Obituaries

Jul 8, 2025

Jerome Robert Backus, age 69, entered eternal life on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at his home while surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer.

Jerry was born on November 27, 1955 in Manitowoc to the late Robert and Gertrude (Hoyer) Backus. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1974. On June...

Jul 3, 2025

Lawrence C. Miller, age 87, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life with family by his side on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Larry was born on September 19, 1937 in Cooperstown to the late Clarence and Vivian (Pelischek) Miller.  He graduated from Kewaunee High School with the class of 1955.  On...

Jul 3, 2025

Robert "Bob" Lee Matthias, age 83, passed away at his home in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, a place he cherished and called home for nearly five decades. Born on May 20, 1942, in Denver, Iowa, Bob grew up with a strong work ethic and deep family values on a farm run by his late parents, Matt and Leona Matthias. Alongside his...

Jul 2, 2025

February 11, 1977 to July 2, 2025, age 48

Chad Joseph Martell, of Gallup, New Mexico, where he resided for the past five years with his wife Rebecca and their youngest daughter Alexa, passed away peacefully in his home after some challenging health issues.

Chad had a love for Harley Davidson, stopping with his wife...

Jul 1, 2025

John "Jack" L. Schmidt passed away at his home on July 1, 2025, at age 87. He was born on July 15, 1937, in Valders to Elizabeth (Robinson) and Joseph Schmidt. He married Annie Nelson at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Manitowoc on June 20, 1959.

Jack lived in Manitowoc and was a longtime member of St....

Jun 30, 2025

Joel L. Schleifer passed away at the age of 84, on June 30, 2025.

Joel was born in June of 1941, graduated from Gibbon High School in 1959, and moved to Columbia Heights, MN where he attended Dunwoody College in Minneapolis. Starting in 1963, he served in the United States Air Force as a Rescue and Evacuation...

Jun 26, 2025

Elaine C. Meyer, age 86, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born September 5, 1938 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Joseph and Elsie Ahl. Elaine attended Lincoln High School, graduating with the class of 1956. Following high school, she obtained a teaching degree...

Jun 25, 2025

Margaret Ann Czekala, age 88, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life with family by her side on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at St. Mary's at Felician Village.

Margaret was born on July 3, 1936 in Manitowoc to the late George and Lorena (Schnuell) Liska Sr.  She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1955.  ...

Jun 24, 2025

Patricia "Pat" M. Holdorf, age 88, a resident of Manitowoc, and formerly of Algoma, received her wings from God as He called her home on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay.

Pat was born on August 6, 1936 in Kewaunee to the late Aloysius "Wishy" and Clara (Koenig) Cookle.  She graduated from...

Jun 21, 2025

Robert "B.J." Jeffery Jr. passed away at his home on June 21, 2025, at age 77.

Born in Manitowoc to Gladys (Hein) and Robert Jeffery Sr. on April 24, 1948, Bob went on to graduate from Lincoln High School in 1966. He and Clare Vogel were married on April 7, 1977, at Faith Lutheran Church in Punta...

Jun 20, 2025

Timothy A. Daley, 58, of Pahrump, Nevada, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Friday, June 20, 2025. He was born in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, on November 9, 1966, to Thomas and Marion (Wenzel) Daley.

Tim was most proud of his son, Brennon, who he loved with all his heart. He was a man of faith who lived...

Jun 19, 2025

Joan A. Stangel passed away peacefully on June 19, 2025 at Jeff and Lourdes' lakehouse. Dear wife of the late Luke Stangel. Beloved mother of Debra (Don) Dawson and Jeff (Lourdes) Stangel. Proud grandmother of 4 grandchildren: Kalena, Kendra, Sloane, and Colin. She is also loved by other family members and friends. A graveside committal prayer service will be held...

Jun 19, 2025

Jack H. Haese, age 86, a resident of the Town of Kossuth, entered eternal life with his loving wife by his side on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at Angelus Senior Living in Manitowoc.

Jack was born on January 11, 1939 in Manitowoc to the late Harold and Mildred (Menges) Haese.  He graduated from Mishicot High School with...

Jun 16, 2025

Annie Beatrice "Bea" Wooten, age 81, entered eternal life on Monday, June 16th, 2025 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

Bea was born September 6, 1943 to Robert B. Fort and Hallie Mae (Hobbs) Fort in Black Hawk, Mississippi. She (a.k.a. Pineapple Princess) graduated from Sumner High School in Kansas City, Kansas, with the class of 1962.  Bea married her...

Jun 16, 2025

Rita E. Mancheski was a beloved sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and dear friend who peacefully passed away at the age of 82 on Monday, June 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Rita was born and raised in Kewaunee, with her parents, Leo and Clara Szydel, and her two brothers, Paul and Leo. She graduated Kewaunee...

Jun 13, 2025

George Grinde, a devoted educator, cherished family man, and compassionate community leader, passed away peacefully on June 13th, 2025 after a life rich in purpose and service.

Born on April 6, 1938, George was raised on a farm in DeForest, Wisconsin. He was the youngest of five sons to Eugene and Josephine Grinde, joining brothers...

Jun 12, 2025

Doris M. Maurer, age 92, a life-long Manitowoc County resident, entered her eternal home on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Dimensions Assisted Living, Manitowoc.

Doris was born on March 1, 1933 in Kiel to the late Benjamin and Nelda Rehm Manz. She graduated from Kiel High School with the class of 1951. On June 30, 1956, Doris...

Jun 9, 2025

Cheryl Lynn Smith, age 69, a resident of Two Rivers, entered eternal life with family by her side on Monday, June 9, 2025 at Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital in Manitowoc.

Cheryl was born on June 9, 1956 in New London to the late Harold and Linda (Romberg) Hidde.  After graduating from Fox Valley Lutheran High School...

Jun 8, 2025

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, Elton Frank Steinbrecker, "Steiny," on June 8, 2025, at Manitowoc Health and Rehab surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 87. Elton was born on January 12, 1938, in Manitowoc, WI, to the proud parents Vernon and Caroline (Blimel)...

Jun 8, 2025

Robert John Nelson, better known as "Nellie" to most, passed away at the age of 75 on Sunday, June 8, 2025, a week after suffering a massive stroke.  Despite his stroke, we truly believe he died of a broken heart, after losing the love of his life fourteen months and one day earlier.  He passed after a heartfelt visitation...