Category: Community
Door County community news from the Peninsula Pulse. Find information about health programs, fundraisers, announcements, and more to keep you in the loop in your community.
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This week the Wisconsin Humane Society Door County Campus introduces Duke to readers. He is an 8-month-old bluetick coonhound/beagle and weighs about 35 lbs. He was surrendered Feb. 9 because his owner didn’t have enough time for him. He is great with other dogs, strangers and grew up with a toddler at home. He likes […]
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Margaret Mae Sawyer, 88, of the Town of Sturgeon Bay, died at her home, Sunday afternoon, Feb. 25, 2018 with family at her side. She was born Nov. 9, 1929 in Baileys Harbor, the daughter of the late Carl and Elsie (Johnson) Peil. On Oct. 21, 1950, Margaret was united in marriage to Douglas Edward […]
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Obituary: James Joseph Schaefer
James Joseph Schaefer, 66, of Sturgeon Bay, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family, Friday morning, Feb. 23, 2018. He was born May 22, 1951 to the late Joseph and Doris (Donovan) Schaefer. Jim attended St. Joseph Grade School and graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School in 1969. He was united in marriage to Mary […]
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Obituary: Henry Louis Gerlach, Sr.
Henry Louis Gerlach, Sr., 71 years, of Sturgeon Bay, died Friday evening, Feb. 23, 2018 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay. He was born April 10, 1946 in Sturgeon Bay, the son of the late Edward and Martha (Krowas) Gerlach. On June 4, 1983, Henry married Shirley Mary Jandrin at Zion Ev. Lutheran […]
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Alfons Hilbert, 86, of Sturgeon Bay, died Feb. 23, 2018. He was born June 3, 1931 to Nick and Helen (Rudinger) Hilbert in Mayville. Al grew up as a farm boy in Mayville, Wis. and had a strong interest in machinery and hog production. His interests on the farm led him to pursue a lifelong […]
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John T. Pagel, 58, of Kewaunee, Wis., died unexpectedly on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018. He was born Feb. 28, 1959, to the late Carl and Garnet (Bunda) Pagel. He was a graduate of Kewaunee High School and Madison Farm Short Course. John profoundly touched the lives of countless people personally and professionally through his friendship, […]
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Steven M. Witcpalek, 39, of Kewaunee, died unexpectedly Feb. 22, 2018. He was born April 17, 1978, to Michael and Darlene (Paul) Witcpalek. He was a graduate of NWTC and a member of the Sons of the American Legion. Steve worked at Pagel’s Ponderosa as the Operations Manager. He married Jamie Pagel on Oct. 25, […]
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Dale John Seiler, 88, of Sturgeon Bay, died Feb. 22, 2018, at Door County Medical Center. He was born in Door County on Jan. 28, 1930, to Marvin and Florence (Herlache) Seiler. Dale served his country in the U.S. Air Force. On April 18, 1970, he married Karen Robertson, she preceded him in death on […]
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Obituary: Janice Margaret Ripp
Janice Margaret Ripp, 92, of Sturgeon Bay, died and was reunited with her husband, Francis, early Wednesday morning, Feb. 21, 2018 at the Door County Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility with family at her side. She was born March 7, 1925 in Coleridge in northeastern Nebraska, the daughter of Leo and Lucille (Koch) O’Connor. Janice […]
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Obituary: Marjorie Ann Nichols
Marjorie “Margie” Ann Nichols, 89, of Sister Bay, died Feb. 20, 2018 of natural causes. Margie was born in Brainerd, Minnesota on October 13, 1928. Shortly after her birth, Margie’s family moved to Green Bay. She graduated from East High in Green Bay. Many of Margie’s summers were spent in Ellison Bay at a family […]
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Obituary: Diane (Roberts) Johnson
Diane (Roberts) Johnson, 88, of Sister Bay, died at home on Feb. 20, 2018. Diane is survived by her husband Paul, and her children Steve Johnson of Milwaukee, and daughter Sharon (Johnson) Harned of Alexandria, Virginia: son in law Philip Harned and grandson Calvin Harned. She was preceded in death by her daughter Susan (Johnson) […]
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Obituary: Scott ‘Chef Bear’ Czepulonis
It is with great sadness that the family of Scott B. Czepulonis announces his death on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018 at the age of 63 years. Scott will forever be remembered by his Aunt Ardelle (Kleinke) Mampe; sister Gwen (Bryce) Mickelson; niece Gina (James) Tesnow; nephews Joseph Johnson, Jeremia (Sarah) Johnson; and great-nieces Kori, Rylee […]
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Door County Medical Center Birth: Feb. 21, 2018
Morgan E. Phaneof and Troy D. Ward Jr. of Sturgeon Bay are the parents of a daughter born Feb. 21, 2018. Maternal grandparents are Rebecca Madsen, Sturgeon Bay, and Michael Phaneof, Brooklyn Park, Minn. Paternal grandparents are Marie and Troy Ward Sr., Seymour, Wis.
