Category: People
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Obituary: Lawrence William Benson
Lawrence William Benson, 72, of Washington Island, WI, died May 1, 2016. He was born in Alexandria, VA. on November 16, 1943 to his beloved (predeceased) parents Henny Malvina Henning and Henry Benson. He is survived by his wife, Donna, daughter Tracy (Joanna) Benson (Oakland, CA), and brother, Donald Benson, (Washington Island, WI), nephew Adam (Linnea) […]
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Patrick O’Hern and James Flanigan Inducted into Southern Door Alumni Hall of Fame
Southern Door County School District will hold its fourth annual Alumni Hall of Fame Ceremony on May 13 at 1:30 pm in the Southern Door Community Auditorium. The public is invited to attend the ceremony. The district will honor Patrick (Pat) O’Hern (Class of 1969) and former NFL defensive tackle James (Jim) Flanigan (Class of […]
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United Way Announces Bob Stievfvater Magnificent Volunteers of 2016
Julie LaLuzerne and Lori Vorpahl were recently named the Bob Stievfvater Magnificent Volunteers of the Year for United Way of Door County. The recipients of this year’s award have been part of United Way of Door County for about nine years. They are the embodiment for what it means to LIVE UNITED in our entire […]
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Drew Richmond Hired as Development Director of The Ridges
The Ridges hired Drew Richmond as their new development director. He replaces Judy Drew, who is retiring at the end of May after leading their fundraising efforts for the past five years. Richmond comes with years of fundraising experience for the YMCA. For eight years, he was the camp director for Camp Manito-Wish YMCA in […]
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Randy Zahn Named 2016 CTA of the Year at DCVB Tourism Breakfast
The Door County Visitor Bureau (DCVB) named Randy Zahn the 2016 Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA) of the year at their National Travel & Tourism Week breakfast at Maxwelton Braes Resort near Baileys Harbor on May 3. Zahn, who works at the Waterbury Inn in Ephraim, was announced as the winner during the breakfast. The Door […]
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Sturgeon Bay Poet Wins Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets Award
Two Madison-area poets received top honors for their poetry at the Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets (WFOP) annual spring conference in Madison on April 30. Steve Tomasko, Middleton, was awarded First Place for his chapbook, And No Spiders Were Harmed (Red Bird Chapbooks, St. Paul, MN). Second Place went to Sandy Stark, Madison, for her chapbook, […]
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White House Recognizes Southern Door Bus Driver’s Book Program
Southern Door School bus driver Ted Chaudoir is among a dozen “Champions of Change” from across the country who will be recognized today at a White House ceremony, where they will be honored for their leadership and tireless work to ensure that students receive the support and motivation they need to succeed. The Champions of […]
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Nature Boy: The Wonder of Roy Lukes
Roy Lukes has made immeasurable contributions to all those who love the Door Peninsula. Here’s a look at the life of the man behind the byline.
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Freshman Tupa Leads Green Bay’s Phoenix Softball
Acacia Tupa, 2015 graduate of Southern Door High School, has led the Division 1 University of Wisconsin – Green Bay Phoenix softball team through a tough season. Her name sits comfortably at the top of the statistics and her success has led her to a nomination for Newcomer of the Year at the university. “It’s […]
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Scott Weborg Wins Lifetime of Service Volunteer Center Award
The Volunteer Center of Door County celebrated the 14th Annual Golden Heart Volunteer Celebration “Follow Your Heart” on April 21. Guests celebrated at the Stone Harbor Ballroom honoring the incredible work of Door County volunteers and the agencies they serve. The 2015 award recipients are: Adult – Stephen Kase, Legal Aid Society; Arts & Culture […]
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Ray Kaminski Posthumously Honored at Sturgeon Bay Lions Club Meeting
Members of Ray Kaminski’s family were presented with the Ray Hempel Fellowship Award by the Sturgeon Bay Lions Club at a recent meeting. Lion Ray, a 50-year member and past president of the club, passed away last August. The award is a fitting tribute to recognize and celebrate Lion Ray’s dedication and support to Lionism. […]
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John Frank Moeller, 76, of Sturgeon Bay, died May 3, 2016. He was born March 29, 1940 in Sturgeon Bay to Arthur and Marion (Jaeger) Moeller. On June 10, 1967 he married Sandra Schultz at St. Joseph Church in Sturgeon Bay. She preceded him in death on Dec. 12, 2001. John, along with other family […]
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Sonja Jean Schuster, 62, of Door County passed away at home Saturday, April 30th, 2016 following a two-year illness. Sonja and her husband William shared their journey together on earth for forty-six years. Sonja and William loved, played and tasted life together with intensity and shared the concern that “Decadence is Largely Underrated.” Sonja Jean […]
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Gisela Blish, 81, of Sturgeon Bay, was reunited with her family in Heaven, April 29, 2016 while at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay following a short illness. She was born May 25, 1934 in Germany, the daughter of Fritz and Maria (Daunhauar) Hollinger. Gisela was united in marriage to Gary G. Blish on February 5, […]
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Obituary: Ethelyn Rose Engebose
Ethelyn Rose Engebose, 93, of Brussels, passed away on April 28, 2016. She was born on July 1, 1922 in Gardner to Edwin and Rose (Vandertie) Herlache. On April 17, 1940 she married Clarence Engebose. He passed away on Aug. 15, 2005. Ethelyn was a hard worker, helping her husband work the family farm in […]
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Willard Hilsabeck, 82, went to be with his wife Sarah, on April 28, 2016. Willard was born in Amberg, Wisconsin to Floyd & Jessie (Smiley) Hilsabeck on August 15, 1933. He and his family moved to Sturgeon Bay when he was 9 years old. He graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School in 1952, that same […]
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Obituary: Ronald “Ron” Edward Tomes
Ronald “Ron” Edward Tomes, 68, of Sturgeon Bay died in Milwaukee on April 27, 2016. He was born August 13, 1947 in Milwaukee to Adam and Patricia (Smith) Tomes. On July 11, 1970 he married Susan Schaut in Milwaukee. Ron graduated from Pius High School in Milwaukee in 1965 and earned his BA degree in Education […]
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Norman A. Stenzel was born on May 4, 1929 in Fish Creek, Wisconsin to Henry and Minnie (Zachow) Stenzel. He died December 20, 2015 in Green Bay, Wisconsin with his family at his side. Norman is survived by his wife Ethel of 53 years, a sister Wilma Bettinger of West Bend, WI, children: Sheila (Ron) Boeck […]
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An Artisan of Comfort: Furniture Maker Michael Doerr
Michael Doerr talks as straight as he sits. Ask him what makes a good chair and you’ll get a straight answer, and a bit of advice. “Comfort. The primary function of a chair is comfort. If it’s not comfortable, don’t buy it.” It’s advice one would do well to heed, coming from a man who […]
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Gladys Reeves Austgen, affectionately known as “Door County’s piano teacher,” had an unorthodox beginning to her career, growing up on one of the many truck farms in the area that’s called Rosemont today — around what is now Chicago O’Hare Airport. She and her older sister attended a two-room country school, where there were just […]