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  • Obituary: Mitchell J. Olson

    Mitchell James Olson, 49, of Sister Bay, died peacefully Nov. 2, 2016 with his family by his side. Mitchell was born Nov. 12, 1966, in Sister Bay at his parents’ home. As a child he grew up in his father and grandfather’s auto shops. After graduation he worked with his dad at Glenn’s Auto Body. […]

  • Obituary: Leland J. McDonald

    Leland J. McDonald (“Lee”), age 88, of Washington Island died on Sunday, October 30, 2016. He was born to Dennis and Marie McDonald on July 28, 1928 on Washington Island, Wisconsin. Lee went to school on Washington Island and in Kenosha, WI. He graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School in Kenosha, WI, and attended […]

  • Obituary: Marvin A. Beilfuss

    Marvin A. Beilfuss, 89, of the Town of Sturgeon Bay, died October 30, 2016 while at Ministry Door County Medical Center with family at his side. He was born March 13, 1927 in Shawano, the son of Ewald and Margaret (Strutz) Beilfuss. Marvin attended school in Shawano and grew up working on the family farm […]

  • Obituary: Lynn ‘Tim’ Timothy Weborg

    Tim Weborg, born May 15, 1942, died Oct. 29, 2016. He is survived by wife Charleen, daughters Lynne Voight (Leon), Darcie Weborg (Jamie). Brothers John Weborg and David (Else) Weborg, brother-in-law Chuck Hartmann (Betty), Grandchildren Eric Speiser, Brianna Voight and LJ (Nikki) Voight, four Great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Memorial Service will be held on […]

  • Obituary: Bernard Joseph Paul, Jr.

    Bernard Joseph Paul, Jr., 67, of Sturgeon Bay passed away on October 28, 2016 after a long fought battle with diabetes.  He was born December 17, 1948 in Sturgeon Bay to Bernard and Cecilia (Conway) Paul. Bernie graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School in 1967.  After high school, Bernie attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison.  He eventually became a sales representative for several building […]

  • Obituary: Virginia M. Iversen

    Virginia M. Iversen, nee Murrin, age 93, died Oct. 27, 2016.  Beloved wife of the late Elmer Henriksen, Earl Walsh, and Bill Iversen;  dear mother of Sally (Peter) McNamara, Charlie (Kathy) Henriksen, Mary Beth Talhami and the late Tom Henriksen;  cherished grandmother of Elly and Will Henriksen, John McNamara, Trevor, Carly and Griffin Talhami;  dear […]

  • Obituary: Judith Elizabeth Fischer

    Judith Elizabeth Fischer, 81, of Sturgeon Bay, died Oct. 27, 2016.  She was born Feb. 1, 1935 in Racine to William and Elizabeth (Uvegas) Klaus.  On Feb. 1, 1958, she married Joseph P. Fischer in Racine. Judy was a graduate of St. Catherine High School and St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Milwaukee.  She worked as […]

  • Obituary: Ralph Charles Anschutz

    Ralph Charles Anschutz, 81, of Sturgeon Bay, died October 25, 2016, at Ministry Door County Medical Center.  He was born November 13, 1934, to Fred and Aurelia (Vogel) Anschutz in Sturgeon Bay.  On October 16, 1954, he married Anita Maples in Sturgeon Bay; she preceded him in death on Jan. 12, 2015. Ralph was a long-time […]

  • Obituary: Glenn Lester Olson

    Glenn Lester Olson was born July 3rd,1942 in Sturgeon Bay, WI to Lester and Viola (Krause) Olson. He married June Linden on September 7, 1963. He is survived by June, two children; Robin and Jim Seaquist; Kirby and Lynn Olson, seven grandchildren; Cole, Justin, Olivia, Mitchell, Lauren, Vanessa and Camille. Four (soon to be five) […]

  • Obituary: Rita Terry Stapp

    Rita Terry Stapp, 91, of Sturgeon Bay, formerly of California, died Monday, October 24, 2016 at Ministry Door County Medical Center following a short illness. She was born December 7, 1924 in Brooklyn, NY to Max and Rose (Dubow) Macoff. Rita enlisted with the United States Navy after two years of college and served as a […]

