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  • Obituary: Leland M. “Pete” Uecker Jr

    September 26, 1966~October 9, 2021 Leland M. “Pete” Uecker Jr., 55, Sturgeon Bay, died Saturday, October 9, 2021 in Sheboygan Falls after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born September 26, 1966 in Algoma to Leland M. and Carol (Sorenson) Uecker Sr.  Pete graduated from the Southern Door High School in 1985.  He worked […]

  • Obituary: Franne Dickinson, neé Harrison

    June 22nd, 1927 Franne Dickinson, neé Harrison, was born on June 22nd, 1927 in Chicago, IL to Lois (Estes) and Robert Harrison. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, brothers Donald Harrison and Robert Harrison (Jean), and her dear husband, Duane Dickinson. She is survived by her beloved children, Jeff (Kathy) Dickinson, […]

  • Obituary: Torrence S. Lautenbach

    July 29, 1947 ~ October 6, 2021 Torrence Stanley Lautenbach 74, died October 6, 2021, at Aurora Bay Care Medical Center in Green Bay.  He was born in Wurzburg, Germany on July 29, 1947, to Irgrida Lautenbach. Torrence enjoyed mowing his lawn, fishing, stockcar racing, watching Sci-Fi T.V., building items with wood and tinkering.  He […]

  • Obituary: Barbara J. (Shillin) Smith

    May 17, 1932 ~ October 4, 2021  Barbara J. (Shillin) Smith, age 89 of Kewaunee, died peacefully on Monday, October 4, 2021, at Aurora Baycare Medical Center with her family by her side. She was born on May 17, 1932, in the city of Kewaunee to the late George and Leone (Berkovitz) Shillin.   She attended Holy Rosary […]

  • Obituary: Roland Russell DeLair

    November 5, 1936~October 3, 2021 Roland Russell DeLair, 84, of Sturgeon Bay, died peacefully at home with his wife by his side on Sunday morning, October 3, 2021. He was born November 5, 1936 in Sturgeon Bay, son of the late Henry Amos and Hazel Lilly (Crass) DeLair. He graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School […]

  • Obituary: Darlene Marie (Hanneman) Peters

    July 31, 1951~September 30, 2021 Darlene Marie (Hannemann) Peters, of Sturgeon Bay, died on Thursday, September 30, 2021. She was born July 31, 1951, in Sturgeon Bay, daughter of Richard and Mathilde Hannemann. She graduated from Southern Door High School in 1969 and later graduated with an associate degree in business from Nicolet Community College […]

  • Obituary: Mary Katherine (Writt) Tanck

    January 31, 1947 ~ October 2, 2021 Mary Katherine Tanck, 74, of Sevastopol, died from heart complications on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Bellin Memorial Hospital in Green Bay. She was born January 31, 1947 in Sturgeon Bay, daughter of the late James and Hildegarde Clara (Brauer) Writt. Mary graduated from Sevastopol High School with […]

  • Obituary: David C. Lautenbach

    August 21, 1937 ~ October 1, 2021 David Charles Lautenbach, 84, of Egg Harbor died on Oct. 1, 2021 after a long and dignified battle with cancer.  He was born August 21, 1937 in Sturgeon Bay to Charles and Minerva (Vertz) Lautenbach Sr.  David was a very energetic man who was always busy and on-the-go, […]

  • Obituary: Don F. Wienke

    October 19, 1938 ~ October 1, 2021 Don F. Wienke, 82, of rural Algoma, founder and owner of Wienke’s Market died at home surrounded by his family on Oct. 1, 2021. He was born October 19, 1938, in LaCrosse, WI, to Frederick and Ruth (Toepel) Wienke. In the late 1950’s, Don moved to Algoma with […]

  • Obituary: Russell C. Smith

    August 10, 1933 ~ September 29, 2021 Russell C. Smith, age 88, of Watertown, died on Wednesday, September 20, 2021 at Heritage Homes in Watertown. Memorial Services was held on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Mark’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Watertown with Rev. James Backus officiating. Visitation took place from 11:00 […]

