Obituaries

Dec 26, 2024

Jeffrey A. Bathke, age 62, a resident of St. Nazianz, passed away following a long, courageous battle with cancer, and with his loving family by his side, on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

Jeff was born on August 11, 1962 in Manitowoc to Ruth (Wehausen) Bathke and the late Lester Bathke.  ...

Dec 24, 2024

Karen Michele Jergensen, age 70, a Manitowoc resident, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at her home.

She was born April 30, 1954, daughter of Paul and Kathleen (Manning) Jergensen. Karen attended Waterford High School, graduating with the class of 1972. She married Gary Huberty in 1975. She was a hard worker...

Dec 21, 2024

JANET M MAHLIK

August 18,1931- December 21, 2024

93 Years Old

I would like to tell you about a remarkable woman.

She was a natural beautiful woman.

She was a woman with strong Holiday Traditions.

She welcomed all of our friends into our home.

Had...

Dec 20, 2024

Antone "Tony" C. Gabriel, age 60, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Friday, December 20, 2024 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers.

Tony was born October 12, 1964, son of the late Claude and Marion (Hayes) Gabriel. He attended school in Lena, Wisconsin, until his family moved to Valders, where he graduated from Valders High School with the...

Dec 19, 2024

Florence A. Busse, age 92, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life with family by her side on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Laurel Grove Assisted Living.

Florence was born on December 28, 1931 in Fond du Lac to the late George and Eva (Nommensen) Snowden.  After attending Lincoln High School, she completed her seamstress certification from...

Dec 16, 2024

Violet M. Rue peacefully entered Heaven and God's loving arms on December 16, 2024, at age 97. Violet was born to Myrtle and Roy Nelson on August 7, 1927, in Manitowoc County. After graduation from Lincoln High School, she worked at the Pentagon as Assistant Administrator to the Chaplain. Upon her return she married Robert C. Rue on April...

Dec 14, 2024

Karen Lynn Welnicke, age 70, a resident of Manitowoc, went peacefully to her heavenly home on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at her home.

Karen was born on March 29, 1954, in Manitowoc, the daughter of the late Orville and Esther (Schley) Rassmussen. She was a 1973 graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. On September 9, 1972, Karen...

Dec 14, 2024

Douglas J. Mrotek, a Manitowoc resident, entered peacefully into eternal life on Saturday, December 14th, 2024, surrounded by his loving wife, Susan and devoted son, Justin.  He was born in Manitowoc, to the late Arthur and Cora (Lorenz) Mrotek.

He attended high school at JFK Prep in St. Nazianz, WI.  He graduated from Dominican College in Racine,...

Dec 13, 2024

Constance "Connie" L. Cavanaugh, age 74, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay.

She was born July 8, 1950 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Jerry and Mary Ann (Mrozinski) Cavanaugh. Connie graduated from Lincoln High School. She was employed as a CNA for many years, retiring from St....

Dec 10, 2024

Ruth Ann (Sladky) Bukowski, age 83, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at River's Bend Health Services.

Ruth was born on December 21, 1940 in Manitowoc to the late Alvin and Ursula (Meyer) Sladky.  She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1959.  On May 29, 1981, Ruth married Robert...

Dec 10, 2024

John Rusch, 82, of Mishicot, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at Copperstone in Neenah. Born May 29, 1942, in Sheboygan, he was the son of the late Edward and Mildred Rusch.

John spent most of his life in the Mishicot and Manitowoc area. He served his country in the US Army, stationed in...

Dec 8, 2024

Joyce M. Deeley, age 81, of Manitowoc, entered into eternal life peacefully on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc County.

Joyce was born on January 30, 1943, in Sheboygan to the late Edward and Sally (Beck) Wilhelm. In 1961 she graduated from North High School in Sheboygan. Joyce went on to attend Lakeshore Technical...

Dec 7, 2024

Charles "Chuck" Eugene Dehne passed away unexpectedly at his home on December 7, 2024, at age 56. Chuck was born in Manitowoc on March 11, 1968, to Eugene and Mary Ann Dehne. He graduated from Lincoln High School. After being together for 8 years, he married Heidi (Hablewitz) Mrotek, on August 28, 1999, and they were able to celebrate...

Dec 6, 2024

Diane C. Krull, 77, of Manitowoc, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2024. Born on December 26, 1946, in Appleton, she was the beloved daughter of Bernard and Lorraine (Hooyman) Weiland.

Diane graduated from Seymour High School in 1965 and pursued her passion for nursing at Bellin College. She married Gary Krull on May 8, 1976, spending...

Dec 5, 2024

Gail R. Kreisa, age 74, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

Gail was born on March 2, 1950 in Chilton to the late Clarence and Lorraine (Rappi) Schmeiser.  She graduated from Washington High School in Two Rivers with the class of 1968.  On June 7th...

Nov 29, 2024

Bonita "Bunny" Marie Klingbiel, age 97, of Fond du Lac and formerly of Manitowoc, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 29, 2024, at Woodlands Senior Park in Fond du Lac.

Bonita was born in Two Rivers on February 7, 1927, to the late Henry and Henrietta (Vietz) Koch. She graduated from Washington High School in 1945 and...

Nov 27, 2024

James A. Cornils, age 76, a Maribel resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at his home.

He was born September 29, 1948 in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, son of the late Walter and Marcella (Weir) Cornils. James attended Lincoln High School, graduating with the class of 1967. Following high school,...

Nov 23, 2024

Scott Arthur Westlund, age 78, entered eternal life early Saturday morning, November 23, 2024. He was the second of five children born to Roberta (Spooner) and Gordon (Ben) Westlund in Rusk County, Wisconsin, on February 13, 1946. From a young age, Scott developed a deep interest in agriculture, beginning his first job on a dairy farm at 13 years...

Nov 20, 2024

Kate Schuette died on November 20, 2024, at age 80. She was born on August 5, 1944 in Manitowoc to Ward and Margaret (Fishbeck) Schuette. Kate graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School and then attended University of WI – Madison. Before graduating, she joined the US Navy and served for three years as an Aviation Maintenance Administrator. After completing...

Nov 19, 2024

Betty Petska, age 97, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life with family by her side on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at Sharon S. Richardson Hospice in Sheboygan Falls.

Betty was born on August 3, 1927 in King's Lynn, Norfolk, England to the late Raymond and Kathleen (Hipkin) Boldero.  She met Victor while he was serving in...