Sharon M. Engebose, 84, of Brussels, WI, passed away Monday morning, November 9, 2026 at her residence. She was born on July 10, 1942 in Maplewood, daughter of the late Walter and Alvina (Barbieaux) Annoye. Sharon was a graduate of Sturgeon Bay High School with the class of 1960. On October 14, 1961 she married Lynn Engebose at Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church in Maplewood. Sharon was employed as a beautician and worked on the family farm. She was also employed as the retail manager of Bay Pharmacy for over 29 years. Sharon was an avid knitter. She made over 8,000 pairs of mittens and hats which she donated to the Giving Tree at Door County Medical Center over a period of 12 years. She also made many baby caps for the hospital nursery. When she wasn’t knitting or crocheting, Sharon loved cooking and baking, gardening, bird watching, and completing crosswords. Sharon was a loving wife and mother. She also loved to spoil her cats and enjoyed socializing with the neighbors.
She is survived by her loving husband of over 65 years: Lynn Engebose; two daughters: Patricia Hovel, Charlotte (Glenn) Smet; four grandchildren: Aaron Smet, Lily (Chris) Tonellato, Peter (Leah) Hovel and Luci (Jeff Verenski) Hovel; two great grandchildren: Winnie Hovel and Peter John Hovel. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents: Walter and Alvina Annoye; her daughter: Kathryn Engebose; a brother: Cy Annoye; and a sister and brother-in-law: Ethel and Hank Virlee.
Cremation will take place and funeral services will be announced at a later date. The Forbes Funeral Home & Cremations is assisting the family with arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be left for Sharon’s family on her memorial page at www.forbesfuneralhome.com The family would like to thank the following friends who have been so helpful with caregiving in the recent years: Don and Patty McKinnon, Robin Johnson, Jenni Jorgenson, Kammie Faulk, John and Marie Malcore, Terri Quaderer, Victoria Fischer, the BUG volunteer fire department, Jim Wautier and the Brussels Lions Club.