  • Obituary: Charles Walter Brauer

    September 13, 1941 ~ September 29, 2021 Charles Walter Brauer, 80, of the Town of Union died at his home on September 29, 2021. He was born September 13, 1941, to George and Helen (Kozlowski) Brauer. During his life, Chuck worked as a mechanic for numerous businesses including, Bosman’s Garage, Felhofer Brothers and Palmer Johnson.  […]

  • Obituary: Richard J. Howard

    December 23, 1939~September 19, 2021  Richard J. Howard, 81, formerly of Door County Wisconsin died Sunday September 19, 2021 in Edmond Oklahoma. Richard was born on December 23, 1939 in Green Bay, Wisconsin to the late Ferdinand and Clara (Mueller) Howard. Richard graduated in 1958 from Sevastopol High School in Door County.  He married Judith […]

  • Obituary: John Vincent Finn

    John Vincent Finn, a dedicated father, husband, lawyer and judge, has died.  He passed away at his home in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, on September 19, 2021 following a twenty year battle with cancer, which he fought with courage, calm, and relentless optimism.  He was 76.   John had a special connection to Door County, which […]

  • Obituary: David A. Baumann

    September 27, 1947 ~ September 24, 2021 David A. Baumann, 73, of Sturgeon Bay died peacefully, surrounded by family on September 24, 2021.  He was born September 27, 1947, in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of Charles and Catherine Baumann.  David graduated from Pius XI High School, class of 1965.  Following graduation, he served in the […]

  • Obituary: Delane Carol Jome

    December 17, 1939 ~ September 29, 2021 Delane Carol Jome, 81, of Sturgeon Bay, died on Sept. 29, 2021 at Door County Medical Center.  She was born Dec. 17, 1939 in Sturgeon Bay to Kermit and Esther (Kolstad) Jome and was baptized on Feb. 11, 1940 at Tanum Lutheran Church in Vignes, Door County, WI.  […]

  • Obituary: William Wallace Sampone

    September 23, 1944 ~ September 26, 2021 William Wallace Sampone, 77, formerly of Baileys Harbor, died Sunday afternoon, September 26, 2021 at Bishop’s Court Senior Residential Care in Allouez with family at his side. He was born September 23, 1944 in Sturgeon Bay, the son of Carl and Margaret Grace (Burlo) Sampone. Bill grew up […]

  • Obituary: Donald “Digger” W. Rae

    October 3, 1934 ~ September 24, 2021 Donald “Digger” W. Rae, 86 years old, of Sturgeon Bay and Menasha, died suddenly Friday afternoon, September 24, 2021, at Door County Medical Center Emergency Room after suffering an apparent heart attack. Donald was born October 3, 1934, in Menasha, the son of the late William and Alice […]

  • Obituary: Donald Albert Mikels

    February 28, 1951 ~ September 22, 2021 Donald Albert Mikels, 70, of Sturgeon Bay, died Wednesday morning, September 22, 2021 at Edenbrook Nursing Home in Green Bay.  He was born February 28, 1951 in Sturgeon Bay, the son of George Harry Mikels and Joyce Donna Mikels. Don attended Sunny Point School in the Town of […]

  • Obituary: Jane McKinley Worobec

    September 25, 1919 ~ September 19, 2021 Jane McKinley Worobec, 101, of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin died on Sunday, September 19, 2021, just a few days short of her 102nd birthday on September 25th, to the happy beginning of her new home. Jane’s daughter, Lucy Worobec Groth of Sturgeon Bay, WI, sat at her side in the hours […]

  • Obituary: Lisa K. Smith

    November 12, 1956 ~ September 21, 2021 Lisa K. Smith, 64 years, of Sturgeon Bay died Tuesday, September 21, 2021 while at Sturgeon Bay Health Services due to complications of Alzheimer’s disease. She was born November 12, 1956 in Lebanon, Indiana the daughter of the late Harold and George Anne (Thrush) Brooks. Lisa graduated from […]