Obituaries

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....

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...

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.  She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Schiesl Schmatz.  Fran was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of...

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.  He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1947.  Glenn enlisted in the United States...

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.  Faye was known for her vivacious...

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,...

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.  He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1950.  Lee enlisted in the United States...

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...

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...

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.  She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1941.  On September 14, 1946 Dorothe...

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)...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...