All Obituaries

Kim Marie Denton, 62 of Forestville, passed away on January 17, 2020.  She was born November 12, 1957, in Sturgeon Bay to Robert and Lee Ann (Bridenhagen) Jess. Survivors include her husband Grant Deshotels; two children, Jenny (Kerry Joe) Denil, Brussels; Ian (Fallon) Deshotels, Green Bay; two grandchildren, Karissa and Jax Denil; one brother, Karl Jess; nephew, Derek Jess.  She was preceded in death by her parents. Kim worked as a caregiver in numerous capacities during her...

Kristine Ann Klessig, 55, Tomahawk, passed away at her home on January 25, 2020.  She was born November 27, 1964, in Sturgeon Bay to Merton and Jeannie (Werkheiser) Klessig.  She was a graduate of Sevastopol High School.  Kristine loved being on a motorcycle, fishing and camping.  She enjoyed puttering in the yard, pontooning and loved all animals, especially being a member of the Humane Society.   Kristine loved spending time with her family, and extended...

Gilbert Ernest Spude 79, of Luxemburg, passed away at his home on January 21, 2020.  He was born February 25, 1940, in Nasewaupee to Louis and Martha (Grovogel) Spude.  Gilbert graduated from Brussels High School and on November 11, 1961, he married Diane Marie Engebose at St. Francis Church in Duvall. For many years Gilbert worked as a mason, owning and operating a masonry business with his brother, Eugene.  In his retirement, he worked the family farm and continued to help...

William “Bill” Dehos, 78, of Sturgeon Bay, went to his eternal home on Jan. 20, 2020, at Sturgeon Bay Health Services.  Bill was born on Oct. 15, 1941 in Baileys Harbor to Edward and Ruth (Knudson) Dehos. Bill was a very accomplished and self-taught woodcarver.  He could take a piece of wood, mold it with a chain saw, and create the wonders of the animal kingdom.  He carved squirrels, cats, dogs, owls, bears, foxes, perch, etc…  His work sold at...

William J. Eckert, 76, of Brussels, passed away on January 8, 2020 at his home. He was born October 15, 1943 in Fish Creek to Walter and Agnes (Restler) Eckert. On July 9, 1966 he married Patricia Ann Theis at St.Peter’s Church in Lincoln. When he was young, Bill worked in Milwaukee in various aspects of the construction business.   For 49 years he owned and operated an antique business in Door County.  He enjoyed searching for antiques and finding...

Karen Jane Guelette, 76, of Brussels, passed away peacefully on Jan. 9, 2020 with her family by her side.  She was born March 18, 1943 in Manitowoc to Ralph and Ruth (Brey) Seigworth. Karen graduated from Brussels High School and on May 27, 1961 she married her high school sweetheart Gary M. Guelette at St. Francis Church. Together they raised three daughters.  For many years, she and Gary operated the Guelette Family Farm in the Town of Brussels. Karen enjoyed flower and...

Lee Babler, Maplewood, died at Door County Skilled Nursing Facility on Tuesday, December 24, one month shy of his 88th birthday. Leland Renson Babler was born at home on the family farm on January 27, 1932 to Raymond and Myrtle (DeKeyser) Babler.  Lee graduated from Algoma High School in 1950 and served in the US Army in Korea.  He married Mary Jo Knapmiller on July 29, 1961 and together they had five children. He was employed as a truck driver for Door Trucking and Marine...

Glenard C. Ullman Jr., 80, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Door County Medical Center on December 29, 2019. Glen was born on June 19, 1939, in Brussels to Glenard and Mabel (Guth) Ullman Sr.  Glen met his wife Rose in 1965.  They were married October 29, 1967.  Glen and Rose went on to have four children, Kevin Kezo, Green Bay; Karen (Dale) Cihlar, Algoma; Tracy (Ted) Vandermeuse, Forestville, Eric (Cari) Ullman, Algoma; 7 grandchildren and 13...

Roger Quam, 74, of Oshkosh, passed away at his home on January 4, 2020.  He was born on May 22, 1945, in Sturgeon Bay to Lloyd and Frieda (Schmidtke) Quam.  Roger graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School and then worked at Oshkosh Corporation for over 30 years. Roger liked to talk on the phone and visit with friends and family.  He also enjoyed playing cards, fishing, traveling to Florida, Oklahoma and Branson, Missouri.  Roger was always busy doing something. He is...

Dwayne Tebon, 78, of Brussels, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Dec. 31, 2019 at Aurora Bay Care Medical Center in Green Bay.  He was born June 24, 1941, in Champion to Elmer and Mildred (Paye) Tebon.  On June 2, 1962 he married Donna Marie Virlee in Namur. For many years, Dwayne worked as a machinist for Peterson Builders in Sturgeon Bay.  He later went to work for Amerifab, retiring in 2006.  He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and a past member...