Myles Joseph Klimek

Myles Joseph Klimek, infant son of Amanda Blahnik and Kristopher Klimek became one of God's Little Angels on May 13, 2008.

     Myles is survived by his parents, Amanda and Kristopher, one sister Alana Klimek; maternal grandparents Joe and Dede Blahnik; paternal grandparents Lynn (CJ) Conard and Wayne Klimek all of Algoma.

     Friends may greet the family at the SCHINDERLE FUNERAL HOME, Algoma, from 5:00 P.M.,  Tuesday, May 20, 2008 until the time of services at 7:00

p.m.  with Pastor Kenneth Taylor officiating.   Burial in the Evergreen

Cemetery.

     Online condolences may be sent to www.schinderle.com.

Herman J. Pankratz

Herman J. Pankratz, 86, passed away Monday, May 12 at his residence with his family around him after a lengthy battle with kidney failure.He was born February 26, 1922 in Marshfield, Wisconsin, the son of Andrew and Theresa (Weigel) Pankratz.

Herman married Gloria Squier on July 19, 1943.  Herman attended grade school at St. Joseph School in Hewitt, Wisconsin later graduating in 1940 from Marshfield High.  He attended vocational school in Marshfield and Milwaukee for welding.  Herman and a buddy went to Milwaukee looking for work when heard they were hiring welders at the shipyards in Sturgeon Bay.  He worked there until he was called into the Navy on July 2, 1944 and worked as a radio operator third class in the American Samoa islands at Pago Pago.  Upon discharge March 1946, he worked for Squier Grocery and returned to the shipyard until there was no work.  He joined the pipe fitters union and worked constructing the White Pine copper mines near Ironwood, Michigan. He then worked for Arnie Zahn, Larson Sanitation, Peterson Plumbing and was custodian at Corpus Christi from 1962 until his retirement in 1985.He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Corpus Christi Parish.

Herman was a quiet man with a big heart.  He could and would fix anything at any hour.  In his retirement years, he took up woodworking, winning grand champ at the Door County fair for his rocking Harley. His wooden toys can be found in many banks, doctor’s offices, and just about anyone who helped with his dialysis challenges over the last several years. Many family and friends are proud owners of his wooden creations.  Gardening was his other hobby producing weedless produce for many people.

He was “grandpa” to all the kids at Susie’s house and often a stand-in grandpa to school age kids whose grandpa couldn’t be there.

Survived by his wife of 64 wonderful years, Gloria; three children, David (Bonnie, special friend) Pankratz, Susie (Rob) Herland, Sturgeon Bay, Diane (Jack) Martin, Cody, Wyoming.  Seven Grandchildren:  David (Natasha) Pankratz, Jr., Texas, Scott (Tanya, fiancée) Martin, Danylle (Brad) Volbrecht, Montana, Andrew Herland, Milwaukee, Sandy Herland, Colorado, Michelle Herland, Texas, and Ben Herland, Sturgeon Bay. 

Six Great-grandchildren:  Tate, Bailey, Badger, Mike, Dan, Trista.He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, and brothers.

For the past three years, Herman was a dialysis patient. The family would like to express a sincere and heartfelt thank you for all the loving and tender care given by the nurses at the Sturgeon Bay Aurora Dialysis Center.

Louise R. Simon

Louise R. Simon, 86, of Jacksonport, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2008 at Scandia Village in Sister Bay with family at her side.

     She was born October 29, 1921 in Bridgeport, Connecticut the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Nagy) Rizik.  On January 22, 1943 she married Russell William Simon in Brooklyn, New York.  Louise worked at Milwaukee Shoe Company and retired from Doerr Electric (Emmerson's). She worked at several resorts, Eagle Inn, Murphy Moores, Fernwood Gardens, and The  Ivanhoe, and also waitressed at Flor Ada Club and Maxwelton-Braes.

     Louise was a wonderful cook and enjoyed knitting, gardening and canning.

     Survivors include her son, John (Susan) of West Allis and their daughter, Stephanie (Tyler) Spence of Middelton; daughters, Janet (Russell) Struve of Cape Coral, FL, Carol Simon of Indianapolis, Indiana and her children, Annette (Scott) Childress of Carmel, Indiana, Jeff Foti of Indianapolis; her son, Don’s children, Joshua Simon of Niagra, WI, Jeanne (Steve) Warwick of Sturgeon Bay; seven great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Phyllis Simon of Jacksonport; four sister-in-laws, Stassa Rizik of Island Park, NY, Betty Anschutz, Madonna Simon, and Harriet Batrich of Sturgeon Bay.

