Obituaries

Apr 18, 2025

Judith Jacobs passed away peacefully on Friday, April 18, 2025, at age 95, at Franciscan Villa in South Milwaukee, WI. Judy was born on May 11, 1929, to her parents Anna (Hopfengartner) and Clarence Springstube in Manitowoc. She was an accountant for a clothing company in Chicago and commuted to her job from Kenosha to the Sears Tower every...

Apr 15, 2025

Kenneth Ray Burnett Jr. passed unexpectedly and left us too soon on April 15, 2025 at age 43. Kenneth was born in Chicago, IL, on October 21, 1981, to Kenneth R. Burnett Sr. and Judith (Espinoza, Koehnke). Kenneth grew up in Chicago from 1981 to 1998 when he moved to Manitowoc,  WI and found his wife Sheena Lynn Heitz...

Apr 14, 2025

Robert John Herman passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025, at age 90. He was born on August 6, 1934, in Manitowoc County to Blanche (Shimon) and Luke Herman, Jr. He attended St. Ann's School in Francis Creek and then graduated from Mishicot High School. Bob then went on to attend US Army Intelligence School at Fort Holibird in...

Apr 14, 2025

Timothy (Tim) Lee Kubsch, age 56, of Manitowoc, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, April 14, 2025.  He was born on March 28, 1969, in Manitowoc, the son of the late Orville and Rose Kubsch.  Tim attended Mishicot High School with the class of 1987.

In his early 30s, Tim became disabled due to complications...

Apr 13, 2025

Herman John Lubner, Jr. age 89, a resident of Port Washington, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls.

Herman was born on April 27, 1935 in Little Kohler, Town of Fredonia in Ozaukee County to the late Herman B. and Martha (Biever) Lubner. He grew up in Little...

Apr 12, 2025

Kelly Jo Edlebeck, beloved wife and mother to four children, age 45, of Manitowoc, WI, passed away in the comfort of her home after a long-fought battle with cancer on April 12, 2025, leaving a void her family cannot fill.

She was born in Two Rivers on December 22, 1979, to Jo Ann (Jody) and Thomas Huempfner....

Apr 12, 2025

Michael "Dog" J. Williamson, age 65, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Bellin Hospital, Green Bay.

He was born April 25, 1959 in Manitowoc, son of the late Thomas and Arlene (Zastrow) Williamson. Michael attended Lincoln High School and was employed at various local companies including Krueger International, Mirro, and Skana Aluminum. He...

Apr 5, 2025

Mary J. Bouwsma, 89, of Manitowoc, WI passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 5, 2025.

Mary was born on April 9, 1935, in Oak Park, IL, to the late Francis and Frances (Young) Kraus.  She resided in New Lenox, IL, where she raised her two children. Mary retired after 32 years as an Economist with the U.S....

Apr 5, 2025

Donna Marie Goettler, a resident of Felician Village, Manitowoc, passed away April 5, 2025.

She was born to William and Libbie Opicka at Slovan, August 15, 1935. Both parents came from Czechoslovakia as children. Donna attended Slovan Public Graded School and graduated an honor student from Casco High School in 1953. She then attended the county teachers...

Mar 31, 2025

Joan Marie (Meunier) Polzin, age 74, of Manitowoc, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 31, 2025, at Rivers Bend Health Services.

Joan was born on July 30, 1950, in Oconto, WI, to the late Frederick and Viola (Benoit) Meunier. She graduated from North Salem High School in Salem, OR. Joan worked at several local manufacturing companies over...

Mar 31, 2025

Marilyn Ann Bonfigt, 76, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life with family by her side on Monday, March 31, 2025 at her home.

Marilyn was born on September 29, 1948 in Manitowoc to the late Ben and Marcella (Grall) Kohlbeck. After graduating from Lincoln High School in 1966, she went on to work in the office...

Mar 31, 2025

Edward "Ed" N. Willert, age 89, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025 at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay.

He was born June 11, 1935 in Two Rivers, son of the late Henry and Hortense (Monka) Willert. Ed attended Washington High School, Two Rivers, graduating with the class of 1953. Following high school, he enlisted...

Mar 27, 2025

Lee H. Kanzenbach Sr., age 80, a resident of Manitowoc, and formerly of Green Bay, entered eternal life on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at Magnolia Meadows.

Lee was born on November 5, 1944 in Milwaukee.  He is the adopted son of the late Herbert and Alice (Rawlski) Kanzenbach.  He graduated from Gillett High School.  Lee drove bus...

Mar 25, 2025

Kenneth Alan Kolb, age 70, a Plymouth resident, passed away on March 25, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay.  Ken was born September 12, 1954, in Sheboygan, son of Clarence W. and Patricia (McMullin) Kolb.

Ken attended schools in Sheboygan, graduating from South High School with the Class of 1973. Ken's work life was varied including...

Mar 23, 2025

Frank P. Gosz Jr., age 90, a resident of Francis Creek, entered eternal life on Sunday, March 23, 2025.

Junior was born on February 16, 1935 in Kossuth to the late Frank and Ethel Mertens Gosz Sr. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1952.  On June 20, 1956, Junior married Patsy Reinke at...

Mar 23, 2025

Beverly A. Hildebrandt, age 89, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life with family by her side on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Bev was born on May 30, 1935 in Plymouth, WI, to the late Nicholas and Adeline (Wassink) Franzen. She graduated from Kiel High School with the class of 1953,...

Mar 19, 2025

Geoffrey "Geoff" Patrick Brown, 61, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He died peacefully at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton, WI. The family is deeply grateful for the compassionate care provided by the hospital staff.

Geoff was born on February 11, 1964, in Chicago to Patricia Breen Brown...

Mar 17, 2025

Sophia A. Jandrey was born to Eternal Life on March 17, 2025, at age 97. She was born March 16, 1928, in the town of Rockland in Manitowoc County, the daughter of the late Adolph and Ida (Last) Behnke. She married Charles Jandrey on May 6, 1951, at St. John St. James Ev. Lutheran Church in Reedsville. Sophia was...

Mar 16, 2025

Lisa Marie Nelson, age 54, of Manitowoc, passed away on Sunday March 16, 2025 after a courageous and inspiring two year fight with brain cancer.

The former Lisa Mrotek was born December 7, 1970 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, a daughter of Harriet Mrotek and the late Joseph Mrotek. She was married February 11, 1992 to Barry Nelson of...

Mar 16, 2025

On Sunday, March 16, 2025, while surrounded by his loving family, John A. Laude was called home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It was there that he was reunited with his parents, his son, Dana, the love of his life, Estie, and many good friends.

John was born on May 25, 1931, in Wittenberg to...