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    Wills, Norma Jean

    Norma Jean Wills, 78, Monona, passed away after a brief, but brave battle with cancer on Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, surrounded by her family at St. Mary's Care Center in Madison. She was born on March 16, 1933, in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of Walter and Margaret (Hermbrott) Ulmer. Norma and Belden began their life together on June 11, 1955, in Chicago, Ill. They moved to Door County in 1967, raised their family and stayed for 40 years. They spent the last five years in Monona.

    • Feb. 21, 2012
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    Wolfgram, Margaret

    Margaret F. Wolfgram, 88, Sturgeon Bay, formerly of Sevastopol, passed away Friday evening, Feb. 17, 2012, at Golden Living Center/Dorchester where she had resided the past four years.

    • Feb. 21, 2012
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    Sykora, George E.

    George Edward Sykora, 89, Sturgeon Bay, changed his address to heaven on Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, while at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay, following a short illness.

    • Feb. 21, 2012
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    Griggs, M.D., Stewart Latham

    Stew greeted the world Sept. 11, 1918, in Gallupville, N.Y. He was born in his grandfather's farmhouse, where his father had been born many years before. He completed his life on Feb. 17, 2012. Stew was the only child of Dewitt and Mae Griggs of Oneonta, N.Y. He received his B.S. degree from Hartwick College and his medical degree from the University of Buffalo. Stew served his residency in pediatrics at the Milwaukee Children's Hospital.

    • Feb. 21, 2012
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    Forest, William

    William F. Forest, 74, Sevastopol, died Friday evening, Feb. 17, 2012, at his home.

    • Feb. 21, 2012
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    Braun, Wendy S.

    Wendy Sue Braun, 46, Sevastopol, passed away in her sleep at home, early Monday morning, Feb. 20, 2012.

    • Feb. 21, 2012
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    Wessel, Sharon J.

    Sharon J. Wessel, 69, Sturgeon Bay, died on Feb. 13, 2012, at Ministry Door County Medical Center. She was born on April 27, 1942, in Manitowoc to Alvin Weier and Dorothy Hamershimit. She and her twin sister, Shirley, were adopted by George and Regina Wessel, Algoma, when they were seven years old. Sharon attended St. Paul's Lutheran School and was confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in 1958.

    • Feb. 17, 2012
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    Overby, Sandra K.

    Sandra K. Overby, 74, Lakewood, Wis., formerly of Hoffman Estates, Ill., and Baileys Harbor, Wis., passed away Saturday, Feb.11, 2012, at her home. She was born April 27, 1937, in Baileys Harbor to the late Paul and Walburga Smith. Sandra graduated from Gibraltar High School.

    • Feb. 17, 2012
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    Nelson, Laverne Mary

    (October 28, 1924 - February 12, 2012)

    • Feb. 17, 2012
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    Gibson, Gary D.

    Gary D. Gibson, 32, formerly of Northern Door, now of Madison, died Wednesday morning, Feb. 15, 2012, at Clark Lake following a battle with cancer.

    • Feb. 17, 2012
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    Chouinard, Donald J. "Don"

    Donald "Don" Chouinard, 50, a graduate of Sturgeon Bay High School and current resident of Rosemount, Minn., died peacefully after a long illness on Feb. 4, 2012. Don was born in Minneapolis, Minn., March 1, 1961, to Charles and Betty Chouinard. Following his youth living in St. Louis, Mo., Minneapolis, Minn. and Sturgeon Bay, Wis., Don joined the Marine Corps where he learned cooking and commissary management. He was discharged at Camp Lejeune, N.C.

    • Feb. 17, 2012
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    Charnetski, Joseph A.

    Joseph A. Charnetski, 93, Egg Harbor, Wis., died at his home on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012. He was born on May 22, 1918, to Leo and Rose Charnetski in Fish Creek, Wis.

    • Feb. 14, 2012
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    Gau, Marilyn Ruth

    Marilyn Ruth Gau, Washington Island, Wis., went home to be with the Lord Feb. 12, 2012. Marilyn was born Nov. 15, 1930, in Sterling, Ill., to George and Arloine Stone. In a peaceful loving home, she was encouraged to pursue her interests in music, nature, and a career in teaching Kindergarten.

