Obituaries

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...

Nov 16, 2024

Claire Keil, age 93, a resident of Manitowoc (long-time resident of Sheboygan), passed away on November 16, 2024, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center.

Claire was born on April 6, 1931, in Sheboygan to the late Clemens and Edna (Schmitz) Darnieder. She attended schools in Sheboygan and graduated from Central High School. Claire married Karl Keil on...

Nov 15, 2024

Shawn "Gibby" Michael Gilbertson, age 48 of Collins, Wisconsin, died unexpectedly on November 15, 2024. He was born August 21, 1976, in Manitowoc to Donald and Linda (Anderson) Gilbertson.

Shawn graduated from Valders High School in 1994. He then became a welder for the majority of his career. He was a loving father to his children and...

Nov 14, 2024

Patrick "Pat" Plekan, age 65, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away peacefully November 14, 2024, with his loving family by his side at Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital in Manitowoc.

Patrick was born February 14, 1959, in Manitowoc to the late Stephen and Emma (Piefer) Plekan. He attended St. Boniface School in Manitowoc and graduated from Lincoln...

Nov 11, 2024

Chris A. Licht passed away at age 52, surrounded by his loving family on November 11, 2024. Chris was born to Mary and Fred Licht in Two Rivers, WI on August 11, 1972. He attended Manitowoc schools. He was a healthcare worker for several years and took care of adults with special needs. Most recently he worked at Potawatomi...

Nov 9, 2024

Edward C. Schroeder passed away unexpectedly on November 9, 2024, at age 90. Edward was born to Gertrude (Toebe) and Herbert Schroeder on February 8, 1934, in Manitowoc. He graduated from Lincoln High School and then served in the US Army. He went on to marry Shirley Bednarz in 1966 in Marinette. He also attended Lakeshore Technical College. Ed...

Nov 7, 2024

Larry Peter Sonnenburg, age 89, of Manitowoc, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday night, November 7, 2024, at his home.

Larry was born on August 27, 1935, in the Town of Newton, to the late Marvin William Sonnenburg and Lorena Lola (Nauth) Sonnenburg. He graduated from Valders High School with the class of 1953 and served in the...

Nov 5, 2024

Annina (Cotrone) Wilson, 86, of Manitowoc, WI, passed away peacefully, and is safe in the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. She was born in Chicago, IL, in 1938 to Nunzio and Loretta Cotrone, the fifth of nine children. The family moved to Hancock, WI, in 1943. She graduated from Plainfield High...

Nov 1, 2024

Barbara Lou Larzelere, age 62, of Francis Creek, passed away Friday, November 1, 2024, at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay surrounded by her family after her courageous battle with cancer.

Barb was born on July 11, 1962, in Two Rivers to the late Harold and Beverly (Van Laarhoven) Lesperance. She attended Washington High School in...

Oct 31, 2024

Betty L. Andrastek passed away unexpectedly on October 31st, 2024, at the age of 84. Born to Helen and Elmer Pech on May 19th, 1940, in Manitowoc, WI, Betty graduated with the class of 1958 from Lincoln High School. On October 7, 1961, she married the love of her life, Dick Andrastek, and together they built a beautiful life...

Oct 29, 2024

Janette Elaine Miller was born to Emory R.L. and Joetta L. Crump on December 23, 1954 in Dallas, Texas.

She departed this world, in peace, October 29, 2024 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, with loved ones at her side.

Janette married Stephen W. Miller on October 3, 1997 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, where they resided for many years....

Oct 27, 2024

Carol A. Felber, age 71, a rural Valders resident, passed away peacefully from a battle with cancer on October 27, 2024, at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers, WI.

Carol was born on November 4, 1952, in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Rita (Orth) Seidl. Carol graduated from Lincoln High School, Class...

Oct 26, 2024

Mary Ann D. Lipski, age 82, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers.

She was born October 26, 1942 in the Town of Meeme, daughter of the late Arno and Helen (Roitt) Schneider. Mary Ann attended Valders high school, graduating with the class of 1960. On January 18, 1964...

Oct 25, 2024

Gordon W. Strauss, age 74, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Friday, October 25, 2024, at his home with his loving wife by his side.

Gordie was born on November 15, 1949, in Milwaukee to the late Herman and June (Reilly) Strauss.  He attended St. Gregory's Catholic School in St. Nazianz, and then went on...

Oct 23, 2024

Donna Marie Spaeth entered Eternal Rest unexpectedly on October 23, 2024, at age 65. Donna was born in Chippewa Falls, WI, to Betty and Henry Spaeth. She has been a resident of Two Rivers for 40-plus years. She worked at MetalWare Corporation and Crescent Woolen Mills. Donna was very welcoming and would help any of her friends who was...

Oct 20, 2024

Chuck Christel, age 95, entered eternal life on Oct. 20, 2024.

He was the son of Norbert and Esther (Mallmann) Christel. Chuck attended Valders High School. He served in the United States Navy in Guam from 1948-1952 as a medic. He liked to joke that he had never been on a ship. After being honorably discharged, he...

Oct 19, 2024

In loving memory of Carol A. Wanek, age 58, a Manitowoc resident, who passed away October 19, 2024 at Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born August 17, 1966, daughter of the late George and Elaine Senovich Sr. Carol attended Mishicot High School. She loved animals, especially the pets she had over the years.

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Oct 18, 2024

Terry Jean Risch (nee Foos), age 62, passed away on October 18, 2024, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, due to brain cancer.

Born on September 18, 1962, in San Diego, California, Terry was known for her kind and optimistic spirit that brightened the lives of those around her.

Terry leaves behind a loving family: her husband, Al...

Oct 16, 2024

Paul Balog, a Manitowoc resident, died on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital in Manitowoc.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Clara (nee Finklemier) Balog; brother, Harold Balog; sister-in-law, Patricia Balog; and niece, Barbara Jean Balog.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October...

Oct 15, 2024

Steven E. Hutchison, age 61, a resident of Newton, entered eternal life on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

Steve, or as some called him, "Hutch", was born on March 6, 1963 in Sheboygan to the late Robert and Caroline Hutchison.  He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1981.  On August 17, 1985, Steve married Patricia...