All Obituaries

James Patrick Mackey M.D., 88, of Sturgeon Bay died peacefully at his home on November 25, 2020.  He was born August 16, 1932 in St. Paul, MN to John and Lois (Carroll) Mackey.  On August 20, 1955 he married Rosemary Alice Egan in South St. Paul, MN. Jim attended St. Thomas College in St. Paul, MN and St. Louis University Medical School in Missouri.  He did his residency in anesthesiology at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.  Jim and Rosemary settled in Green Bay...

STURGEON BAY—Oscar Elias Guillén passed away suddenly due to Covid on Friday, November 13, 2020 in Brussels, WI. Elias was born in Madera, Chihuahua, México on May 29, 1937 to Erasmo and Maria (Estrada) Guillén. On January 17, 1970, he married Maria Francisca Morales at the Catholic Church in Las Varas, Chihuahua, México. In Las Varas, Elias owned a billiard hall, farmed corn, and was recruited to play baseball for traveling teams. He was an excellent pitcher and shortstop.   The...

Mary Elizabeth Heiges, 68, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away on November 1, 2020, at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay.  She was born September 15, 1952 in Green Bay.  Her parents were Norbert and Pauline (Niles) Geier.  She married Lyle E. Heiges at Holy Name of Mary Church in Maplewood on September 13, 2003. Mary graduated from Southern Door High School in 1970.  For a number of years, she worked as a housekeeper for several businesses.  Mary enjoyed farm machine shows,...

Beatrice Lorraine Marchant, 93, of Brussels, passed away on Nov. 12, 2020.  She was born July 14, 1927, in Brussels to Antone and Octavia (Johnson) LeRoy.  On July 4, 1945, she married Willard J. Marchant in Duvall.  He preceded her in death on Dec. 21, 2008. For many years, Bea and her husband spent winters in Florida where she enjoyed fishing.  She also enjoyed fishing in Canada, taking trips to Mackinaw Island with their boat, golfing at Northbrook, crafting, cutting...

Verdene M. Berres, 95, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away on November 10, 2020 at the Algoma Long Term Care Unit.  She was born October 3, 1925 in Milwaukee to Harry and Pearl (Torstensen) Berg.  She graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School and lived in Sturgeon Bay until her health failed and she moved to the Algoma facility.  Verdene married Rudy Berres on November 28, 1946, after he returned from serving in the Navy during World War II.  Before becoming a fulltime homemaker,...

Niles Harry Malvitz, 83, of Gardner, passed away suddenly due to Covid on November 5, 2020, at Aurora Bay Care in Green Bay.  He was born on February 8, 1937, in Sturgeon Bay to Harry and Adele (Denil) Malvitz. Niles worked for Tweet Garot in Green Bay for most of his life and retired from there at the age of 62.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing, riding in his UTV with Debbie and Rocky, gardening, and visiting with friends.  Niles was a good mechanic and loved to work in his...

Althea Faye Gothberg, 81, of Gardner, passed away on November 1, 2020, at her home.  She was born February 6, 1939, in Gardner.  Her parents were Al and Carmen (Claflin) Ligman.  On September 10, 1960, she married Kenneth L. Gothberg in Sturgeon Bay. Althea liked gardening, playing cards with friends and also entering tournaments.  She also enjoyed all sports and was an avid Green Bay Packers Fan.  Althea was a member of the Red Hatters. Survivors include her...

George Bernhard Walther, 87, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away at home on Oct. 23, 2020. He was born on September 5, 1933, to George K. and Susanna (Tansing) Walther, in Sturgeon Bay.  He was their final child of four and their first son.  George was best known for his sense of humor and for being a lifelong fixture on Sturgeon Bay’s west side.  He was born at his family’s home and died in the house he owned for 58 years, both on the Sawyer side of the bay.  He...

Dorleen Kathryn Buschmann, 92, of West Bend and formerly of Sturgeon Bay passed away at Cedar Community, West Bend on October 31, 2020.  She was born April 3, 1928 in Sturgeon Bay to Leonard and Julia (Seiler) Stoneman.  On January 27, 1951, she married Norman G. Buschmann at Corpus Christi Church, Sturgeon Bay.  He preceded her in death on December 15, 1994.  When Dorleen was young, she worked as a CNA for the Villa Clement Nursing Home in West Allis.  She and Norman retired to...

James Otto Kintopf, 86, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away on October 23, 2020, after a full and rich life.  He was born on January 26, 1934, in Sturgeon Bay to John and Ruth (Starr) Kintopf.  On April 4, 1959, he married Dorothy H. Rockwell in Sturgeon Bay. Jim served his country for 2 years in the U.S. Army in Germany.  He was a past member and commander of the AMVETS Post #51.  Jim was also a member at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church where he served in many capacities. ...