Robert (Bob) L. Kono
Jan 20, 2026
Robert (Bob) L. Kono, age 73, of Manitowoc, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at his home.
Bob was born May 19, 1952, in Manitowoc, to the late Lester and Irene (Bartels) Kono. He attended schools in Two Rivers and graduated from Washington High School with the class of 1970. Bob...
Lois Ann Witczak
Dec 23, 2025
Lois Ann Witczak (age 89) passed away in Green Bay, WI on Tuesday morning on December 23, 2025. She was born on August 5, 1936 in Manitowoc, WI to Felix and Lucille (Klosinski) Witczak. She attended St. Mary's and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1953 at age 16.
Lois went to UW Whitewater and graduated as a business teacher. Her...
Beth Alyce Satchell
Feb 15, 2026
Beth Alyce (Brown) Satchell
Beth Alyce (Brown) Satchell, 78, of Manitowoc, WI, loving mother, grandmother, and wife, died Sunday, February 15, 2026, at New Perspective Senior Living in Franklin, WI, from complications related to liver cancer.
She was born on September 2, 1947, in Alma, MI, to Charles Ralph Brown and Marion (Walker) Brown, and grew up in St. Louis, MI. As...
Eunice K. Zelinski
May 11, 2026
Eunice K. Zelinski (Nikolai), age 96, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life May 11, 2026 at HarborView Assisted Living.
Born October 16, 1929 to the late Anton and Josephine (Kutil) Nikolai. Eunice graduated from Mishicot High School in 1947 and afterwards, enjoyed planning class reunions with her friends. After high school, she was employed with the Manitowoc County Dairy Herd...
Michael "Mike" A. Theodorou
May 10, 2026
Michael “Mike” A. Theodorou, age 61, a Manitowoc resident, joined his Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at Froedtert Holy Family Memorial, Manitowoc.
He was born August 4, 1964 in Two Rivers, son of William and Joan (Pribek) Theodorou. Mike attended Lincoln High School, graduating with the class of 1983. Following high school, he enlisted in the United States...
Gerald "Jerry" Roy Fitzgerald
May 9, 2026
Gerald Roy Fitzgerald, affectionately known as Jerry, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026, at Harbor View Assisted Living in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Born on July 24, 1933, in Manitowoc, Jerry lived a full and meaningful life committed to faith, family, and friendship. He was united in marriage to LaVerne Riesterer on August 19, 1961, at St. Gregory Catholic Church in...
Linda L. Gilbertson
May 7, 2026
Linda L. Gilbertson, age 77, a resident of Collins, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at St. Mary’s at Felician Village.
Linda was born on March 11, 1949, in Green Bay, to the late Vernon and Betty (Eichorst) Anderson. Linda attended Valders High School and went on to build a career and family she...
Mary J. Meyer
May 7, 2026
Mary J. Meyer, age 87, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Laurel Grove Assisted Living.
Mary was born on December 1, 1938 in Escanaba, MI to the late Alfred and Mildred (Rasmussen) Ottensman. After graduating from Holy Name High School, she went on to receive her nursing degree from Holy Family School of Nursing...
Mary Lynn Wadman
May 6, 2026
Mary Lynn (Kalista) Wadman passed away at the age of 65 on May 6, 2026 surrounded by the ones she loved most. Daughter of Darlene (Wachowski) and the late Eugene Kalista, Mary was born May 7, 1960 and was the oldest of six children. Mary lived a life defined by strength, devotion, and love for her children. She graduated from...
Mason Ray Burnett
May 5, 2026
Mason Ray Burnett, age 21, of Manitowoc, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 as the result of a motorcycle accident at Holy Family Memorial Hospital.
Mason was born on March 3, 2005 in Manitowoc to Sheena (Heitz) Burnett and the late Kenny Burnett. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 2023. Mason enjoyed working on cars, being...
Roxanne "Roxee" M. Gates
May 5, 2026
Roxanne “Roxee” M. Gates, age 70, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers.
She was born September 28, 1955 in La Crosse, Wisconsin, daughter of the late William and Catherine (Copus) Groothoff. Roxanne attended Mishicot High School and was employed at numerous places over the years, eventually working at Santa’s Best, where she...
Michael W. Klackner
May 2, 2026
Michael “Mike” William Klackner, a devoted father, beloved grandfather and great-grandfather, cherished son, and respected member of the Manitowoc community, passed away on May 2, 2026, at Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 27, 1953, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Mike lived a life marked by dedication, kindness, and an unwavering commitment to those he...
Kathleen Marie Weinstock
May 2, 2026
Kathleen Marie Weinstock, age 69, a Two Rivers resident, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Aurora BayCare in Green Bay.
Kathy was born on September 19, 1956, in Elmhurst, Illinois, to the late Raymond and Barbara (Hoym) Weinstock. She attended schools in Illinois and went on to graduate from Lakeshore Technical College. Kathy was employed with Lakeshore CAP for...
Michael "Mike" Williams
May 2, 2026
Michael “Mike” Williams, age 85, passed away on May 2, 2026. He was born on November 18, 1940, in Ripon, Wisconsin, where his story began and where many of his earliest memories were formed.
Mike’s youth was shaped by hard work on the family farm until age 12, when his father sold the farm and purchased Red’s Bar of Ripon—an establishment...
Julie A. Kochan
May 1, 2026
Julie A. Kochan, age 91, a Manitowoc resident, passed away peacefully with her family at her side, on May 1, 2026, at Sylvan Crossing, Manitowoc. Julie was born on November 29, 1934, in Milwaukee, to Irene (Zipperer) and Perry Dickens. She was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. On August 16, 1958, she married Louis Kochan at Sacred Heart...
Jeffrey W. Klein
Apr 29, 2026
Jeffrey W. Klein, born August 12, 1961, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026 in Green Bay. He was the beloved son of Howard and Elaine (Ruelle) Klein and grew up in Two Rivers, where he graduated from Riverview High School. Jeff lived a life marked by kindness, steady dedication, and a gentle spirit that touched everyone who knew him.
Jeff...
Robert “Bob” L. Kautzer Sr.
Apr 26, 2026
Robert “Bob” L. Kautzer Sr., passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on April 26, 2026, at age 76. Bob was born on October 17, 1949, to his parents Helen (Kestell) and Edward Kautzer, in Sheboygan. Bob graduated from Kiel High School, Class of 1967. On May 30, 1969, he married Jean M. Muench at St. Michael’s Catholic...
Mark E. Kortens
Apr 24, 2026
Mark E. Kortens, age 55, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Friday, April 24, 2026 at Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation.
Mark was born on September 30, 1970 in Manitowoc to the late Daniel and Donna (Close) Kortens. After graduating from Lincoln High School, he enlisted in the United States Army where he served his country from 1989 until...
Thomas J. Sturtz
Apr 20, 2026
Thomas J. Sturtz, age 74, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Monday, April 20, 2026 at Theda Care Regional Medical Center in Neenah.
Tom as born on October 3, 1951 in Manitowoc. He was the son of the late Herman and Rosela Krueger Sturtz. Tom attended Brillion High School and was employed at Lakeside Packing of Manitowoc for 21...
Alice M. Bruss
Apr 20, 2026
Alice M. Bruss, age 70, a resident of Manitowoc, went to meet her Savior on Monday, April 20, 2026.
Alice was born on August 16, 1955 in Manitowoc to the late Norbert and Mabel (Treichel) Bruss. She was baptized on September 4, 1955 by Pastor Hensel and confirmed in her faith on April 1, 1973 by Pastor Glenn Unke at Immanuel...
