 85. Roger worked for...