Category: Life Notes
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Obituary: Gail (McGrath) Bowman
April 17, 1935 ~ January 14, 2021 Gail (McGrath) Bowman, born April 17, 1935, died at her home on Thursday, January 14, 2021. After a long battle with multiple cancer complications, she finally let go after a stubborn fight – some of which left those wonderful angels from Unity Hospice scratching their heads. Mom was […]
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Obituary: Arlene M. (Hoerres) Peterson
November 27, 1946 ~ January 13, 2021 Arlene Mary (Hoerres) Peterson was born in Sturgeon Bay on November 27, 1946 and raised in a home next to Lily Bay on Lake Michigan. She had fond memories of spending time with her cousins and siblings, playing along Lily Bay’s beaches, creek, and around two of her uncle’s […]
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Obituary: Leslie Ann Holliday-Soto
August 16, 1956 ~ January 16, 2021 Leslie Ann Holliday-Soto, 64, of Sturgeon Bay, died on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay. She was born August 16, 1956 in Sturgeon Bay, daughter of the late Jack William and Georgia Lee (Gigstead) Schaefer. Leslie graduated from Southern Door High School […]
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February 1, 1939 ~ January 15, 2021 Ernest John Wiegand, 81 years, of Sturgeon Bay died early Friday morning, January 15, 2021 at his home. He was born in Sturgeon Bay on February 1, 1939, the son of the late Arthur and Dorothy (Jome) Wiegand. Ernie graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School in 1957. For […]
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Obituary: Charles H. Bassford III
November 2, 1923 ~ January 9, 2021 Charles (“Charlie”) Bassford died on January 9, 2021, while in Yuma, Arizona, with family at his side. Charlie was born to C. Hollis II and Florence (Norton) Bassford at the Norton family homestead in Sevastopol Township, Door County, Wisconsin on November 2, 1923. He was a graduate of […]
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October 24, 1938 ~ January 8, 2021 Mary Glenn Torinus, mother, wife, dancer, and massage therapist, died peacefully on January 8 in Egg Harbor, Wisconsin after a long illness. It was a graceful finish to a generous and elegant life of motherhood, community service, and creative movement. Mary was born the second of three children […]
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November 21, 1938 ~ January 8, 2021 Thomas R. Torinus, distinguished journalist, poet, spiritual director and teacher, died peacefully Jan. 8 in Egg Harbor after a long battle with rheumatoid arthritis. Tom sauntered through life with a wise and graceful presence. He loved big ideas, good writing, and deep conversation over cups of coffee with […]
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December 15, 1931 ~ January 7, 2021 Arlene Mae Champeau, 89, died January 7, 2021, fifteen years to the day of the passing of her childhood sweetheart and husband, Jack Champeau. Arlene was born December 15, 1931, in Baileys Harbor, to Ethel (Root) and Joseph Kwaterski. She was the baby of the family, with six siblings. Shortly […]
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Obituary: Margaret “Marge” Franke
May 27, 1927 ~ January 10, 2021 Margaret “Marge” Franke, 93, of Fish Creek, died at the Good Samaritan Society -Scandia Village in Sister Bay on Sunday, January 10, 2021. She was born May 27, 1927 in Sturgeon Bay, daughter of the late Adolf and Mary Polzin. Marge graduated from Gibraltar High School and went […]
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Obituary: Kathleen “Kay” Rachel San Miguel
March 5, 1940 ~ January 7, 2021 Kathleen “Kay” Rachel San Miguel, 80, of Kewaunee, died on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Emerald Shores Assisted Living. She was born March 5, 1940 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Robert David Williamson and Mildred Marie (Jolitz) Williamson. Kay attended Pulaski high school. On April 29, 1957, […]
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April 28, 1931 ~ January 9, 2021 Joseph H. Schmelzer, 89, of Sturgeon Bay, died on Jan. 9, 2021 at Allouez Parkside Village. He was born April 28, 1931 in Sawyer to George and Catherine (Schlise) Schmelzer. He attended St. Joseph Catholic Grade School and graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School. He served his country […]
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Obituary: Elsbeth “Muffin” Knutson
May 27, 1932 ~ January 7, 2021 Our beloved mother, Elsbeth A. Knutson died January 7, 2021. She was born May 27, 1932, in Valmy, WI to Rev. Otto and Gretchen Henning. After graduating Valedictorian from Sevastopol High School, she worked at the Door County Advocate and the Bank of Sturgeon Bay. Elsbeth was married […]
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February 2, 1940 ~ January 6, 2021 Judie Zahn Moeller, 80, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away at home on Jan. 6, 2021. She was born in Milwaukee on Feb. 2, 1940. Judie loved Jesus, her kids, and Bob. No services are planned. Memorials may be directed to the Wisconsin Humane Society, Door County Chapter, 3475 […]
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Obituary: Barbara Ellen Gosser
August 3, 1954 ~ January 5, 2021 Barbara Ellen (Hass) Gosser, 66, of the Town of Egg Harbor (Sturgeon Bay), died peacefully on January 5, 2021 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay from an acute illness. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 4:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. on Friday, January […]
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Obituary: Robert D. Hastings III
July 22, 1948 ~ January 3, 2021 As a true titan of innovation and adventure, always off after his next big idea, Robert “Bob” Hastings led an interesting and diverse life. Janitor. Painter. Football player. Architect. Real Estate Developer. CEO. Magazine Publisher. Blues Festival Producer. The list of his varied professions is too long to […]
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October 15, 1941 ~ January 6, 2021 Leo DeLair, 79, of Door County, WI died January 6th after a long battle with lung cancer. Leo was born on October 15th, 1941 to Royal and Caroline (Cardy) DeLair in Berwyn, IL. After graduating from Lyons Township High School in 1959, he went on to join ‘DeLair […]
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April 6, 1957 ~ January 3, 2021 Brian M. Mancini, 63 years, of Sturgeon Bay, formerly of Harmony, IL, died suddenly at his home Sunday morning, January 3, 2021, days after a surgical procedure. He was born April 6, 1957 in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Alfred and Josephine (Mucha) Mancini. Following graduation […]
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August 7, 1946 ~ December 29, 2020 Daniel D. Roble, age 74, of Dodgeville, died Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. He was born August 7, 1946 to Norman and Fyrn Roble in Sturgeon Bay and grew up in Door County. Dan’s passion for music began when he attended Sturgeon Bay […]
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Cassidy (DeGrave) Cuthbert, 46, of Rhinelander and formerly of Brussels, died at the University Hospital in Madison on Dec. 30, 2020. She was born September 4, 1974, in Brussels to Linda and Milton DeGrave. She married Scott Cuthbert on June 17, 2015. Cassidy loved computers and was an avid crafter. She loved to knit and […]
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April 4, 1932 ~ January 2, 2021 Marilyn Jean Nelson, 88, of Sturgeon Bay, died, early Saturday morning, January 2, 2021 at Sturgeon Bay Health Services. She was born April 4, 1932 in Sturgeon Bay to Richard and Jennie (Turnquist) Johnson. Marilyn grew up in Gills Rock and attended Newport School and Bethel Baptist Church. […]