Obituaries

Aug 6, 2024

Mary Joan Kaeiser age 93 of Manitowoc died peacefully on August 6th, 2024, while under hospice care at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center.

She is survived by her husband, Robert Kaeiser, her 4 children: three sons: Clay Kaeiser, Miami, FL, Chris (Sandy) Kaeiser, Sheboygan, and Matt Kaeiser, Manitowoc; one daughter: Kari (Brian) Nowak, Mishicot; three grandchildren:...

Aug 4, 2024

Dennis H. Minkel, age 78, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024 at his home.

He was born July 1, 1946 in northern Wisconsin, son of the late Elmer and Lorraine (Shampeau) Minkel. Dennis graduated from Wabeno High School, Wabeno, Wisconsin. On November 5, 1988, he married the love of his life Diane Gagnon in...

Aug 4, 2024

Shirley Mae Schmill, age 90, a resident of Manitowoc, went peacefully to her heavenly home on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

Shirley was born on May 8, 1934 in Manitowoc, the daughter of the late Alfred and Erna (Fischer) Borgwardt.  She was baptized on May 31, 1934.  Shirley attended First...

Aug 3, 2024

JoAnn Weinert, age 85, a resident of Manitowoc, peacefully entered eternal life surrounded by family on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center in Manitowoc.

JoAnn was born February 20, 1939, in Sheboygan, to the late Leonard and Linda (Mattes) Kraft. She attended schools in Manitowoc, graduating from Lincoln High School with the class...

Aug 3, 2024

David B. Armstrong, age 66, passed away on August 3, 2024, at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay after a long illness. He was born to Roger and Willette (Yindra) Armstrong on May 5, 1958. He graduated from Valders High School. He worked many jobs over the years and retired from Faith Evangelical Free Church.

David is survived...

Aug 1, 2024

Melroy "Mel" Koeppe, age 90, a resident of Two Rivers, peacefully entered eternal life with family by his side on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at his home.

Mel was born on February 27, 1934 in Rockland, WI to the late Harold and Myrtle (Knudson) Koeppe.  He graduated from Lincoln High School and went on to enlist in...

Aug 1, 2024

Darlene M. Steffen passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 1, 2024. She was born October 1, 1944, to LeRoy and Erma Hetue. On January 8, 1983, she married Warren Steffen (Sonny) and blew him a final kiss hours before she passed.

Darlene enjoyed spending time with her family playing games and cards (including...

Jul 31, 2024

Beverly B. Mann, age 88, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2024, at St. Mary's Health Care Center in Manitowoc, WI.

Beverly was born at home at the family farm on August 13, 1935, in Juneau, WI, to Herbert and Elsie (Nehls) Becker. She attended Woodland Road School and Mayville High School. At the age of 17...

Jul 29, 2024

Paul Charles Klessig, age 80, a resident of Francis Creek, entered eternal life on Monday, July 29, 2024 at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay.

Paul was born on July 23, 1944 in Sheboygan to the late Roland and Anita (Free) Klessig.  After attending Lincoln High School, he went on to graduate from Valders High School with the...

Jul 23, 2024

Jesus lives! The victory won!  On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, Reinhardt Gaedtke Jr. went home and entered into eternal life to his heavenly Father while surrounded by his loving family.

Reiny was born on May 21, 1938 to Reinhardt Sr. and Adeline (Jahnke) Gaedtke. He was baptized on June 21, 1938 and proclaimed his faith when confirmed...

Jul 23, 2024

Frank Joseph Beesten, born Franz Josef Alexander Maria von Beesten, died peacefully in his sleep at home, on July 23rd, 2024. Born on December 23, 1933, Frank went to his heavenly Father at the age of 90, in Canton, Georgia, where daughters and grandchildren could regularly visit and take care of him.  He was the son of Heinrich and...

Jul 20, 2024

Richard E. Oestreich passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at age 63. He was born on February 10, 1961, to his parents Richard and Kathryn  Oestreich.

Richard is survived by his nieces and nephews Melissa Tyson, Adam (Felicia) Reichard, Donald Oestreich, Christy Oestreich, and Cordell Mailand; other family, and friends. He was preceded in death by...

Jul 18, 2024

Edward C. Kent, age 69, passed peacefully at his residence in Manitowoc on July 18, 2024.

Edward was born December 28, 1954, in Kansas. He was the son of Leo and Mary Kent. He grew up in Kansas and then moved to Arizona where he later met the love of his life, Patricia Groblewski. In 1989, he...

Jul 12, 2024

Reverend Nancy J. (Greig) Dvorachek, 79, of Manitowoc, died peacefully in San Antonio, TX on July 12, 2024, with her daughter at her side. Nancy was born February 18, 1945 in Madison, daughter of the late Richard and Helen (Roberts) Greig. She graduated Lincoln High School, Manitowoc in 1963, and received a Bachelor of Science in Botany from the University...

Jul 11, 2024

Robert E. Kortens, age 73, a lifelong resident of Rockwood, entered eternal life on July 11, 2024, at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

Robert was born July 20, 1950 in Manitowoc. He was the son of the late Edward and Gladys Kortens. Bob attended Lincoln High School and graduated with the class of 1968. On October...

Jul 10, 2024

Cheryl Anne Matthias, age 81, of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2024. Born on June 23, 1943, in Oelwein, Iowa, to Soren and Vermilia Sorensen, Cheryl lived a life dedicated to education, counseling, and her family. Cheryl is survived by her loving husband, Robert Matthias; her children, Tanya (Ed Kennedy) Matthias and Brock (Nicole) Matthias; her...

Jul 9, 2024

Katherine (Keil) Corbit, age 69, a resident of Brooklyn, Wisconsin, passed away on July 9, 2024, at her home.

Kate was born on August 12, 1954, in Sheboygan to Karl and Claire (Darnieder) Keil. She attended schools in Sheboygan and graduated from Sheboygan North High School with the Class of 1972. She then went on to attend...

Jul 8, 2024

Debra Troge, 73, went home to heaven on Monday, July 8, 2024. She died peacefully, surrounded by family at Shady Lane Assisted Living in Manitowoc, WI.

Debra Lynn Troge was born May 10, 1951, the first of five children born to Enno and Elaine Knief in Valparaiso, IN. She was baptized in Valparaiso and confirmed in her...

Jul 1, 2024

Priscilla "Shelley" Ruth Everett Richardson, age 89, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away July 1, 2024 at St. Mary's Nursing Home, Manitowoc, WI.

Shelley was born April 6, 1935 in Norwood, Massachusetts, daughter of Shirlie Marie Brown Everett and Carl Percy Everett.  She graduated from Brown University in 1957.

Shelley is survived by her two...

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...