Obituaries

Feb 20, 2024

Judith "Judy" D. Boisen, age 68, a resident of Minong, WI, entered eternal life while surrounded by family on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation.  She passed away one week shy of her 69th birthday. But this coming birthday, she will be celebrating in Heaven with her Savior, and children, "Buzz" and Jolene.

Judy...

Feb 18, 2024

Robert L. Teske, age 85, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Sunday morning, February 18, 2024 at Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc.

Bob was born on September 1, 1938 in Manitowoc.  He was the son of the late E. G. and Gertrude Kluczinski Teske. Bob was a graduate of Lincoln High School...

Feb 17, 2024

Guy Joseph Martell, age 65, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

Guy was born on April 8, 1958 in Manitowoc to the late Lawrence and Janet (Szymczyk) Martell.  After attending Lincoln High School, he worked at various places mostly on cars as a mechanic.  Guy...

Feb 11, 2024

Joan M. Doolan, age 98, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at her residence.

Joan was born on May 26, 1925 at Manitowoc.  She was the daughter of the late Max and Verna Skladzien Jagodensky.  She was educated in the Manitowoc School System graduating with the class of 1943 from Lincoln...

Feb 10, 2024

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at the age of 72. He was born in Manitowoc on August 19, 1951, to Marian (Taddy) and Ivan Gauthier. On September 26, 1970, Ed married Donna R. Tollefson and they moved to Texas briefly while he served in the Army and overseas in Korea. Ed and...

Feb 10, 2024

Michael "Spyder" J. Coppens, age 58, a Manitowoc resident, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 10, 2024.

He was born May 19, 1965 in Dallas, Texas, son of the late Jeremiah and Mary Ann (Sporer) Coppens. Spyder was employed as a heavy equipment operator with Michels Road and Stone until his recent retirement. He was a proud...

Feb 10, 2024

Susan J. Anderkin passed away on February 10, 2024, at the age of 61.

Susan had many college degrees and eventually worked in retail. She enjoyed cooking and serving, and especially loved fishing. She was an avid  and very competitive fisherwoman. Sue also enjoyed the outdoors and going camping.

Sue was the beloved wife of...

Feb 7, 2024

Gerald Louis Keil, age 91, entered eternal life, surrounded by his loving family on February 7th, 2024. Jerry was born August 23, 1932, in Manitowoc to Elmer and Clara (Lambries) Keil. Graduating in 1950 from Lincoln High School, Jerry is a member of the "1950 Boys Club". He lettered in three sports and played in the band. He played...

Feb 6, 2024

Paulette Jane Kouba died on February 6, 2024, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee of heart complications. She was 75 years young.

She was born to Paul V. Reiser Sr. and Elizabeth A. (Lyon) Reiser on August 20, 1949, in Plymouth, Wisconsin, one of nine children. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1968. After working as a...

Feb 6, 2024

Nancy Kay Berres of Manitowoc entered into eternal life peacefully surrounded by her family at Aurora Healthcare Medical Center on February 6, 2024.  She was 83 years old.

Nancy was born on April 6th, 1940 to the late Earl and Olive Schmitt in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. On October 21st, 1958 she married Roy Berres and together they had...

Feb 4, 2024

Lorraine M. Stenzel, age 79, a Valders resident, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center, Green Bay.

She was born May 4, 1944, daughter of the late William and Laurina (Nass) Zutz Sr. Lorraine attended Valders High School, graduating with the class of 1962. On March 28, 1964, she married Walter Stenzel Jr....

Feb 4, 2024

Kevin L. Nadeau, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at his residence.

Kevin was born in Massachusetts to the late Joseph and Shirley (Schneider) Nadeau.  After moving to Wisconsin as a teenager, he graduated from Kiel High School.  Kevin then served his country in the United States Marine Corps, 3rd Marines...

Feb 2, 2024

Dorothy "Dot" Gauthier, age 85, a resident of Sturgeon Bay, and formerly of Manitowoc, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, February 2, 2024 at her residence.

Mom was born on December 15, 1938 in Manitowoc to the late Joseph and Emily (Vesely) Stadler.  She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1957.  On...

Feb 1, 2024

Patricia A. Kloida, age 80, of Manitowoc, WI, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice Facility in Sheboygan Falls, WI.

Pat was born on January 24, 1944 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Francis and Imogene (O'Reilly) Kloida. She worked at various companies in the area over the years. Pat enjoyed knitting,...

Feb 1, 2024

Tracy M. Piron, age 54, a resident of Appleton, entered eternal life on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah.

Tracy was born January 15, 1970, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. She went on to work at Kimberly Clark as a chef. She enjoyed reading, peaceful time in nature, creating delicious food, laughing and silly...

Jan 31, 2024

Barbara L. Richter, age 86, entered eternal life on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay.

Barbara was born on February 27, 1937 in Manitowoc.  She was the daughter of the late Ottmar and Esther Weyer Mahnke. She attended Lincon High School and graduated with the class of 1955.  On December 18, 1988...

Jan 31, 2024

Linda Marie Svendal, age 68, a resident of Manitowoc, entered into eternal life on January 31, 2024.

She was born on August 22, 1955 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to the late Donald and Gladys Svendal. In 1973 she graduated from Jefferson High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In September 1974 she graduated from St. Luke's School of Practical...

Jan 31, 2024

Entered God's loving arms with her family by her side on January 31, 2024, at age 80. Shari was born on July 7, 1943, to William and Mary Jane Lalko. She was a graduate of the Lincoln High School Class of 1961 in Manitowoc. She and Lee were married on February 8, 1964 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in...

Jan 28, 2024

Joan Lyn Forsberg-Lawrence, age 59, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024 at her home.

She was born May 18, 1964 in Manitowoc, daughter of Dennis and Jeannine (Retzlaff) Forsberg. Joan attended Manitowoc Lutheran High School, graduating with the class of 1982. Following high school, she enlisted in the United States Army. Joan was employed...

Jan 24, 2024

Joanne (Frick) Ganzel – January 21, 1959 to January 24, 2024. Old Christians never die, they just move to a better location. That's what I did on January 24, 2024. Now whether I was limping in pain or not, I am leaping for joy because I'm with my Best Friend, my Savior Jesus Christ.

Beloved mother of...