Obituaries

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...

Mar 16, 2025

Paul S. Anderkin passed away on March 16, 2025, at age 61. Paul was born to John and Irma Anderkin on February 13, 1964, in Germany on an American military base where his family was stationed at the time. After moving to many different locations throughout the world, Paul and his family came back to the Sheboygan area. After...

Mar 15, 2025

Thomas "Tom" P. Mohr, age 89, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. His last words to his family were "Be kind to others, take care of each other and live a good life".

He was born on November 15, 1935, the 5th son of Ava H. Mohr and...

Mar 15, 2025

Allyson G. Crisman, age 64, of Manitowoc, passed away early Saturday morning, March 15, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Allyson was born on August 19, 1960, in California, to the late Robert and Elizabeth (Hill) McKinney. She spent much of her life in Idaho before relocating to Wisconsin to live with her daughter,...

Mar 14, 2025

Kenton Terry Langman, Age 71, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers.

He was born May 5, 1953 in Two Rivers, son of the late Kenneth and Dorothy (Kracht) Langman. Kenton was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Two Rivers. He attended Manitowoc Lutheran High...

Mar 14, 2025

Mary J. Hochkammer, age 97, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.

Mary was born February 13, 1928, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, to the late Bernard "Ben" and Florence (Leyanna) Hibbard. She attended schools in Manitowoc and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1946. Mary...

Mar 9, 2025

Richard J. Bonde, age 68, a resident of Two Rivers, entered eternal life on Sunday afternoon, March 9, 2025, at his residence with family by his side.

Rich was born on September 14, 1956 in Manitowoc.  He was the son of the late Alex and Rita Schad Bonde.  Rich was a graduate of Kiel High School with...

Mar 8, 2025

With strength, resilience, and an undeniable love for his family, Ronald Joseph Sukowaty found his peace on March 8, 2025, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. At 63, he left this world the same way he lived—on his own terms, with quiet strength and a heart full of love for those around him.

Born on...