All Obituaries

Delores D. Evenson, 88, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away at Cardinal Ridge on September 11, 2018.  She was born November 4, 1929 in Sturgeon Bay to Lincoln and Mathilda (Peschel) Larson.  On July 25, 1953, she married Einar Evenson who preceded her in death on February 4, 1992. After graduation from Sturgeon Bay High School in 1948, Delores went to work as a bookkeeper for the Sturgeon Bay Utilities.  While raising her family she worked at the Door County Advocate.  For many...

Andrew John Jandrin, 76, of Sturgeon Bay passed away at his home surrounded by his family in the Town of Clay Banks on September 10, 2018.  He was born October 30, 1941, to William and Mabel (Charles) Jandrin in the Town of Lincoln.  On October 25, 1967, he married Roseanne Marie Ferron in Maplewood, together they shared 50 wonderful years of marriage. Andrew enjoyed farming, his faith, family and sitting on his porch.  He was an honest strong man.  He loved his family,...

Elmer W. Starr Jr., 66, of Forestville, passed away on September 6, 2018, at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay.  He was born April 28, 1952, in Sturgeon Bay to Elmer W. Sr. and Rita (Cochenet) Starr.  Elmer worked at Bay Shipbuilding for many years.  During his life, he enjoyed shooting pool, golfing and deer hunting. Survivors include his daughter Jayme Starr; grandson Mark A. Starr; granddaughter Alexandria Mumme, all of Nichols, WI; two sisters, Ethel Christianson, Sturgeon...

Jeanette Franda, 91, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away on Aug. 12, 2018, at Whispering Heights.  She was born January 25, 1927, in Sturgeon Bay to Albert and Ethel (Alberts) Wagner.  Jeanette graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School in 1945.  On June 26, 1946, she married Ervin Franda who preceded her in death in 1985. Jeanette was a charter member and secretary of the Little Sturgeon Property Owners, and a member of the Southern Door Snow Travelers.  She was also a long-time...

John Cyril Hyland, Jr., age 90, was called to his Heavenly Home on August 10, 2018 with his family by his side.  He was born in Neenah, Wisconsin on January 6, 1928, and grew up in Menasha, was a longtime resident of Sturgeon Bay, and spent his retirement and final years in Appleton. John graduated from the Campion Acadamy in Prairie du Chien in 1946 and then was hired as Commandant (Athletic Director and Coach) at the Hall of Divine Child Military Academy in Monroe, Michigan for 6...

Thomas C. Vogel, 82, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away on August 16, 2018, at Sturgeon Bay Health Services.  He was born February 4, 1936, in Nasewaupee to Joseph and Mary (Stauber) Vogel.  Tommy worked on the family farm in Nasewaupee all of his life and was very proud of his dairy herd.  He enjoyed hunting, going out to eat, fishing and playing his harmonica and other instruments. He always appreciated John Deere tractors and talking about anything related to farm life. ...

Marilyn Fitzgerald-White passed away peacefully in her home in Brussels, Wisconsin on March 30, 2018.  She was born on February 8, 1950, to John and Dorothy White in Buffalo, New York.  Marilyn was a lifelong educator.  As the eldest daughter of 12 children, she honored her mother and father by being a devoted daughter and co-parent of her siblings.  She became a math teacher at age 21, after completing a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Wayne State...

Robert Stephen Ruck, 72, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away on August 13, 2018.  He was born on August 21, 1945, in Milwaukee, WI to Charles and Josephine (Gallot) Ruck.  On July 11, 1990, he married Cheryl Schartner in Door County. Robert was a world class Classical and Flamenco guitar maker, building guitars for 50 years. He began at age 18 and excelled in his career through passion and persistence. He loved traveling, exploring, and learning. Rob loved spending time outdoors, hiking,...

Beverly Jean LuMaye, 79, of Maplewood, passed away on July 29, 2018, in Sturgeon Bay at Anna’s Health Care.  She was born April 21, 1939, to Hugh and Marion (Bancroft) Birdsall.  On September 5, 1959, she married Isadore J. “Izzy” LuMaye in Maplewood; he preceded her in death on March 28, 2002. Beverly loved doing things for her family and others.  She loved baking, especially for the holidays and the Door County Fair. Beverly also loved tending to her huge...

Mona and Bob Pavic passed away in July 2016 and July 2018, respectively after living long, interesting lives. Bob was born in 1932 and Mona was born in 1936, both in Chicago. They met on a blind date while Mona was in nursing school and after Bob had returned home from serving in the Korean War. They married in 1958 and settled in Oak Lawn, Illinois, where they raised five children, Mona pursued a career in nursing and Bob in sales. After many years of travelling up north and buying land...