     Proceeding her in death were her parents; husband; son, Donald; granddaughter, Kim Simon; and brother, John Rizik.

     Funeral services will be held on Wednesday (May 14, 2008) at 2:00 p.m. at Huehns Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Malek. Friends may call on Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of services at 2:00 p.m.

     Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Jacksonport.

    We would like to especially thank her dear neighbors for their friendship and kindness shown to Mom over all the years. Thanks also to the staff at Scandia Village for their kind and compassionate care during her stay there.

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Mildred Tess

Mildred Ruth Tess, 89, of Sturgeon Bay passed away at Golden Living Center-Dorchester on May 10, 2008.  She was born March 12, 1919 to John and Mayme (Dier) Duwe.   On June 12, 1941 she married Wallace Tess; he preceded her in death on October 28, 1992. Mildred was a life long member of the Sturgeon Bay Moravian Church where she taught Sunday School, sang in the choir, was a member of the Womens Fellowship, Board of Trustees and was a substitute organist.  She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, VFW Auxiliary, Island City Rebekah Lodge, Elks Ladies and was a member of the first Girl Scout Troop in Sturgeon Bay.  Mildred loved to crochet, write letters, talk on the phone, visit with friends and watch TV. 

Survivors  include her three children, Nancy (Paul) Ford, Steven (Judy) Tess and Wallace R. Tess, Jr., all of Sturgeon Bay; nine grandchildren, Paul (Margi) Ford, Jr., Nancy (Jim) McDonald, Samantha (Roger) Johnson, all of Sturgeon Bay; Bryan (Lisa) Ford, NAS Whidby Island, Washington; Rob (Kim) Tess, Sturgeon Bay; Jennifer Tess, New London; Becky, James and Adam Tess, all of Sturgeon Bay; 14 great-grandchildren, Jake, Alexanda, Steven, Mathew, Sarah, Olivia, Emma, Kyle, Kambria, Maygen, Morgan, Trystan, Emily, and Hailey.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sisters Leone Peterson, Helen Knuth, brothers Don and Chester.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, May  16, 2008 at Sturgeon Bay Moravian Church, the Rev. Reeder Herrick officiating.  Burial will be at Bayside Cemetery.   Friends may call from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday at the Forbes Funeral Home and then after 10:00 a.m. Friday at the church until time of services.  Memorials may be given to Sturgeon Bay Moravian Church in her memory.

Her family wishes to express their thanks to the staff at the Dorchester, she always said everyone was so nice to her and often mentioned how sweet Heather, Janet and “T” were.

On line condolences from www.forbesfuneralhome.com

Harold P. Haen

Harold P. Haen, 100, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away on Thursday (May 8, 2008) at Golden Living-Dorchester in Sturgeon Bay.

     He was born June 16, 1907 in Sturgeon Bay, the son of John M. and Mary (May) Haen.  On May 29, 1935 he married Mercedese M. Moeller at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Sturgeon Bay.  She preceded him in death on August 25, 1991 after 56 years of marriage. In 1936 Harold and his wife moved to Madison, WI, where he worked at Oscar Mayer & Company as an Industrial Engineer for 32 years before retiring in 1972.

     Harold Joined the Knights of Columbus in 1926 and became a 4^th Degree in 1979 in Sturgeon Bay.  He also was Financial Secretary of the Knights of Columbus for nine years in the 1980’s. He enjoyed reading newspapers, playing cards and watching sports and Courtroom shows on television.

     Survivors include his two sons, David (Jean) of Palatine, IL, Richard (Ginny) of Sturgeon Bay; four grandchildren, Jason (Stephanie) Haen of Virginia Beach, VA, Heidi (Michael) Welge of Colorado Springs, CO, Jennifer (Clint) Henry of Sturgeon Bay, and Brett (Elizabeth) Haen of Tega Cay, SC; eight great-grandchildren, Brewster, Charlie and Caroline Haen, Alison and Colin Welge, Carter and Jack Henry and Lilah Haen.

     He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Mercedese, grandson, Gregory, sisters, Vernetta Corbisier, Irene Krutza and Mary Peskie, brothers, Rev. John Haen, Fritz Haen and Floyd Haen.

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Friday (May 16, 2008) at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Fr. Anthony Birdsall officiating.   Entombment will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery Mausoleum.

