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  • Obituary: Marilyn Hilda Anschutz

    Marilyn Hilda Anschutz, 81, of Egg Harbor, died Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Door County Medical Center in Sturgeon Bay. She was born May 24, 1935 in Sturgeon Bay, the daughter of the late Fred and Hilda (Stoeger) Vertz. Marilyn graduated from Sevastopol High School in 1953. She clerked at Milan’s office furniture, Witalisons Market, […]

  • Obituary: Helen R. Sheets

    Helen R. Sheets, 96, of Sturgeon Bay, died peacefully at her home on Feb. 15, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 19, 1920 to Emma (Deneke) and Alfred Rasche growing up on a farm in Gordonville, Missouri. Helen was the oldest in her family with one sister and four brothers. She graduated from high school in […]

  • Obituary: Mona Lou Orthober

    Mona Lou Orthober, 81, died at her home in Jacksonport with her husband Roger at her side on Feb. 13, 2017.  She was born on June 13, 1935, in the town of Fox, MI, the daughter of Lou and Howard Olson.  On August 17, 1957, she married her high school sweetheart Roger and they were […]

  • Obituary: Eunice ‘Eunie’ McCormick

    Eunice “Eunie” S. McCormick, 88, of Sturgeon Bay, died Sunday, February 12, 2017 at her home with family by her side. She was born September 14, 1928 in Jacksonport, the daughter of the late Henry and Martha (Anschutz) Spille. Eunie graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School in 1946. That same year, she met John McCormick, and they were married […]

  • Obituary: David Dean Barta

    David Dean Barta, 87, of Sturgeon Bay, died Sunday, Feb. 12, at his home.  He was born Aug. 18, 1929 in Kewaunee to Gilbert and Margaret (Selner) Barta. Dave enlisted in the US Airforce on Nov. 16, 1951, and was honorably discharged on Jan. 15, 1955.  He was a member of the American Legion Post #72 […]

  • Obituary: Allen W. Hanson

    Allen W. Hanson, 82, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2017.  He was born December 30, 1934, at the Seul Choix Point Lighthouse in Gulliver, MI, where his father was a lighthouse keeper.  He was the son of William L. and Lena E. Hanson.  His family moved to Sturgeon Bay, WI when […]

  • Obituary: Patricia Ann Christoferson

    Patricia Ann Christoferson, 90, of Sturgeon Bay died at Door County Medical Center on February 11, 2017.  She was born November 25, 1926 in Sturgeon Bay to William and Lucille (Haen) Behringer. On January 21, 1950 she married Clyde Christoferson in Sturgeon Bay; he preceded her in death on January 15, 1990. Patricia was a long […]

  • Obituary: Jill Marie Becker Cavanaugh

    Jill Marie Becker Cavanaugh, 72, died on Friday, February 10, 2017 at her home with her daughters at her side after battling lung cancer. Jill was a loving mother, devoted grandma (known as “Grandma Mimi” to Katie & Tess and “Little Ma” to Saif), patient teacher and faithful friend. Jill enjoyed being outside – taking […]

  • Obituary: William ‘Bill’ Anschutz

    William “Bill” Anschutz, 77, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away early Tuesday morning, February 7, 2017 at Door County Medical Center ICU. He was born October 3, 1939 on the Bochek family farm near Valmy to Edwin and Elaine (Bochek) Anschutz. His father died when Bill was 14 at which time Bill went to work on […]

  • Obituary: Virginia ‘Virgie’ Ann Martinson

    Virginia “Virgie” Ann Martinson, 85, formerly of Sturgeon Bay, died Monday, February 6, 2017 at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital in Elmhurst, IL. She was born July 29, 1931 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of the late Alex and Mary (Cheslia) Miller. Virginia was raised by her mother and step-father, Arthur Reddig who also preceded her in […]

