All Obituaries

Thomas James Bee 60, of Sturgeon Bay, WI passed away at 3:45 AM CDT Sunday June 7, 2020 at Sturgeon Bay Health Services in Sturgeon Bay, WI.  He was born July 6, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois the son of late Richard "Tex" and Kathryn Bee. He is also preceded in death by daughter Baby Jessica Bee. Survivors include his children: Brandon Bee of Cayuga, Indiana, Thomas Bee of Cayuga, Indiana, Emily (Brady) Hays of Perrysville, Indiana, and Timothy Wesley-Bee of Sturgeon Bay,...

Kay Marie Jones, 60, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away at her home with her family by her side on July 1, 2020.  She was born on November 7, 1959, in New Holstein, WI to Carroll and Lorna (Vandermissen) Bailey.  On November 1, 2008, she married the love of her life, Samuel Jones in Sturgeon Bay.  Kay worked in the medical field for 23 years. Kay loved cooking, hosting Packer parties, and spending time with her friends and family.  She also loved leading her scooter rides,...

“Do not be sad, but rejoice in knowing she is no longer in pain.”   Christina “Tina” Jean Vogel, 76 of Sturgeon Bay, passed away from breast cancer on July 7, 2020. Tina touched so many people’s lives over the 76 years she lived. She spent all of her living days taking care of others. That was her nature. She will leave special memories behind, such as making Mickey Mouse pancakes for her children and grandchildren who came to visit, serving her...

Jeffrey Charles Coulter, 70, of Portland, Oregon passed away on July 5, 2020 due to Corticobasal Degeneration.  Jeff was born to the late Charles and Dorothy Coulter on November 11, 1949, in Portland, Oregon.  He graduated from Ulysses S. Grant High School and received a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Oregon State University. Jeff worked for ServiceMaster his entire career, more than 43 years.  He started his career as a crew chief during his last...

  Carol Margaret Kostichka-Bretl, 82, of Crivitz and formerly of Door County, passed away on June 28, 2020 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay.  She was born July 22, 1937 in Sturgeon Bay to Phillip and Alvina (Splingaire) Pfister.  After graduating from Sturgeon Bay High School she married Vernon Kostichka on Oct. 26, 1957 at Corpus Christi Church.  They moved to Rockford, IL in 1962 and then to Crivitz in 1978.  Vernon passed away on March 25, 2002. On...

Gail Ann Gonzales, 63, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Green Bay on May 2, 2020.  She was born April 2, 1957 in Sturgeon Bay to Alvin and Della (Marchant) Jeanquart.  On August 31, 1991 Gail married the love of her life, Augie Gonzales in Brussels. Gail and Augie currently lived in Sturgeon Bay.  Gail’s love for children inspired her to work as an administrative assistant at Southern Door School District for many years up until her...

Janet A. Eicher, 72, of Algoma, passed away suddenly on March 19, 2020 at Door County Medical Center.  She was born July 3, 1947 in Sturgeon Bay to Charles and Lena (Oberer) Vertz.  On April 19, 1969, she married Frederick Carl Eicher at Bay View Lutheran Church. For many years, Janet worked in housekeeping at Door County Memorial Hospital.  She enjoyed bowling, playing darts, Bingo, flower gardening, and baking.  Janet also enjoyed playing games with her family,...

Laverne B. Krause, 92, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away on June 17, 2020, at Sturgeon Bay Health Services.  She was born on May 8, 1928, in Door County to Walter and Bertha (Stenzel) Reinhard.  In March 1945, she married Richard A. Krause in Milwaukee.  Laverne enjoyed gardening, genealogy, crafting, playing cards and visiting with friends and family. Survivors include two children, Yvonne Denny, Sturgeon Bay; Alfred (Gina) Krause, Maysville, KY; one grandson, Marvin Denny II,...

Lloyd John Alexander, 96, Sturgeon Bay passed away on June 16, 2020 at Sturgeon Bay Health Services.  He was born April 24, 1924 in Maplewood to John and Emma (Wautlet) Alexander. Lloyd graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School and later served in the U. S. Army in Europe under General George Patton.   After serving in the Army, he worked as a welder in the shipyards and also in Milwaukee.  Lloyd enjoyed golfing with his brother Roy.  He was a member of Corpus Christi...

Stanley George LaViolette, 89, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away on June 15, 2020, at Sturgeon Bay Health Services.  He was born April 2, 1931, in Nasewaupee to Stanley and Edna (Hembel) LaViolette.  Stan served his country in the U.S. Army as a helicopter pilot and mechanic during the Korean War. After returning from war, Stanley married Jean Ann Brauer who preceded him in death on July 10, 1970.  On June 26, 1971, he married Delores (Gauthier) Wilke, she preceded him in death on...