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Door County obituaries submitted to the Peninsula Pulse.

  • Obituary: Yolanda “Londa” Doney

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    Yolanda “Londa” Doney found eternal peace on April 20, 2018 at the age of 83. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Allen; parents, Consuelo & Luciano Benavides, Sr.; brother, Lou Benavides, Jr. She was a devoted, loving mother to her 6 children: Deborah (Pat) Hellen, Kevin (Rachel), Russell, Walt (Sherry) of Casper, WY, Philip […]

  • A Man of Another Era: Ellsworth Peterson Dies at 94

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    For six decades, Peterson Builders Inc. pumped oxygen into the lifeblood of the Sturgeon Bay economy. The shipyard known for building Navy vessels employed more than 1,000 people at its peak, and when profits soared, they were proudly shared with employees. The revenue that trickled up went to executives who lived down the street, and […]

  • Obituary: Eileen J. Robertson

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    Eileen (Liebe) Robertson, 88, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away at the Door County Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility on April 24, 2018. She was born on June 6, 1929, in Sturgeon Bay to Ernest and Helen Liebe. On March 29, 1952, she married James Robertson in Sturgeon Bay and had four children, Kurt, Cheryl, Kris, […]

  • Obituary: Helen Juanita Rasmussen

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    Helen Juanita Rasmussen, 93, of the Town of Sevastopol, Sturgeon Bay, passed away at home on Friday, March 23, 2018. She was born July 13, 1924 in Coldwater, KS, the daughter of Ernest and Anna Hannah (Hucklebridge) Carthrae. Helen graduated from Wilmar High School in 1942 and went on to study at Central Bible Institute […]

  • Obituary: Kristin E. Konrad

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    Kristin E. Konrad, 66, of Sturgeon Bay, went to her eternal home to be with her Savior on Monday, April 23, 2018 at Door County Medical Center. She was born August 29, 1951 in Sturgeon Bay. Kristin was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Sturgeon Bay. Kristin graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School in 1969 went on to study at Door Kewaunee Teachers College where […]

  • Obituary: Mary Elizabeth Gerstein

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    Mary Elizabeth Gerstein, 88, of Verona, WI died on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at UW Hospital in Madison. Mary Elizabeth Gerstein (nee Allen) was a registered nurse who graduated from St. Mary’s Hospital School of Nursing in Madison. She was a discriminating, voracious reader and a writer of fiction and poetry. Her greatest joy was her […]

  • Obituary: Ruthann Dachelet

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    Ruthann Dachelet, 56, of Sturgeon Bay, died unexpectedly April 25. A devotion was held May 3 at Huehns Funeral Home in Sturgeon Bay with Pastor Joel McKenney, of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Algoma, officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated by her family to assist with funeral expenses. A complete obituary will […]

  • Obituary: Lonald Glenn Jorgenson

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    Lonald (Lonnie, Wimpy) Glenn Jorgenson, 82, of Washington Island, passed away with family by his side at Scandia Village Good Samaritan on April 27, 2018 . He was born on Washington Island,  November 13, 1935, the eldest son of Leonard and Sylvia Jorgenson. Lonnie was a graduate of Washington Island High School and remained on […]

  • Obituary: Beverly Ann Mickelson

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    Beverly Ann Mickelson, 63, of Portland, Ore., passed away Thursday, April 19, 2018. She was born in Sturgeon Bay, Wisc. on December 13, 1954, the daughter of Omer “Mick” and Janet M. (Haines) Mickelson. Bev had a passion for sports throughout her life. She attended Sturgeon Bay High School and was active in sports and […]

  • Obituary: Dorothy I. Bongle

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    Dorothy I. Bongle, 84, of Green Bay, formerly of Sturgeon Bay, passed away Thursday night, April 19, 2018 at Green Bay Health Services. She was born April 30, 1933 in Indiana, the daughter of the late Russel and Henrietta (Schroeder) Mellott. Dorothy graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School in 1951. She received her nursing education at […]

  • Celebration of Life: Henry George “Hank” Eckert

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    A celebration of Hank’s life will be held May 5, beginning at St. Rosalia’s Cemetery at 11 am with a full military honors graveside ceremony. The celebration will then move to Scandia Village, where there will be a service in the Gathering Room of the Meadows at 12:30 pm. All who knew Hank are invited […]

  • Obituary: Betty Jane Anna Resler

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    Betty Jane Anna Resler, 79, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away in the comfort of her home, Monday morning, April 9, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born at home on the family farm located on the top of Egg Harbor Hill on September 10, 1938, the daughter of Oscar Herman Tanck and Bernice […]

  • Obituary: Marjorie C. Binder

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    Marjorie C. Binder, 96, of Sister Bay, Wisc. and formerly a resident of Renovo, Penn. passed away at Sister Bay on Sunday, April 22, 2018. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 3:00 p.m., Monday, April 30, 2018 at Stella Maris Parish in Sister Bay, Wisc. Friends and relatives will be received at […]

  • Obituary: Steven Edson Brunstrom

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    Steven Edson Brunstrom, born September 15, 1943 in Quincy, MA to Roy Victor Brunstrom and Natalie Frances (Sadler) Brunstrom passed away on April 22, 2018 due to complications of his 10 year battle with cancer. Steve attended Weymouth High School and graduated in 1961. From there he went onto Massachusetts Maritime Academy and graduated in […]

  • Obituary: Janice Sperber

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    Janice Marie Sperber, 78, of Forestville, passed away at home on April 19, 2018.  She was born Jan. 4, 1940 in Sturgeon Bay to George and Bernice (Kolstad) Mickelson.  On Sept. 12, 1959, she married George Sperber at Bay View Lutheran Church.   He preceded her in death on Nov. 4, 2008. Janice was employed by […]

  • Obituary: Vincent J. Rooney

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    Vincent J. Rooney, 88, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 17, 2018 following a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Vince was born on July 13, 1929 in St. Louis, MO. Vince is survived by his loving wife and caregiver Jacqueline Fandrei, 4 children; Vincent (Cris), Lynne, Lisa, and Kevin Rooney, 5 […]

  • Obituary: Carole Karas

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    Carole A. Karas, 80, of Sturgeon Bay passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, April 21, 2018.  She was born September 1, 1937, to Louis and Jennie Tassoul in Algoma.  Carole married Wayne Karas on November 15, 1958, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Algoma.  He was the love of her life.  He passed […]

  • Obituary: Betty A. Clark Hanish

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    Betty A. Clark Hanish, 91, of Sturgeon Bay, Wisc, was called home to Heaven on Friday, April 20, 2018 while at Anna’s Health Care CBRF surrounded by her family. She was born December 16, 1926 in Menominee, Mich, the daughter of the late Oscar and Anna (Haines) LeBoeuf. Her mother, Anna, died when Betty was […]

  • Obituary: Josephine “Jody” Frances Brett

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    Josephine “Jody” Frances Brett, 73, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away at her home on April 16, 2018. She was born July 31, 1944 in Harbor Beach, MI to William and Grace (Laskey) White. On July 29, 1963 she married William Brett in Howell, MI. He preceded her in death on July 1, 2015. During her […]

  • Obituary: Christine Lokken Kelley

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    Christine Lokken Kelley, of Green Bay, died April 16 at the age of 47 from breast cancer. She was born May 1, 1970, in Idaho Falls, Idaho and spent most of her childhood in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. As a sophomore in high school, she lived in Malaysia with her family and attended the International School […]