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Sturgeon Bay Hosts Regional Destination Imagination Tourney March 3
The BayLake Destination Imagination Regional Tournament is March 3 at the Sturgeon Bay Middle/High School. This year 41 teams are showcasing their creative talents, including teams from Gibraltar, Sevastopol, Sturgeon Bay, St. Peter’s Lutheran, Algoma, Denmark, Southern Door, St. Mary’s, Luxemburg-Casco, St. Paul’s and Pacelli. The competition starts at 8 am. There is no admission […]
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Prevea Health Hosts Free Seminar about Procedure to Stop Heartburn
Prevea Health will host a free, educational seminar March 7 in Sturgeon Bay for those who suffer from heartburn or acid reflux. The seminar will focus on the benefits of a breakthrough procedure called, LINX. Dr. Hassanain Jassim, a bariatric and general surgeon, and Sally Bowa, APNP at the Prevea Heartburn Treatment Center, will discuss […]
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Mojo Rosa’s Donates Portion of Fish Fry Proceeds to United Way
Throughout March Mojo Rosa’s in Egg Harbor is partnering with United Way of Door County, and will donate $1 for every Friday Fish Fry dinner sold. The all-you-can-eat fried haddock or swai comes with crinkle-cut fries, coleslaw and rye. The funds donated will go toward meeting United Way’s Annual Campaign need for 2018. Mojo Rosa’s […]
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Southern Door High School Names 2017-18 Valedictorian, Salutatorian
Southern Door High School has named Deseree Dufek as Valedictorian and Zoey Kohler as Salutatorian for the 2017-18 school year. Dufek, granddaughter of Roy and Mary Rae Dufek, participated in Math Team for four years, in Model United Nations for three years and the National Honor Society for two years. She was also on the […]
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‘Community Connections’ Program to Offer Peer Support Service
On March 14, Rebecca Nicholson from the Door County Partnership for Children and Families will share information about “Community Connections,” a free, voluntary, peer support service offered by the Partnership. Community Connections offers general/basic resource information, peer mentorship and promotes family engagement in the community. The program will be held from 10-11 am in the […]
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Businesses, Nonprofits Invited to Enter Sturgeon Bay’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center (SBVC) invites the community and businesses to enter a float in the annual Sturgeon Bay St. Patrick’s Day Parade. SBVC is now accepting entry applications for the 2018 St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 17 at 11 am. The parade begins at Sawyer Park and goes to Oak Street, down […]
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‘Memory Challenges’ Addressed at Next Community Health Information Program March 18
Northern Door Health & Wellness Ministry continues its Community Health Information Programs March 18, 4 pm, with “Memory Challenges” at First Baptist Church, Sister Bay. The speaker will be Christy Wisniewski, geriatric outreach specialist for the Memory Clinic. The Memory Clinic uses a team approach and partners with the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute of UW-Madison. Northern […]