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Obituary: Marlys Rae Trunkhill

Marlys Rae Trunkhill, 77, of Sturgeon Bay, died January 6, 2017, at Scandia Village in Sister Bay.  She was born October 29, 1939, in Evansville, WI to Jinx and Gertrude (Feldt) Trunkhill.  On August 15, 1981, she married Paul Klapatch in Green Bay.

Survivors include her husband; one son, Seth Wiederanders, Sturgeon Bay; one daughter, Sharon (Sean Vanriette) Wiederanders, Kansas City, MO; four grandchildren, Ezra, Margot, Michael, and Hannah Vanriette; brother-in-law, Duane Moen; and nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Jonah Klapatch; one sister, Joanne Moen; and one brother, Richard Trunkhill.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Memorials may be directed to NAMI of Door County (PO Box 273 Sturgeon Bay WI 54235).  Forbes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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