    • Feb. 14, 2012
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    Chouinard, Donald J. "Don"

    Donald "Don" Chouinard, 50, a graduate of Sturgeon Bay High School and current resident of Rosemount, Minn., died peacefully after a long illness on Feb. 4, 2012. Don was born in Minneapolis, Minn., March 1, 1961, to Charles and Betty Chouinard. Following his youth living in St. Louis, Mo., Minneapolis, Minn. and Sturgeon Bay, Wis., Don joined the Marine Corps where he learned cooking and commissary management. He was discharged at Camp Lejeune, N.C.

    • Feb. 14, 2012
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    Brunswick, Theresa "Tracy"

    Theresa "Tracy" Kathleen Brunswick passed away Monday, Feb. 13, at Ministry Door County Medical Center after a short and valiant struggle with cancer.

    • Feb. 14, 2012
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    McWey, William F. "Bill"

    William F. "Bill" McWey, 87, Green Bay, died peacefully at Bellin Hospital on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, to join his Lord and Savior. He was born Aug. 24, 1924, in Green Bay, to the late Charles J. and Carrie (Hannan) McWey.

    • Feb. 10, 2012
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    Leahy, Thomas J.

    Thomas J. Leahy, 60, Lake Geneva, Wis. and Door County, Wis., formerly of Chicago, Ill., died Tuesday Feb. 7, 2012, at his home in Lake Geneva. Thomas John Leahy was born in Chicago, Ill., on June 19, 1951, the son of John and Margaret (Graef) Leahy. He graduated from Saint Gregory High School in Chicago, Ill., in 1969, he then graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in education and then from DePaul University with a Masters Degree in Education.

    • Feb. 10, 2012
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    Peterson, Joseph G.

    Joseph G. Peterson, 86, Sturgeon Bay, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012, from complications of Parkinson's disease. Joe was born on Aug. 15, 1925, to the late Phillip and Josephine (Garland) Peterson in Sturgeon Bay. He joined the Navy during his senior year in high school and served until 1946.

    • Feb. 10, 2012
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    Kerscher, Leonard S.

    Leonard Sylvester Kerscher, 88, Sturgeon Bay, passed away on Feb. 8, 2012, at Whispering Pines in Sturgeon Bay. He was born on May 14, 1923, in Door County, to Leo and Mathilda (Alexander) Kerscher. On June 11, 1947, he married Pearl Meunier in Maplewood; she preceded him in death on Feb. 16, 2007. Leonard was a welder at Bay Ship Building and had his own welding business. He also worked for Algoma Hardwoods for a number of years.

    • Feb. 10, 2012
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    Haskell, Roger D.

    Roger Dewey Haskell, 81, Sturgeon Bay, passed into eternal life on Feb. 8, 2012, in Sturgeon Bay at Ministry Door County Medical Center. He was born on Dec. 9, 1930, in Sturgeon Bay to Dewey and Louise (Diefenbach) Haskell. Roger served his country in the U.S. Army. He owned and operated Curley's Cleaners in Sturgeon Bay from 1984 to 1999. On Dec. 19, 1980, he married Janet M. Fernandez in Sturgeon Bay.

    • Feb. 10, 2012
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    Penny, Marilyn Ann (Hanson)

    Marilyn Ann (Hanson) Penny, 68, Sturgeon Bay, passed on to the next adventure in her spiritual journey on Thursday afternoon, Feb. 2, 2012, from complications of a rare lung infection. She passed away peacefully with her husband and daughter at her bedside. She is finally free of pain and worry.

    • Feb. 7, 2012
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    Gruetzmacher, Cecelia M. (Alexander) (Wilquet)

    Cecelia M. (Alexander) (Wilquet) Gruetzmacher, 91, Green Bay, died Monday morning, Feb. 6, 2012. She was born on Nov. 1, 1920, to the late Dan and Rose (Waulet) Alexander in Forestville, Wis. On Oct. 28, 1937, she married Walter W. Wilquet, they lived in the Sturgeon Bay area, maintaining a dairy farm and also raised and sold Registered Ayrshire Cattle, setting many state and national records. In 1959, she moved to Green Bay and worked for a brief time at The Club Sierra as a cook.

