Obituaries

Jun 24, 2024

Kenneth Paul Oswald of Manitowoc passed away unexpectedly on June 24, 2024, at the age of 82.

On October 2, 1941, Ken was born to the late Lester and Hildegarde (Bleser) Oswald. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1959.

Ken married Barbara (Miller) Oswald on February 27, 1960, and they were married for 64...

Jun 23, 2024

It is with great sadness we share the news Robert H. Zigmund, age 76, a lifetime resident of Manitowoc, died Sunday morning, June 23, 2024, at Care Partners Assisted Living, Manitowoc.

"Zig" was born in 1947, the youngest child of Edmund and Ella Zigmund. He graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School in 1966 and from UW-Whitewater with...

Jun 23, 2024

Douglas P. Stankey, age 64, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life peacefully with family by his side on Sunday, June 23, 2024.

Doug was born on April 13, 1960 in Manitowoc.  He was the son of the late Ralph and Patricia (Klein) Stankey.  Doug was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1978.  ...

Jun 22, 2024

Janet Louise Kobelt, aged 95, a Manitowoc resident, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at St. Mary's Home at Felician Village, Manitowoc.  Janet was born on November 1, 1928 in Calumet Michigan to the late Thomas and Sima Secor.  After graduating high school at the age of 16, she attended a Finnish community college in Michigan and completed...

Jun 20, 2024

Gary Wayne Moore, age 73, of Manitowoc, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee.

Gary was born October 21, 1950, in Riverside, California, to the late Loring and Retha (Woodworth) Moore. He attended schools in Wisconsin and graduated from Fort Atkinson Senior High in 1968. Gary enlisted...

Jun 19, 2024

Michael P. Murray found his peace on June 19, 2024 at age 79, after passing away unexpectedly at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, surrounded by family. Michael was the first of eight children born to John and Gloria Murray of Manitowoc in November of 1944. After he graduated from Lincoln High School, he voluntarily entered the Marine Corps in August,...

Jun 19, 2024

James "Jim" A. Behnke, age 66, of Manitowoc, passed away on Wednesday, June 19th, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. His final moments were spent in his home surrounded by family.

He was born July 21, 1957 in Manitowoc, son of the late Elroy and Norma Schmidt Behnke. A tireless worker, Jim spent many years dedicating...

Jun 16, 2024

Walter Stenzel Jr., age 86, a Valders resident, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers.

He was born July 11, 1937 son of the late Walter and Florence (King) Stenzel Sr. Walter attended Valders High School, graduating with the class of 1955. On March 28, 1964, he married Lorraine M. Zutz at...

Jun 11, 2024

On Tuesday, June 11, 2024, Thomas Damian Crowley, age 86, a resident of Manitowoc, died peacefully at home in the care of his family.

Tom was born on July 28, 1937 in Madison to late parents, Joseph and Imelda (Doyle) Crowley. He was a 1955 graduate of Lincoln High School in Manitowoc. Tom served in the U.S....

Jun 10, 2024

Lanny R. Teteak, age 84, a Valders resident, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024 at his home.

He was born January 23, 1940 in Manitowoc, son of the late George and Florence (Felber) Teteak. Lanny attended Manitowoc Lincoln High School, graduating with the class of 1958. At Lincoln, he excelled in sports, especially baseball and football. Following...

Jun 10, 2024

Donald George Michael Stover III, "George," age 40, a resident of Cleveland, WI, passed away unexpectantly on June 10, 2024 of a heart condition.

George was born on January 29, 1984 in Wausau, WI, son of Elayne Stover-Treece and Donald Stover II. He grew up in Cleveland, WI, and graduated in 2002 from Sheboygan North High School....

Jun 9, 2024

Gail L. Sielski, age 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 9, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Gail was born May 27, 1943, in Kidderminster, England, daughter of the late Mann and Brenda Ihlenfeld. She attended schools in Manitowoc and worked at Kmart for several years. Gail had a great love for animals, and had too...

Jun 7, 2024

Todd E. Spaeth, age 52, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Friday, June 7, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born December 10, 1971 in Two Rivers, son of Larry Spaeth and the late Marilyn (Zais) Spaeth. Todd attended Two Rivers High School, graduating with the class of 1990. On July 29, 1995...

Jun 5, 2024

Stanley A. Junk, a lifelong Manitowoc resident, passed away peacefully on his 82nd birthday on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls.

Stan was born June 5, 1942 in Sheboygan, son of the late Albert and Florence (Noworatzky) Junk. He attended Sacred Heart Seminary in Oneida from 1956-1961. He then...

Jun 3, 2024

Leo E. Dondlinger Sr., age 92, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Monday, June 3, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born October 4, 1931 in Manitowoc, WI, son of the late Nick and Anna (Schoo) Dondlinger. Leo attended Lincoln High School, Manitowoc. Following high school, he served in the United States Army....

Jun 1, 2024

Jerome Philip Kasten passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 1, 2024.

Jerome was born July 2, 1938, in Denmark, Wisconsin to Frederick and Ruth (Engelbrecht) Kasten. He attended school in Denmark and graduated in 1956. Jerome enlisted in the US Navy and proudly served his country. Jerome married Judith Newberg in 1963, moved to Manitowoc Wisconsin and...

Jun 1, 2024

Stuart M. Claflin, age 68, a resident of Two Rivers, passed away at his home while surrounded by his family on Saturday, June 1, 2024.

Stuart was born on October 29, 1955 in Algoma to the late Mearl and Delores (Paque) Claflin.  He graduated from Southern Door High School with the class of 1973.  Stuart had worked...

May 29, 2024

Kenneth P. Schisel, age 85, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life while surrounded by family on Wednesday, May 29, 2024.

Ken was born on March 24, 1939 in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids to the late Clarence and Helen (Augustine) Schisel.  He enlisted in the Army National Guard and served his country until his honorable discharge...

May 29, 2024

Jeffrey J. Stahl, "Tonto," passed away peacefully, surrounded by the family that he loved, on May 29, 2024, at age 65. Jeff was born on July 27, 1958, to Sylvan Stahl and Nancy Stahl in Manitowoc. He attended JFK Prep in St. Nazianz and graduated from Reedsville High School. Jeff married Kristy Hartlaub on August 14, 1982, at St....

May 21, 2024

Amy E. Waack, age 39, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life at her home while surrounded by her parents and Walter, on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 following a short battle with Sarcoma cancer.

Amy was born on August 8, 1984 in Manitowoc to Leroy and Barbara (Endries) Waack.  She graduated from Manitowoc Lutheran High School with...