Obituaries

Feb 17, 2025

Diane (Enz) Sauermilch, born June 13, 1946, passed from this world on February 17, 2025 to meet her lord and those that preceded her in death including: her mother Florence (Jensen) Enz, brother Donald Enz, brother-in-law Richard (Dick) Sauermilch, mother and father-in-law Fritz and Lorraine Sauermilch, brother and sister-in-law Joe and Sandy Sippel, nephews Dean Sippel and Paul Enz,...

Feb 15, 2025

Marjorie (Marge) Klessig, age 86, of Manitowoc, passed away peacefully at Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center, on Saturday, February 15, 2025.

She was born October 29, 1938, in Rhinelander to the late Clarence and Valgene (Okerstrom) Olson. In 1960, she married her high school sweetheart, Robert Klessig. Marge was employed as a 'Baby Nurse' until she was...

Feb 15, 2025

Erwin "Erv" J. Kettner, age 93, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center.

Erv was born on June 6, 1931 in Manitowoc County to the late Joseph and Marcella (Zeman) Kettner.  He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1949.  On January 22, 1955,...

Feb 14, 2025

Ernestine "Kelly" Agnes Pacholski, age 93, of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully in her sleep at St. Mary's Nursing Home in Manitowoc on February 14, 2025. Kelly was born on September 13th, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois.

At a young age, Kelly contracted Polio losing the use of her left leg, which impacted her life in several ways....

Feb 14, 2025

Sandra L. "Sandy" Barth, age 78, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2025, at Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital in Manitowoc.

Sandra was born February 10, 1947, to Ned and Leontine (Effert) Churchill in Cudahy, Wisconsin. She attended Menomonee Falls High School and graduated with the class of 1965. In 1978, she married Eugene Barth. Sandy enjoyed...

Feb 12, 2025

Ruth Ann Long, age 87, of Two Rivers, passed peacefully with her loving family at her side on February 12, 2025.

Ruth was born November 28, 1937, in Ohio, to the late Pearl and Dorris (Youngblood) Walker. She attended schools in Ohio and spent her career working for the State of Ohio as a Juvenile Detention Center...

Feb 10, 2025

David P. Luckow, age 67, of Manitowoc passed peacefully at home with his loving family at his side on Monday February 10, 2025.

Dave was born December 28, 1957, in Manitowoc, to the late Melvin and Dorothy Luckow. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1976 and later obtained an MBA from Silver Lake College. Dave spent...

Feb 10, 2025

Diane Akgulian, age 85, a resident of Manitowoc, peacefully entered eternal life on Monday, February 10, 2025.

Diane was born on March 17th, 1939, to Vincent and Marge Rohlf. Diane was a graduate of Kaukauna High School with the class of 1957. She continued her education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she met the love of...

Feb 10, 2025

Phyllis M. Doersch died peacefully on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Phyllis was a devoted and beloved wife, mother, and grandmother.  In all those roles, she was encouraging, generous, and caring. She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.

As the daughter of Clarence and Helen Diedrich, Phyllis grew up...

Feb 9, 2025

Frank E. Freidenberger, age 70, of Manitowoc, died Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Sharon S. Richardson Hospice in Sheboygan Falls.

Frank was born April 3, 1954 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.  He was the son of the late Charles and Maryann (Polifka) Freidenberger. Frank was a graduate of Reedsville High School with the class of 1973. He then enlisted...

Feb 7, 2025

Darci K. Matzke, age 65, went to her eternal home on February 7, 2025, surrounded by her family. "I have fought the good fight; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith" (2 Timothy 4:7).

Darci was born on April 3, 1959, in Madison, WI, to David and Yvonne Martin. She was baptized into Christ...

Feb 6, 2025

Ronald F. Vandenhouten, age 91, of Manitowoc, passed peacefully with his loving family at his side on Thursday, February 6, 2025.

Ronald was born July 28, 1933, in Thiry Daems, WI, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Vandenhouten. He graduated from Casco High School, served in the U.S. Coast Guard 1951-1954. He retired after 39 years...

Feb 4, 2025

Janet Marie Bonin, 64, of Manitowoc, passed away peacefully on February 4,2025,surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with colon cancer. Janet fought with strength, determination, and grace, inspiring everyone who knew her. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, always putting the needs of her loved ones above her own.

Janet was born...

Feb 4, 2025

Maureen M. O'Fallon, age 62, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life with family by her side on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay.

Maureen was born on October 1, 1962 in Manitowoc to the late Lloyd and Betty Jane (Gruber) Popp.  She graduated from Valders High School with the class...

Feb 4, 2025

William R. Holsen, "Hudda," age 91, passed away February 4, 2025, from prostate cancer. He was born September 18, 1933, to Alban and Amanda (Klackner) Holsen.

Bill was an alumnus of Holy Innocents Catholic School, graduating from Lincoln High with the class of 1952. He then served in the Korean War with the Special Troop Command of...

Feb 2, 2025

Ervin R. Baumgart, age 84, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025 at St. Mary's Home at Felician Village, Manitowoc.

He was born February 13, 1940 in Green Bay, son of the late Gerhard and Ruth (Hildebrandt) Baumgart. Erv attended Nicolet High School, West De Pere, Wisconsin, graduating with the class of 1958. During his...

Jan 31, 2025

Janet K. Zunker, age 78, of Manitowoc, passed away on Friday afternoon January 31, 2025, at Rivers Bend.

Janet was born on February 22, 1946, in Manitowoc to the late Erwin and Norma Frank. She graduated from Lutheran High School with the class of 1964. On February 5, 1966, Scott Zunker married Janet Frank at Bethany Evangelical...

Jan 30, 2025

Vila A. Belongia, age 106, passed away on January 30, 2025, at Shady Lane Nursing Home in Manitowoc.

Vila was born on May 8, 1918, in Morrison, WI, to the late Albert and Elizabeth (Voeltz) Laabs. On November 27, 1938, she married Ervin J. Belongia at St. John Lutheran Church in DePere. She was employed at Manitowoc...

Jan 30, 2025

Donald "Donnie" P. Duvall, age 72, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center.

Donnie was born on October 21, 1952 in Two Rivers to the late Clarence and Alice (Domnitz) Duvall.  He was a very hard worker that never complained (unless someone put something in the...

Jan 28, 2025

James J. Bruechert, age 81, a Two Rivers resident, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at his home.

He was born September 23, 1943 in Manitowoc, WI, son of the late Harold and Fern (Levy) Bruechert. Jim attended Washington High School, Two Rivers, graduating with the class of 1961. Following high school, he attended University of Wisconsin...