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  • Obituary: Robert ‘Happy Bob’ Madoche

    Robert “Happy Bob” Madoche, 63, of Little Sturgeon, passed away on May 24, 2017, at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay.  He was born May 12, 1954, in Sturgeon Bay to Alan and Betty (Claflin) Madoche.  On February 13, 1976, he married Paula Ann Viste in Sturgeon Bay.  Bob served his country in the U.S. Navy […]

  • Obituary: Margaret Mary Morrison

    Margaret Mary Morrison (nee Kiernan) 87 years old a resident since 2013 of Anna’s Healthcare of Sturgeon Bay died May 22, 2017 with her daughters by her side.   She was born to the late Arthur and Julia (nee Murphy) Kiernan of Jersey City, NJ.   Margaret loved her Catholic faith and regularly attended the Masses […]

  • Memorial Service: Judi Ann Erickson

    April 11, 1941 – Nov. 21, 2016 Judith Ann Erickson was born in Door County to parents Lloyd and Ella Ostran. She married her husband, Don, in March 1960. Judi was a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed time with family and friends, gardening, weaving, crocheting, playing cards, and cooking. But most of all, […]

  • Memorial Service: Virginia Eva Stellwagen & Edward Lawrence Stellwagen

    Comforted by the loving presence of his wife, Virginia, Edward Lawrence Stellwagen, 93, of Green Bay, formerly of Sturgeon Bay, died June 19, 2014, at the assisted living facility of Kindred Hearts, where he and his wife had been living since October 2013. Virginia Eva Stellwagen, 93, of Green Bay, formerly of Sturgeon Bay, died Dec. […]

  • Memorial Service: Robert ‘Chip’ Parmentier

    Robert “Chip” Parmentier, 74, of Sturgeon Bay, died Thursday, December 1, 2016, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. A graveside committal service will be held at 3 pm Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at Bayside Cemetery, Sturgeon Bay.

  • Births: May 18-20, 2017

    Candice and Brad Kaster, Egg Harbor, are parents of a daughter born on May 18, 2017, at Door County Medical Center, Sturgeon Bay. Christine and Chris Kyle, Sturgeon Bay, are the parents of a daughter born May 18, 2017, at Door County Medical Center, Sturgeon Bay. Maternal grandparents are Anita and Denis Matzke, Sturgeon Bay. […]

  • Obituary: Charles Arthur Richard

    Charles Arthur Richard, 92, of Sturgeon Bay, died May 22, 2017 at Anna’s Healthcare CBRF. He was born December 28, 1924 in Egg Harbor, the son of Walter F. and Elizabeth (Sarter) Richard and attended school in Egg Harbor. Chuck was united in marriage to Genevieve Jannet Cartwright on May 19, 1945 in Gladstone, Mich. and […]

  • Obituary: Margaret E. Zito

    Margaret E. Zito, nee Hogan, 95, died Sunday, May 21,2017 surrounded by her family in her home in Sister Bay, Wisconsin. Cherished wife of John “Jack” for 73 years. Loving mother of Hugh (Linda), Catherine (Thomas) Vincus, Kevin (Tamara), Steven (Catherine) and Mark. Beloved sister of Catherine Seybert. Proceeded in death by her son, James […]

  • Obituary: Edward Lee Ireland

    Edward Lee Ireland, 74, of Sturgeon Bay, died May 21, 2017, at Door County Medical Center-Skilled Nursing Facility.  He was born on March 3, 1943, in Oskaloosa, IA to George and Meta (Ankeney) Ireland.  On February 12, 1977, he married Margo Purdy in Madison. Ed and his wife Margo, owned and operated the Kentucky Fried […]

  • Obituary: Klaudia Crawford

    Klaudia Crawford, 47, Sister Bay, died Saturday, May 20, 2017, after a courageous battle with cancer. She owned and operated Klaud’s Kitchen, in Country Walk Shops, with her partner, Gayle George. Klaudia was born in communist Czechoslovakia and fled to the U.S. with her family at age 18, speaking no English. Relying on her strong […]

