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Door County obituaries submitted to the Peninsula Pulse.

  • OBITUARY: Kathryn Mary Stanaszek

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    Kathryn Mary Stanaszek, 78, of Egg Harbor, WI, died peacefully in her home, Monday morning, January 14, 2019 with her family at her side. She was born on Oct. 11, 1940 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of John Eldred Root, Jr, and Mary Stretch Root. Kathy attended Resurrection Grade School and graduated from St. Patrick […]

  • OBITUARY: Marion J. Ash

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    Marion J. Ash, 89, of Carlsville, died Sunday Jan. 20, 2019 at Door County Medical Center in Sturgeon Bay. She was born June 19, 1929 in Sturgeon Bay, the daughter of Joseph and Edna (Stegmann) Rockwell.  She married Aldred “Al” Ash on Oct. 10, 1953 at St. Peters Lutheran Church. Al preceded her in death […]

  • OBITUARY: John Frederick Swanson

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    John Frederick Swanson, a long time Minneapolis resident, died at Hearthside Assisted Living in Sister Bay, Wisconsin on Monday Jan. 14, 2019 at the age of 71, after a brief struggle with cancer. John was born in Berwyn, Illinois on May 23, 1947, son of the late Kermit and Jean (White) Swanson, and moved with […]

  • OBITUARY: Wendy Li Lux

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    Wendy Li Lux, 17, of Washington Island, died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019 at her home after a six-month battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family at the time of her passing. Wendy was born in Kunming, China, and had lived in an orphanage in Kunming until her adoption in 2010. She lived with […]

  • OBITUARY: Norman Schweikert

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    Norman Schweikert, a member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s horn section from 1971 until 1997, died at his home on Washington Island, Dec. 31, 2018, after a brief illness. He was 81 years old.  A native of Los Angeles, Norman began piano lessons at the age of six, added violin soon after, and turned to […]

  • OBITUARY: Jeanette F. Mauck

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    Jeanette F. Mauck, 91, of Sturgeon Bay, died at home with her family by her side Jan. 1, 2019.  She was born Jan. 13, 1927, in Baileys Harbor to Leo and Rose (Kaczmarek) Charnetski.  On Nov. 13, 1974, she married Clifford G. Mauck in Nevada, he preceded her in death May 17, 2009.  Jeanette loved […]

  • OBITUARY: Alan George Mast

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    Alan George Mast, 65, of Baileys Harbor, formerly of Platteville, died Saturday morning, Dec. 29, 2018 at home with his family by his side. He was born March 6, 1953 in Milwaukee, the son of the late Glenn and Elizabeth (Hahn) Mast. Alan graduated from Lincoln High School, in the Class of 1971. He then […]

  • OBITUARY: Gary Edward Buerstatte

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    Gary Edward Buerstatte, 70 of the Town of Egg Harbor in Sturgeon Bay, formerly of Milwaukee, died at home, Saturday morning, Dec. 29, 2018. He was born Oct. 4, 1948 in Manitowoc, the son of Edward Charles Buerstatte and Ruth Dorothy (Pasewalk) Buerstatte. Gary’s father died before he was born. Gary graduated from Lincoln High […]

  • OBITUARY: Leon Arthur Stephenson

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    Leon Arthur Stephenson, 78, of Green Bay, died Friday, Dec. 28, 2018.              Leon was born June 17, 1940 in Sturgeon Bay, the son of the late Arthur Levi and Stella Gertrude (Felhofer) Stephenson. Leon attended Sevastopol Consolidated School and furthered his education at Stout State college (UW Stout) where he was granted B.S. and M.S. […]

  • OBITUARY: Berdella “Berdie” Stephenson

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    Berdella “Berdie” Stephenson, 78, of Green Bay died Sunday evening Dec. 30, 2018 following a courageous battle with cancer. The love of her life, her husband Leon, was called to his eternal Home only a few days before on Friday, Dec. 28, 2018. Berdella was born July 14, 1940 in Sturgeon Bay, the daughter of Franklin […]

