Obituaries

Dec 24, 2023

Dorothy Ida Herrmann, age 93, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life peacefully while surrounded by her family on Sunday, December 24, 2023 at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

Dorothy was born on July 5, 1930 in Manitowoc to the late John and Alma (Klingholz) Hopf.  She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of...

Dec 21, 2023

Gerald Lynn Lawrence, age 67, resident of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, passed away on December 21, 2023, in his home.

Gerald was born in Macon, Georgia, on November 11, 1956. His parents were Essie Lawrence-Brown (mother), Dupree Lawrence (father), and Henry "Tig" Brown (stepfather). While Georgia is where he was born, Gerald spent most of his life in Chicago,...

Dec 20, 2023

Lindsay N. Van Ess, age 37, a Newton resident, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital.

She was born June 19, 1986 in Manitowoc, daughter of Ronald "Rocky" and Lisa (Mowrer) Rocklewitz. Lindsay attended Mishicot High School, graduating with the class of 2005. Following high school, she obtained a Bachelor's Degree from Silver...

Dec 18, 2023

Eric Paul Pankratz, age 17, a St. Nazianz resident, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023 at Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.

He was born December 15, 2006, son of Robert Pankratz and Heather (McVeigh) Pankratz. Eric is currently a Junior at Valders High School where he was active in choir, plays, and weight lifting. He was...

Dec 16, 2023

Hubert "Bert" J. Denil, age 89, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center.

Bert was born on February 25, 1934 in the Town of Brussels to the late Harry and Mary (Mathy) Denil.  He graduated from Brussels High School with the class of 1953.  On September...

Dec 14, 2023

Daniel "Dan" Martin Poole, age 51, formerly of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, and Waterville, Maine, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023 at his home in Arizona.

Dan was born May 16, 1972 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, son of Kathleen (Ryan) Poole and the late William L. Poole. He attended Roncalli High School, graduating with the class of 1990. Following high...

Dec 13, 2023

Harvey E. Petska, age 96, a lifelong resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at the family residence where he was born and lived his entire life.

Harvey was born on September 27, 1927 in Manitowoc.  He was the son of the late Edward and Alvina Cherney Petska.  Harvey was a graduate of...

Dec 12, 2023

Audie M. Potter, age 67, a resident of Manitowoc, and formerly of Pickford, MI, entered eternal life on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at his residence.

Audie was born on September 13, 1956 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI to the late Marvin and Kathleen (Batho) Potter.  He graduated from Pickford High School with the class of 1974.  He...

Dec 10, 2023

Gary L Stryhn, age 75, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at St. Mary's Nursing Home, surrounded by family after a long battle with heart disease.

Gary was born on April 11, 1948 in Stoughton, WI, son of the late Rodger and Betty (Schulz) Stryhn, of Brooklyn, WI.  He attended Brooklyn...

Dec 9, 2023

Shirley M. Daley, age 85, a resident of Green Bay, entered eternal life on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Jack and Engrid Meng Unity Hospice in Ledgeview.

Shirley was born on March 31, 1938 in Manitowoc.  She was the daughter of the late Francis and Josephine Brixius Powalisz.  Shirley attended Lincoln High School and graduated with the...

Dec 8, 2023

Mary Krogstad, age 82, passed away Friday, December 8, 2023 at Countryside Manor Assisted Living, Sheboygan.

She was born February 1, 1941 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Archie and Mabel (DuBord) Kirkpatrick. Mary attended Lincoln High School, graduating with the class of 1959. On November 7, 1964, she married Stanley Krogstad in Manitowoc. He preceded her...

Dec 8, 2023

Diane Marie Musil passed away peacefully on Friday, December 8, 2023 at her home.

She was born April 29, 1952 to the late Lester and Evelyn (Michalek) Musil. Diane was a longtime resident of Sierra Home in Manitowoc, after spending her early years in Chippewa Falls and Sparta.

Diane is survived by her brother Rick...

Dec 4, 2023

Kenneth Andrew Morgan

11/4/1955 to 12/4/2023

Ken passed away unexpectedly this December in Manitowoc, WI. He had lived in many locations across America, but found his hometown of Manitowoc the best place to retire.

He was a 1973 graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc where he participated in theater and football, and a...

Nov 28, 2023

Allan L. Erickson Jr., age 67, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

Born on June 15, 1956, in Manitowoc, WI, Allan was the son of the late Allan and Betty (Larson) Erickson. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1974, marking the...

Nov 21, 2023

Shirley A. (Shebesta) Kent, age 89, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc.

She was born July 21, 1934 in Two Rivers, daughter of the late William and Viola (Staudinger) Pietras. Shirley attended Washington High School, graduating with the class of 1952. On July 24, 1954 she married Joseph J....

Nov 18, 2023

Robert Louis Vinton, age 93, of Manitowoc departed from this world on Saturday, November 18, 2023 after a long-term struggle with heart failure. He was able to remain in his own home until the very end.

Robert was born to William U. Vinton and Martha Schuette Vinton on May 20, 1930.

He graduated from Lincoln...

Nov 14, 2023

Judy A. Kinzel, age 78, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.

Judy was born on July 14, 1945 in Manitowoc to the late William E. and Mercedes (Boucher) Zahn.  After graduating from Lincoln High School with the class of 1963, she went on to attend UW...

Nov 9, 2023

Constance "Connie" Kubichka, age 76, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center, Green Bay.

She was born June 13, 1947 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Elmer "Lefty" and Helen (Mahnke) Engelbrecht. Connie attended Lincoln High School, graduating with the class of 1965. On June 6, 1970, she married Roger...

Nov 8, 2023

Merelyn A. Bartz, age 84, a resident of Manitowoc, passed into the Lord Jesus loving hands late Wednesday evening, November 8, 2023 at her residence.

Merelyn was born on February 16, 1939 in Michigan.  She was the daughter of the late Mervil and Meredith Spear.  Merelyn was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she received...

Nov 6, 2023

Sara Jane Brouchoud, age 79, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life while surrounded by her family on Monday, November 6, 2023 at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.

Sara Jane was born to the late Jerome and Irma (Stevens) Nelson.  After attending Lincoln High School, Sara Jane had worked in sales in a variety of different industries.  Some...