Category: Obituaries
Door County obituaries submitted to the Peninsula Pulse.
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Obituary: Wayne Frederick Werkheiser
Wayne F. Werkheiser, 81, of Sturgeon Bay, died at his home. He was born in Sturgeon Bay to the late Fred and Mary (Mielke) Werkheiser. Wayne graduated from Sevastopol High School in 1953. After high school, he served his country for two years in the U.S. Army. On July 14, 1956, Wayne was united in […]
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Obituary: Beverly L. Stephenson-Peterson
Beverly L. Stephenson-Peterson, 73, of Sturgeon Bay, died at Anna’s Healthcare with family at her side following a battle with cancer. She was the daughter of the late Ralph and Lois (Curran) Stephenson. Bev graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School with the class of 1962 before attending NWTC Business Administration classes. On July 17, 1965, […]
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Kenan was a lifelong resident of Sister Bay. He graduated from Gibraltar High School in 1976 and continued his education at UW Eau Claire, UW Stout and Arizona State University. Kenan was a master carpenter, who enjoyed building beautiful homes and custom craft furniture. Boats were an important part of Kenan’s life. He enjoyed being […]
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In Memoriam: The Harbor Barber Has Left the Shop
Talking to Gary Jones for a story in the Pulse seven years ago, Willard Zak, the “Harbor Barber,” said he felt the days of the traditional barbershop were numbered. If readers didn’t think too much about that statement at the time, they surely do now. Willard, who set up shop in the former garage of […]
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Willard John Zak, 73, of Baileys Harbor, passed away Wednesday afternoon, March 22, 2017 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital with his family at his side. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Sally; two sons, Brian (Kelly) of Baileys Harbor and Bruce (Tracy) of Greenville; grandchildren; many other relatives; and friends. A memorial Mass of Christian Burial […]
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Judith Touzalin Walch died peacefully on Saturday, March 18 at the age of 79. Beloved wife of the late Peter V. Walch and loving mother to Peter C. Walch, Kevin A. Walch and the late Stephen Walch. Devoted sister to Kappy Touzalin Schwab. She is survived by her grandchildren Stephen, Laura, Kaitlyn, and Samantha. She is also […]
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Rosemary Nelson, 78, of Sturgeon Bay passed away at her residence on March 18, 2017. She was born July 30, 1938 in Milwaukee to George and Mercedes (Marineau) Huebner. For many years Rose and her husband owned and operated Fast Freddie’s Gas Station in Baileys Harbor. She also worked as a cook and custodian for […]
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Obituary: Anthony R. ‘Tony’ Carstens
Anthony R. “Tony” Carstens, 83, of Sturgeon Bay passed away on March 17, 2017 at Oak Creek Assisted Living, Luxemburg. He was born September 26, 1933 in Manitowoc to Louis and Olga (Huebner) Carstens. He served his country in the U. S. Army during the Korean War. On September 10, 1960, he married Angeline “Angie” […]
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Marshall R. Meissner of Sturgeon Bay died on March 15, 2017 at St. Vincent’s Hospital. On March 17, he was removed from life support and his final request to have his organs donated was fulfilled. Although Marshall’s life was cut short, he will live on among those who received a part of him. And too, […]
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Sam Reda, 86, of Sister Bay, formerly of Illinois, passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 30, 1930 in Oak Park, Illinois and graduated in 1948 from St. Patrick’s High School in Chicago. Sam served with the National Guard for over 10 years. […]
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Gregg E. Powell, 78, of Fish Creek, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, March 12, 2017 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay. With his family by his side, he shared jokes, told stories, and was surrounded by love. He was born September 10, 1938 in Portland, ME, the son of Edward and Margaret […]
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Obituary: William ‘Bill’ Nichols
William “Bill” Nichols, 87 of Sister Bay, Wisconsin passed away on March 9 from complications following a car accident on March 7. Bill was born in Mill Center, Wisconsin at the family farm. Shortly after his birth, Bill’s family moved to Green Bay, Wisconsin. Bill enjoyed playing baseball, football, and basketball. He also had an […]
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James Lawrence Conroy, 63, of Williams Bay, WI, and also of Sturgeon Bay, died Saturday night, March 11, 2017 at Door County Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility with his wife at his side. He was born September 30, 1953 in Madison, the son of Robert William Conroy and Eunice Ann (Luster) Conroy. Jim graduated from Williams […]
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Marianne J. Smith, 86, of Ellison Bay, died March 11, 2017 at Scandia Village Nursing Home in Sister Bay. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 2 pm at Hafemeister Funeral Home in Watertown with Rev. Kenneth Ewerdt officiating. The family requests that memorials be made to Scandia Village Nursing Home in […]
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Obituary: Anne Marie Achterberch
Anne Marie Achterberch, 83, of the Town of Egg Harbor, Sturgeon Bay, died March 11, 2017. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am on March 18, 2017 at Stella Maris Parish-Egg Harbor site with Fr. David Ruby as celebrant. Visitation for family and friends will be held at the church, Saturday morning, from 10:00 […]
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Obituary: Mary Catherine Sorenson
Mary Catherine Sorenson, 91, of Sturgeon Bay, died peacefully at Oak Creek Assisted Living in Algoma on March 8, 2017 with family by her side. She was born November 16, 1925 in Sturgeon Bay to Robert and Alice (Haen) Murray and spent her entire life in Sturgeon Bay. Mary graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School in 1943. During […]
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John Joseph Zettel, 54, of the Town of Baileys Harbor, passed away at home late Sunday afternoon, March 5, 2017 with family and friends at his side. He was born August 10, 1962 in Sturgeon Bay, the only child of Cletus and Agnes (Washichek) Zettel. John graduated from Gibraltar High School in 1980 before attending […]
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Bette J. Phillips, Green Bay, passed away March 3, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital after a short illness. She was born April 22, 1939 in Baileys Harbor to Edward and Myrtle (Albertson) Appel Sr. Bette married Robert Phillips in Algoma on July 28, 1962. The couple moved to Milwaukee for 2 years were Bette taught […]
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Obituary: Katharine B. Faulkner
Katharine B Faulkner, age 75, of Sister Bay, passed away unexpectedly in her home due to natural causes on March 1, 2017. She was born Nov. 2, 1941 and raised in Waukegan, IL and moved to Sister Bay in 2004. She spent her time gardening, quilting, playing with her grandchildren, and volunteering at Bargains. […]
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Obituary: Clara ‘Claire’ Baack
Claire Baack, age 93, long-time resident of Sister Bay, died peacefully on March 1, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Rudie; her parents, Ole and Gunhild, and her sister, Alice Harkins. She is survived by her children, Paul Baack and Mary Abrahamson (Ralph); her grandchildren, Christian Abrahamson, Alexander Baack […]