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BIRTHS

Lee and Kristin Wachsmuth, Algoma, are the parents of a son who was born April 24, 2015, at Ministry Door County Medical Center, Sturgeon Bay. Maternal grandparents are Randy and Janet Miller, Denmark, Wis. Paternal grandparents are Howard and Diane Wachsmuth, Mishicot, Wis.

David and Kendall Koehler, Sister Bay, are the parents of a daughter born on April 20, 2015, at Ministry Door County Medical Center, Sturgeon Bay. Maternal grandparents are Dennis and Lisa Voight, Ellison Bay. Paternal grandparent is Sherry Koehler, Sister Bay.

Justin and Rachel Kirwen, Sturgeon Bay, are parents of a son born on April 17, 2015, at Ministry Door County Medical Center, Sturgeon Bay. Maternal grandparents are Bill and Sharon Murrock, Sturgeon Bay. Paternal grandparents are Scott and Bethany Kirwen, Sturgeon Bay.

PASSINGS

Eldred Nathan Urban

May 9, 1930 – April 26, 2015

Eldred Nathan Urban, 75, of Gardner, died April 26, 2015, at home with his wife, Nadine, at his side. Funeral services will be held at 11 am, Saturday, May 2, 2015, at St. Peters Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sturgeon Bay. Friends may call from 4 until 7 pm Friday at Huehns Family Life Tribute Center in Sturgeon Bay and at the church on Saturday from 10 am until the time of service. Condolences may be offered at huehnsfuneralhome.com.

Donald Englebert

Oct. 19, 1939 – April 26, 2015

Donald Englebert, 75, of Brussels, died on April 26, 2015. He was born on Oct. 19, 1939, in Union to George and Mayme (Charles) Englebert. On April 9, 1958, he married Mary Ann Virlee. Donald farmed in Brussels for many years and was a founding member of the B.U.G. Fire Department. Funeral services will be 11 am on May 2, 2015, at St. Francis and St. Mary Parish, Brussels. Friends may call on Friday from 6-9 pm at Forbes Funeral Home and at the church on Saturday from 10 am until time of service.

Mary Jo Maisonneuve

Jan. 22, 1929 – April 25, 2015

Mary Jo Maisonneuve, 86, of Brussels, died at St. Mary’s Hospital in Green Bay on April 25, 2015. She was born Jan. 22, 1929, in Minneapolis, Minn. After high school, she attended the Minneapolis Institute of Art. On May 6, 1950, she married Douglas Maisonneuve. Mary Jo was a Door County artist who attended many art fairs with her Christmas Balls. She and her husband owned and operated the Belgian Inn in Namur from 1978-1982, where she handled all of the management and cooking. Funeral services were held April 30, 2015. Forbesfuneralhome.com.

George Dewey Gemberling

Nov. 26, 1924 – April 26, 2015

George Dewey Gemberling, 90, of Sturgeon Bay died at Cardinal Ridge on April 26, 2015. He was born Nov. 26, 1924, in South Bend, Indiana. George served in the U. S. Army during World War II. He was wounded in Italy and received the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. George was a “Founding Father” of Door Operators and Remote Controls Mfg. Association from 1959-1979. Memorials may be given to Birch Creek Music Center, Sturgeon Bay Lions Club and Door County Memorial Hospital Foundation in his name. Online condolences at forbesfuneralhome.com.

Vida Coisman

April 20, 1921 – April 25, 2015

Vida Coisman, 94, of Sturgeon Bay, died April 25, 2015, at the Skilled Nursing Facility at Ministry Door County Medical Center. She was born in Gardner on April 20, 1921, to Edwin and Rose (Vandertie) Herlache. On June 19, 1940, she married Raymond Coisman. Vida was a very loving and artistic woman who enjoyed baking and cooking. Funeral services will be 11 am Friday, May 1, 2015, at St. Hubert’s Catholic Church in Rosiere. Forbesfuneralhome.com.

Anastasia “Stella” Hendricks

May 16, 1948 – April 24, 2015

Anastasia “Stella” Hendricks, 66, of Sturgeon Bay, died April 24, 2015, at Ministry Door County Medical Center. She was born May 16, 1948, in Korbach, Germany, the daughter of Juozas and Johanna (Lobada) Sidauga. Stella’s family came to the United States soon after her birth, eventually settling in Door County. She graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School in 1967. Stella had worked at Dorchester, Door County Memorial Hospital, Scandia Supper Club and Glidden Lodge. Services were held April 28. Condolences and guestbook signing may be offered at huehnsfuneralhome.com.

Charles E. Paulsen

Nov. 30, 1929 – April 24, 2015

Charles E. Paulsen, 85, of Sturgeon Bay, died April 24, 2015, at the Skilled Nursing Facility at Ministry Door County Medical Center. Arrangements are pending and have been entrusted to the care of Huehns Family Life Tributes in Sturgeon Bay. Condolences may be offered at huehnsfuneralhome.com.

Vivian Angeline Peterson

Nov. 24, 1939 – April 23, 2015

Vivian Angeline Peterson, 75, died at the Golden Living Center-Dorchester on April 23, 2015. She was born on Nov. 24, 1939, in Williston, North Dakota, to Harry and Ella (Rapp) Gibbins. Vivian graduated from Williston High School, and received her nurse’s degree from General Hospital in Minneapolis, Minn. She worked at various hospitals throughout the Midwest. On Sept. 2, 1961, she married Pastor Philip Peterson in Minneapolis. Vivian was a member at Tanum-Forest Lutheran Church. Funeral services were held April 27. Online condolences may be offered at forbesfuneralhome.com.

Heidi Jones

March 6, 1957 – April 23, 2015

Heidi Jones, 58, of Sturgeon Bay, died at her home on April 23, 2015. She was born on March 6, 1957, in Garretsville, Ohio, to Charles and Lillian (Klooz) Ranc. On May 1, 1981, she married Melvin Jones Jr. Heidi served four years in the United States Coast Guard. Funeral services were held April 28 at Forbes Funeral Home, Sturgeon Bay. In lieu of flowers, live plants would be appreciated to add to Heidi’s memory garden or donations may be given to the Door County Cancer Society.

Gloria D. Pankratz

Feb. 27, 1923 – April 23, 2015

Gloria D. Pankratz, 92, of Sturgeon Bay, died April 23, 2015, at Pine Crest Village. She was born February 27, 1923, in Sturgeon Bay. She married Herman Pankratz on July 19, 1943. He preceded her in death May 12, 2008. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Corpus Christi Catholic Church at 10:30 am Saturday, May 2. Friends may call May 1 from 4 – 6 pm at Forbes Funeral Home, Sturgeon Bay, and at the church on Saturday from 9:30 am until time of service.

Leonard Julian LeCloux

June 14, 1923 – April 22, 2015

Leonard Julian LeCloux, 91, of Sturgeon Bay died at his home on April 22, 2015. He was born June 14, 1923, in the town of Lincoln to Edward and Louise (Rouer) LeCloux, Sr. On Oct. 20, 1948, he married Evelyn Jeanquart in Namur. Leonard farmed in Maplewood for many years and was an Oliver Tractor and equipment dealer. Leonard was in several bands and played the accordion for many weddings and events. Services were held April 25. Forbesfuneralhome.com.