    • Feb. 7, 2012
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    Domencich, Donna L.

    Donna Lynn Domencich, 65, Sturgeon Bay, passed away on Feb. 4, 2012, at St. Mary's Hospital in Green Bay. She was born on Feb. 2, 1947, in Green Bay, to Roy and Alice (Baird) Huff. In 1978, she married Donald F. Domencich in West Bend, Wis. Donna worked as an Apprenticeship Coordinator for the Federal Dept. of Labor for many years. Throughout her life, Donna was extremely active in a variety of organizations.

    • Feb. 7, 2012
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    Bay, Michelle

    Michelle, 44, Andrea, 14, and Daniel, 10, died Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, at their home in DePere.

    • Feb. 7, 2012
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    Bay, Daniel

    Daniel was born Jan. 27, 2002, in Green Bay. He was a fourth grade student at Heritage Elementary School in De Pere. Daniel loved school. He was intelligent, serious and loved learning. Daniel liked playing cards, playing with superheroes and transformers, loved fishing, and vacationing at Aunt Margaret and Uncle Tim's cabin.

    • Feb. 7, 2012
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    Bay, Andrea

    Andrea was born June 15, 1997, in Green Bay. She was a freshman at East De Pere High School. Andrea wanted to become an animal veterinarian. She was an inspiring and outgoing person whose smile would light up the room. Andrea was an aspiring chef and had a beautiful singing voice. She played the violin, giving impromptu concerts to her aunts and uncles. She loved her dog, Maddie, and horses. She enjoyed playing volleyball at high school and was in the archery club.

    • Feb. 7, 2012
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    Bay II, Denis E.

    Denis E. Bay II, 46, formerly of Sturgeon Bay, died unexpectedly on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, at his home in De Pere.

    • Feb. 7, 2012
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    Penny, Marilyn

    Marilyn Penny, 68, Sturgeon Bay, died on Feb. 2, 2012. Forbes Funeral Home will announce arrangements.

    • Feb. 3, 2012
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    Ryder, Mary "Virginia"

    Virginia Ryder, 85, Sister Bay, Wis., formerly of Morris, Ill., was called home on Tuesday afternoon Jan. 31, 2012, at Ministry Door County Medical Center in Sturgeon Bay, Wis.

    • Feb. 3, 2012
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    Lent, Roger E.

    Roger E. Lent, 76, Fish Creek, passed away Friday, Jan. 27, 2012, in Port Richey, Fla., surrounded by his family, after suffering a stroke several days earlier. Roger was born on May 21, 1935, in Green Bay, Wis., to Erwin and Edith Lent. He spent part of his childhood in Green Bay, along with his brothers, Fred, David and Michael, and his sister, Joan. In grade school years, the family moved to North Bay, in Baileys Harbor.

    • Feb. 3, 2012
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    Suess, Mary Jane

    Mary Jane Suess, 87, Sturgeon Bay, passed away Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, at her home.

    • Jan. 31, 2012
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    Sieraski, Richard J.

    Richard J. Sieraski, Sr. died in his sleep on Monday, Jan. 30, 2012, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Dick was born Nov. 14, 1933, to the late Frank S. Sieraski and Madeline (Smiljanich) Sieraski in rural Iron County, Mich. He attended parochial and public school in Hurley, Wis. and Ironwood, Mich. and is a 1951 graduate of Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood.

    • Jan. 31, 2012
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    Looker, Edward C.

    Edward C. Looker, 91, Sturgeon Bay, Wis., died Jan. 30, 2012. He was born Dec. 19, 1920, in Green Bay, Wis., the son of the late Lincoln and Helen (Birkholz) Looker. He attended schools in Manitowoc, New London, Connecticut and graduated from high school in Shawano, Wis. He married Ellen J. Benishek July 2, 1944, at a candle light ceremony at the First Presbyterian Church in Manitowoc, Wis. He was a 1st Lieutenant in the U.S.

