Obituaries

Jul 25, 2025

Joan M. Kochan passed peacefully under the care of the staff of Rivers Bend Health Care and Sharon S. Richardson Hospice on July 25, 2025, at the age of 89. Joan was born in Halders, WI, on September 1, 1935, to Loretta M. (Korntved) and Andrew F. Peters. She graduated from Washington High School in Two Rivers, Class of...

Jul 24, 2025

Michael J. Weinreis, age 80, a Grafton resident, formerly of Manitowoc, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital in Milwaukee.

Mike was born April 2, 1945, in Manitowoc, to the late Alex and Alvera (Dohr) Weinreis. He attended schools in Hilbert and graduated from Hilbert High School in 1963. Mike married...

Jul 23, 2025

Jeffrey L. Stock, age 71, a Newton resident, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Illinois.

He was born December 2, 1953 in West Bend, Wisconsin, son of the late Erwin and Bernice (Augustine) Stock. Jeff attended Lincoln High School and graduated with the class of 1972. On November 14, 1975, he married Katherine Jergenson at...

Jul 23, 2025

Louann Skrepensky, age 91, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice, Sheboygan Falls.

Louann was born on June 29, 1934 in Manitowoc.  She was the daughter of the late Florian and  Lucille Wensing Wicihowski.  Louann received her education through the Manitowoc Public School system.  She...

Jul 21, 2025

Ruby G. Mueller, age 92, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025 at Shady Lane Nursing Home, Manitowoc.

She was born June 7, 1933 in Kolberg, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Louis and Frieda (Kay) Maedke. Ruby was employed at Mirro Aluminum for many years and was a member of Steel Workers of America. On...

Jul 21, 2025

Shirley M. Haese, age 81, a resident of the Town of Kossuth, entered eternal life on Monday, July 21, 2025 at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

Shirley was born on November 29, 1943 in Manitowoc to the late William and Clara (Havlichek) Dvorak.  She graduated from Mishicot High School with the class of 1961. On October...

Jul 20, 2025

Theresa R. (Stadtmueller) Burbey Schmelzle of Manitowoc, passed peacefully at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls with her immediate family by her side on July 20, 2025, at the age of 82. She was born on September 17, 1942 to John A. and Anna M. (Binder) Stadtmueller at home in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She attended Catholic grade schools...

Jul 19, 2025

Robert B. Fidler, age 87, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Harbor View Assisted Living in Manitowoc.

Bob was born on January 8, 1938 in Manitowoc. He was the son of the late Bernard and Clara Shedivy Fidler. Bob attended Lincoln High School and graduated with the class of 1956. He...

Jul 15, 2025

David P. Hutterer, age 79, a Two Rivers resident, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at Meadow View Assisted Living, Two Rivers.

He was born November 8, 1945 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, son of the late Clarence and Dorothy (Shimek) Hutterer. Dave attended Mishicot High School, graduating with the class of 1963. Following high school, he began employment...

Jul 14, 2025

Kathy Owens, age 71, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Monday, July 14, 2025 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center.

Kathy was born on September 4, 1953 in Sheboygan to the late Donald and Hildegarde (Geupel) Owens.  She had enjoyed working at Holiday House in Manitowoc for many years.  Kathy always had plenty of cats...

Jul 14, 2025

Tyler J. Skarda passed away at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah on July 14, 2025, at the age of 45. He was born at Holy Family Memorial Hospital in Manitowoc on June 23, 1980, to Mary (Thorrington) and Jim Skarda. In 1998, Tyler graduated from Roncalli High School and went on to attend Marquette University, earning his degree...

Jul 13, 2025

Lyle "Buck" Habeck, 73, died peacefully on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at his home.

Lyle was born on September 4, 1951, in Manitowoc, to Hugo & Meta (Radue) Habeck, and was baptized into the Christian faith on September 16, 1951, at St. John Lutheran Church, Maribel.  He attended St. John Lutheran Grade School, and was confirmed into...

Jul 13, 2025

Bradley Paul Prickett

Born August 27, 1943, in Manitowoc, WI to John and Muriel (Otis) Prickett, Brad (81) passed away in his home on July 13 after a week of hospice care.

Brad was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, attended Manitowoc Teachers College and was in the Army Reserve.

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Jul 13, 2025

Jacqueline "Jackie" Marie (Scherer) Schaller passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, July 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on July 29, 1967, to Kenneth and Sylvia Scherer, Jackie was raised and educated in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. She dedicated much of her professional life to helping others as a medical assistant,...

Jul 11, 2025

Larry Cutlan, age 84, of Manitowoc, Wisconsin passed away peacefully, and entered into his eternal life with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Aurora Medical Center in Manitowoc County. He was born on January 2, 1941, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Lawrence and Dorothy Cutlan. He graduated from Washburn High School and from the University of...

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....