Obituaries

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...

Jun 7, 2025

Charles Joseph (Chuck) Vraney, age 66, of Manitowoc died Saturday, June 7, 2025 at his residence.

Chuck was born January 4, 1959 in Manitowoc, son of the late Milton and Helen (Schuh) Vraney. He graduated from Valders High School with the class of 1977. Chuck married Kathryn (Kathi) Fessler on May 26, 1984 at St. Mary's Catholic...

Jun 6, 2025

Leon D. Keune, age 71, a resident of Kenosha and formerly of Manitowoc, entered eternal life peacefully and unexpectedly at his residence on Friday, June 6, 2025.

Leon was born on September 1, 1953 in Manitowoc.  He was the son of the late Ken and Arlene Brown Keune.  Leon received his education in the Manitowoc Public Schools...

Jun 5, 2025

Denise A. Krowiorz passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on June 5, 2025, at age 73. She was born in Manitowoc to Ethel (Haupt) and Verlin Rusch. In 1970, she graduated from Lincoln High School and furthered her education at Milwaukee County Hospital School of Nursing, graduating in 1973. Denise married Richard Krowiorz on November 17,...

Jun 3, 2025

With hearts full of love and remembrance, we honor the life of Kit Saengphaphat, who passed away peacefully at the age of 52, on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, due to health-related complications.

Kit and his family, as refugees from Laos, began new lives in the U.S. at the age of 7.  While attending William Floyd High School...

Jun 3, 2025

Charlene "Char" Ann Trupke, age 79, a resident of the Town of Liberty, entered eternal life on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Sharon S. Richardson Hospice in Sheboygan Falls.

Char was born on February 5, 1946 in St. Croix Falls, WI to the late Myron and Doris (Nichols) Johansen.  She graduated from Port Washington High School with...

Jun 2, 2025

Rickey D. Boldt, age 77, of Manitowoc, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, with his loving son by his side, at Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital.

Rickey was born July 1, 1947, in Appleton, to the late Daniel and Corrine (Engel) Boldt. He attended schools in Appleton and went on to work at the Manitowoc Company,...

Jun 1, 2025

Richard "Dick" Dane Kaesermann passed away peacefully at home on June 1, 2025, at the age of 81. He was born in Sheboygan on January 26, 1944, to Ella (Christiansen) and William P. Kaesermann. He was a graduate of Sheboygan North High School, Class of 1962. On September 18, 1992, he married Cindy Komoroski in Manitowoc. He was a...

May 27, 2025

Steve M. Hecker, age 69, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

He was born January 26, 1956 in Appleton, son of the late Mathias and Shirley (Kolb) Hecker. Steve attended Menasha High School, and joined the United States Army National Guard, serving 22 years. As a hobby, he was a backyard mechanic and loved tinkering on things....

May 18, 2025

Florence "Flossie" Halvorson, age 83, a longtime New Ulm, Minnesota resident, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Azura Memory Care, Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

She was born September 11, 1941 in New Ulm, Minnesota, daughter of the Late Henry and Clara (Zeig) Liesenfeld. Flossie attended school in Sigel Township and was employed for 3M for 33 years. On...

May 17, 2025

Patricia "Pat" A. Gill, age 81, a resident of Ashwaubenon, entered eternal life with family by her side on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at her home.

Pat was born on February 20, 1944 in Manitowoc to the late Albert and Monica (Heffernan) Pierson.  She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1963.  On June 28,...

May 15, 2025

Jeannette (Caruso) Cwiak, age 73, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025 at her home.

She was born October 15, 1951 in St. Joseph, Michigan, daughter of Doris (Dix) Caruso and the late Adolf Caruso. Jeannette received an Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts and went on to become an accomplished entrepreneur, both in the United...

May 12, 2025

Larry Allan Te Stroete was reunited with his wife Mary on May 12, 2025, at age 77, in Manitowoc.

Larry was born on November 26, 1947, in Sheboygan to Gloria (Beernink) and Dale Te Stroete. He went on to graduate from Cedar Grove High School in 1965, and served in the US Army Infantry from 1967 to...

May 8, 2025

Linda L. Konecny, age 74, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side in the early morning hours of Thursday, May 8, 2025, at her residence.

Linda was born on September 9, 1950, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Ellis and Jeanette (Schaft) Clayton. She attended schools in Manitowoc and graduated...

May 5, 2025

Lynne M. Strzyzewski, age 87, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Monday, May 5, 2025 at her residence.

Lynne was born on March 4, 1938 in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Chester and Emma (Raatz) Breivogel. She attended Washington High School, Two Rivers, graduating with the class of 1956. Following high school, Lynne attended...

May 1, 2025

Glover W. Wells, age 62, of Manitowoc, happily danced into Heaven to join his wife, Bonnie, and son, Glover Jr., on May 1, 2025. Glover started this adventure on December 2, 1962, in the sunny state of Florida. He met the former Bonnie Alden and they were married on May 28, 1983. Glover and Bonnie's family was blessed with...

Apr 29, 2025

Dorinne M. Green passed away on April 29, 2025, at age 61. Her last day was filled with talking and laughing with loved ones and making new friends with her nurses.

Dorinne loved stories and storytelling, from comedy to drama she loved the artform and saw that everyone and everything, even everyday objects, had a story worth...

Apr 25, 2025

Julie M. Galien, age 62, a St. Nazianz resident, passed away Friday, April 25, 2025, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers.

Born on January 3, 1963, in Manitowoc, she was the cherished daughter of the late Elmer and Adela (Geiser) Meier. Julie attended St. Mary Catholic School in Clarks Mills and graduated from Valders High School with...

Apr 25, 2025

Florence A. Wellner, age 92, a Manitowoc resident, entered into eternal life on Friday, April 25, 2025 at Shady Lane Nursing Home, Manitowoc.

Florence was born on June 6, 1932 in Rockwood to the late John P. and Cecelia (Hassemer) Meyer.  She attended schools in Francis Creek and Rockwood, and completed her education by obtaining her GED...

Apr 25, 2025

Reverend Mark J. Johnston of Manitowoc was called home to his Savior's side on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa. He was 73 years old.

Mark was born to Reverend Robert and Esther (Bluemner) Johnston on March 16, 1952, in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. On April 20, 1952, Mark was welcomed into God's family through...