Obituaries

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,...

Mar 9, 2022

Steven Edward Vohwinkel, 69, went home peacefully to be with the Lord on March 9, 2022.  Steve was born on January 2, 1953 to Norbert and Mary (Mann) Vohwinkel in Green Bay.  He married Rose (Brennan) on May 5, 1984 in Manitowoc, and they were members of Faith Church. Steve was a member of the US Air Force in...

Mar 7, 2022

Husband, father, uncle, grandfather, fisherman, hunter, musician, Sergeant First Class Red Arrow 32nd Division, baseball All-Star and youth coach, Scoutmaster, and friend - those things barely scratch the surface of this man. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Milton Francis Hassemer on the 7th of March, 2022. Milt was born on January 16, 1930,...

Mar 6, 2022

Catherine A. Bruce, age 89, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at the Manitowoc Health Care Center.

Catherine was born on June 7, 1932 in Two Rivers.  She was the daughter of the late Urban and Julia Goeler LaFond.  Catherine attended Washington High School in Two Rivers and graduated with the...

Mar 5, 2022

Two Rivers, WI - Richard J. Gadzinski, age 82, of 2610 10th Street, Two Rivers, Wisconsin, past away Saturday, March 5th, 2022. Richard was born February 19, 1940, son of the late Victor Gadzinski and Irene (Budnik) Gadzinski. Richard attended Lincoln High School in Manitowoc, class of 1958. After High School, he enlisted in the US...

Mar 5, 2022

Leon Robert Soeldner, age 77, a lifelong resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in Manitowoc.

Leon was born on May 5, 1944, in Manitowoc to the late Lawrence and Leona (Jasper) Soeldner. After attending St. Paul's Grade School, he graduated from Lincoln High School with the class...