Category: Life Notes
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OBITUARY: Joseph Charles Porten
Joseph Charles Porten, 60, of Sturgeon Bay, died July 24, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Joe faced his recent diagnosis of brain cancer with strength and grace giving his utmost concern to the wellbeing of his family and preparing them for continuing their lives after his death. A longtime Door County […]
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James Louis Londo of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, died July 24, 2018 at his beloved home. Born Jan. 8, 1952, he married Susan in April 1981 and they had their daughter, Jackie, in February, 1987. James is survived by his wife, daughter, five sisters and two brothers. Jim was a kind and loving husband, father, brother […]
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Diane Marie Weckler, 83, of Sturgeon Bay, died at home July 26, 2018. She was born January 29, 1935 in Green Bay, the daughter of the late John and Ceil (Mancheski) Brans. Diane worked at Milwaukee Shoe Factory, for 16 years at PBI (which was like family), and 10 years at Midwest Wire before retiring. […]
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Door County Medical Center Birth: July 21
Chris and Lori Swiggett, Sturgeon Bay, are parents of a daughter born July 21, 2018. Laura and Frank Daletski, Bristol, Wis., are maternal grandparents. Paternal grandparents are Kelly and Bryan Swiggett, Racine, Wis.
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Obituary: Phillip Hollis Voight
Philip Hollis Voight, 78 passed away June 29, 2018 in Winter Haven, Florida. He was born July 19, 1939 in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin to Edna and Harry Voight. He was a graduate of Gibraltar High school, where he later served many years on the school board. He married Rosemary Thorarinson of Washington Island, Wisconsin, on […]
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Alvina J. (Englebert) Matzke, 94, formerly of Forestville, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 18, 2018. She was born in Brussels, WI, on September 30, 1923, to John and Elizabeth (Destree) Englebert, the fifth of eight children. On April 28, 1951, Alvina married Ruben E. Matzke at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Kolberg, WI. Together they lived […]
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Obituary: Benjamin Louis Junion
Benjamin Louis Junion, 23, of West Jacksonport, was called Home to be with the Lord, Friday afternoon, July 20, 2018 while in the loving arms of his family at home. He was born June 22, 1995 in Green Bay, the son of James Anthony Junion and Arlene Sara (Giesseman) Junion. Ben is a member of […]
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Celebration of Life: Evelyn J. Hulbert
Evelyn Jane was born on January 17, 1923 and was called home on November 5, 2017. She was born and raised in Sister Bay. Evelyn met and married her beloved Paul on January 22, 1949. She raised her three children, Dennis, Pattie and Rick in Sister Bay as well. Evelyn and Paul were co-owners of […]
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Obituary: Robert J. Schlicht Jr.
Robert J. Schlicht Jr., 68, of Sturgeon Bay, was called home to heaven on July 9, 2018. He was born on June 22, 1950, in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Robert was the oldest of five children born to Robert and Viola (Exley) Schlicht. He attended Mt. Calvary Lutheran Grade School and graduated from Logan High School […]
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Lee Vlaming, 73, of Whitefish Bay in the Town of Sevastopol, passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at the Door County Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility in Sturgeon Bay with family at her side. She was born Myrna Lee DeVries on August 10, 1944 on the south side of Chicago, IL, the daughter of Richard […]
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Roy G. Holmquist passed into eternal life on July 11, 2018, at Scandia Village in Sister Bay. Roy was born on December 6, 1929 in Chicago, IL. In Barrington, IL, he owned and operated his own Ceramic Tile business for 50 years. Roy was the father of 6 children: Jan, Roy Jr., Lon, Guy, Kim, […]
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Steven John Schmelzer, 66, of Sturgeon Bay, died suddenly on July 11, 2018, in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin while surveying a parcel of land on Mathey Road. He was born in Sturgeon Bay to Lillian Potier and Anthony Schmelzer on August 21, 1951. He is survived by his wife, Gretchen Recupero Schmelzer; sons, Josiah, Noah, Luke […]
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James Allen Ray was born in Sturgeon Bay to Herbert and Ruby (Miller) Ray. He married Dyanne Mines on December 30, 1992. He is survived by his loving wife Dyanne, his three children, Jay, Missy (Mike) Hoeft and Scott. He was proud of and loved his four grandchildren: James, Gavin, Lauryn and Morgan. He is […]
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John S. Soule, 72, of Kewaunee, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, July 12, 2018, at Sturgeon Bay Health Services. In his free time, John loved going to auctions, reading, and spending time with his beloved cats. John’s memory is carried on by his loving wife, Elizabeth. Per John’s wishes, no […]
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Jon P. Merz, 74, of Woodridge, Ill. and Egg Harbor, Wis., died suddenly at his home in Egg Harbor. He was born in Melrose Park, Ill. to Harold and Vivian (Klein) Merz. On Sept. 22, 1973, he married Corinne Comis in Burr Ridge, Ill. He attended Eastern Illinois University where he earned his bachelor’s degree […]
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Leonard R. Pedersen, age 87 of Ellison Bay, WI passed away at his home on Saturday July 14, 2018. He is survived by his wife Barbara and other family and friends. Memorial Service’s will be held at a future date. This notice will be updated when a complete obituary is available.
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Born December 7, 1949 and joined his family in Heaven on July 15, 2018. Harvey was one of five children; of four boys and one girl, he was the middle child. He was born and raised on Washington Island where he lived his whole life on the home place except for four years. Harvey graduated […]
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Door County Medical Center Births: July 11 – 13
Roy and Noel Kezo, Egg Harbor, are parents of a daughter born July 13, 2018. Natalie and Carlos Rincones, Sturgeon Bay, are maternal grandparents. Joan and David Kezo, Egg Harbor, are paternal grandparents. Joshua and Heather Kipp, Brussels, are the parents of a daughter born July 11, 2018. Maternal grandparents are Dave and Kris […]
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Celebration of Life: Paul S. Becker
A celebration of life for Paul S. Becker will be held July 29, 5-7 pm, at the Baileys Harbor Recreational Park (2623 Summit Road) right after the Baileys Harbor A’s vs. Washington Island baseball game. There will be food and refreshments.
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Gloria Mae (Sacotte) Tebon, 84, of Sturgeon Bay passed away at home on Tuesday, July 3, 2018, surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. Gloria was born in Brussels to Mervin and Mayme (Denil) Sacotte. She married the love of her life Donald Tebon on September 20, 1952, he preceded her in death […]