    • Jan. 31, 2012
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    Lent, Roger E.

    Roger E. Lent, 76, Fish Creek, passed away Friday, Jan. 27, 2012, in Port Richey, Fla., surrounded by his family, after suffering a stroke several days earlier. Roger was born on May 21, 1935, in Green Bay, Wis., to Erwin and Edith Lent. He spent part of his childhood in Green Bay, along with his brothers, Fred, David and Michael, and his sister, Joan. In grade school years, the family moved to North Bay, in Baileys Harbor.

    • Jan. 31, 2012
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    King, Eva E.

    Eva Elizabeth King, 92, Sturgeon Bay, passed away on Jan. 30, 2012, at Ministry Door County Medical Center in Sturgeon Bay. She was born on Dec. 25, 1919, in Green Bay, to Alfred and Frances (Steiner) Marquardt. On July 19, 1941, she married Henry King in Green Bay. Eva was a Boy Scout Leader for all of her sons and was one of the first female recipients of the Trailblazer Award.

    • Jan. 31, 2012
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    Bogenschutz, Delia

    Delia Bogenschutz, 76, Sturgeon Bay, passed away Friday evening, Jan. 27, 2012, at Golden Living Center- Dorchester.

    • Jan. 31, 2012
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    Guenzel, Elizabeth S.

    Betsy Guenzel, 94, died in peace on Jan. 24, 2012, at the Balmoral Care Center in Lake Forest, Ill. She was born Sept. 1, 1917, in Saint Paul, Minn., to Elizabeth (Crunden) and William W Skinner.

    • Jan. 31, 2012
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    Schaufer, Alfred

    Alfred Schaufer, 92, Sister Bay, joined Dorothy, the love of his life, on Jan. 26, 2012.

    • Jan. 31, 2012
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    Jepsen, Susan Margaret (Greenfeldt)

    Susan Margaret (Greenfeldt) Jepsen was born Dec. 28, 1943, to Arbutus and Harold Greenfeldt on Washington Island, Wis.

    • Jan. 27, 2012
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    Brown, Evagene Alice

    Evagene Alice Brown, DeLand Fla., passed away on Jan. 23, 2012. She was born on May 21, 1926, in Sturgeon Bay, Wis., to Leo and Alma Madoche. Jean was a nurse and a former airline stewardess with American Airlines. On July 19, 1952, she married William C. Brown and they had two children, William (Billy) and Susan. Jean and Bill spent a lifetime enjoying travel around the world and raising their family before retiring to Florida in 1980. Bill preceded her in death in 1996 and Billy in 2004.

    • Jan. 27, 2012
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    Lindgren, Steven J.

    Steven J. Lindgren, 56, Egg Harbor, Wis., died at his home in Egg Harbor, on Jan. 22, 2012. He was born in Chicago, Ill., on Dec. 9, 1955, to Jack and Nancy Lindgren.

    • Jan. 27, 2012
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    Pontzloff, Lucille M.

    Mrs. Earl (Lucille) M. Pontzloff, 83, Fish Creek, passed away in her sleep Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, in Kissimmee, Fla.

    • Jan. 27, 2012
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    Eudeikis, Richard J.

    Richard J. Eudeikis, 88, Eagle River, passed away on Jan. 16, 2012. He was born on Nov. 14, 1923. He served his country in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific during World War II. He was with the love of his life, Lillian Eudeikis for over 60 years. He was a proud and accomplished Industrial Arts teacher and coach at Sturgeon Bay Junior High during the 1960's and 1970's. He will be greatly missed and is survived by his wife, seven children, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

    • Jan. 27, 2012
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    Brook, David

    David Brook, 60, Auburn, Maine, died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012. David was born Jan. 5, 1952, to the late Jeffrey Jabez Brook and Freda Tappe Brook in Eau Claire, Wis. David graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1975, with a B.S. in Geology and Geophysics. David worked at Bath Iron Works for over 20 years, where he was an Associate Engineer involved with design and information technology.

