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  • Obituary: Kenneth “Ken” Kezo

    Sept. 30, 1946 – April 3, 2020 Kenneth Harold Kezo, 73, of Sturgeon Bay died suddenly at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Green Bay. He was born in Sturgeon Bay to Harold and Esther (Johnson) Kezo. Ken enlisted in the U.S. Marines as a teenager. He later served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He earned several honorable mentions […]

  • Obituary: Fred (Ferdinand) Thomas Rosati

    June 23, 1917 – March 30, 2020 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Fred (Ferdinand) Thomas Rosati, 102, in Cave Creek, Arizona. He is survived by his loving family, wife Theresa Rosati (Cortina); children, Regina Rosati, Stephanie Haack, Rick Rosati, Michael Rosati (Kay Rosati), Annamarie Bensfield (Joseph Bensfield), William Rosati (Joanne […]

  • Obituary: Mildred McCormick Malzahn

    June 5, 1936 – March 31, 2020 Mildred McCormick Malzahn, 83, was born to Francis P. and Mildred Aeschbach McCormick in Hoboken, New Jersey. She attended Cornell University, except for her junior year, which was spent at the University of Paris. Mildred graduated from Cornell University in 1957 with distinction in all subjects, honors in French literature […]

  • Obituary: Patricia Ann Moegenburg

    July 6, 1932 – March 29, 2020 Patricia Ann Moegenburg, 87, of Sister Bay and formerly of Baileys Harbor, died at Door County Medical Center in Sturgeon Bay. She was born in Sturgeon Bay to Eugene and Gladys (Hickey) Heald. Pat attended grade school in Baileys Harbor and graduated from Gibraltar High School in 1950. Upon graduation, […]

  • Obituary: Michael Roland Gulmetti

    Dec. 9, 1946 – March 24, 2020 Michael Roland Gulmetti, 73, of Sturgeon Bay died suddenly at his home.  He was born in Rockford, Illinois, to Larry and Ruth (Ditto) Gulmetti. He served his country in the U.S. Army for several years during the Vietnam Conflict. Michael lived most of his life in Rockford, where he and his […]

  • Obituary: Thomas E. Hunt

    Dec. 29, 1946 – March 28, 2020 Thomas Edward Hunt, 73, of Brussels died at his home.  He was born in Sturgeon Bay to Robert and Lois (Petersilka) Hunt.  On November 14, 1998, he married Cheryl E. Buelow in Sturgeon Bay.  Tom enjoyed working with and restoring cars, especially with his brother, Gerald. Survivors include his wife, […]

  • Obituary: Isabelle M. Derse

    March 18, 2020 Isabelle M. Derse (née D’Aoust), 99, died March 18, 2020. Beloved wife of 56 years to the late William; loving mother of the late Kathleen (the late Robert) Weinbauer, the late William (Caroline) Derse, the late Michael Derse, Thomas Derse, Robert (Susan) Derse, James (Linda) Derse, Mary (the late Ronald) Coppersmith, John Derse […]

  • Obituary: Larry Ohnesorge

    Dec. 14, 1953 – March 25, 2020 Larry Ohnesorge, 66, of Green Bay died peacefully at the Jack and Engrid Meng Residence.  He was born in Poynette, Wisconsin as the oldest son of Ronald and Joyce Ohnesorge.  He was a graduate of Marshfield Senior High School’s Class of ’72. Larry served our country in the U.S. […]

  • Obituary: Jill J. Jessen Jorgenson

    Dec. 28, 1948 – March 25, 2020 Jill J. Jessen Jorgenson, 71, of Washington Island died March 25, 2020. She was born on Washington Island to Karly and Evelyn Jessen. Jill graduated from Washington Island High School in 1967. Following three years of college, she returned to the Island and married the love of her life, Kermit […]

  • Obituary: LeRoy “Lee” Blaine Rusche

    Dec. 18, 1943 – March 23, 2020 LeRoy “Lee” Blaine Rusche, 76, of Sturgeon Bay died at home in the arms of his loving wife, Crystal. He was born in Sturgeon Bay, the youngest son of Harold Henry Rusche and Alice Maxine (Collins) Rusche. Lee attended Cherry School and graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School in 1962. […]

