Obituaries

Oct 31, 2006

Linda was born April 8, 1916 in Wilburton, Oklahoma, the daughter of the late Anthony and Margaret (Burglo) Companion. She retired from Whirlpool Corporation, St. Joseph Division after 33 years of service. Linda spent the majority of her life in Bridgman, Michigan. She had an excellent work ethic, and after finishing her shift at Whirlpool, she would return home...

Oct 29, 2006

Mr. Willeman was born September 23, 1941 in Wauseon, Ohio the son of Dallas and Lyla (Snow) Willeman. He served in the US Air Force and on March 14, 1968 he married the former Marilyn A. Chiappetta. Richard was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Bridgman and the Baroda American Legion Post. From 1981-1993 he...

Oct 25, 2006

Mrs. Behr was born September 27, 1921 in Bradford, Arkansas the daughter of the late Flavel and Lila (Pollard) Fraser. On April 12, 1947 she married Edwin Behr and he preceded her in death in 1978. Vera was a long-time member of First Baptist Church in St. Joseph. She was a professional seamstress for many St. Joseph clothing stores....

Oct 23, 2006

Mr. Main was born March 26, 1940 in Benton Harbor the son of the late Leo and Margaret (Dean) Main. He retired from Gast Manufacturing in 2000. Born: March 26, 1940 Place of Birth: Benton Harbor, Michigan Death: October 23, 2006 Place of Death: St. Joseph, Michigan Hobbies: Harley Davidsons&nbspSurvivors include a daughter, Dallas (Harry Jr.) Miltibarger of Benton Harbor;...

Oct 3, 2006

Mr. Cortson was born April 17, 1928 in Missouri the son of the late Louis and Maud (Morgan) Cortson. On April 1, 1950 he married the former Shirley J. Binger and she preceded him in death on December 1, 2004. He worked at Litowich-Frick who won the Studebaker award of merit for three consecutive years as Dean was the service...

Sep 1, 2006

Mrs. Gilmore was born April 27, 1939 in Gary, Indiana the daughter of Jack and Bette (Watson) Fuller. On June 25, 1966 she married William Gilmore and he preceded her in death on June 18, 2004. Together with her husband, they owned and operated the Ben Franklin Variety Store in Bridgman.

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Jan 19, 2006

George W. Nordgren SAWYER - George Walter “Bud” Nordgren, 87, of Sawyer, passed away on January 19, 2006 at Woodland Terrace in Bridgman. A private family graveside service will be held at Graceland Cemetery, Bridgman and a memorial service will be held at a later date at the Bethany Beach Tabernacle. Arrangements have been entrusted to Boyd-Pike Funeral Home, Bridgman....

Jun 5, 2005

Pauline Gertrude Miller, 84, of Stevensville passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2005 at Jordan’s Nursing Home, Bridgman. Cremation will take place and a Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be given to the Alzheimer’s Association, 564 S. Main Street, Suite 200, Ann Arbor, MI...

Oct 10, 2004

BRIDGMAN - Virginia Ruth Kamradt, 75, of Bridgman entered her eternal heavenly rest on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004, at Country Manor Care Center, Bridgman. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, at First Church of the Nazerene, St. Joseph, with the Rev. J. Dean Pickett officiating.  Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Bridgman.  Friends may meet...

Apr 20, 2003

William James Miller, 60, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 20, 2003 at his home. Cremation will take place and a memorial service will be announced later. Memorial contributions may be given to Zion United Church of Christ, Baroda or the Bridgman Lions Club. Mr. Miller was born September 16, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio and served his country for 30...