Obituaries

Feb 6, 2026

John “Johnny” Resch, age 65, passed unexpectedly on February 6, 2026, in Rockport, Texas. Johnny was born in Milwaukee to his parents Arlene and Glenn Resch. He graduated from Custer High School in 1978. He then went on to be an apprentice sheet metal worker, and then became a Journeyman. Johnny worked for nearly 40 years at Butters-Fetting Company as...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Apr 18, 2026

Donald P. Mueller Sr. “Doc”, age 78, a Manitowoc resident, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.

He was born June 25, 1947 in Manitowoc, son of the late Carl and Geraldine (Klein) Mueller Sr. Don attended Lincoln High School, graduating with the class of 1966. On April 12,...

Apr 18, 2026

I walked THROUGH the valley of death with my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and entered heaven's gate on April 18, 2026. I was the only daughter of Russell A. and Mildred (Schumacher) Young. I was preceded in death by my beloved friend and husband, John E. Harley, Jr., grandson of the co-founder of Harley-Davidson, my parents, Mildred and Russell...

Apr 17, 2026

Joan Erickson, 71, of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home on April 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Joan was born to Raymond and Dorothy Erickson on December 8, 1954. She and her siblings grew up in the "big house" on Michigan Avenue, a place where they shared their deepest secrets and dreams. Her family's most cherished memories of...

Apr 11, 2026

Peter F. Zettel, age 66, passed away unexpectedly on April 11, 2026. He was born in Manitowoc on December 31, 1959, to Robert Zettel and Evelyn Johnson. He attended Lincoln High School and was part of the Class of 1978. For the better part of his adult life, Peter was a CNC Machinist. He was a very proud father to...

Apr 10, 2026

Pamela McMillan Eggebrecht, age 73 of Manitowoc, WI passed from her life on earth on April 10, 2026 at home with her loving husband, Thomas, and family by her side.

Pam was born on January 19, 1953 in Chicago, IL to Virginia P. and Robert H. McMilllan. The family moved from the Chicago area to Merrill, WI and later to Wausau,...

Apr 10, 2026

Edward Curtis Mathiesen, born January 18, 1964, passed away on April 10th 2026, at Sharon Richardson Hospice in Sheboygan Falls.

No matter the name --  “Eddie, Curt, Pops, Curty, Grandpa” he was known by many as a hard worker, whether it was from his roofing/ carpentry days or being a fine cook at Shooter Malone’s. He had passion in all he...

Apr 9, 2026

Stephen “Steve” Sauer (aka “Hot Spots”)November 10, 1957 – April 9, 2026

Stephen “Steve” Sauer, affectionately known as “Hot Spots,” passed away surrounded by the love of family and friends. Steve lived a full and vibrant life defined by his humor, curiosity, and deep connections with those around him.

Steve was born on November 10, 1957, and was raised in Manitowoc, Wisconsin....

Apr 9, 2026

Delores A. (Buche) Pankratz, a resident of Caring Hands Assisted Living, New Holstein, formerly of St. Nazianz, passed away Thursday morning, April 9, 2026 at Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc.

She was born August 4, 1934 in Owatonna, Minnesota, daughter of the late Alfred and Helen (Muckey) Buche. Dee attended Owatonna High School, graduating with the...

Apr 8, 2026

Sofia Ema Reyes Bonilla, age 16, found her peace on April 8, 2026, at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, after complications from leukemia. She was born on November 19, 2009, to Ashli (Zawacki) and Alejandro Reyes Bonilla in Two Rivers, Wisconsin. Sofia attended Sheboygan North High School where she made lots of friends and made a huge impact...

Apr 4, 2026

Harvey L. Polivka Jr., age 72, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Aurora BayCare Medical Center, Green Bay, surrounded by his loving family.

Harvey was born on June 11, 1953, to the late Harvey and Rose (Kristinek) Polivka Sr., in Manitowoc. He attended schools in Manitowoc and graduated from Lincoln...

Mar 30, 2026

Chad M. Wasmer, age 48, a Valders resident, passed away Monday, March 30, 2026 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice, Sheboygan Falls.

He was born March 18, 1978 in Sheboygan, son of Richard and Carla (Peik) Wasmer. Chad attended Valders High School. On July 14, 2007 he married Colene Hickman. Chad was employed at Pine River Prepack...

Mar 30, 2026

Darren E. Reichwaldt, age 53, passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 30, 2026. Darren was born to his parents Diane (Lutze) and Eugene Reichwaldt on April 8, 1972, in Manitowoc. He was a 1990 graduate of Lincoln High School and went on to University of Wisconsin – Green Bay. He graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in History...

Mar 30, 2026

Mary T. Siewert of Valders, entered eternal life early Monday morning, March 30, 2026, at her residence with family by her side.

Mary, the "Little White Tornado" was born June 10, 1940 at home in Two Rivers.  She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Sylvia Stehlik Baumgart.  At the age of 8 years she moved...

Mar 27, 2026

Gregory Peroutka passed away on March 27th, 2026, at age 75.

He was born on February 16th, 1951, to Mayme (Wachal) Peroutka and John (Jack) Peroutka in Manitowoc. Greg attended Mishicot High School, Lakeshore Technical Institute, and truck driving school.  In his youth, Greg would get up before school to work on various farms in the Francis...

Mar 26, 2026

Angela "Angie" M. Peltier, age 64, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay, on March 26, 2026. Angie was born on January 18, 1962, to her parents Marion M. (DeFabrizio) and John C. Dexter, in Framingham, Massachusetts. She started her family in New England, and then in 1995 she and her...