Obituaries

Jan 27, 2025

Fredric L. Geerdts, age 79, a resident of Valders, and formerly of Manitowoc, passed away while surrounded by family on Monday, January 27, 2025 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls.

Fred was born on July 30, 1945 in Battle Creek, MI to the late Arthur and Frances (Rollins) Geerdts.  He graduated from Lincoln High...

Jan 27, 2025

Elena (Helen) Budan, age 78, of Manitowoc, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2025.

Elena was born on March 8, 1946 in San Diego, CA, daughter of the late Ruban Rodriguez and the late Petra Stout. In her younger days, Elena was employed at Holy Family Memorial Hospital. Elena was an Avid crocheter, quilter, and story teller....

Jan 26, 2025

William Victor Geigel Sr., age 92, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

Bill was born at home in Manitowoc along with twin brother Bernard on October 11, 1932, to William and Stella (Sinkula) Geigel.  He attended Holy Innocents Catholic School grades one through...

Jan 25, 2025

Allen J. Scharenbroch of Manitowoc passed away on January 25, 2025 at the age of 89. Al was born to Raymond and Theresa (Braun) in Green Bay on May 11, 1935. He graduated from Valders High School and went on to serve in the US Air Force for four years. He married Mary Jane Baer in May of 1960....

Jan 23, 2025

Margaret "Peggy" Anne Murray, age 77, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family following a battle with Glioblastoma.

She was born September 1, 1947 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late John and Gloria (Wagner) Murray. Peggy attended Washington High School in Two Rivers, graduating with the class...

Jan 19, 2025

Tom K. Hobolich, age 67, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025 at Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.

He was born December 15, 1957 in Sheboygan, WI, son of the late Kenneth and Joyce Hobolich. Tom attended Sheboygan South High School, graduating with the class of 1975. Following high school, he attended University of...

Jan 17, 2025

Richard R. Carbon, age 77, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025 while surrounded by family.

Richard was born on March 1, 1947 in Manitowoc to the late John Sr. and Lucille (Hassmer) Carbon.  He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1965.  On October 4, 1969, Richard married Janice May...

Jan 16, 2025

Steven M. Burk, age 82, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away unexpectedly with his loving wife by his side on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at home.

Steve was born in Algoma on October 30, 1942, the only child of the late Louis and Marie (Mraz) Berkovitz. He became a lifetime corporate pilot after developing an interest in...

Jan 16, 2025

Leonard Carl Maedke, age 84, of Manitowoc, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Harbor View Assisted Living in Manitowoc.

Len was born on June 2, 1940, in Manitowoc to the late Wilford and Verona (Rankin) Maedke. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1958. On August 8, 1959, Len married MaryAnn...

Jan 16, 2025

Elaine Adell (Schmidt) DeZeeuw, 89, resident of Manitowoc, passed away on January 16, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on February 4, 1935, to the late Julia (Reynolds) and Arthur Schmidt. Elaine graduated from Mishicot High School. On January 28, 1955, she married Peter DeZeeuw. He preceded her in death on December 4, 2005.

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Jan 14, 2025

Jeffrey P. Hoffman, age 64, a resident of Manitowoc, and formerly of Los Angeles and Eureka, CA, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Jeffrey was born August 1, 1960, in Manitowoc to Doris (Smith) Hartman and the late Paul Hoffman.  He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of...

Jan 13, 2025

Leon "Lee" Galien, age 88, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Shady Lane Nursing Home in Manitowoc.

Lee was born on January 27, 1936, in Exeland, Wisconsin, the son of Archie and Sophia Galien. He proudly served in the US Air Force. On March 21, 1956 he married Elizabeth "Betty"...

Jan 11, 2025

Nancy J. Orth, age 81, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025 at St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc.

Nancy, a devoted wife and mother, was born April 3, 1943 in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Marcella (Walters) Tadych. Nancy attended Lincoln High School and on September 24, 1960, she married Gary...

Jan 10, 2025

Zachary Carl Valleskey, age 35, joined the Lord when he peacefully passed in his sleep on January 10, 2025. Zack suffered a hypertensive cardiac event, due to untreated hypertension.

Born April 17, 1989, Zack lived in Manitowoc, WI his whole life. Graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School class of 2007. Zack had a love for dogs, children...

Jan 9, 2025

Lorene J. Humpal, age 88, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life unexpectedly Thursday afternoon, January 9th, 2024 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, WI.

Lorene was born in July of 1936. In 1954 Lorene married Richard Humpal who passed away on December 9th, 2014. Together they made their home in Clayton, Wisconsin and raised their two...

Jan 5, 2025

Suzanne M. Avery, age 80, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay.

Suzie was born on April 19, 1944 in Manitowoc to the late Clarence and Alma (Reitmeyer) Carbon.  She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1964.  Suzie had worked at Manitowoc...

Dec 27, 2024

Jeannine M. Thor, age 91, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away with family by her side on Friday, December 27, 2024 at Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital.

Jeannine was born on October 12, 1933 in the Town of Little River to the late Gus and Ida (Ahrens) Behnke.  She graduated from Lena High School with the class...

Dec 27, 2024

Charles E. Newberg, age 90, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life with family by his side on Friday, December 27, 2024 at River's Bend Health and Rehabilitation.

Chuck was born on August 20, 1934 in Two Rivers to the late Carl and Gertrude (Kamm) Newberg.  He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1953.  ...

Dec 27, 2024

David W. Eck, age 70, a resident of Elcho and Manitowoc, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a courageous 3-year battle with cancer.

David was born on March 30, 1954 in Manitowoc to the late Robert and Bernadine (Seidenberger) Eck. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1972....

Dec 26, 2024

Caroline Emma Sonnenburg, age 89, of Manitowoc, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 26, 2024 with family by her side.

Caroline was born on March 22, 1935 to the late Arno John Schuette and Edna Caroline (Koeser) Schuette in Newton.  She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1953 and began working in the office at...