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Sharon Laverne Kellner, 80, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away on April 23, 2026, at Bayview Senior Care after a years long battle with Alzheimer's.
She was born March 4, 1946, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, to Emil and Mildred (Jepson) Fictum. Sharon attended Sturgeon Bay High School (graduating class of 1964), where she met the love of her life, John Kellner. On April 24, 1965, she and John married at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Sturgeon Bay. They spent the rest of their lives together growing in love for each other, their families, and their faith.
Sharon was a beacon of positivity and encouragement, radiating love and support to all those blessed to know her. She was able to find the good in every person she met and lived her life in the belief that every soul is equal and deserving of kindness, respect, and compassion. Her unique mix of humor and sweetness will be sorely missed by all.
Sharon and John spent many years sharing their love of Door County with visitors to the area, first managing the Holiday Motel in Sturgeon Bay for her in-laws in the 60's, and later as the owners of the Twin Oaks Lodge in Fish Creek from 1982-1994. She enjoyed sharing her favorite spots for shopping, dining, arts, and nature with people from all over the world, and loved partaking in a cup of coffee in the early mornings with their guests.
Sharon also dedicated much of her life to civic service, serving as the Clerk/Treasurer for Town of Gibraltar until she retired in 2012. During their retirement years, Sharon and John moved to Sheboygan, Wisconsin, to spend as much time as possible with their grandchildren.
Sharon is survived by her son, Todd (Robin Hansen) Kellner of Peshtigo; daughter, Sara (Ben Anschutz) Kellner of Sheboygan and Baileys Harbor; grandchildren, Gabe Butler, Nolan Thiel, and Madilyn Thiel; sister, Jeanne Moreno; and many other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband and parents, as well as her sisters, Susan Ricco and Janet Gaethke; and brothers, James Longley and Gary Fictum.
Sharon's life will be honored with a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial held at on Monday, May 11th at 11 am at Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church in Maplewood, with Fr. William Brunner officiating. Cookies and coffee will be available after the mass for a gathering of family and friends. She and John will be laid to rest in a private service in Blossomberg Cemetery in Peninsula State Park at a later date.
Huehns Funeral Home, Inc. & Cremation Services in Sturgeon Bay is assisting the Kellner family. Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Sharon may be shared with her family through her tribute page at https://www.huehnsfuneralhome.com.
Catherine Lenore (Mickelson) Peot, after a faith-filled life, went home to be with the Lord on Feb. 24, 2026. She was 101.
A lifelong Door County resident and member of First Baptist Church in Sister Bay. Catherine was the only child of Walter and Ruby (Jacobson) Mickelson, born Oct. 28,1924, in Sister Bay. She attended Newport School in Gills Rock and Appleport School in Sister Bay before graduating from Gibraltar High in 1943.
Catherine worked at Berns Brothers Lumber Company and Bay Shipbuilding, where she met the love of her life, Donald Peot. After a long courtship, they married on June 1, 1957, at First Baptist Church. The union was blessed with two children, Michael and Rachel. In 1961, Catherine and Don started an electrical contracting business, Don Peot Electric, which they operated until retiring in 1993.
They especially enjoyed devising slogans and floats for local parades. A classic was a headless man costume bearing a sign with the slogan: “Don’t lose your head when you blow a fuse….Call Don Peot Electric!”
In their golden years, Catherine and Don traveled around the country and abroad to Israel, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Hawaii and Alaska. Don died suddenly while they vacationed in Alaska in 1999.
Catherine was active in her church her entire life, and she served as a volunteer for the Sister Bay Historical Society and Gibraltar Reunion Committees.
For many years, Catherine and Don helped host a large, themed Labor Day party at the farm on Sumac Lane. Catherine enjoyed traveling, gardening and the beauty of Door County. “It’s another beautiful day in Sister Bay” was a favorite saying.
She will be remembered for her positive outlook and energy, as well as her love of life, her family and her Lord. She was proud to have reached the milestone of turning 100, which was celebrated with a luncheon at First Baptist for more than 100 family members and friends.
Survivors include her children, Michael (Cindy Trinkner-Peot) of Sister Bay and Rachel (John) Sommercorn of Appleton and Bonita Springs, FL; grandchildren Andrew Peot of Milwaukee and Aubrey Peot of Madison, Sara (David) Gilane of Waupaca and Ryan Sommercorn of Spartanburg, SC, and one great-grandchild Sadie Gilane; one sister-in-law, Ruth Peot of Institute and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 42 years, her parents and in-laws and Don’s 10 brothers and sisters and their spouses.
The family thanks the staff of Serenity Springs at Scandia Village for their care of Catherine this past year and a half and Unity Hospice for their end-of-life comfort.
Memorials in Catherine’s name may be directed to First Baptist Church of Sister Bay or Northern Door Children’s Center.
A Celebration of Catherine’s life will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at First Baptist Church, Sister Bay at 11:00 am with Pastor Mark Billingham officiating. A visitation for family and friends will be from 9:30 am until the time of service at the church.
Casperson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, LLC in Sister Bay is assisting the Peot family. Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Catherine may be shared with her family through her tribute page at www.CaspersonFuneralHome.com.
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