  • Obituary: Gary Charles Holbrook

    Gary Charles “War (Knob)” Holbrook, 66, of the Town of Nasewaupee, was called Home to his Lord and savior, Tuesday night, May 16, 2017. He was born September 25, 1950 in Wausau, the son of Willis Charles “Bud” Holbrook and Lucille Margaret (Kiekhafer) Holbrook. Gary’s family moved to Sturgeon Bay where he attended and graduated […]

  • Obituary: June Joanne Hartel

    June Joanne Hartel, 80, of Sturgeon Bay, was called Home to be with the Lord, Tuesday afternoon, May 16, 2017 at Algoma Long Term Care with her family at her side. June and her family had dealt with her Alzheimer’s disease for over 17 years. She was born June 21, 1936 at Seul Choix Lighthouse […]

  • Obituary: Donald R. Makuen

    Donald R. Makuen, 86, of Ellison Bay, Wisconsin and Estero, Florida passed away unexpectedly on May 15, 2017 in Ellison Bay. Don was born in Goshen, New York to H. Raymond and Lovina Makuen on September 26, 1930. Don graduated Summa Cum Laude with a B.S. from Springfield College, Springfield, Massachusetts, earned a Master of Education in […]

  • Southern Door Graduation Ceremony is May 28

    Southern Door High School Graduation will be held at 2 pm on Sunday, May 28, at Southern Door Auditorium. Candidates of the 2017 graduating class are: Carli Babler, Arieana Becker, Michael Bertrand, Destiny Blanz, Devon Brenneke, Alexis Burk, Heather Buth, Eileen Charles, Jaime Chavez Hernandez, Nicole Christianson, Sean Cilley, Austin Claflin, Rachel Coulthurst, Kayla Counard, […]

  • Obituary: Curtis Allen Lustila

    Curtis Allen Lustila, 35, of Green Bay passed away unexpectedly at Aurora Bay Care Medical Center on May 14, 2017.  He was born September 25, 1981 in Algoma to Jeffrey and Cynthia (Tuttle) Lustila. Curt graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School in 2000 and then attended Technical College in Green Bay for carpentry and cabinet […]

  • Obituary: Kenneth Virgel Watters

    Kenneth “Socky” Virgel Watters, 92, of Sturgeon Bay, died May 14, 2017 while at his daughter and son-in-law’s home in the Town of Nasewaupee. He was born May 8, 1925 in the Town of Clay Banks, the son John “Jack” and Rosetta (Anderson) Watters. Ken attended Sawyer School. From 1940-1942, he sailed the Great Lakes while […]

  • Obituary: John D. Thenell

    John D. Thenell, 88, Sturgeon Bay, died May 14, 2017, at Door County Medical Center. He was born April 28, 1929, in Sturgeon Bay to the late Walter and Laura (May) Thenell. John attended Sturgeon Bay High School and graduated with a business degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison. John married the love of his life Darlene […]

  • Obituary: Dr. Michael J. O’Brien

    Dr. Michael J. O’Brien, age 73, died Friday, May 12, 2017 of complications related to diabetes. He was born in Green Bay on August 2, 1943 to Dr. Erwin J. and Margaret (Hart) O’Brien and attended St. Patrick’s Grade School and Premontre High School. At Premontre, he played on the basketball and golf teams. He […]

  • Obituary: James Michael Hitt

    James Michael Hitt (Red/Redman) was born February 7, 1949 to the late John and Helny Jane Hitt. Red died peacefully in the loving arms of his family at 7:50 pm, Thursday, May 11 2017, after a lifelong battle with muscular dystrophy. Every time life tried to knock him down, he got right back up and tried again. […]

  • Obituary: Kathleen Ann Balzan

    Kathleen Ann Balzan, 74, formerly of Sturgeon Bay, died  May 11, 2017, at Good Samaritan Society-Scandia Village in Sister Bay. She was born April 2, 1943, in Sturgeon Bay, the daughter of James B. and Arlene C. (Novak) Nemec. Kathy graduated from Lincoln High School in 1961. She was a manager at Younkers in Sturgeon Bay […]