  • OBITUARY: Clare “Katie” M. Malvetz

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    Clare “Katie” M. Malvetz, 85, of Sturgeon Bay, died Monday morning, Dec. 31, 2018 at Anna’s Healthcare CBRF. She was born March 23, 1933 in Sturgeon Bay, the only child of Clarence and Mary (Tong) Malvetz. Katie graduated from Sevastopol High School in 1951. She was the oldest surviving of 29 Tong cousins. She attended […]

  • OBITUARY: Wilma A. Biwer

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    Wilma A. Biwer, 97, of Fish Creek, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018. She was born sept. 14, 1921 in Baileys Harbor, the daughter of the late Gardner Sr. and Theresa (Schram) Orsted.  Wilma graduated from Gibraltar High School in the Class of 1939.  She was united in marriage with Joseph Biwer Sr. on June 30, […]

  • OBITUARY: Gretchen Wilterding Maring

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    Gretchen Wilterding Maring died Dec. 30, 2018, at Door County Medical Center in Sturgeon Bay after suffering a stroke several days earlier. For Gretchen, every day was a new opportunity to learn, share, and create. She lived each day with intention and purpose—whether the purpose was to prepare for one of her book groups, volunteer […]

  • OBITUARY: Judith “Judy” Porter

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    Judith “Judy” Porter, 82, of Sturgeon Bay, died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018 at home with her husband by her side. She was born Jan. 18, 1936 in Rhinelander, the daughter of the late John Orval and Lily Ann Schultz. She attended Rhinelander High School and was the first woman ever […]

  • OBITUARY: Raymond J. “Slim” Mattie

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    Raymond J. “Slim” Mattie, 92, of Sturgeon Bay, died at his home Dec. 12, 2018.  He was born May 14, 1926, in Sturgeon Bay to Arthur and Louise (Neimeyer) Mattie.  On June 18, 1949, he married Joyce Chase in Sturgeon Bay, she preceded him in death Feb. 28, 2003. Slim served his country in the […]

  • OBITUARY: William “Bill” Reed

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    William “Bill” Reed, 82, of Sturgeon Bay, died at his home Dec. 18, 2018.  He was born June 30, 1936, in Green Bay to Alfred and Marguerite (Engels) Reed. Bill graduated from East High School in Green Bay and then attended UW- Madison where he earned his bachelor’s degree.  He married Jacquelyn Liedeka on Aug. […]

  • OBITUARY: Nathaniel “Nate” Grosbeier

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    Nathaniel “Nate” Grosbeier, 25, of Brussels, died Dec. 18, 2018.  He was born April 28, 1993 to Thomas and April (Servaes) Grosbeier. He graduated from Southern Door High School in 2011. Nate was currently employed as a carpenter for Buhr Construction. He loved wood working projects, loud trucks and working on his mustang.  Nate also […]

  • OBITUARY: Gloria Ann Bley

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    Gloria Ann Bley, 81, of West Jacksonport, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2018 at Good Samaritan Society-Scandia Village in Sister Bay. She was born Dec. 19, 1936 in Egg Harbor, the daughter of Milton F. and Marvel A. (Schultz) Haberli. Gloria initially attended Pleasant Grove Grade School in Egg Harbor and then Fairview Grade School in […]

  • OBITUARY: Bernard “Bernie” W. Geisel

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    Bernard “Bernie” W. Geisel, 79, of the Town of Sevastopol, died in the comfort of his home, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018. Bernie was born May 30, 1939 in Sturgeon Bay the son of the late Emil and Grace (Viste) Geisel. He attended SS Peter and Paul Catholic Grade School and was a proud Class of […]

  • OBITUARY: Dale Leland Erickson

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    Dale Leland Erickson, 86, lifelong resident of Ellison Bay, died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018 at Good Samaritan Society-Scandia Village in Sister Bay with his family at his side. He was born at the family farm on Lakeview Road on Jan. 8, 1932, the son of Henry Levi Erickson and Cecelia Ruth (Johnson) Erickson. Dale attended […]