Category: Life Notes
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May 14, 1938 – Jan. 26, 2020 Artist and teacher James Cagle, 81, died at his home. He was born in Sweetwater, Tennessee, and later moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana. Prof. Cagle was a graduate of the Art Institute of Chicago and Michigan State University and retired as a professor emeritus of fine arts in 2007, completing […]
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Obituary: Kristine Ann Klessig
Nov. 27, 1964 – Jan. 25, 2020 Kristine Ann Klessig, 55, of Tomahawk died at her home. She was born in Sturgeon Bay to Merton and Jeannie (Werkheiser) Klessig. She was a graduate of Sevastopol High School. Kristine loved being on a motorcycle, fishing, camping, puttering in the yard and pontooning. She loved all animals and was a member […]
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Obituary: Marion June Birmingham
Jan. 5, 1923 ~ Jan. 24, 2020 Marion June Birmingham, 97, of the Town of Sevastopol died peacefully, surrounded by her family, at Door County Medical Center in Sturgeon Bay. She was born in Sturgeon Bay to Herman and Elsie (Thenell) Geitner. After graduating from Sevastopol High School as the salutatorian in 1940, June studied at Green […]
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Jan. 21, 2020 Lennix Gregory Ebel was born an angel at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay. He will be forever held in the hearts of his parents, Wade Michael and Laura Ellen (née Hardin) Ebel of the Town of Sturgeon Bay; brothers, Michael Allen and Mavrix Wade Ebel; paternal grandparents, Greg and Sue […]
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Kim Marie Denton, 62, of Forestville, died on January 17, 2020. She was born November 12, 1957, in Sturgeon Bay to Robert and Lee Ann (Bridenhagen) Jess. Survivors include her husband Grant Deshotels; two children, Jenny (Kerry Joe) Denil, Brussels; Ian (Fallon) Deshotels, Green Bay; two grandchildren, Karissa and Jax Denil; one brother, Karl Jess; […]
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James B. Cushing, 73, was married to the love of his life, Marilyn, nee Hagman, for 40 years. Loving father of Laura Geis, Lisa (Ted) Parks, and Stacy Calloway Cushing. Proud Grandfather of Brady and Charlotte. Jim was a graduate of Hinsdale Central High School and Ohio Wesleyan University and a member of Phi Delta […]
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James L. Kramer, 99, of Sturgeon Bay, died Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Green Bay. He was born November 14, 1920 in Sturgeon Bay, the son of the late Walter and Edith (Rohr) Kramer. Jim graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School in 1940. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII […]
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Obituary: William “Bill” Dehos
Oct. 15, 1941 – Jan. 20, 2020 William “Bill” Dehos, 78, of Sturgeon Bay died at Sturgeon Bay Health Services. He was born in Baileys Harbor to Edward and Ruth (Knudson). Bill was a very accomplished and self-taught woodcarver. He could take a piece of wood, mold it with a chain saw and create the wonders of the animal […]
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Feb. 25, 1940 – Jan. 21, 2020 Gilbert Ernest Spude, 79, of Luxemburg died at his home. He was born in Nasewaupee to Louis and Martha (Grovogel) Spude. Gilbert graduated from Brussels High School, and on Nov. 11, 1961, he married Diane Marie Engebose at St. Francis Church in Duvall. For many years, Gilbert worked as a […]
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Obituary: Gerald Anthony Pelrine
June 13, 1955 – Jan. 15, 2020 Gerald Anthony Pelrine, 64, of Sturgeon Bay died at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. He was born at St. Joseph Hospital in Chicago to William Francis Pelrine and Mary “Patricia” (Driskill) Pelrine. Gerald was raised in a devout Catholic family and grew up attending St. Issac Jogues Parish in […]
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Obituary: Marsha Christine Willame
July 18, 1976 – Jan. 14, 2020 Marsha Christine Willame, 43, of Sturgeon Bay died suddenly at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, with family at her side, following a recent illness. She was born in Green Bay to Mark William Willame and Debra Ann (Derginer) Willame. After attending Green Bay East High School, Marsha moved to […]
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Obituary: Janicemae Roselyn Gierzynski
Oct. 23, 1941 – Jan. 12, 2020 Janicemae Roselyn (Přchal) Gierzynski, 78, of the Town of Egg Harbor died at Sturgeon Bay Health Services. She was born in Chicago to Anton “Tony” and Rose (Lizak) Přchal. Jan attended Gage Park High School in Chicago. She was united in marriage to Phillip John Gierzynski on Oct. 26, 1963, […]
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Obituary: Melvin E. Boeckenhauer
Feb. 25, 1928 – Dec. 25, 2019 Melvin E. Boeckenhauer, 91, died in Prospect Heights, Illinois. He was born on his parents’ farm in Des Plaines, Illinois. Melvin was the loving husband of Eunice (née Thon) for 65 years. Dear brother of the late Lyle (Edna), George and Paul. Proud uncle of Gerald (Barbara), Kathy, […]
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Obituary: Donald William Tesnow
Nov. 6, 1942 – Jan. 6, 2020 Donald William Tesnow died peacefully in the comfort of his family. He is survived by his loving children and was their hero: Todd and (Tanna) Tesnow of Ellison Bay, James and (Gina) Tesnow of Port Edwards, Wisconsin, Leanne and (Tom) of Hudson, Wisconsin. Donald felt the touch of God and […]
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March 18, 1943 – Jan. 9, 2020 Karen Jane Guelette, 76, of Brussels died peacefully with her family by her side. She was born in Manitowoc to Ralph and Ruth (Brey) Seigworth. Karen graduated from Brussels High School and on May 27, 1961, she married her high school sweetheart, Gary M. Guelette, at St. Francis Church. Together they […]
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Aug. 26, 1943 – Jan. 8, 2020 Judith A. Jorgenson, 76, of Sturgeon Bay died Jan. 8, 2020. She was born to Willis and Rosealine Chipman in Milwaukee. She was preceded in death by a brother, Wayne Chipman. Judith will be cherished in the hearts of her loving family: Larry Dale Anderson (son); grandchildren Brenna […]
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Obituary: Orville “Butch” Conrad Jess
Oct. 18, 1942 – Jan. 7, 2020 Orville “Butch” Conrad Jess, 77, of Washington Island died surrounded by his family. He was born on Washington Island to Orville R. and Florence (Haas) Jess. After graduating from Washington Island High School with the Class of 1960, he moved to Milwaukee to complete his diesel-mechanic apprenticeship. Butch started his […]
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Oct. 15, 1943 – Jan. 8, 2020 William J. Eckert, 76, of Brussels died at his home. He was born in Fish Creek to Walter and Agnes (Restler) Eckert. On July 9, 1966, he married Patricia Ann Theis at St. Peter’s Church in Lincoln. When he was young, Bill worked in Milwaukee in various aspects of the […]
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Obituary: Robert Herman Mueller
Aug. 28, 1945 – Jan. 7, 2020 Robert Herman Mueller, 74, of the Town of Egg Harbor died at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay. He was born in Sturgeon Bay to Herbert Theodore Mueller and Catherine Theresa (Schoblocher) Mueller. Bob attended Fairview Grade School and graduated from Sevastopol High School in 1963. He went on […]
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Nov. 6, 1926 – Jan. 7, 2020 Earl A. Pontzloff, 93, of Fish Creek died at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. He was born in Casco to Albert and Clara (Rhode) Pontzloff. At age 16, Earl went to work at the shipyard, in addition to working full time on the farm with his father. In 1951, […]