  • Door County Student-Athlete Q&A: Jaden Stevenson

      Name: Jaden Stevenson School/Grade: Sturgeon Bay High School/junior Sports: High school soccer, FC Wisconsin Nationals Honors:   ACADEMIC B and A Academic Honor Roll   SOCCER Conference Champion (2014) Regional Champion (2014) Sectional Champion (2014) State Qualifier (2014) School record 55 goals in a single season (2014) 2nd Team All-Conference (2014) Conference Champion (2015) […]

  • Obituary: Theodore G. Hansen

    Theodore G. Hansen, 87, died October 24, 2016 in Evanston, Illinois.  He was born on May 5, 1929 on Washington Island, Wisconsin to Jens and Josie (Einerson) Hansen.  On June 6, 1953, on the Island, Ted married Charlotte (nee Hansen).  They were happily married for 63 years. Ted grew up on Washington Island and graduated […]

  • Obituary: Joan Marie Delorit

    Joan Marie Delorit, 79, formerly of Brussels, died Oct. 24, 2016, at Ministry Door County Medical Center-Skilled Nursing Facility.  She was born Jan. 17, 1937, in Kewaunee County to Gilbert and Irene (Blahnik) Finendale.  Joan farmed in the Forestville area and owned and operated Delorit Sales and Service for many years. She enjoyed playing Bingo with […]

  • Obituary: Wayne R. Utiger

    Wayne R. Utiger, 100, died Oct. 24, 2016. He was born Nov. 11, 1915. Wayne’s family is honoring his wishes and there will be no services at this time. Caspersonfuneralhome.com.

  • Obituary: Richard D. Horbinski

    Richard D. Horbinski, 91, of Sister Bay, died Oct. 22, 2016. He married Virginia Zastrow on October 28, 1950. Richard was the son of Walter and Helen (Orcholski) Horbinski. He grew up on Milwaukee’s south side as a member of the city’s thriving Polish community. At the age of 17 he enlisted in the United States Army […]

  • Obituary: Paul E. Muckerman

    Paul Edward Muckerman, fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, died Oct. 22, 2016 at his family home in Egg Harbor, Wis. Paul is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Carol Cooper Muckerman, his four children Mary Lewis, Paul (Elizabeth) Muckerman, Jr. Christine (Tony) Popanz, and Susie (Scott) Hudspeth. Thirteen grandchildren Daniel, Kristen, and […]

  • Obituary: Debra Lynn Polster

    Debra Lynn Polster, 60, of Sturgeon Bay unexpectedly died in her home in the town of Gardner on October 21, 2016.  She was born August 21, 1956 in Alabama to John and Ruby (Smith) Calhoun.  On June 18, 1977, she married Peter David Polster of Sturgeon Bay. Debra had a brilliant mind and higher education […]

  • Obituary: Dorothy Mae Jeanquart

    Dorothy Mae Jeanquart, 91, of Forestville, died Oct. 20, 2016, in Marinette at Sun Valley Assisted Living.  She was born Oct. 5, 1925 in Menominee, Michigan to Clarence and Mary (Venne) Dionne.  On Nov. 6, 1943, she married Elmer J. Jeanquart.  He preceded her in death on Jan. 15, 2005. Dorothy and her husband farmed […]

  • Obituary: Doris S. Lasee

    Doris S. Lasee, 94, of Sister Bay, died Oct. 19 at Scandia Village in Sister Bay. She was born on July 1, 1922 in Milwaukee to Emil and Albertina Muenchow. She is survived by her daughter Cheri (Charles) Geiger, grandsons Erik and Michael (Lindsey) Geiger and great grand-daughter Ada. She is also survived by many other […]

  • Obituary: Samuel E. Vana

    Samuel E. Vana, 75, of Sturgeon Bay, died Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay. He was born February 7, 1941 to Samuel and Anna (Danko) Vana. After attending Lane Tech High School in Chicago, Sam enlisted in the United States Coast Guard where he served from 1960 to 1964 […]