     Friends may call at Huehns Funeral Home on Friday morning from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the procession to St. Joseph Catholic Church at 10:45 a.m.

     Friends are welcome to sign online guest book and offer condolences at www.huehnsfuneralhome.com .

Gertrude Ann Buege

Harold I. Johnson Sr.

Harold I. Johnson Sr., Sturgeon Bay, died Thurs. May 8, 2008 at the Golden Living Center/Dorchester Nursing Home, Sturgeon Bay.  He was born Dec. 12,1936 in Algoma to the late Kenneth Joseph and Anna Hattie (Linstedt) Johnson.  His family moved to Peshtigo where he graduated from high school.  Harold stayed at home and took care if his mother along with his sister, Betty, until their mother passed away in Seymour.    He then worked at a foundry in Neenah for a short time before working over 30 years at the Thillmany Paper Co. in Kaukauna.  Harold retired in 2002 from the paper company.  He then moved to Algoma and lived at the Grandview Court until his illness took him to the nursing home.  Harold got great pleasure out of working in his garden and playng English darts and an avid Packer Fan.

     Harold is survived by his two sons, Harold I Johnson Jr., Neenah; and Allen Johnson, Florida; his siblings, sister Betty (Al) Everson, Sturgeon Bay;  brother Larry (Mary) Johnson, Green Bay; sister June (Bob) Taicher, Green Bay; sister Edith Robinhorst, Denmark; and brother David (Mary) Browne, Kewaunee.  He was preceded in death by his parents, one son Donald, and two brothers William and Donald Johnson.

     Friends may call at the SCHINDERLE FUNERAL HOME, Algoma, from 2 pm, Monday May 12, 2008 until the time of services at 5 pm with Rev. Philip Peterson officiating.  Burial in Nicolet Memorial Gardens, Green Bay.

     The family wishes to give a special Thank You to the staff at the Dorchester Nursing Facility for all their kindness and care given to Harold during his stay there and also the Unity Hospice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.schindelre.com

Brian D. Geurts

Brian D. Geurts, 27 years, of Sturgeon Bay, died peacefully in the arms of his mother Mary and father Steven on Tuesday (May 6, 2008) evening at Door County Memorial Hospital.

     He was born July 17, 1980 in Wheatland, Wyoming, the son of Steven R. Geurts and Mary Josephine Pickett-Fulwiler. Brian attended Corpus Christi grade school and Sturgeon Bay High School.  He had been employed at NEW Industries.

     Brian was a very kind and caring and compassionate person who looked out for family and his buddies. He loved the outdoors, playing guitar, listening to music, writing poetry, watching movies, ice fishing, and spending time with his friends and family.

     Survivors include his mother and step-father, Mary ( Dan) Pickett- Fulwiler of Algoma; father, Steve Geurts (his friend, Penny Sternard and her daughter, Karli) of Sturgeon Bay; daughter, Alyssa Lopez of Kenosha; sister, Colleen (her friend, Shane Clarke) Geurts of Algoma; step-sister, Renee (Dick) Zimmerman, half sister, Danielle Fulwiler both of Algoma; maternal grandparents, John and Catherine Pickett of Sturgeon Bay; paternal grandmother, Shirley Geurts of Escanaba; Step grandmother Kitty Fulwiler of Brussels; special grandparents, Wenzel and Ellie Sternard; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; and three godchildren.

     Preceding him in death were his paternal grandfather Roman Geurts, two aunts, Kathy Geurts, and Cathy Pickett Burns and step-grandfather Raymond Fulwiler.

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Monday (May 12, 2008) at Corpus Christi Catholic Church with Fr. Anthony Birdsall officiating. 

     Friends may call from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday (May 11, 2008) at Huehns Funeral Home, and at the church on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services. A parish wake will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sunday evening at Huehns Funeral Home.

     A memorial fund will be established in his name for the Door County Memorial Hospital Foundation.