  • Obituary: Joan Marie Nystrom

    Nov. 20, 1935 – March 24, 2020 Joan Marie Nystrom, 84, of Baileys Harbor died at Door County Medical Center in Sturgeon Bay.  She was born in Chicago to Jacob and Anna J. (Hjornstad) Lura. In 1955, she married Karl Henry Nystrom. He died in 2017.  Joan was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Baileys Harbor. […]

  • Obituary: Lisa Cofrin

    April 12, 1955 – March 23, 2020 Lisa Cofrin, 64, of Sturgeon Bay died suddenly at her home. She was born in Sturgeon Bay to Gilbert and Joan (DeBroux) Cofrin.  Lisa graduated from Southern Door High School and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in business.  In 1981, she began her career at Therma-Tron-X […]

  • Obituary: Janet A. Eicher

    July 3, 1947 – March 19, 2020 Janet A. Eicher, 72, of Algoma died suddenly at Door County Medical Center. She was born in Sturgeon Bay to Charles and Lena (Oberer) Vertz.  On April 19, 1969, she married Frederick Carl Eicher at Bay View Lutheran Church. For many years, Janet worked in housekeeping at Door County Memorial Hospital. She […]

  • Obituary: Gary Vandertie

    Oct. 21, 1958 – March 19, 2020 Gary Patrick Vandertie, 61, of Casco died suddenly at his home. He was born in Namur to Patrick and Rose Mae (Jeanquart) Vandertie. Gary attended Southern Door High School, then farmed in Brussels with his family for many years. He also worked as a blackjack dealer at the Oneida Casino. He especially […]

  • Obituary: Dale J. Nessinger

    Jan. 22, 1951 – March 19, 2020 Dale Nessinger, 69, of Sturgeon Bay died suddenly at his home. He was born in Algoma to Chester “Joe” and Betty Lou (Jorgenson) Nessinger. After graduating from high school, he attended the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Dale was employed by Algoma Hardwoods for many years. He enjoyed woodworking, hunting, fishing and his dog, Chewy. He […]

  • Obituary: Myrle Anne Welhaven

    March 23, 1924 – March 18, 2020 Myrle Anne (Palmer) Welhaven, 95, died peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Milwaukee to Donald and Bessie (Ericksen) Palmer. In 1941, her family moved to Sturgeon Bay, where Myrle graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School in 1943. On Dec. 29, 1945, Myrle married Jack Welhaven. They […]

  • Obituary: Jerome J. Wesa

    June 8, 1946 – March 16, 2020 Jerome J. Wesa, 73, of Sturgeon Bay, and formerly of Milwaukee, died suddenly at his home in Sturgeon Bay. He was born in Milwaukee to Leon and Margaret (Bruneski) Wesa. Jerry graduated from St. John Bosco High School (now St. Thomas More) in Milwaukee. He worked in retail sales throughout […]

  • Obituary: Jane Alice Patza

    Aug. 19, 1949 – March 18, 2020 Jane Alice Patza, 70, of Sturgeon Bay died surrounded by her family at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay. She was born in Sturgeon Bay to Lawrence and Irene (Schley) Schubert.  On Dec. 16, 1967, she married Roger Patza at Salem Lutheran Church. For many years, Jane worked as a […]

  • Obituary: Sherry Ann Poehler

    Feb. 20, 1946 – March 17, 2020 Sherry Ann Poehler, 74, of Sturgeon Bay died at Aurora BayCare Medical Center. She was born in Green Bay to Clifford and Arlene (Kaster) Stauber.  On Feb. 5, 1966, she married Frank E. Poehler at Holy Name of Mary Church in Maplewood. He died Nov. 14, 1998. Sherry and her husband owned […]

  • Obituary: Gary Raymond Hartl

    Gary Raymond Hartl, 72, of Sturgeon Bay, died on March 14, 2020, at Door County Medical Center. He was born in Sturgeon Bay on March 4, 1948 to Raymond and Marion (Skippon) Hartl. For most of his life, Gary worked as a self-employed carpenter. He is survived by a daughter, Stephane Hartl and her husband […]