Obituaries

Apr 3, 2024

On April 3, 2024, Ashley Elizabeth Gadzinski, age 35, of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, was taken into God's loving arms, as she entered into her eternal life.  She passed away at St. Vincent's Hospital, after five plus weeks of severe medical complications arising from a kidney stone diagnosis, surrounded by her loving family.

Ashley was born on October 21,...

Mar 30, 2024

Daniel J. Williamson, age 52, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024.

Dan was born on April 30, 1971 in Manitowoc to the late Thomas and Arlene (Zastrow) Williamson.  He graduated from Manitowoc Lutheran High School with the class of 1989.  He had worked for many years at Northern Labs, and was currently...

Mar 30, 2024

Barbara L. Krueger, age 75, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at the Samaritan Home in Manitowoc.

Barbara was born on January 6, 1949 in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late Benedict and Genevieve Kuffel Winiecki. Barbara attended Lincoln High School and graduated with the class of 1967. She...

Mar 29, 2024

Thomas Earl Boneck, age 75, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away following a long, courageous battle of Parkinson's dementia on Good Friday, March 29, 2024 at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Tom was born on December 23, 1948 to the late Earl and Margaret Boneck.  He grew up in Sheboygan and graduated from Sheboygan North High...

Mar 27, 2024

Jackson Henry Brownell, 13 months old, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life unexpectedly and peacefully while asleep on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

Jackson was born on February 13, 2023 in Two Rivers to Chris and Becky (Knoblauch) Brownell.  Jackson was a consistently happy person and was always smiling – even on his bad days.  He was...

Mar 26, 2024

Paula A. Schneider, age 68, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at the family residence with her husband by her side.

Paula was born on August 28, 1955 in Manitowoc.  She was the daughter of the late Anthony and Marcella Karbon Balzan Sr.  Paula attended Valders High School and graduated with...

Mar 25, 2024

Jarey Joseph Steinbrecker passed away at his home in Crooked Lake on March 25, 2024, at age 56, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Manitowoc on May 29, 1967 to Elton and Diane (Bednarz) Steinbrecker. Jarey graduated from Lincoln High School in 1985. He most recently worked for Vinton Construction for 20 years up until...

Mar 24, 2024

Mark A. Witczak, age 61, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers.

He was born on September 27, 1962 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, son of Sonja (Maruga) Witczak and the late Richard "Dick" Witczak. Mark attended Lincoln High School, graduating with the class of 1980. At Lincoln, he was first-team...

Mar 24, 2024

Jeannine R. Herzog, age 95, a resident of Two Rivers and formerly of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at the Meadow View Assisted Living facility in Two Rivers.

Jeannine was born on January 12, 1929 in Manitowoc.  She was the daughter of the late Louis and Lillie Hartwig Bruechert.  Jeannine was a graduate...

Mar 23, 2024

Marilyn L. Muench, age 75, a Manitowoc resident, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center, Green Bay.

She was born November 11, 1948 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Theodore and Irene (Osesek) Becker. Marilyn attended St. Paul Catholic School and then Lincoln High School, graduating with...

Mar 23, 2024

Billy E. Wydick, age 84, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.

Billy was born on August 18, 1939 in Kentucky to the late Guy and Mary (McKinney) Wydick.  After graduating from Lowery High School with the class of 1959, he enlisted in the United States...

Mar 22, 2024

Marie A. Lasee, age 88, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life on Friday, March 22, 2024 at her residence.

Marie was born February 6, 1936 in Reedsville, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Steve and Anna (Svatek) Foreyt. She attended Reedsville High School, graduating with the class of 1954. Marie married Donald Radey on September 8, 1956 at...

Mar 21, 2024

Reunited with his beloved wife Betsy on March 21, 2024, at age 75. Ken was born in Manitowoc on July 13, 1948. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1966. In August of 1974, he married his wife Betsy. He went on to have a successful career as an auditor and retired from the State of Wisconsin Department of...

Mar 20, 2024

Susan M. Schuman, age 65, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away while surrounded by family on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay.

Sue was born on May 22, 1958 in Manitowoc to the late Arthur and Florence (Connett) Schuman.  She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1976 and...

Mar 19, 2024

Lynne M. (Rathsack) Steimle, a beautiful soul, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 while surrounded by her loving family at her home, the place she loved best.

Lynne was born on June 2, 1938 in Manitowoc to the late Edward and Marie (Kestly) Rathsack.  She attended St. Boniface Elementary School where lifelong friendships blossomed.  Lynne...

Mar 19, 2024

Thomas Craig Dernlan, age 66, entered eternal life with his Savior on Tuesday, March 19th, 2024.

Tom was born in Akron, Ohio on March 24, 1957 to the late Dr. Robert and Norma (Roth) Dernlan. He graduated from Manitowoc Lutheran High School with the class of 1975. He attended Brown Institute of Radio/TV Broadcasting in Minneapolis, MN...

Mar 16, 2024

Mary Kay Brisch, age 72, a resident of Kossuth, entered eternal life on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in Manitowoc.

Mary Kay was born on December 14, 1951 in Elgin, IL to the late George and Grace Abraham. She graduated from St. Edwards High School in Elgin, IL with the class of...

Mar 16, 2024

Entered Eternal Life on March 16, 2024, at age 92. Lois was born in Manitowoc to Nicholas and Marie (Bauer) Kriel. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1950. Lois retired from Mirro Co. after 38 years of service in 1994. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and Manitowoc Senior Center.

Lois...

Mar 15, 2024

Joyce Patricia Wright of Manitowoc, Wisconsin passed away on March 15, 2024, at the age of 78. She was surrounded by family and a number of very close friends.

Born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina, she met and married Leonard Wright and began an exciting life, living in South Carolina, New Jersey, Upper Michigan and Wisconsin....

Mar 12, 2024

Elmer "Ecky" J. Schmitz, age 96, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024 in Manitowoc.

He was born August 26, 1927 in Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late John and Clara (Massman) Schmitz. He attended Lincoln High School, graduating with the class of 1946. He served in the United States Army in the Pacific Theater,...