All Obituaries

Daniel George Obernberger, 80, of Brussels passed away on May, 16, 2018 at his home.  He was born May 15, 1938 in Park Falls, WI to George and Lucy (Peissig) Obernberger. Dan served his country in the U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserves.  On June 20, 1978 he married Barbara Jean Raymond at St. Peters Lutheran Church, Sturgeon Bay, WI.  He worked as a foreman for many years at Bay Shipbuilding and also...

John Garfield Davis, 67, of Chetek Wisconsin, formerly of Sturgeon Bay, passed away April 27, 2018.  John was born in Eau Claire Wisconsin, August 24, 1950 and after graduating from Sturgeon Bay High School, made a name for himself as a tough, headstrong, young man. He was fiercely loyal to friends and loved ones. A proud Union Boilermaker for 32 years, his work took him from Utah, Wyoming, and Wisconsin, all...

Eileen (Liebe) Robertson, 88, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away at the Door County Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility on April 24, 2018. She was born on June 6, 1929, in Sturgeon Bay to Ernest and Helen Liebe. On March 29, 1952, she married James Robertson in Sturgeon Bay and had four children, Kurt, Cheryl, Kris, and Dale. Eileen grew up in Nasewaupee, attended Sturgeon Bay High School, and moved once in her life (until recently) — that being to Robertson Orchards on Shiloh...

Carole A. Karas, 80, of Sturgeon Bay passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, April 21, 2018.  She was born September 1, 1937, to Louis and Jennie Tassoul in Algoma.  Carole married Wayne Karas on November 15, 1958, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Algoma.  He was the love of her life.  He passed away at the age of 55 on January 1, 1990.  They had two children, Debbie and David.  ...

Janice Marie Sperber, 78, of Forestville, passed away at home on April 19, 2018.  She was born Jan. 4, 1940 in Sturgeon Bay to George and Bernice (Kolstad) Mickelson.  On Sept. 12, 1959, she married George Sperber at Bay View Lutheran Church.   He preceded her in death on Nov. 4, 2008. Janice was employed by Younker’s Store in Sturgeon Bay for many years.  She was a life-long member...

Josephine “Jody” Frances Brett, 73, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away at her home on April 16, 2018.  She was born July 31, 1944 in Harbor Beach, MI to William and Grace (Laskey) White. On July 29, 1963 she married William Brett in Howell, MI. He preceded her in death on July 1, 2015.  During her life, she enjoyed a variety of activities and pass times with her husband.  She loved living in...

Edward D. Weber, better known as “Dan Weber”, 83, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away at home on April 13, 2018. He was born to Edward & Winifred (Woerfel) Weber in Sturgeon Bay on January 31, 1935. Dan graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School in 1952. After graduation he worked for Ballo Motors and throughout his career he was Parts Manager at several Ford dealerships in Southeastern Wisconsin. He retired...

Nedra Ann Johnsrud, 88, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away on April 5, 2018 at Anna’s Health Care in Sturgeon Bay.  She was born Feb. 14, 1930 in Clay Banks to Norman and Freda (Bohn) Nelson.  On Jan. 16, 1949 she married Arnold E. Johnsrud Sr. at Tanum Church.  He preceded her in death on Sept. 16, 2010. After high school, Nedra attended Normal School in Kewaunee County for two years.  She...

Gail Kane, 77, formerly of Sturgeon Bay, passed away at her daughter’s home in Hobart on April 2, 2018.  She was born on April 18, 1940, in Illinois to Siguard and Evelyn (Dean) Haugland.  On August 31, 1959, she married Ray McCraren.  Together they raised three children in Illinois. While living in Illinois Gail worked as a banker and as a bus driver. On September 19, 1981, she married Earl...

Harold E. Rass, 90, of Sturgeon Bay and formerly of Brussels, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2018, at The Gathering CBRF.  He was born on July 8, 1927, in Union to Frank and Mathilda (Euclide) Rass.  On November 11, 1967, he married Lolita “Dawn” Lawrence in Namur, she preceded him in death on June 10, 2015. ...