All Obituaries

Ray Axelson, 83, of Egg Harbor moved peacefully into eternal life on November 30, 2021.  Born in Chicago on July 20, 1938, Ray graduated with a marketing degree from Northern Illinois University, served in the Air Force Reserve, and enjoyed a successful career in medical equipment sales. In 1960, he married Barbara Kelly and they honeymooned in Ephraim.  They were blessed with three children, Stephen (Athena), Kevin, and Elizabeth (Ron Neumuller); and grandchildren.  In...

Gregory W. Jorns, 47, of Sturgeon Bay passed away suddenly on Nov. 30, 2021 at his home.  He was born Nov. 11, 1974 in Green Bay to David and Lois (Jossart) Jorns.  On Aug. 9, 2003, he married Tracy Cochart at St. Francis and St. Mary Parish in Brussels. Greg’s boys Brayden and Gavin meant the absolute world to him. He did anything he could to give them the best life possible. His wife Tracy and he were like two peas in a pod and they lived life to the fullest and had so...

Francis C. Jauquet, 95, of Casco, formerly of Namur, passed away on November 29, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay.  He was born August 9, 1926, in Gardner to Frank and Julia (Jadin) Jauquet.  On November 27, 1947, he married Rita D. Delfosse in Namur; she preceded him in death on November 13, 2019.  Francis worked as a foreman for Peterson Builders Inc. in Sturgeon Bay for many years.  He had also been employed by Basten Construction. Francis was known for...

Jerome Arthur Cote, 88, Sturgeon Bay passed away on November 26, 2021, at Anna’s Healthcare.  He was born February 27, 1933, in Jacksonport to Joseph and LaValla (Weborg) Cote.  Jerome married Judith Ann Kiehnau on March 2, 1957, in Jacksonport. Jerry enjoyed gardening, golfing, playing sheepshead, feeding his birds, and fishing.  He was a member of the Jacksonport Historical Society and helped organize funeral veteran services for many years.  Jerry was a loving...

Gertrude “Trudy” Strom, 86, of Sister Bay, passed away at Scandia Village on November 16, 2021.  She was born September 16, 1935 in Chicago to Peter and Ethel (Knipple) Jensen. She married Arvid Strom in Chicago on January 30, 1954; he preceded her in death on March 31, 1997. Trudy grew up in Evanston, IL where she met her husband.  They raised their family mostly in the Chicago area.  After tiring of life in the city, she and Arvid moved to Door County in 1974....

Linda Marie Virgin 78, of Sturgeon Bay passed away unexpectedly and entered the kingdom of heaven on November 22, 2021, at Door County Medical Center.  She was born on January 7, 1943, in Chicago, IL to Waldemar and Anna (Klein) Klomhaus.   Linda earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing.  On May 16, 1964, she married Donald G. Virgin at Zion Lutheran Church in Chicago, IL. After moving to Door County, Linda started working in the birthing center at Door County...

  Thomas A. Watson, 87, beloved husband to wife Barbara nee Wehmhoefer, died peacefully in his sleep of natural causes December 1, 2021, in his home with his daughter Donna by his side. He was born March 2, 1934, in Chicago, IL, the son of Norman E. and Mildred C. Watson nee Bergholz. Tom graduated from Schurz High School, class of 1952. Following graduation, he went to carpentry school and became a carpenter building custom homes in Chicago, IL. He married Barbara A. Wehmhoefer,...

Jeannette Lena Stokel, 98, of Forestville passed away at Anna’s House in Sturgeon Bay on November 9, 2021.  She was born December 24, 1922, in Newmarket, New Hampshire to Homer and Helen (Roy) Lemieux. Jeannette was born at home on Christmas Eve.  After grade school, she went to work in the factories to help her family during the Great Depression.  On June 3, 1944 she married Benjamin Joseph Stokel, together they owned and operated a farm in Portsmouth, New Hampshire...

Beverly Jane Harmann (Krueger), 80, took her rightful place in Heaven on Nov. 20, 2021. Beverly was born January 30, 1941 to Raymond and Ruth Krueger of Forestville. She graduated from Algoma High School in 1959 and was secretary to the executives at Algoma Hardwoods. She later studied teaching in the Twin Cities and returned home to marry her high school sweetheart, Ernest Harmann, on April 27, 1963. They started their life together in Sturgeon Bay where they had their first three...

Carter R. Stai, 47, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away on Nov. 9, 2021.  Carter was born Jan. 1, 1974 to Charlotte (Colombo) Stai.  He was a graduate of Southern Door High School, Class of 1992. Carter was a fun-loving person with an energetic personality.  If you needed help, he was always there.  He loved fishing, playing baseball, golfing, and spending time with people.  Carter loved to cook but was known to demolish the kitchen in the process.   He was...