All Obituaries

It’s Last Call here on earth, and Opening Day in paradise! Mark William DeGodt, 63, of Sturgeon Bay passed away peacefully with his family at his side April 13, 2019.  He was born on September 17, 1955 to Clarence and Lenore (Sperber) DeGodt in Two Rivers, Wisconsin.  He spent some of his childhood in Sturgeon Bay and some in Two Rivers, graduating from Manitowoc Lutheran High School. Mark had many jobs over the years including sales and carpentry, but most recently owned...

Thomas Rodrick McDonald, 82, of Sturgeon Bay passed away at his home on May 17, 2019.  He was born February 28, 1937 in Wausau to Harold and Susan (Mayer) McDonald.  He graduated from Wausau High School in 1955.  His greatest loves in high school were cross country running and curling. On June 7, 1958 he married Judith Rae Jaecks. In 1965, Tom purchased the Car Quest Auto Parts Store in Sturgeon Bay which he owned and operated until 1993.  In 1993, he entered the Miracle...

Norbert John Haberli, 94, of Egg Harbor, passed away on May 6, 2019, at Door County Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility.  He was born February 6, 1925, in Egg Harbor to Joseph and Ida (Stern) Haberli.  On October 27, 1951, he married Genevieve T. Zettel, she preceded him in death on May 26, 1998. Norbert was born and raised on the family farm, which was established in 1909. He eventually purchased it in 1957.  The farm is currently being run by his son Bud and grandson...

Mathilda Tebon, 102, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2019, at Sturgeon Bay Health Services.  She was born on June 2, 1916, in Brussels to the late William and Mary (Jauquet) Vandertie.  On October 23, 1934, she married Jule Tebon who preceded her in death on December 4, 2003. Jule and Mathilda lived in Little Sturgeon the first 20 years of their marriage and then moved to Neenah, where Tillie worked for 30+ years until her retirement from St. Gabriel’s Catholic School as...

Donald Edward Malley, 87, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away on April 18, 2019, at Door County Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility.  He was born on September 11, 1931, in Manitowoc, WI to Edwin and Loretta (Lemberger) Malley.  Don graduated from Manitowoc High School in 1950.  He enlisted in the Air Force after high school and was stationed in the Philippines.  On June 10, 1953, Don married Patricia Rathsack, who was also from Manitowoc, in Port Huron, MI. Donald worked...

Shirley Louise (Stauber) Moeller, 88, of Sturgeon Bay passed away peacefully on April 13, 2019 after a courageous battle with dementia, at Bornemann’s Senior Communities in Green Bay.  Shirley was born November 30, 1930 in Sturgeon Bay, WI, the daughter of the late Alex and Irene Stauber. Growing up, she attended Stokes School, a one room school house, until eighth grade. Shirley graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy, Green Bay in 1948. On May 29, 1954 Shirley married William...

Robert Lee “Bob” Schley, 82, of Forestville, passed away on April 11, 2019, at the Algoma Long-Term Care Unit after a lengthy struggle with numerous health issues.  He was born April 20, 1936, in Algoma, to Leonard and Leone (Krueger) Schley.  Bob attended St. Peter’s Lutheran Grade School in Forestville and graduated from Algoma High School in 1954.  After high school, he joined the family cheese making business in Forestville and Lincoln.  On August...

  Carol Ann Hansen (nee Anderson), 90, of Sturgeon Bay passed away at Pincrest Village in Sturgeon Bay on April 9, 2019.  She was born April 6, 1929, the daughter of Endre and Esther (Olson) Anderson.  Carol attended Silverdale Grade School and graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School.  After high school, Carol moved to California for employment.  Upon her return, she met and married Robert Hansen of Oak Park, IL on December 5, 1952.  They were both employed in...

Edward A. Roder, 81, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away Monday, April 1, 2019, at his home. Ed was born November 9, 1937. Edward is survived by his children: Barbara (Richard) Smith, Appleton; Will (Carol Anne) Roder, Sturgeon Bay, granddaughters: Kimberly (Nickolas Verrier) Smith, Appleton; Kayla Smith, Waukesha; and one great-granddaughter: Cecilia Verrier; siblings: Ben (Barbara) Roder, Grace (Charles) Fuller; and Daniel (Linda) Roder. Ed was preceded in death by his parents: Sylvester and...

Dr. James E. Powers, 84, of Sturgeon Bay, WI, died peacefully after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease on Monday, April 1, 2019.  He was born May 21, 1934, in Eau Clarie, WI, son of John and Carolyn Powers.  He grew up in Eau Clarie, WI.  In 1957, he graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in pharmacy.  Following college, he worked for the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation for 10 years.  In 1968, James became co-owner of...