     The family wishes to thank the many people who helped with Brian’s care compassionately and lovingly; The ER staff at DCMH; Dr Hogan; Bill Hartman, Maria Gerl, Cindy and Leslie from ICU, and the staff of nurses, on med surg- Sue Johnson of Pastoral care, Father Birdsall, And the many other staff who assisted. Thanks to Unity Hospice& Paratran of Door County . We wish to think the awesome nurses at St. Vincent 4^th ICU, Sheila, Lori, Kelly, Peggy, Sherry, Cherie & Mary, Paulette , the physicians and Jamie from housekeeping; The compassionate pastoral care staff and all of the staff that assisted in his care. (Thanks to Debbie for the beautiful quilt.) Words cannot adequately describe how thankful we are to all of the staff at both hospitals. Everyone was phenomenal. We also wish to thank County Rescue of Green Bay. To all the friends and family who prayed for Brian and us and for all of the support shown to us, THANK YOU many times over.  Special thanks to Father Adam, Father Joel, & Father Andrew for doing masses for Brian, and to (Dr. Dan Koster). Also thanks to Officers Tom Bauduhin and Dan Brinkman.

Ethel Louise (Wiltz) Holmes

Ethel Louise (Wiltz) Holmes, 90, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2008 at Golden Living-Dorchester.

     She was born on February 24, 1918 in Appleton, daughter of the late Alex J. and Caroline Henrietta (Staple) Wilz. After graduating from high school in 1936 she attended Marinela Beauty School. On September 2, 1944 she married Glenn Webster Holmes at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Sturgeon Bay. Glenn preceded her in death on December 6, 2007. Ethel was a member of St. Peters Lutheran Church. She enjoyed reading and going to parks.

     Ethel is survived by her daughter Carlotta L. (Craig) Henneman of Hayward, California. She is further survived by several nieces and nephews.

     Her parents; husband, Glenn; brothers, Vilas Wilz and Lesley Wilz; sisters, Dorothy Karnopp and Eunice Conrad preceded her in death.

 Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening at Huehns Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Zessin officiating.  Burial will be at Bayside Cemetery.  Friends may call at Huehns Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. until the time of services at 6:00 p.m.

     Memorials may be given to St. Peters Lutheran Church in her memory.

NORBERT J. SHEFCHIK

Mr. Norbert J. Shefchik, 70, Luxemburg died unexpectedly Monday evening, May 05, 2008 of an apparent heart attack. He was born in Pilsen on April 27, 1938 to the late Jacob and Katherine (Meyer) Shefchik On September 16, 1961 he married Mary Jo Kolarik at St. Lawrence Church, Stangelville.  He was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters Court 2080, The Holy Name Society of St. Joseph Church, both of Pilsen, as well as Western Fraternal Life Association. He held the office of Treasurer for the Town of Montpelier for 30 years. Norbert was very proud of his Czech heritage and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. 

Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Mary Jo and their children, Cindy (Mark) Huber, Kewaunee, Debbie (Tony) Pribyl, Denmark, Mike Shefchik, Stevens Point, Tom (Amanda) Shefchik, DePere, Jenny (Mike) Shaw, Kewaunee, his grandchildren, Matthew, Joshua, Adam Huber, Kristin, Stephanie, Jackie, Nick Pribyl, Brooke Shefchik,  Julia Shefchik, Shawna and Kobe Shaw, one brother, Ronald (Marilyn) Shefchik, Green Bay one sister Elaine (Ben) Estel, Luxemburg, his mother in law, Mary Kolarik, Kewaunee,  brothers in law and  sisters in law, Richard (Laurene) Kolarik,  Denmark, Bob (Claire) Kolarik, Union Grove,  Bill (Kandi) Kolarik, Oshkosh, Maynard (Ethel) Kuehl, Kewaunee, nieces, nephews, godchildren, relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by one son, Paul Shefchik, one brother Orville Shefchik, one sister in law, Janice Kuehl, his father in law, Carl Kolarik,

Friends may call at the McMAHON FUNERAL HOME, LUXEMBURG 3 to 8 pm Friday, May 9, 2008.  Parish prayer service 7 pm Friday.  Visitation will continue between 8:30am and 9:30 am Saturday at McMAHON FUNERAL HOME, LUXEMBURG.  Funeral 10:30 am Saturday at St. Therese Parish, St. Joseph-St John Site, Pilsen, with Rev. Dennis Drury officiating.  Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Pilsen.

