Obituaries

Apr 10, 2022

Lia Valente Borazo, age 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 10, 2022 at St. Mary's in Manitowoc surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born on May 6, 1931 in Rome, Italy. Lia was preceded in death by her parents, Enrico Valente and Luigina Paolini Valente; and her husband, the love of her life, James D....

Apr 5, 2022

Lenora R. Westberg, age 85, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life with family by her side on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at her residence.

Lenora was born on September 4, 1936 in Merrill to the late Clarence and Pauline (Daubert) Mootz.  On July 18, 1959, Lenora married Charles Westberg at St. Anne Catholic Church in Wausau. ...

Apr 1, 2022

Joel D. Taff, 68, of Manitowoc, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital, Madison.

He was born on October 2, 1953 in Milwaukee to the late Duane and Marian (Gnadt) Taff.  Joel attended John Marshall High School in Milwaukee and went on to attend U.W. – Milwaukee.  He married Gail Sobczak...

Apr 1, 2022

Jerald Otto Weyer, age 73, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 1, 2022, at his home.

Jerry was born on May 29, 1948, to the late Otto and Sylvia (Meyer) Weyer. Jerry was a lifelong member of St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church in Newtonburg, WI. He graduated from Manitowoc Lutheran High School and...

Mar 31, 2022

Jeanette Alice (Adelmann) Weber, 92, of Iron River, Michigan, formerly of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Iron River Care Center, Iron River, Michigan.

She was born on July 26, 1929 in Manitowoc to the late Leo and Blanche (Peters) Adelmann.  Jeanette attended Lincoln High School and graduated with the class of 1947. ...

Mar 31, 2022

Rogelio Rodriguez Herrera passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022 after a long struggle with health related issues.

Rogelio was born August 6, 1967 in Calvillo, Calvillo Aguascalientes, Mexico. Upon graduating from Vicente Guerrero High School, Rogelio ventured beyond Mexico to Santa Paula, California to seek a better future for himself. As a young adult, Rogelio later...

Mar 30, 2022

Bradley W. Staudt, age 65, a lifelong resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at the Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay.

Brad was born on July 15, 1956 in Manitowoc.   He was the son of the late Leroy and Delores Staudt.  Brad attended Lincoln High School and graduated with the class...

Mar 29, 2022

Thomas D. Berger, age 72, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at Care Partners Assisted Living in Manitowoc.

Tom was born on December 14, 1949 in Manitowoc to the late Clarence and Dolores (Willmas) Berger.  After graduating from Lincoln High School, he furthered his education by obtaining his certification as a Tool...

Mar 26, 2022

Jeffrey H. Wigen, 68, of Manitowoc, Wisconsin passed away Saturday, March 26th, 2022.  He was born April 4th, 1953, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, son of the late Howard and Elaine Wigen. On November 19, 1971, he married his high school sweetheart, Kathy Wigen at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Reifs Mills, Wisconsin. Jeff was President, Co-owner of George's Coin &...

Mar 26, 2022

Roger E. Luckow, age 83, a resident of Newton, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Azura Memory Care of Manitowoc.

Roger was born August 20, 1938, in Newton to the late Irving and Florence (Lehman) Luckow. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School. On August 29, 1959, Roger married Ann J. Crandall at Salem...

Mar 26, 2022

Joel Christopher Peplinski, 56, of Manitowoc, WI, passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and children in his home on Saturday, March 26, 2022. Joel's strength, though great, wasn't a match for the melanoma that ravaged his body in just six short months.

He was born on July 9,1965 in Stevens Point, WI, to Jim and Diane...

Mar 24, 2022

William C. Ballmann, age 89, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Thursday afternoon, March 24, 2022.

Bill was born on December 3, 1932 in Manitowoc.   He was the son of the late Charles and Lillian Fischer Ballmann.  Bill attended Lincoln High School and graduated with the class of 1950.  He then entered the United States...

Mar 18, 2022

Bradley Kent Harrigle, age 60, a resident of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2022 in Manitowoc. Brad was born on July 27, 1961 to Keith and Betty Harrigle in Huron, South Dakota. Brad graduated from Huron High School, class of 1980 and continued his education graduating from Huron College in 1985. He furthered his education attending...

Mar 16, 2022

Milton J. Soukup, age 92, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice Center of Sheboygan Falls.

Milton was born October 12, 1929 in Manitowoc.  He was the son of the late Edwin and Ceil Cavanaugh Soukup.  Milton was a graduate of Lincoln High School with...

Mar 15, 2022

Gerald "Jerry" P. Kukoski, 72, of Manitowoc, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at his home under the care of Holy Family Memorial Hospice.

He was born on March 28, 1949 in Manitowoc to the late Stephen and Lucille (O'Neil) Kukoski Sr.  Jerry graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1967.  His career spanned...

Mar 15, 2022

Patrick J. Mealy, age 86, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at home.

Patrick was born on June 11, 1935 at home in LaCrosse to the late James and Agnes (Nelson) Mealy.  He graduated from Logan High School in LaCrosse with the class of 1951 and went on to obtain his Bachelor's...

Mar 14, 2022

Deschermaier, Debra Ann "Debi", age 64, of Manitowoc passed away Monday March 14, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. Debi was born December 29, 1957, in Chicago, Illinois to Robert and Anna Deschermaier. She grew up in Manitowoc, graduating in 1975 from Lincoln High School.

Debi lived in several western states including Colorado, Oregon, Idaho, and...

Mar 12, 2022

Erling Lee Peck, age 86, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at Sharon Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls.

Erling was born on August 13, 1935 in Manitowoc to the late Leon and Hannah (Mielke) Peck.  He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1953 and then started working...

Mar 12, 2022

Bonnie L. Rohrer, age 58, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at her home with her loving husband, Jack, by her side. Bonnie was born October 2, 1963 in Escanaba, Michigan. She is the daughter of Linda (Robinson) Mason Drossert and the late Lawrence D. Mason.

Bonnie graduated in the class of...

Mar 9, 2022

Anthony "Tony" V. Virnoche, 53, of Manitowoc, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.

He was born on October 3, 1968 in Two Rivers to the late Paul R. and Nancy A. (Emond) Virnoche, Jr.  Tony grew up in the town of Newton and graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc,...