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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...
Robert G. Schuette
May 25, 2026
Robert G. Schuette, age 75, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life while surrounded by his loving family at his home on Monday, May 25, 2026.
Bob was born on July 22, 1950 in Manitowoc to the late Erwin Sr. and Josephine Graczykowski Schuette. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1969. On April 17, 1971, Bob married...
Lynette "Lynn" L. Grimm
May 24, 2026
Lynette “Lynn” L. Grimm, age 81, a Whitelaw resident, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at Rivers Bend Health Services, Manitowoc.
She was born November 15, 1944 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Ralph and Elda (Habermann) Zutz. Lynn attended Valders High School. On April 15, 1967 she married Ronald Grimm at St. Peter Evangelical...
Kevin J. Peroutka
May 23, 2026
Kevin J. Peroutka, age 39, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026 at his home.
He was born September 26, 1986, son of Scott and Michelle (Mott) Peroutka. Kevin attended Mishicot High School, graduating with the class of 2005. He was employed with Seiler Brothers Construction. Kevin enjoyed stock car racing at 141 Speedway. He also enjoyed hunting and...
Christopher G. Gadzinski
May 23, 2026
Christopher G. Gadzinski, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on May 23, 2026. Born on April 4, 1981, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Chris’s life was marked by service, hard work, and an enduring love for his family.
Chris graduated from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc in 1999 before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps on May 23, 2001. He served as...
Ricardo R. Leon
May 22, 2026
Ricardo R. Leon, age 38, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026 at his home.
Ricardo was born on April 20, 1988 in Manitowoc to Mary (Meyers) Leon and the late Jorge Leon. After attending schools in Manitowoc, Ricardo went on to obtain his GED while in Milwaukee – it was an accomplishment that he took pride...
Timothy B. Lindloff
May 21, 2026
Timothy B. Lindloff, age 67, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life unexpectedly on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at his home.
Tim was born on August 28, 1958 in Winona, MN to the late Rev. Norman and Mary (Draeger) Lindloff and entered God’s Kingdom through holy baptism on September 14, 1958. He attended St. John’s Ev. Lutheran School in Neillsville. After...
Viola R. Vogel
May 19, 2026
Viola R. Vogel, age 97, entered Eternal Life on May 19, 2026, at Shady Lane Nursing Home in Manitowoc. She was born on August 30, 1928, to the late John and Elizabeth (Sauer) Kopidlansky. Viola attended East DePere High School and graduated with the Class of 1946. After high school, she was employed with Mirro Aluminum, and then later on...
Charles "Chuck" F. Vaughan
May 16, 2026
Charles “Chuck” F. Vaughan, age 89, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Country Villa Assisted Living in Freedom.
Chuck was born in Rockford, Illinois on September 5, 1936, to the late Charles and Bernadine (Melinz) Vaughan. Following high school, Chuck graduated from college with a degree in teaching and went on to teach Biology in several different cities. He...
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...
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