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  • Obituary: Gerald “Jerry” Dean Wesa

    June 1, 1938 ~ May 15, 2020 Gerald “Jerry” Wesa, 81, a lifelong resident of Fish Creek, passed away Friday, May 15, 2020 at the Door County Medical Center in Sturgeon Bay.      He was born June 1, 1938, in Fish Creek, son of the late Thomas Peter Wesa and Alice Helena (Anderson) Wesa. Jerry […]

  • Obituary: Diane J. Brenkus

        Diane J. Brenkus, 76, of Sturgeon Bay passed away Saturday morning May 16, 2020 at her home with family at her side.      She was born March 24, 1944 in Algoma the daughter of the late Tyrus and Laura (Jeanquart) Perry. Diane graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School in 1962. She was blessed with […]

  • Obituary: John G. Englebert

    February 11, 1966 ~ May 13, 2020 John Gerard Englebert, 54, of Brussels, passed away on May 13, 2020, at the University Hospital in Madison.  He was born February 11, 1966, in Green Bay to Gerald and Janice (Neuville) Englebert.  On June 27, 2015, he married Karen S. Doell at Salem Lutheran Church. After high […]

  • Obituary: Joan Rita Wodack

    June 2, 1941 ~ May 13, 2020   Joan Rita Wodack, 78, of Sturgeon Bay, was called Home to be with the Lord and was reunited with her husband, Gary, early Wednesday morning, May 13, 2020 at AuroraBayCare Medical Center in Green Bay.      She was born June 2, 1941 in Sturgeon Bay, the daughter […]

  • Obituary: Maria Elena (Sell) Paz

    September 2, 1950 ~ May 9, 2020   Maria Elena (Sell) Paz, 69, of Sturgeon Bay, died Saturday May 9, 2020 at Meriter Hospital, Madison following a sudden battle with an ALS type illness.      She was born in San Antonio, Texas the daughter of the late Jose Mendez Lara and Helen (Diaz) Lara. Maria […]

  • Obituary: Erma Hartwig

    December 8, 1932 ~ May 11, 2020 Erma Jean Hartwig, 87, of Brussels, passed away at Oak Creek CBRF in Luxemburg on May 11, 2020.  She was born December 8, 1932 in the Town of Gardner to Clarence and Irene (Engebose) Krause.  On May 16, 1953 she married Sylvester H. Hartwig; he preceded her in […]

  • Obituary: Rebecca L. Ahlswede

    October 1, 1930 ~ May 11, 2020 On May 11, 2020 Rebecca Ahlswede passed away with her family by her side. She was born on October 1,1930 to Roy and Esther (Vetter) Claflin in the town of Gardner. She was a direct descendant of Increase Claflin. Becky attended Stevenson Pier Grade School and graduated from Sturgeon […]

  • Obituary: Lawrence Joseph Henkel

    June 21, 1939 – May 7, 2020      Lawrence Joseph Henkel, 80, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay.      He was born June 21, 1939 in Sturgeon Bay, son of the late George and Olga (Peterson) Henkel. After graduating from Sevastopol High School, Larry […]

  • Obituary: David J. Hirn

    September 23, 1951 ~ May 7, 2020 David J. Hirn, 68 years, of Sturgeon Bay, died Thursday, May 7, 2020 at home with Pam at his side, following a five-year battle with cancer.      He was the son of Kenneth F. Hirn, a railroad engineer for the Green Bay and Western Railroad and Marie H. […]

  • Obituary: Robert Francis King

    April 24, 1933 ~ May 7, 2020   Robert Francis King, 87, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away in the comfort of his home late Thursday evening, May 7, 2020 with his family at his side.      He was born April 24, 1933 in Green Bay, the son of Robert William King and Dorothy Margaret (May) […]

  • Obituary: Evelyn B. Ohlrogge

    July 10, 1929 ~ May 9, 2020 Evelyn Barbara Ohlrogge, 90, of Sturgeon Bay passed away at the Skilled Nursing Facility on May 9, 2020.  She was born July 10, 1929 in Fish Creek to Nicolas and Praxie (Zak) Smith. Evelyn was a graduate of Gibraltar High School and enjoyed many years of planning and […]

  • Obituary: Elva Bertha (Herbst) Killa

    November 4, 1915 ~ May 6, 2020     Elva Bertha (Herbst) Killa, 104, of Sturgeon Bay, was called Home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at the Pete and Jelaine Horton Skilled Nursing and Hospice Care Center.      She was born at home in West Jacksonport on November 4, […]

  • Obituary: Don H. Johnson

    December 27, 1944 – April 20, 2020 A resident of Cincinnati OH and native of Sister Bay WI The son of Clifford & Florence (Anderson) Johnson His elementary education was at the two room Appleport School in Sister Bay. He attended Gibraltar High School in Fish Creek participating in baseball, basketball and football graduating with […]

  • Obituary: Gail Ann Gonzales

    April 2, 1957 ~ May 2, 2020 Gail Ann Gonzales, 63, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Green Bay on May 2, 2020.  She was born April 2, 1957 in Sturgeon Bay to Alvin and Della (Marchant) Jeanquart.  On August 31, 1991 Gail married the love of her life, Augie Gonzales […]

  • Obituary: Mitchell Henry Eisen

    December 18, 1951 ~ April 30, 2020 On April 30, 2020 after a valiant battle with cancer Mitch passed at home in PEACE moving on to his next adventure: eternal life. “Be prepared for a good time all you heavenly beings!” Mitch was born on December 18, 1951 to Milton and Marjorie (Schuth) Eisen in […]

  • Obituary: Joyce Teskie

    September 23, 1926 ~ April 29, 2020  Joyce Teskie, 93, passed away peacefully with family by her side on April 29, 2020.      Joyce was born Joyce Dorothy Olson on September 23, 1926, daughter of Henry and Lydia Olson, in the Town of Liberty Grove. After World War II, she married Frank Anton Teskie of […]

  • Obituary: Joseph Eugene Heilman

    August 2, 1934 ~ May 1, 2020  Joseph Eugene Heilman, 85, of the Town of Clay Banks, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, May 1, 2020.      He was born August 2, 1934, in LaCrosse, son of the late Rufus L. Heilman and Leone B. (Blackburn) Heilman. Joe graduated from Sturgeon Bay High […]

  • Obituary: Mary Ann Sadie Theresa (Notz) Enigl

    February 26, 1929 ~ April 29, 2020  Mary Ann Sadie Theresa (Notz) Enigl, born February 26, 1929, was whisked away on April 29, 2020 to the very place that will greet her with open arms, hugs, kisses and a whole lot of laughter from all those who had gone before her.      It is with […]

  • Obituary: Thomas Eugene Derse

    December 3, 1946 ~ April 18, 2020 Thomas Eugene Derse, 73, passed away on April 17, 2020 in his Sturgeon Bay home from natural causes. His son Daniel was by his side and cared for him in his final days.      Tom was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on December 3, 1946 to the late […]

  • Obituary: Francis Joseph Ehlers

    May 13, 1927 ~ April 30, 2020   Francis J. Ehlers, 92, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away on April 30, 2020 at Whispering Pines Assisted Living Facility.      Francis was born May 13, 1927 to Edward and Rose (Thorn) Ehlers of rural Sturgeon Bay. He graduated from Sevastopol High School in 1945.  Francis served in […]