Category: Life Notes
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Obituary: James Joseph Schaefer
James Joseph Schaefer, 66, of Sturgeon Bay, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family, Friday morning, Feb. 23, 2018. He was born May 22, 1951 to the late Joseph and Doris (Donovan) Schaefer. Jim attended St. Joseph Grade School and graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School in 1969. He was united in marriage to Mary […]
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Obituary: Henry Louis Gerlach, Sr.
Henry Louis Gerlach, Sr., 71 years, of Sturgeon Bay, died Friday evening, Feb. 23, 2018 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay. He was born April 10, 1946 in Sturgeon Bay, the son of the late Edward and Martha (Krowas) Gerlach. On June 4, 1983, Henry married Shirley Mary Jandrin at Zion Ev. Lutheran […]
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Alfons Hilbert, 86, of Sturgeon Bay, died Feb. 23, 2018. He was born June 3, 1931 to Nick and Helen (Rudinger) Hilbert in Mayville. Al grew up as a farm boy in Mayville, Wis. and had a strong interest in machinery and hog production. His interests on the farm led him to pursue a lifelong […]
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John T. Pagel, 58, of Kewaunee, Wis., died unexpectedly on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018. He was born Feb. 28, 1959, to the late Carl and Garnet (Bunda) Pagel. He was a graduate of Kewaunee High School and Madison Farm Short Course. John profoundly touched the lives of countless people personally and professionally through his friendship, […]
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Steven M. Witcpalek, 39, of Kewaunee, died unexpectedly Feb. 22, 2018. He was born April 17, 1978, to Michael and Darlene (Paul) Witcpalek. He was a graduate of NWTC and a member of the Sons of the American Legion. Steve worked at Pagel’s Ponderosa as the Operations Manager. He married Jamie Pagel on Oct. 25, […]
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Dale John Seiler, 88, of Sturgeon Bay, died Feb. 22, 2018, at Door County Medical Center. He was born in Door County on Jan. 28, 1930, to Marvin and Florence (Herlache) Seiler. Dale served his country in the U.S. Air Force. On April 18, 1970, he married Karen Robertson, she preceded him in death on […]
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Obituary: Janice Margaret Ripp
Janice Margaret Ripp, 92, of Sturgeon Bay, died and was reunited with her husband, Francis, early Wednesday morning, Feb. 21, 2018 at the Door County Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility with family at her side. She was born March 7, 1925 in Coleridge in northeastern Nebraska, the daughter of Leo and Lucille (Koch) O’Connor. Janice […]
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Obituary: Marjorie Ann Nichols
Marjorie “Margie” Ann Nichols, 89, of Sister Bay, died Feb. 20, 2018 of natural causes. Margie was born in Brainerd, Minnesota on October 13, 1928. Shortly after her birth, Margie’s family moved to Green Bay. She graduated from East High in Green Bay. Many of Margie’s summers were spent in Ellison Bay at a family […]
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Obituary: Diane (Roberts) Johnson
Diane (Roberts) Johnson, 88, of Sister Bay, died at home on Feb. 20, 2018. Diane is survived by her husband Paul, and her children Steve Johnson of Milwaukee, and daughter Sharon (Johnson) Harned of Alexandria, Virginia: son in law Philip Harned and grandson Calvin Harned. She was preceded in death by her daughter Susan (Johnson) […]
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Obituary: Scott ‘Chef Bear’ Czepulonis
It is with great sadness that the family of Scott B. Czepulonis announces his death on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018 at the age of 63 years. Scott will forever be remembered by his Aunt Ardelle (Kleinke) Mampe; sister Gwen (Bryce) Mickelson; niece Gina (James) Tesnow; nephews Joseph Johnson, Jeremia (Sarah) Johnson; and great-nieces Kori, Rylee […]
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Door County Medical Center Birth: Feb. 21, 2018
Morgan E. Phaneof and Troy D. Ward Jr. of Sturgeon Bay are the parents of a daughter born Feb. 21, 2018. Maternal grandparents are Rebecca Madsen, Sturgeon Bay, and Michael Phaneof, Brooklyn Park, Minn. Paternal grandparents are Marie and Troy Ward Sr., Seymour, Wis.
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An Authentic, Inspired Life: Silversmith Amanda DeWitt
Amanda DeWitt grew up an army brat, bouncing from Washington D.C., to California, to France, to Japan, so it’s not surprising that she made an impulse decision to abruptly change her life’s course before finishing college. She was studying journalism at the University of Illinois in Champaign when she dropped out after her junior year […]
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Obituary: Marvin ‘Sonny’ Floyd Watters, Jr.
Marvin “Sonny” Floyd Watters, Jr., 79, of Menasha, formerly of Sturgeon Bay, died Feb. 18, 2018 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton. He was born Jan. 29, 1939 in Sturgeon Bay, the son of Marvin Edward Watters, Sr. and Gertrude (Rackow) Watters. Sonny attended Sawyer School and Sturgeon Bay High School. He served his […]
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Obituary: Blanche Idelle Jacobson
Blanche Idelle (Gunnlaugsson) Jacobson, 97, of Sturgeon Bay, fell asleep in the loving arms of her family and awoke in the arms of the Lord on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay. She was born January 13, 1921 on Washington Island in Door County to Bjorn and Clara (Hansen) […]
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Gloria A. Johnson, 80, of Gills Rock, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2018. She was born Oct. 20, 1937 in Ellison Bay to Lawrence and Annette Wickman. After marrying Roger Johnson, Gloria made the big move north from Ellison Bay to Gills Rock, where she resided until recently. Gloria attended Ellison Bay Grade School […]
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Obituary: Althea Maude Logerquist
Althea Maude Logerquist, 86, of Jacksonport, died peacefully at home on Feb. 16, 2018. She was born Jan. 16, 1932, in Sturgeon Bay, the daughter of John Franklin Christian Hansen and Bess Viola (Logan) Hansen. Althea graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School in 1950. She was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, Benjamin […]
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John Louis Gabert, 59, of Sturgeon Bay, died Feb. 15, 2018 at Door County Medical Center. He was born Oct. 25, 1958 in Sturgeon Bay, the son of David and Janet (Fernandez) Gabert. John graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School and served his country with the United States Army. He was an accomplished craftsman, building log […]
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Obituary: Robert Michael Vuksanovic, Jr.
Robert Michael Vuksanovic, Jr., 59, of Sturgeon Bay, died peacefully in the comfort of his home, Ash Wednesday evening, February 14, 2018. He flew Home on Valentine’s Day with his favorite copilot (his wife), Catherine, at his side. Rob had been battling cancer the past three years. He was born October 14, 1958 in Youngstown, OH, the […]
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Obituary: Rev. Dr. Gerald Frank Moede
The Reverend Doctor Gerald Frank Moede died peacefully to blessed eternal life and glory after a long struggle surrounded by loving family and friends on the morning of Feb. 13, 2018. His life exemplified courage, strength and generosity to the very end. He faced advancing health challenges with grace and fortitude. Gerald “Jerry ” was […]
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Gary K. Gustafson, 56, of Little Sturgeon, died Feb. 13, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay following an automobile accident. He was born July 18, 1961 in Milwaukee, the son of Norman and Margaret (Randazzo) Gustafson. Gary operated G-Man painting business and was an accomplished yacht painter. On Dec. 31, 2016, he married […]