  • Obituary: Roger Jacob Young

    Roger Jacob Young, 71, of Egg Harbor, formerly of Chicago, died peacefully on Feb. 5, 2017. He was born Dec. 18, 1945, in Chicago to Clarence and Marie Anne Young. He is survived by his wife Norma Young, son Roger Young, stepson David Beall and stepdaughter Marissa Albarran. He was an active member of Community […]

  • Honor Roll: Southern Door High School

    Honor Roll List, Semester 1, 2016-17 Grade 9 Honors: Elizabeth Bretl, Emma Hanson, Theresa Kaser, James Kluth, Alan Malcore, Zachary Olson, Nickolas Smith, Madison Tlachac, Taylor Watters High Honors: Laurel Aleson, Jacqlyn Atkins, Brock Aune, Breanna Bongle, Ryan Claflin, Kendra Dantoin, Samuel Dean, Jade Gregerson, Annika LaLuzerne, Alexis Maurer, Anna Meier, Amanda Puccini, Chloe Staudenmaier, […]

  • Birth: Melanie and Martin Ramirez

    Melanie and Martin Ramirez, Egg Harbor, are the parents of a daughter born on Feb. 7, 2017, at Door County Medical Center, Sturgeon Bay.

  • Obituary: Raymond J. Coisman

    Raymond J. Coisman, 97, of Misere, died February 5, 2017. Raymond was born in Lena, Wisconsin on October 19, 1919 to Eugene and Genevieve (Mallien) Coisman. On June 19, 1940, he married Vida Herlache at St. Francis Church in Brussels. Ray was a farmer through and through.  He loved all aspects of farming his ‘Century […]

  • Obituary: Zetta Veronica Lelia Boden

    Zetta Veronica Lelia (Spice) Boden, born in England on December 26, 1929, joined her husband John Boden on February 5, 2017.  She is survived by her 3 daughters Tamara (and husband Peter), Karen (and husband Jeff), and Leslie; grandchildren Steven, James, Dennis, Daniel, Blake, Andrew, Jessica and Alexander; and great grandchildren Tyler, Emma, Lilly and […]

  • Obituary: Joann Mary Johnston

    Joann Mary Johnston, 90, of Sturgeon Bay, died Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Good Samaritan Society-Scandia Village Retirement Center in Sister Bay. Joann was born April 17, 1926 in Sheboygan to Clifford and Wilma (Robinson) Engeswick. Joann received her Bachelor’s degree in education from Mac Murray College in Illinois. She went on to teach history, […]

  • Obituary: Marion Rose Orthober

    Marion Rose Orthober, 96, of the Town of Egg Harbor, was reunited with her husband, Hubert, late Friday afternoon, February 3, 2017 while at Door County Medical Center in Sturgeon Bay with family at her side. She was born July 18, 1920 in the Town of Gardner, the daughter of August and Irene (LeRoy) Corbisier. […]

  • Obituary: James Q. Coleman

    James Q. Coleman, 73, of Sturgeon Bay, died early Thursday morning, February 2, 2017 at his home following a battle with pulmonary disease. He was born November 20, 1943 in Tupelo MS, the son of the late James and Agnes Coleman. Jim served his country with the U.S. Army during the Korean War where he […]

  • Obituary: Mark Harold Sunstrom

    Mark Harold Sunstrom, 56, of Sister Bay, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 31st 2017. A memorial service was held on February 3, 2017 at Little Sister Cemetery. Mark was born August 5, 1960 to Harold Sunstrom and Eleanor (Seiler) Sunstrom and lived most of his life in Sister Bay. Mark was a loving father and adoring […]

  • Obituary: Theresa Marie Kathleen Moore

    Theresa Marie Kathleen Moore, 59, of Sturgeon Bay, died at home, Tuesday morning, January 31, 2017. She was born April 11, 1957, in Columbus, OH, the daughter of Andrew Paul Haladej and Norma Marie (Timmons) Haladej. Theresa attended Reynoldsburg High School and graduated in 1975. She was united in marriage to Theodore “Ted” Nelson Moore, Jr., […]