Marion Lienau

Terry A. MacDonald

Edwin J. Nelson

Edwin J. Nelson, 85, of Sturgeon Bay died on Saturday, May 3, 2008, at Door County Memorial Hospital.  He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; his daughter, Sharon Rogness; and his son, Steven (Lori), all of Sturgeon Bay; six grandchildren, Rachel, Bjorn, and Olaf Rogness; Janna, Anders (fiancée Victoria King), and Hans Nelson.  Survivors also include one brother, Kenmore Nelson of North Carolina; two sisters, Muriel (Kellogg) Hansen of Kenosha and Dorothy (Hubert) Hedeen of Washington; sister-in-law, Phyllis Nelson of Sister Bay; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Edwin was born October 24, 1922, in Ellison Bay, the son of the late Olaf and Martha (Peterson) Nelson.  After graduating from Gibraltar High School, he attended Bethel College in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Ed served his country in the United States Army 45^th Artillery Division for four years during World War II.  He saw action in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, France and Germany.  He returned to Ellison Bay where he owned and operated Nelson’s Store for seventeen years.  On October 13, 1950, he married Marilyn Johnson at Bethel Baptist Church in Ellison Bay.  After selling the store, the family moved to Sturgeon Bay in 1965.  Ed worked in real estate and insurance until his retirement.  He enjoyed many years of driving bus for the Gibraltar, Sevastopol and Sturgeon Bay School Districts.

Ed was an active church member all his life- Bethel Baptist Church in Ellison Bay, First Baptist Church in Sturgeon Bay, and most recently the Sturgeon Bay Community Church.  Ed’s favorite pastime was spending time with his grandchildren.  He also enjoyed reading history and sports biographies, refinishing furniture, and vegetable gardening. 

Proceeding Edwin in death were his parents; a grandson, Joshua Rogness; brother and sister-in-law, Rev. Olaf J. and Helen Nelson; brother, Gordon H. Nelson, Baileys Harbor; sister and brother-in-law, Lois and Ervin Stahl, Fish Creek; and sister-in-law June (Strandell) Nelson.

A celebration of his life will take place at 3:00 PM on Saturday, May 10, 2008, at the Sturgeon Bay Community Church, 515 North 12^th Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, Rev. Fred Miller officiating.  Friends may call at the church from 2:00 PM on Saturday until the time of service.  In lieu of flowers, memorials can be forwarded to the family.  Huehns Funeral Home is assisting with service arrangements.  Friends and family are welcome to offer condolences at www.huehnsfuneralhome.com .

Martha C. Brauer

Martha Christina Brauer, 85, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2008 at Door County Memorial Hospital.

She was born June 11, 1922 in Walpole, Saskatchewan, Canada to Christopher and Margaret (McCauly) Simon on her mother’s birthday.  In 1927 her father brought his family to live in the United States.  Martha later became a naturalized citizen of the USA.  She grew up on the Jacksonport farm now known as “Simon Creek” Martha graduated from Sevastopol High School with the class of 1940.

She married Ralph Brauer on November 18, 1943 in Vallejo, California.  They lived there until Ralph went to war in the Philippines.  Martha returned to Sturgeon Bay and worked in the office of F.W. Woolworth Co. until Ralph was discharged from the Army on Christmas Eve of 1945.  Martha and Ralph moved to the Martin Orchard where they lived and worked for 31 years.  She worked in the office for cherry and apple seasons.  Later she worked for Pamida as a department head and then for H.C. Prange Store for 15 years, retiring in 1987.

Martha was a Girl Scout leader for seven years, a past president and a member for over 50 years of the Ladies Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3088 in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.

She had many hobbies including making ceramics, collecting coins and stamps, and she loved dancing.  Martha enjoyed working on the family genealogy and loved cooking. 

She is survived by her daughter Cynthia (William) Rice; one grandson, Kevin (Kathryn) Rice of Vicenza, Italy; three great-grandchildren, Haley, Ethan, and Wesley Rice; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ralph (September 16, 1991); brothers, Leonard and Orrin Simon; sisters, Myrtle Simon, Audrey Holt; nephews, Christopher and Reid Simon; and niece, Corrine Maine.

Funeral services will be held at Sturgeon Bay United Methodist Church on Thursday, May, 8, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Mel Henrichs officiating. Burial will be made at Bayside Cemetery.

Friends and family may call at the church on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m.  Huehns Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

The family would like to thank all the doctors, nurses, aides, people with Meals on Wheels, and friends and relatives that were so kind and caring toward Martha.

Memorials may be made to Neighbor to Neighbor.

Sign online guest book and offer condolences at www.huehnsfuneralhome.com .

Florence M. Walters

                                                          Linda M. Thompson

Hannah  Entringer

Sylvia  Neinas

LE CLOUX,  GLEN

William E. Goettelman

Andrew C. Conoley

Anthony G. Sprifke

Ann Marie Keller

Dr. Lewis E. Gibson