Obituaries

Sep 29, 2023

Charles Lester Parworth, age 75, passed away September 29, 2023 after a six-week battle with Signet Ring Cancer.

Chuck was born at home in Two Rivers to the late Lester and Rose Parworth. He attended schools in Manitowoc and Two Rivers. On October 16, 2003 he married Kathryn Kurth Franz in Chrystal Falls, Michigan. Chuck Loved fall...

Sep 27, 2023

Martha Gindt, age 80, a resident of Manitowoc, and formerly of Rock Springs, WY, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Wednesday, September 27, 2023.

Martha was born on July 22, 1943 in Walsenburg, CO to the late Antonio and Lucia (Vigil) Trujillo.  She graduated from Green River High School in Green River,...

Sep 24, 2023

Mary Lynn Pekarek, age 75, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away at Froedtert Holy Family Memorial in Manitowoc on September 24, 2023 after a brief illness.  She was surrounded by family at the time of her passing.

Mary was born on February 10, 1948 to the late Alvin and Bernice (Kortens) Novak.  She grew up in Mishicot...

Sep 24, 2023

Rev. Victor L. Headrick, age 69, of Sheboygan Falls, WI finished his race and went to heaven on September 24, 2023.

He was born February 12, 1954 in Saginaw, MI to the late George and Betty (Falk) Headrick. Through the waters of Baptism he became a child of God on March 25, 1954. He was confirmed on...

Sep 22, 2023

David Leo Kurth, "Mooch", age 70, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away following a brief battle with cancer on Friday, September 22, 2023 at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

Dave was born on June 2, 1953 in Manitowoc to the late Paul and Margaret (Schroeder) Kurth.  He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of...

Sep 20, 2023

William "Bill" O. Wilhelm, age 82, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at his residence with family by his side.

Bill was born on January 22, 1941 in Flint, Michigan.  He was the son of the late John and Catherine Maxam Wilhelm.  Bill enlisted in the United States Army and served his...

Sep 19, 2023

Parker Dean Vogt, age 19, a resident of Manitowoc, was peacefully embraced by the loving arms of Jesus after a hard fought battle with cancer.  He entered his eternal home on Tuesday morning, September 19, 2023, at his residence with his parents by his side.

Parker was born on June 17, 2004, in Manitowoc to Craig and...

Sep 18, 2023

Jane M. Spindler passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023, at Angelus Senior Living in Manitowoc.

Jane was born on September 8, 1941, to Lucille (Becker) and Eivind Steinsholt in Manitowoc. She graduated from Holy Family Nursing School, and in 1962 she married David Champion Spindler.

Jane worked for many years as a floor nurse...

Sep 14, 2023

Bennie J. Reeson, age 47, a resident of Two Rivers, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Thursday, September 14, 2023.

Bennie was born on February 1, 1976 in Germany.  He is the son of James and Rose Marie Baumgartner Reeson.  Bennie was a graduate of Pasco High School in Dade City, Florida.  He had been employed...

Sep 14, 2023

Mildred A. Sheraski, age 95, a resident of Manitowoc, entered into eternal life peacefully with family by her side on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at The Court at Felician Village.

Milly was born on May 30, 1928 in Kewaunee County to the late Leo and Blanche (Valenta) Koenig.  She attended grade school in Maple Grove.  On February...

Sep 12, 2023

Alex John Kemper, age 30, of the Village of Wrightstown, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Froedtert Holy Family Hospital following complications related to strokes.

Alex was born May 10, 1993, in Racine and welcomed home from the hospital into the loving family of Jack Kemper and the late Linda Kemper. Following his mother's passing...

Sep 12, 2023

Joan Buhk Brull, age 92, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Tuesday morning, September 12, 2023 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center in Manitowoc.

Joan was born on August 13, 1931 in Manitowoc.  She was the daughter of the late Roland and Violette Sliger Metzger.  Joan attended Lincoln High School and graduated with the class...

Sep 11, 2023

Dorris M. Rappel, age 93, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Monday, September 11, 2023 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center.

Dorris was born on December 31, 1929 in Manitowoc to the late Reuben and Martha (Ploederl) Bergner. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1948. On February 18, 1950, she married...

Sep 7, 2023

Randall "Randy" S. Behm, age 59, a resident of the Township of Manitowoc Rapids, entered eternal life on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

Randy was born on October 29, 1963 in Manitowoc to Rogene (Scheffler) Behm and to the late Frederick Behm.  He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class...

Sep 6, 2023

Paul "Hoofer" Hoffman, age 72, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay.

Paul was born on November 14, 1950 in Two Rivers to the late Robert and Angeline (Duckett) Hoffman.  He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1968.  Paul then attended Lakeshore...

Sep 4, 2023

Donna M. DeBecker, age 81, a resident of Sheboygan and formerly of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Monday, September 4, 2023 at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan.

Donna was born on September 16, 1941 in Sheboygan.  She was the daughter of the late Gordon and Mildred Lensink Simmelink Veldboom.  Donna attended Ootsburg High School and graduated with...

Sep 4, 2023

Jill Amy Herman, age 81, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023 at Frontida Assisted Living of Manitowoc.

She was born April 27, 1942 in Appleton, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Howard M. and Agnes E. (Smith) Herrman. Amy attended Appleton Senior High School, graduating with the class of 1960. She held various jobs over the years, from...

Sep 2, 2023

Janet Irene (Havlichek) Tuma

Janet was called to Jesus on September 2, 2023, at 2:39pm with her daughters by her side, while in the ICU at Mt Siani Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. The same day as her granddaughter's 20th birthday. Since 6.25.2023 Janet was in 4 ICU units in 4 hospitals in 2 states. It...

Sep 2, 2023

Donald G. Marquardt passed away peacefully on September 2, 2023. We would like to extend our gratefulness to the amazing staff at Abridge Care Cottage of Chilton and Promedica Hospice. We also send our deepest appreciation for the staff at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home.

Donald Gene Marquardt was born on May 3rd, 1934 in Steven's Point, Wisconsin,...

Sep 2, 2023

Richard (Dickie) Michael Tuma

Richard was called to Jesus on September 2, 2023, at 10:25pm, with his family by his side at Aurora Medical Center. The same day as his granddaughter's 20th birthday. Richard was born on September 23, 1938, to Doolan and Clara (Schwoerer) Tuma. He graduated from Mishicot High School and enlisted in...