Category: Obituaries

July 6, 1946 ~ July 22, 2022 Francha was small but she left a big mark on the world…infectious laugh and spirited conversationalist…concern for others and commitment to community… As I remember Francha, I think of her as a trendsetter and an activist. She knew what she wanted and she pursued her course. Like marching […]

July 24, 1981 ~ July 26, 2022 Michael Emory Ball, Jr., “Mikey” to all who knew and loved him, 41, of Davenport, IA, died unexpectedly of cardiac arrest at his home on July 26, 2022. He was born in Green Bay, WI on July 24, 1981, the son of Michael Emory Ball, Sr. and Donna Darlene (Miller) […]

February 23, 1957 ~ July 4, 2022 David L. Mallien died peacefully at The Home Place of Dorchester under the care of Hope Hospice on July 4, 2022. Dave was born on February 23, 1957. After graduating from Sturgeon Bay High School Dave moved to Medford, WI to work on his aunt and uncles farm. […]

February 3, 1940 ~ July 23, 2022 Jim Reeve died on Saturday, July 23, 2022 in Green Bay, Wisconsin at the age of 82.  He was born in Appleton, Wisconsin on February 3, 1940.  He is preceded in death by his parents, John Paxton Reeve and Jean Shannon Reeve, as well as his two younger […]

August 30, 1942 ~ July 4, 2022 Frederick “Fred” E. Grosbeier, 79, formerly of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin peacefully died after a short illness on Monday, July 4, 2022 at Lifecare Center of Bruceton in Bruceton, Tennessee. Fred was born in Sturgeon Bay on August 30, 1942 to the late George and Louise (Kramer) Grosbeier.Fred fell […]

March 2, 1939 ~ July 20, 2022 Elton L. Neinas, age 83, a Manitowoc resident, died Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. He was born March 2, 1939 in Sturgeon Bay, son of the late Albert and Mary (Miller) Neinas. Elton attended Sevastopol High School. On May 10, 1958, he married […]

October 15, 1961 ~ July 24, 2022 Audrey D. Milbach, 60 years, of Sturgeon Bay, died suddenly after being transferred to Door County Medical Center following a short illness, being diagnosed with cancer in February of this year. She was born October 15, 1961, in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Robert B. and Roberta I. […]

June 2, 1948 ~ July 20, 2022 David Noel Swingen of Sturgeon Bay died unexpectedly on July 20, 2022, at the age of 74. David was born June 2, 1948, in Stoughton, WI, to Dorothy Swingen (née Slinde) and Clarence Swingen. On December 7, 1979, he married Kelly Swingen (née Bluemle). In 1984, he and […]

August 3, 1940 ~ July 25, 2022 Judy Mary (Dachelet) Jenquin, 81, of Brussels, died on July 25, 2022, at her home after a brief battle with cancer.  Mom loved to share beautiful memories of growing up on her family’s farm with her sister Bonnie who she loved dearly.   In 1964, she married Tom Jenquin, […]

August 22, 1943 ~ July 24, 2022 L. (Lewis) John Fletcher died at the age of 78 as the result of cancer. John was born at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, MO on August 22, 1943, the third of four children of the late Maxwell K. Fletcher, Jr. and Carol (Pettit) Fletcher. His father […]

September 4, 1950 ~ July 21, 2022 Daniel “Dynamite” Irving Frea died peacefully at his home in Willow Wood, OH on July 21, 2022. Born September 4, 1950, he was 71 years old. A veteran, Dan proudly served in the Vietnam War. He found the greatest joy in living simplistically. He was a loving brother […]

January 24, 1938 ~ July 21, 2022 Janice G. Mason, 84 years old of Ellison Bay, WI, died Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Aurora Bay Care in Green Bay after suffering a stroke and a Traumatic Brain Injury. She was born January 24, 1938 in Eden, NC. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Sally […]

November 27, 1945 ~ July 21, 2022 Darlene Edith (Pluff) Simon, 76, of Egg Harbor, died on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at Sturgeon Bay Health Services. She was born November 27, 1945 in Sturgeon Bay, daughter of the late Melvin Fredrick and Edith (Brungraber) Pluff. Darlene grew up in Baileys Harbor and attended Gibraltar High […]

December 10, 1917 ~ July 20, 2022 Carita C. Nelson, 104 years of Sturgeon Bay, died Wednesday, July 20, 2022, while residing at Pine Crest Residential Living. She was born December 10, 1917, in Sheboygan, WI the daughter of Julius F. and Charlotte A. (Stoesser) Hilmes. Carita graduated from Central High School in 1935. She […]

September 25, 1926 ~ July 19, 2022 Aurelia Ortiz Gonzales, 95, of Taube Road, Sturgeon Bay, died at home on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. She was born September 25, 1926 in San Antonio, TX, the daughter of the late Miguel and Nasaria (Moreno) Ortiz. At a very young age, Aurelia worked with her family following […]

May 19, 1949 ~ July 24, 2022 Joseph James Little, 73, of Sturgeon Bay, died on Sunday, July 24, 2022 at the Door County Medical Center. He was born May 19, 1949 in Manitowoc, son of the late Dwight Frank and Susan Claire (Scheeler) Little. Joe graduated from Lincoln High School with the Class of […]

July 9, 1961 ~ July 20, 2022 John Charles Deeter, 61, of Sturgeon Bay, died peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. He was born July 9, 1961 in Sturgeon Bay, son of Barbara Jean (Graf). John worked as a general contractor for all of his working career. He enjoyed […]

December 18, 1958 ~ July 21, 2022 Christina Marie Kacalo, 63, of Casco, died at home surrounded by family on Thursday, July 21, 2022. She was born December 18, 1958 in Great Lakes, Illinois, daughter of the late Gordon Kenneth and Patricia Grace (Cummings) Falk. Chris graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School with the Class […]