    • Jan. 27, 2012
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    Barnstorff, Josephine Ann

    Josephine Ann (nee Sylvester), Barnstorff, 84, died after a brief illness on Jan. 18, 2012. Beloved wife of Henry Barnstorff. Loving mother of Peggy (Garth McCann), Fort Collins, Colo.; Kathy (Bill Maisey), Hampton, Va.; and John (Lori), Brussels, Wis.; and her grandchildren, Meridith McCann (Stephen Groszewski), and Beth and Adam Barnstorff.

    • Jan. 27, 2012
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    Austad, Edward E.

    Edward E. Austad, 69, a lifelong resident of Sturgeon Bay, died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, at his home.

    • Jan. 27, 2012
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    Pontzloff, Lucille M.

    Mrs. Earl (Lucille) Pontzloff, 83, Fish Creek, passed away in her sleep Jan. 23, 2012, in Kissimmee, Fla.

    • Jan. 24, 2012
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    Wodack, John

    John Wodack, 91, Castlerock, Colo., formerly of Sturgeon Bay, Wis. and Natchez, Miss., passed away Jan. 13, 2012, on his brother Herman's birthday. John was born June 6, 1920, in the city of West Allis, county of Milwaukee, to Thomas and Caroline (Hanson) Wodack. John lived with Former Advocate editor, Jim Robertson's parents, the Roy Robertsons, while attending Sturgeon Bay High School, where he played football.

    • Jan. 24, 2012
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    Schultz, David "Dutch"

    David "Dutch" L. Schultz, 70, Sturgeon Bay, died Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012, at Aurora BayCare Hospital in Green Bay.

    • Jan. 24, 2012
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    Kipp, Cheryl

    Cheryl Ann Kipp, 50, Brussels, Wis., passed away Jan. 21, 2012, surrounded by her loving family and pets, after going 10 rounds with cancer. She was born in Green Bay, on June 26, 1961, to Gerald and Mary (Vandenbrand) VandeLeest. Cheryl touched many lives while managing multiple restaurants. She was a true example of strength, faith and generosity which she demonstrated throughout her life. She taught us all how to appreciate each day given to us.

    • Jan. 24, 2012
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    Buhr Jr., Anthony "Tony" J.

    Anthony "Tony" J. Buhr Jr., 63, Brussels, passed away on Jan. 23, 2012, at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born on Aug. 29, 1948, in Lincoln, to Anthony and Ella Mae (Baudhuin) Buhr Sr. Tony worked for Peterson Builders Inc. and Bay Ship Building and was a member of the Boilermakers Union for over 40 years. While he was working in the shipyards, he also had his own roofing and painting business. Most recently, he had worked for Kewaunee Fabrication.

    • Jan. 24, 2012
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    Weymier, Kenneth E.

    Kenneth E. Weymier, 78, Ellison Bay, Wis. Ken graduated from Custer High School, Milwaukee, Wis.and attended DeVry University, Chicago, Ill. and Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wis. Over the course of his career, Ken worked for the Milwaukee Journal, American Motors, North Central Airlines, Allen-Bradley, Bay View Industries, Midland Plastics, and Titan Plastics. He enjoyed playing softball, ringing hand bells, and genealogy. Ken belonged to the Northern Door Kiwanis Club.

    • Jan. 20, 2012
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    Grunwald, Marion

    Mrs. (Paul) Marion Grunwald, 86, Town Park Road, Sturgeon Bay, was called home Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012, while residing at Parkview Manor Nursing Home in Green Bay.

    • Jan. 20, 2012
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    Jorgensen, Charles E.

    Charles E. Jorgensen, 79, Sister Bay, Wis. and formerly of Mequon, Wis., died at Sister Bay, Wis., on Jan. 13, 2012. He was born on Sept. 1, 1932, in Chicago, Ill., to Charles T. and Evelyn Jorgensen. Charles was the retired CEO of Jorgensen Conveyors. He also was a member of Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church in Ellison Bay, Wis. and St. Boniface Episcopal Church in Mequon, Wis.

    • Jan. 20, 2012
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