All Obituaries

Diane Tess, 68, longtime resident of Shorewood, WI, passed away suddenly on November 28, 2022. She was born on July 13, 1954, in Sturgeon Bay, WI to Kenneth “Pooky” and Katherine “Kitty” (Pisha) Tess. Diane earned her bachelor’s degree in Spanish and history from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and her master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Diane (“Diana”) dedicated her life to...

Jo Ann Irene Bissen (nee Debold), 81, of Brussels passed away November 24, 2022, with her husband, Ivan at her side. She was born on June 6, 1941, in Hokah, Minnesota to Lloyd and Irene Debold. She graduated from St. Peter’s Catholic School in 1958 and married Ivan Bissen on October 17, 1959. Jo Ann lived a life of many passions including gardening, cooking, canning and painting. For many years she volunteered her time sharing her love for painting at the Door County Senior Center....

Neal Alvin DeBaker, 80, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away peacefully with family at his side on November 24, 2022, at Bay View Senior Care in Sturgeon Bay.  He was born September 10, 1942, in Kewaunee County to Alvin and Clara (O’Leary) DeBaker.  Neal graduated from Luxemburg High School in 1960 and then enlisted to serve his country in the U.S. Army.  He served for 3 years, stationed at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey.  On June 5, 1964, he married Suzanne M. Perry in...

Alberta Ida Grovogel, 87, of Sturgeon Bay, died on Nov. 21, 2022, at Anna’s Health Care (Bay View Senior Care) in Sturgeon Bay.  She was born June 1, 1935, in Sturgeon Bay to Albert and Emma (Werkheiser) Klansky.  On Dec. 10, 1955, she married John Grovogel at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church.  He preceded her in death on Jan. 2, 2015.  Alberta was a very hard worker and talented seamstress.  In addition to being a homemaker, she worked at Doerr Electric for...

Marlene R. Schrank, 69, of Manitowoc, passed away at her home on November 13, 2022.  She was born June 8, 1953, in Sturgeon Bay to Joseph and Lucille (Weldon) Goetz.  Marlene grew up in Green Bay and graduated from St. Joseph Academy.  For most of her life, Marlene worked for Anheuser Busch Brewery in Manitowoc.  For a number of years, she also co-owned and operated Goetz’s Resort in Little Sturgeon.  She loved spending time at her home in Little...

Dolores Jean Owen (née Cannon), age 93, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Masonic Pathways Assisted Living Facility in Alma, Michigan. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, on November 6, 1928 to Hugh and Gladys (née Galbreath) Cannon. She married James Russell Owen on August 27, 1948, in South Bend, Indiana. He preceded her in death on Monday, August 26, 2002, in Mesa, Arizona, one day short of their 53rd wedding anniversary. She was a strong, courageous, and determined...

Michael William Condra, 29, of Chicago and formerly of Sturgeon Bay, passed away on Oct. 27, 2022, in Chicago.  He was born in Chesapeake, VA on March 6, 1993, to James and Julie (Strohm) Condra. He grew up with his family there, in San Diego, CA and then they moved to Sturgeon Bay in 2002. Michael was creative, inquisitive, loved the outdoors and people. His favorite past times were gardening and cooking.  Shortly after graduation from high school, he was selected to be on staff...

Troy L. Hicks, 55, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away suddenly at his home on October 23, 2022.  He was born on December 13, 1966, in Wisconsin to Robert and Shirley (Dobberke) Hicks.  Troy graduated from Gibraltar High School.  In May of 2016, he married Joanne G. Sorenson at Tanum-Forest Lutheran Church. Troy worked at Wire Tech and was a member of the Southern Door Fire Department Board.  He enjoyed hunting deer, making sausage and jerky with Bentley, NASCAR, visiting...

  Elizabeth Marie Rose, 97, of Forestville passed away on Oct. 19, 2022.  She was born Jan. 11, 1925, in the Town of Forestville to Wendelin and Matilda (Schmidt) Rose. Betty was a teacher in public grade schools and later with a theology degree, worked as a catechist in many catholic parishes throughout the United States.  She was currently a member of Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church in Maplewood. Survivors include a sister, Mercedese (Donald) Tebon, Dousman, WI; and...

Jean Brandt, 92, of Ellison Bay passed away peacefully on October 23, 2022. Jean was born in Madison, WI on March 26, 1930 to Donald and Verda Myers. Jean grew up with her parents and younger sister Patrica in Madison where she graduated high school. Not long after being set up on a date by her aunt Norma, Jean married Albert Brandt on February 3rd, 1951.  The couple began their married life in Madison, moved many times for Albert’s career, before ultimately settling in the...