Obituaries

Jan 8, 2024

Scott W. Stodola, age 54, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024 at his residence.

Scott was born on January 29, 1969 in Manitowoc to Joseph G. Stodola and Alberta (Gove) Stodola.  He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1987.  Scott took great pride in working as a landscaper at...

Jan 7, 2024

Milton G. Troullier, age 84, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life while surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at his home.

Milt was born on April 20, 1939 in Manitowoc to the late Elmer and Anna (Yanda) Troullier.  He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1958.  Milt enlisted in the...

Jan 1, 2024

Donald Roy Hoff, 86, passed away on January 1, 2024, in Manitowoc, WI.

He was born on April 21, 1937 in Chicago. Donald had a remarkable 60+ year career with IBEW Local 701, where he showcased his exceptional skills as an electrical worker. Don went on to become a SCUBA Dive Master and owned his own shop...

Jan 1, 2024

Neva Jean Menne was a beloved child, sibling, friend, aunt, wife and mother who touched the lives of many. She was born on December 7th, 1956 in Milwaukee County Hospital in Wauwatosa. She was the second child of Francis and Mary Bertschy. Her siblings include her older brother Walter and his wife Libby, and younger siblings Donna, Jimmy, Steve...

Dec 30, 2023

Derek D. Meyer, age 59, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

Derek was born on May 21, 1964 in Manitowoc.  He is the son of Suzanne Carbon Avery and Ronald Meyer.  Derek was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of...

Dec 28, 2023

Lila Mae Free, age 85, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at St. Mary's Home at Felician Village in Manitowoc.

Lila was born on July 28, 1938 in Manitowoc to the late Lester and Clara (Funk) Rothmund.  She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1956.  On October 13,...

Dec 26, 2023

Alicia Ann Marie Block, age 28, a resident of Stevens Point, entered eternal life on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital.

Alicia was born on August 11, 1995 in Two Rivers.  She is the daughter of Tammy (Block) Stanislawski.  Alicia attended Lincoln High School and graduated from Rosholt High School.  She was a stay-at-home...

Dec 24, 2023

Dorothy Ida Herrmann, age 93, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life peacefully while surrounded by her family on Sunday, December 24, 2023 at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

Dorothy was born on July 5, 1930 in Manitowoc to the late John and Alma (Klingholz) Hopf.  She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of...

Dec 21, 2023

Gerald Lynn Lawrence, age 67, resident of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, passed away on December 21, 2023, in his home.

Gerald was born in Macon, Georgia, on November 11, 1956. His parents were Essie Lawrence-Brown (mother), Dupree Lawrence (father), and Henry "Tig" Brown (stepfather). While Georgia is where he was born, Gerald spent most of his life in Chicago,...

Dec 20, 2023

Lindsay N. Van Ess, age 37, a Newton resident, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital.

She was born June 19, 1986 in Manitowoc, daughter of Ronald "Rocky" and Lisa (Mowrer) Rocklewitz. Lindsay attended Mishicot High School, graduating with the class of 2005. Following high school, she obtained a Bachelor's Degree from Silver...

Dec 18, 2023

Eric Paul Pankratz, age 17, a St. Nazianz resident, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023 at Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.

He was born December 15, 2006, son of Robert Pankratz and Heather (McVeigh) Pankratz. Eric is currently a Junior at Valders High School where he was active in choir, plays, and weight lifting. He was...

Dec 16, 2023

Hubert "Bert" J. Denil, age 89, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center.

Bert was born on February 25, 1934 in the Town of Brussels to the late Harry and Mary (Mathy) Denil.  He graduated from Brussels High School with the class of 1953.  On September...

Dec 14, 2023

Daniel "Dan" Martin Poole, age 51, formerly of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, and Waterville, Maine, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023 at his home in Arizona.

Dan was born May 16, 1972 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, son of Kathleen (Ryan) Poole and the late William L. Poole. He attended Roncalli High School, graduating with the class of 1990. Following high...

Dec 13, 2023

Harvey E. Petska, age 96, a lifelong resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at the family residence where he was born and lived his entire life.

Harvey was born on September 27, 1927 in Manitowoc.  He was the son of the late Edward and Alvina Cherney Petska.  Harvey was a graduate of...

Dec 12, 2023

Audie M. Potter, age 67, a resident of Manitowoc, and formerly of Pickford, MI, entered eternal life on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at his residence.

Audie was born on September 13, 1956 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI to the late Marvin and Kathleen (Batho) Potter.  He graduated from Pickford High School with the class of 1974.  He...

Dec 10, 2023

Gary L Stryhn, age 75, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at St. Mary's Nursing Home, surrounded by family after a long battle with heart disease.

Gary was born on April 11, 1948 in Stoughton, WI, son of the late Rodger and Betty (Schulz) Stryhn, of Brooklyn, WI.  He attended Brooklyn...

Dec 9, 2023

Shirley M. Daley, age 85, a resident of Green Bay, entered eternal life on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Jack and Engrid Meng Unity Hospice in Ledgeview.

Shirley was born on March 31, 1938 in Manitowoc.  She was the daughter of the late Francis and Josephine Brixius Powalisz.  Shirley attended Lincoln High School and graduated with the...

Dec 8, 2023

Mary Krogstad, age 82, passed away Friday, December 8, 2023 at Countryside Manor Assisted Living, Sheboygan.

She was born February 1, 1941 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Archie and Mabel (DuBord) Kirkpatrick. Mary attended Lincoln High School, graduating with the class of 1959. On November 7, 1964, she married Stanley Krogstad in Manitowoc. He preceded her...

Dec 8, 2023

Diane Marie Musil passed away peacefully on Friday, December 8, 2023 at her home.

She was born April 29, 1952 to the late Lester and Evelyn (Michalek) Musil. Diane was a longtime resident of Sierra Home in Manitowoc, after spending her early years in Chippewa Falls and Sparta.

Diane is survived by her brother Rick...

Dec 4, 2023

Kenneth Andrew Morgan

11/4/1955 to 12/4/2023

Ken passed away unexpectedly this December in Manitowoc, WI. He had lived in many locations across America, but found his hometown of Manitowoc the best place to retire.

He was a 1973 graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc where he participated in theater and football, and a...