Obituaries

Oct 14, 2024

Lawrence "Larry" R. Reiser passed away unexpectedly on October 14, 2024, at age 77. Larry was born on February 9, 1947, to Elizabeth "Betty" (Lyon) and Paul V. Reiser, Sr. in Plymouth, WI. He graduated with the Lincoln High School Class of 1967 in Manitowoc. He was drafted February 1968 and served in the Vietnam War (US Army). Larry...

Oct 12, 2024

Kathryn "Kate" F. Lambries, age 97, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center.

Kate was born on February 11, 1927 in Valders to the late Cyril and Helen (Gintner) Marlborough.  She graduated from Valders High School with the class of 1945.  On August 20, 1949, Kate...

Oct 12, 2024

Francis M. Valitchka, "Fran," passed away peacefully on October 12, 2024, at age 79. Fran was born on October 24, 1944, to his parents Marie and Roy Valitchka in Two Rivers, WI. He was a Class of 1962 graduate of Lincoln High School in Manitowoc and attended Stout State University. There, he graduated in 1967 with a degree in...

Oct 12, 2024

Sister Mary Michaeleen Pardowsky died on October 12, 2024, at Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital in Manitowoc, WI.

Beloved member of Felician Sisters Community for 63 years.

Beloved daughter of the late Harry and the late Eleanor.

Beloved sister of James (Paula), Mary (Norbert) Beining, Catherine (fiancé Brian Polzar) Wautelet, the late Jeanette...

Oct 11, 2024

James J. VandenBoom, age 77, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024, at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

James was born October 23, 1946, in Bay View, Wisconsin, to the late Elmer and Clara (Kranski) VandenBoom. He attended Cudahy High School graduating in 1964. Following high school, he attended UW– Milwaukee and...

Oct 11, 2024

Lois Marie Nelson, age 86, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, October 11, 2024 surrounded at home by her loving family.

She was born September 1, 1938 in Binford, North Dakota, daughter of the late Warren J. and Evelyn M. (Finstuen) Bruns. Lois attended Lincoln High School, Tacoma, Washington, graduating with...

Oct 3, 2024

Donald Miller, age 88, a Grand Island, Florida resident, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024 at Tavares Hospice House, Tavares, Florida.

He was born on May 20, 1936 in East Orange, New Jersey, son of the late Glen and Isabel (Stambolian) Miller.

Survivors include his three children: Bob Miller (Sandra Faircloth), Glenn Miller, and Tara...

Sep 30, 2024

Glenn L. Gadzinski passed away peacefully on September 30, 2024, at age 70, at Frontida Assisted Living. Glenn was born to the late Mable (Karbon) and Leonard Gadzinski, in Manitowoc on June 29, 1954. He attended school in Manitowoc and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1972. He married Kay Andersen on November 1, 1975, at St. Paul's Catholic...

Sep 29, 2024

Mary A. Orth, age 86, a resident of Manitowoc, peacefully passed away on Sunday morning, September 29, 2024, at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

Mary was born on March 14, 1938 in Manitowoc.  She was the daughter of the late Wilfred O. and Wilma Thornton Freund.  Mary grew up in Manitowoc and graduated from Lincoln...

Sep 29, 2024

Goldie Alice Trotter, age 83, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at River's Bend Health and Rehabilitation in Manitowoc.

Goldie was born October 26, 1940, in Southern Ohio. She attended school at the Ohio Soldiers' and Sailors' Orphans' Home. She married the late Frank McClary Sr. in 1961 and together they...

Sep 28, 2024

Harold L. Luebke, age 88, a Valders resident, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born September 13, 1936 in Newton, Wisconsin, son of the late Lester and Linda (Schreiber) Luebke. Harold attended Kiel High School, graduating with the class of 1954. Following graduation, he enlisted in the...

Sep 27, 2024

Elaine Ruth (Zeddies) Nelson, a lifelong resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024 at the age of 91.

Elaine was born on January 25, 1933, the daughter of the late Erving & Lydia (Weyhausen) Zeddies. She was a Class of 1952 graduate of Lincoln High School, and married John Alan Nelson on August 7,...

Sep 26, 2024

Jean Marie Naidl, age 70, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at the Aurora Bay Care Medical Center in Green Bay.

Jean was born on August 7, 1954 in Manitowoc.  She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Helen Petska Naidl.  Jean attended St. Paul Catholic School and Roncalli High...

Sep 26, 2024

Raymond F. Vesely, age 97, a lifelong resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024.  With his passing, a little hole opened in the universe – a testament to the immense impact Ray had on the lives of those who knew and loved him.

Ray was born on August 17, 1927 in Manitowoc to the...

Sep 24, 2024

Albert A. Forner of Cleveland, WI, passed away peacefully into God's hands this past Tuesday, September 24th, at the age of 80. Albert was born in Detroit, Michigan, on February 18, 1944. He is the third child of Albert and Karolina Forner. He graduated high school from Sacred Heart Seminary and college from Eastern Michigan with his master's degree...

Sep 22, 2024

Sue Ellen Hoes passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at the age of 61. She was born on December 28, 1962, in Iron Mountain, MI, to Mary Ann Uren and Melvin Hoes. In 1972, her family moved to Manitowoc, where she graduated from Lincoln High School. Throughout her life, Sue held several demanding factory...

Sep 18, 2024

Tammy M. (Niemojuski) Leiterman, age 50, of Manitowoc, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in Manitowoc.

Tammy was born May 10, 1974, in Manitowoc, to Joan Erickson and the late Ronald Niemojuski. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the Class of 1992. Tammy had a very creative...

Sep 17, 2024

Passed away peacefully on September 17, 2024, at age 92. She was born on September 8, 1932, to Clarence and Irma (Meyer) Alter. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1950 and remained in Manitowoc until her passing. Margaret loved all things cars and spent many an afternoon with her lifelong Bridge and Sheepshead friends.

Margaret is...

Sep 17, 2024

Christine Marie Kinjerski, age 60, passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee.

Chris was born June 14, 1964, in Manitowoc, to Tom and Judy Hoeft. She was a graduate of Kewaunee High School with the Class of 1982. On July 7, 1984,...

Sep 17, 2024

Ricky A. Mueller, age 61, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at his home.

He was born May 24, 1963 in Two Rivers, son of Ken Mueller and the late Donna (Drossart) Mueller. Rick attended Washington High School, Two Rivers, graduating with the class of 1981. Since high school, he has been employed with...