Category: Obituaries

Aug. 25, 1939 – Jan. 20, 2024 Paul William Kiehnau, 84, of Egg Harbor passed away at his home in the company of his family on Jan. 20, 2024. He was born Aug. 25, 1939, in Sturgeon Bay to Allen and Evelyn (Peters) Kiehnau. On Sept. 11, 1965, he married Leann Carmody in Valmy; she […]

July 10, 1937 – Jan. 19, 2024 Kenneth “Cookie” A. Cookle, 86, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away Friday evening Jan. 19, 2024 at his home with his family by his side.  He was born July 10, 1937 in Moreson, WI the son of the late Aloysius and Clara (Koenig)  Cookle.  Ken attended Denmark High School […]

Aug. 31, 1932 ~ Jan. 3, 2024 Darold Chester Linden, age 91 of the Town of Liberty Grove, died on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, at his home. Darold was born on Aug. 31, 1932, to the late Chester and Helen (Hilander) Linden in Sister Bay. He graduated from Gibraltar High School in 1950. After high school, […]

March 31, 1938 – Dec. 6, 2023 Lifelong Door County resident Marian Johanna (Stroh) Schlise, died peacefully in her sleep at age 85 on December 6, 2023, in the excellent care of Milwaukee Catholic Home, Milwaukee, WI.  Marian was born on March 31, 1938, to Earle and Gertrude (Bourgeois) Stroh of Sturgeon Bay, the youngest […]

April 17, 1960 – Jan, 12, 2024 Laura Jean Sleger peacefully passed away in her Sturgeon Bay home on Friday, Jan, 12, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 17, 1960, in Green Bay to Kenneth and Barbara Detrie, Laura’s journey was one filled with love, dedication, and joy. At the age of […]

b. 1963 – Jan. 13, 2024 Dean William Johnson, 60, of Allouez, passed away in the comfort of his home on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. A Mass of Christian Burial will be prayed at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 110 N. 5th Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 with […]

b. 1950 – Jan. 13, 2024 Katie Hebal, age 74, of Clark Lake, Town of Jacksonport,died on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family, after bravely facing cancer with remarkable strength. Katie’s journey began in Fond du Lac, WI, where she was born to the late Howard and Barbara (Jones) Scoville. A graduate […]

Sept. 23, 1927 – Jan. 8, 2024 Gloria Berg, age 96 of Sister Bay, “flew away” (as she spoke of it) to her heavenly home on Jan. 8, 2024, at her daughter’s home in Egg Harbor. She passed away on the same date as her mother had, 45 years prior. Gloria was born on Sept. […]

Sept. 25, 1927 ~ Jan. 12, 2024 Janet M. Reimer, 96 of Sister Bay, died on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024 at Hearthside in Sister Bay after a lengthy illness. She was born Sept. 25, 1927 in Milwaukee and raised in West Allis, the daughter of the late John and Lillian (Teich) Stoll. She graduated from Franklin […]

Sept. 27, 1956 – Jan. 7, 2024 Richard (Rick) Soukup Sr., 67, died at his home on Sunday Jan. 7, 2024, with his loved ones by his side. Rick was born in Sturgeon Bay on Sept. 27, 1956, to the late Raymond Soukup and Joanne LeCloux. He graduated from Southern Door High School and married his […]

Sept. 14, 1931 – Dec. 27, 2023 Anthony F. Tanzi, 92 of Sturgeon Bay, died on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023 at his home. Anthony was born September 14, 1931 in Boston, MA to the late Mario Amore and Lillian (Ruffalo) Tanzi. Anthony was a member of the United States Army serving during the Korean War. […]

March 30, 196 – Jan. 4, 2024 Alison M. Fletcher, 58, of Baileys Harbor, passed away Jan. 4, 2024, at Aurora Bay Care Medical Center after a short bout with cancer. She was born March 30, 1965, in Green Bay. The daughter of Maxwell “Keyes” Fletcher and Ardis M. (Anderson) Fletcher. Following her graduation from […]

Nov. 5, 1951 – Jan. 7, 2024 Rita Audrie Hunt, 72, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away after a short illness on Jan. 7, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. She was born Nov. 5, 1951, in Sturgeon Bay to Eldon and Audrie (Nelson) Watkins. On Jan. 12, 1974, she married David Hunt at […]

Dec. 15, 1960 – Oct. 17, 2023 Willard Howard Kolstad, son of Willard George Kolstad and Artifice Fay (LaViolette) Kolstad, died Oct. 17, 2023 in Milwaukee. He was born in Frankfurt, Germany on Dec. 15, 1960. He moved back to Forestville in 1963. Surviving are his son, Liam; parents, Willard and Fay Kolstad; brother, Craig […]

Sept. 27, 1934 – Jan. 1, 2024 Barbara Lee Tolzmann, age 89, died on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024 at her home with her daughter Jeni Tolzmann and family friend Katie Fons at her side. In accordance with Barbara’s wishes, no services will be held. Barbara was born Sept. 27, 1934 in Milwaukee to Albert and […]

Sept. 8, 1932 – Sept. 29, 2023 Susan Mary Hegenbarth, 91, died on Sept. 29, 2023 in Overland Park, Kansas following a period of declining health. She previously resided in Door County, before moving to the Kansas City area in 2022 to be closer to family. Susan Mary Smith was born Sept. 8, 1932 in […]

Jan 3, 1961 – Dec. 13, 2023 Julaine Marie Jeanquart, born to Floyd and Nancy (Feifarek) Jeanquart on Jan 3, 1961 gained her wings Wed. Dec. 13, 2023. She was a lover of nature, spending a lot of time in her garden feeding the birds and “chippies”. Hunting and fishing were among some of her […]

July 15 1952 – Dec. 30 2023 Rodger Elland Forkert, age 71, of Ellison Bay, passed away peacefully on Dec.30 2023, at Algoma Long Term Care.  He was born on July 15 1952 in Vermillion, Ohio to Nancy Anne Forkert (Barr) and Franklyn R Forkert. He is survived by his longtime friend Nanette Champeau, his […]