Obituaries

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...

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...