Lynne Barker Burkhardt, 86, passed away on February 25, 2026, at her home in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. She was born on March 17th, 1939, to Gertrude and Davis Barker of Denver, Colorado.  Lynne grew up in Arlington, Virginia and Oak Park, Illinois where she graduated from Oak Park High School.  Upon Graduation, she attended Stevens College (Missouri) and began a modeling career and was one of the original Toni Twins.   On September 6, 1958, she married Lawrence W. Burkhardt ...

Claire Veronica Bosman, 87, of Sturgeon Bay passed away on March 2, 2026, at Door County Memorial Center, with family and friends at her side.  She was born October 25, 1938, to Charles and Clara (Vandermause) Meunier. On September 29, 1956, she married Darrel J. Bosman in Maplewood.  He preceded her in death on January 1, 2011.  They were married for 54 years. While raising four sons, Claire worked as a bus driver for Southern Door Schools.  She retired after 31 years ...

Marie T. Rass, age 101, of Brussels, died at home on Feb. 22, 2026.  She was born September 18, 1924, in Lincoln, WI, the daughter of the late Max and Clara (Pinchart) Jandrin. On May 12, 1942, she married Edwin Rass in Lincoln. He preceded her in death on September 17, 2004. Throughout her life, she created a home filled with warmth, generosity, and the kind of quiet strength that made everyone around her feel safe and supported. Her family was her greatest joy. Whether she was ...

Mark Allen Sorenson, 58, of Clay Banks, passed away at his home in the town of Clay Banks on February 16, 2026. He met the adversity of his battle with cancer with courage and strength.  Mark was born on July 2, 1967, in Algoma to Virgil and Mae (Christianson) Sorenson.   He grew up in Clay Banks and graduated from Southern Door High School in 1986. After graduation, Mark attended NWTC in Green Bay where he earned a degree in heavy equipment diesel mechanics. He started his ...

Wilson Orlando Duarte, 50, of Algoma passed away in Town of Forestville on February 12, 2026.  He was born March 21, 1975, in Honduras to Ancelmo and Rosalia (Martinez) Duarte. After high school, Wilson earned a master’s degree in education in Honduras.  For a number of years, he worked for the president of Honduras as his driver and assistant.  In the early 2000’s, Wilson immigrated to the United States, finding work in California and then settling in Wisconsin ...

Randy Schultz, 75, of Sevastopol, passed away peacefully on Jan. 28, 2026, with his family, special friends, and the compassionate staff of the ICU at Aurora BayCare by his side. Randy was born March 4,1950, in Colby, WI to Jerome and Elaine (Haas) Schultz. After graduating from Colby High School, he entered the service and proudly served in the Army in Vietnam. His experience left a lasting memory not to be forgotten. After returning to his hometown after the service, he worked for many ...

Larry Renier, 88, formerly of Brussels (Misiere) and New Franken, passed away peacefully with family at his side on January 29, 2026, at Pinecrest Village in Sturgeon Bay, surrounded by love and prayers. He was born August 17, 1937, to Edward and Grace (Herlache) Renier, the youngest of three children. At the age of six, Larry went to live with his Godparents, Harris and Laura (Renier) Vandertie just down the road, as they couldn't have children and loved him like their own. Thus, he was ...

Suzanne “Sue” Nelson was lifted from this world by the arms of her loving Savior to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.  She was born in the town of Carlsville on March 24, 1943, to her proud parents, Fred “Fritz” and Doris Kiehnau. Sue attended the Carlsville Grade School and continued on to Sevastopol High School where she graduated in 1961.  She was united in marriage to John Nelson on Oct. 10, 1964, and they were blessed with two ...

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved Mom, Joan “JoAnn” Dawn (Robinson) Staats on January 25, 2026.  She was born to Nina (Sears) and Marion Robinson in Gresham, WI on Oct. 16, 1934.   JoAnn married Earl Staats Sr. at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Sturgeon Bay on July 12, 1952.  Theirs was the first and only wedding broadcast over WOKW.  He preceded her in death on February 18, 2014. JoAnn loved children. She was a nanny and ...

Joane (Rugowski) Graycarek, 94, of Sturgeon Bay, died peacefully in her sleep on Jan. 30, 2026, at Pine Crest Village Assisted Living in Sturgeon Bay. Joane was born May 26, 1931, in Manitowoc, WI to Louie and Irene (Meidl) Rugowski.  She graduated from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc in 1949.  Joan married her high school sweetheart, Eugene Graycarek on April 15, 1949.  They were married for 76 years until Eugene’s passing on April 26, 2025. Joane and Eugene began ...