Category: Obituaries
Door County obituaries submitted to the Peninsula Pulse.
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James E. Coombs, 72, Washington Island, died in Kewaunee. Graveside services with full military honors were held at the Washington Island Cemetery on Aug. 14, 2016. Caspersonfuneralhome.com.
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In Memoriam: Ellen Kate Sprogø-Topelmann
On Aug. 1, 2016, the Door County art community lost one of its most vibrant, optimistic and colorful artists with the death of Ellen Kate Sprogø-Topelmann, of the Hanseatic Art Gallery. Born in Hamburg, Germany, on April 29, 1926, with a childhood growing up in WWII, it was hope for a better future that led […]
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Lawrence A. Donnell, known by all as “Larry,” beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, 90, of Sturgeon Bay, died Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at Golden Living Center-Dorchester. He was born November 26, 1925 in Staten Island, NY, the son of John and Henrietta Elizabeth (Finken) Donnell. Larry attended elementary school at PS 3 and graduated from […]
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In the early morning of August 3rd, 2016, H. Henry Carstens peacefully smiled and left this earth knowing his work was done. Henry was born on September 11th, 1927 in Hartford, Wisconsin. He graduated from Hartford High School. Henry joined the Navy to serve his country during World War II, spending much of his time […]
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Obituary: Albert “Ab” Owen Nicholas
Albert “Ab” Owen Nicholas died peacefully in his sleep on Aug. 4, 2016 at the age of 85. Preceded in death by his parents William “Bill” Joseph Nicholas and Ruby Elizabeth McEachran, and his brother, William “Bill” Alan Nicholas and his wife, Lois. He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Nancy Johnson Nicholas (Hartland, […]
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Wenzel R. Sternard, 75, of Sturgeon Bay passed away at Bellin Hospital on August 5, 2016. He was born August 21, 1940 in a little white house in Whitefish Bay right outside of Valmy to Richard and Mable (Wilke) Sternard. On March 26, 1960 he married Ellie Konrad at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Valmy. […]
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Donald Augustson, 78, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away on Aug. 5, 2016, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. He was born Feb. 20, 1938, in Detroit to Rudolph and Margaret Augustson. On July 7, 1962, he married Jean Munday in Ontario. She preceded him in death on Oct. 25, 2013. Don served his country […]
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Lucille M.Luedtke, 93, of Sister Bay, died at Scandia Village in Sister Bay on Aug. 7, 2016. A Memorial Mass will be held Sept. 17, 2016 at 11 am at Stella Maris Parish – Sister Bay Site. The family is honoring Lucille’s request and ask that all memorial donations be given to the Door County Humane Society – P.O. Box […]
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In loving memory of Julie A. Djuplin, 58, who passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 7, 2016 at Bellin Hospital after a courageous 8-year battle with cancer. Julie was born at Sturgeon Bay Hospital to Gordon and Harriet Seaquist on August 20, 1957. She was the third of four children and is survived by her […]
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Ronald Lee Weber, age 72, of Sturgeon Bay passed away suddenly on Aug. 8, 2016 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He was born on March 16, 1944 to Allen J. Weber and Dorothy (Pivonka) Weber in Sturgeon Bay. Ron attended St. Joseph Catholic Grade School and graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School in […]
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Obituary: Ellen Kate Sprogø-Topelmann
Ellen Kate Sprogø-Topelmann passed away peacefully on August 1st, surrounded by her husband Karsten, daughter Lisa and son Lars. For 90 years she lived a beautiful, full and happy life. Born in Hamburg, Germany, on April 29th, 1926, Ellen was part of a big family that often had to struggle to make ends meet. She […]
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John ‘Jack’ Weber, 59, of Sturgeon Bay, Town of Sevastopol, died July 30, 2016 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay after a short and courageous battle with cancer. He was born October 22, 1956 in Sturgeon Bay, the youngest of nine children to the farming family of Arthur and Theresa (Neuchter) Weber. Jack graduated from Sevastopol […]
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Our beloved mother, Stella R. Irwin, 88, passed away peacefully early July 29, 2016, at Ministry Door County Medical Center. She was born on November 23, 1927, in Little Rock, AR to Shoffner and Rosa May (Moore) Wright. At the age of 5, Stella’s mother died and she was raised by her aunts near mid-eastern […]
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Eileen Copiskey, 81, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away on July 29, 2016 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Ryan Thompson. She was born March 25, 1935 in Sturgeon Bay to Clarence and Helen (Weckler) Cumber. On Aug. 25, 1973, she married Charles L. Copiskey in Michigan. He preceded her in death […]
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Judith J. (Jorgensen) D’Amico, 82, of Mequon, and longtime summer resident of Sister Bay, died July 25, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Frank N. D’Amico. Loving mother of John (Sharon), Charles (Cheryl), Peter (Rhonda) and Lynda (Kevin) Orfield. Proud and caring grandma of Christina (Andrew) Tibesar, Lisa (Dan) Lewis, Frank, Stephen, Lauren, John, Leland, Nicholas, […]
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Obituary: David Townley Debenham
David Townley Debenham, 74, of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin passed away at home June 19, 2016. He was born July 31, 1941, the son of Roger and Margaret Debenham, and raised in Wilmette, IL. It was there that he spent many summers lifeguarding on the shores of Lake Michigan. He graduated from New Trier High School Class of 1959 […]
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Obituary: Roger Charles Charney
Roger Charles Charney passed away on July 22, 2016. He was born October 27, 1930 to Dewey and Ethel (Witalison) Charney in Ellison Bay, WI. He is survived by his loving wife Joyce (Martin) of 65 years, Sister Bay, beloved children, Michael (Cheryl), Joliet, IL, Debbie (Dewil) Alday, Phoenix, AZ, Terry (Robin), Green Bay, Kim […]
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Obituary: Michelle P. Maisonneuve
Michelle P. Maisonneuve, 53, of Sturgeon Bay, died at Aurora Bay Care in Green Bay on July 19, 2016. She was born February 22, 1963, to Donald and Arlene (Corbisier) DeGuelle. On December 5, 1981, she married John D. Maisonneuve in Namur. Michelle worked at Emerson Electric for a number of years, and most recently worked […]
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Obituary: Margaret McMullan ‘Mickey’ Quinlan
Margaret Mary McMullan “Mickey” Quinlan, 95, passed away July 19, 2016. Mickey was born in St. Louis, Missouri on December 23, 1920 and resided there while raising her 11 children with Albert F. Quinlan. They began spending summers in Door County in 1950 at the recommendation of the Danis family. The Quinlans soon built a […]
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Obituary: James Fredrick Charles
James Fredrick Charles, 77, of the Town of Nasewaupee, Sturgeon Bay, passed Saturday morning, July 16, 2016 at his home with family at his side. He was born December 18, 1938, the son of Bradford and Dorothy (Lavassor) Charles. Jim was united in marriage to Carol Lynn Kurowski. He owned and operated his own roofing […]