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Staff Sergeant (Retired) Wayne Felix Kiel
Nov 6, 2023
Staff Sergeant (Retired) Wayne Felix Kiel, age 91, a resident of Chilton, entered eternal life late Monday evening, November 6, 2023 at the Century Ridge Assisted Living facility in Chilton.
Wayne was born on August 2, 1932 in Casco. Â He was the son of the late Alvin Fred and Barbara Ella (Vesser) Kiel and...
Roger M. Schaaf
Nov 6, 2023
Roger M. Schaaf, age 68, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Monday, November 6, 2023.
He was born October 1, 1955 to the late Milton and Esther Schaaf. Roger attended Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, graduating with the class of 1974. He was a skilled mechanic and successful business owner. He started his trucking business in 1980 and operated...
Michael J. Kelley
Nov 5, 2023
Michael "Mike, Mick", age 76, loving husband, father, and grandfather, died unexpectedly but peacefully at home on Sunday November 5, 2023.
Mike was born on November 15, 1946 and raised by loving parents, Harry J. Kelley and Dorothy F. Kelley in Manitowoc. Â He was the third of six children and despite distance, he remained close to all...
Robert "Bob" Kuether
Nov 3, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert "Bob" Kuether, who left this world on November 3, 2023, at the age of 70, peacefully in hospice care at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He fought a valiant battle against lymphoma, and his courage and strength throughout his journey were truly inspirational.
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Albert R. Czekala Jr.
Nov 2, 2023
Albert R. Czekala Jr., age 85, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life with family by his side on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at his home.
Al was born on August 4, 1938 in Manitowoc to the late Albert Czekala Sr. and Alice (Kadow) Czekala. Â He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1957. Â Al...
James "Gator" M. Gates
Nov 1, 2023
James "Gator" M. Gates, age 65, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at his home.
He was born June 1, 1958 in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, son of the late Donald Gates and Maryann (Rosinsky) Peterik. Gator attended Lincoln High School in Manitowoc. On April 4, 1987, he married the love of his life Roxanne....
June N. Schroeder
Oct 24, 2023
June N. Schroeder, age 87, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc.
She was born November 21, 1935 in Crandon, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Reese and Martha (Holbrook) Pitts. June attended Crandon High School. On May 5, 1962 she married James D. Schroeder. He preceded her in...
Frances Josephine Mcdonnell
Oct 22, 2023
Frances J. McDonnell, age 93, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Fran was born on May 23, 1930 in Manitowoc. Â She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Schiesl Schmatz. Â Fran was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of...
Glenn R. Gaterman
Oct 18, 2023
Glenn R. Gaterman, age 95, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Angelus Senior Living in Manitowoc.
Glenn was born on December 5, 1927 in Manitowoc to the late Erwin and Gladys (Anderson) Gaterman. Â He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1947. Â Glenn enlisted in the United States...
Faye A. Budysz
Oct 17, 2023
Faye Ann Budysz, age 83, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at Shady Lane Nursing Home.
Faye was born on May 14,1940 in Manitowoc Wisconsin. Daughter of the late Ray and Florence (Mitcheltree) Aubol. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1958. Â Faye was known for her vivacious...
Geraldine "Gerry" J. Soch
Oct 16, 2023
Geraldine "Gerry" J. Soch, age 92, a lifelong Manitowoc resident, passed away Monday, October 16, 2023 at Shady Lane Nursing Home, Manitowoc.
She was born January 2, 1931 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Edward W. and Blanche G. (Matczynski) Karl. Gerry attended Lincoln High School, graduating with the class of 1948. She was employed with Mirro,...
Lee H. Baryenbruch
Oct 12, 2023
Lee H. Baryenbruch, age 90, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center.
Lee was born on October 14, 1932 in Manitowoc to the late Clarence and Anna (Pleuss) Baryenbruch. Â He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1950. Â Lee enlisted in the United States...
Carmen L. Henrickson
Oct 12, 2023
Carmen L. Henrickson, age 67, a Two Rivers resident, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers.
She was born May 8, 1956, daughter of the late Russell and Theresa (Marquez) Henrickson. Carmen attended Mishicot High School. She was employed at Inn on Maritime Bay as well as Holiday Inn. She loved having...
Veronica "Bonnie" Johnson
Oct 10, 2023
Veronica "Bonnie" (Salutz) Johnson passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 10, 2023, in Appleton, Wisconsin. She was 93 years old.
Bonnie was born on March 30, 1930 to Leo and Anna Salutz of Valders, Wisconsin. She attended Valders High School and graduated class of 1949. Her class had a reunion nearly every year and she...
Dorothe A. Jarosh
Oct 8, 2023
Dorothe A. Jarosh, age 99, a lifelong resident of Manitowoc, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center.
Dorothe was born on April 6, 1924 in Manitowoc, to the late Frank and Ann (Kostechka) Kutil. Â She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1941. Â On September 14, 1946 Dorothe...
Dorris Waack
Oct 8, 2023
Dorris (Rosenbauer) Waack was born on July 13, 1930 to Martha (née Wolfram) and Werner Rosenbauer Sr. of Osman, Wisconsin and died Sunday, October 8th, 2023 at the age of 93 at St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc after a stay of 11 days.
She married Paul Waack in 1966 and together they raised Dorris' three children, Ruth (Steven)...
Jeanette Miller
Oct 8, 2023
Jeanette Briget Crowe Miller died peacefully on Sunday, October 8th, 2023, at her home in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. She was born on March 16th, 1946, and lived a hell of a life. Harold and Laura were her parents. John, Mary, Michael, and Patricia were her siblings. Manitowoc was always home, but Jeanette traveled a great deal when she was younger,...
Joseph W. Parworth
Oct 5, 2023
Joseph W. Parworth, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life Thursday, October 5, 2023 with his son by his side.
Joseph retired with Eck Industries after 37 years of hard work and dedication. Joe was a perfectionist and a master in analytical thinking which served him well in his 35 years as a supervisor at Eck. On...
Judith D. Brennand
Oct 5, 2023
Judith Dawn Brennand, age 63, of Manitowoc, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Judi was born on January 29, 1960, in Oshkosh to the late David and Irene (Wishow) Brennand. She attended Winneconne High School and shortly after high school started on one of the many big adventures of her...
Marilyn Verona Wanish
Oct 1, 2023
Marilyn V. Wanish, age 90, a resident of Manitowoc, WI. Passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023.
Marilyn was born on January 13, 1933, in the town of Eaton-Collins, WI. She was the daughter of Clarence and Mabel Schroeder Holdorf. Upon graduating from Manitowoc Lincoln High School in 1950, she married the love of her life, George...
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