Obituaries

Mar 4, 2022

Jacqueline M. Kopetsky, age 90, a resident of Manitowoc, entered into eternal life with family by her side on Friday, March 4, 2022 at Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Jackie was born on April 26, 1931 in Biron, WI to the late Edward and Helen (Glowienka) Konkel.  She graduated from Lincoln High School.  On July 2, 1955,...

Mar 3, 2022

Tom Wagner was a kind, caring husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to everyone who ever had the good fortune of meeting him. He passed away unexpectedly at his home in Manitowoc on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at age 71.

Tom was born to Eugene and Pauline "Pat" Reynolds Wagner on October 17, 1950. A loyal, blue-collar...

Feb 27, 2022

Lane L. Willman, age 83, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Sunday, February 27, 2022.

Lane was born on May 11, 1938 in Manitowoc to the late Lester and Esther (Kunz) Willman.  He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1956.  In January of 1957, Lane enlisted in the United States Air Force...

Feb 27, 2022

Michael D. Hornes, age 71, a resident of Cleveland, entered eternal life of Sunday, February 27, 2022 at the family residence.

Michael was born on December 30, 1950 in Sheboygan.  He was the son of the late Warren and Hulda Sandee Lammers.  On July 24, 1982 he married the love of his life Sharon Nitsch.  Michael enjoyed...

Feb 27, 2022

Melissa Kay Lowe, age 55, entered eternal life on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at Bay Harbor Assisted Living, Suamico.

Melissa was born on February 23, 1967 in Danville, Illinois. She participated in Special Olympics throughout her childhood and young adult years. She graduated from Riverview School in Manitowoc and worked at Holiday House for several years.

Feb 25, 2022

John I. Kumbalek, age 83, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Friday, February 25, 2022 at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc.

John was born on March 14, 1938 in Manitowoc.  He was the son of the late Norbert and Lydia Eichhorst Kumbalek.  John was a graduate of Lincoln High School graduating with...

Feb 23, 2022

Rita Virginia Skidmore, age 98, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center.

Rita was born on November 18, 1923 in Argonne, WI to the late Joseph and Clara (Rouiller) Samz.  After graduating from Argonne High School, she went on to obtain her Bachelor's Degree from UW...

Feb 21, 2022

Kirk Lee Eichmann, age 43, a resident of Manitowoc went peacefully to his heavenly home on Monday, February 21st, with his loving family and beloved puppy by his side at home, after courageously battling cancer since 2019.

Kirk was born on October 9, 1978 to Corrine (Strzyewski) and the late Jerry Eichmann, of Manitowoc. He grew up...

Feb 18, 2022

Paul Victor Wanek, age 84, passed away quietly at his home on Friday, February 18, 2022.  He was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, and earned his M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Toronto, Canada.  Paul was a member of the Phi Kappa...

Feb 17, 2022

James J. Danielson, 81, of Baileys Harbor, WI. died peacefully at home on Thursday February 17th, 2022.

Jim was born March 29, 1940, in Manitowoc, son of the late James N. and Ann S. Stanul Danielson.  He grew up in Manitowoc and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1958.   On August 29, 1964 he...

Feb 11, 2022

Darlene Ann Sauve, age 71, a resident of St. Nazianz, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 11, 2022 at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee.

She was born on February 25, 1950 in Milwaukee to the late William and Elizabeth (Jeffords) Starker.  After graduating high school in Milwaukee, Darlene attended college to train as a cosmetologist. ...

Feb 10, 2022

Born Eugene Thomas Callahan, Jr. in Mankato, MN on January 2, 1942, Tom was reunited with the Lord on February 10, 2022 at the age of 80. Tom met the love of his life, Marilyn A. Greiner, in a public library where Marilyn worked as a librarian. The two were wed on June 26, 1965 in Ames, Iowa and...

Feb 9, 2022

Elaine C. Wigen, age 93, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Wednesday afternoon, February 9, 2022 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in Manitowoc.

Elaine was born on September 6, 1928 in Manitowoc.  She was the daughter of the late Chester and Veronica (Gasparick) Peronto.  Elaine graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of...

Feb 7, 2022

Mark H. Leonhard, age 66, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls.

Mark was born on February 6, 1956 in Two Rivers to the late Clemens and Myra Loessl Leonhard.  He graduated from Washington High School.  On June 11, 1977, Mark married Diane...

Feb 7, 2022

Geraldine "Jerry" M. Roen, age 96, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Freedom Square in Seminole, FL.

Born in Oakland, Maine, Jerry was the daughter of Alonzo and Muriel (Ellsworth) McPherson.  She spent her youth in Maine before moving with her family to Connecticut to support the WWII efforts.  It was during these years...

Feb 6, 2022

James R. "Jim" Kirchen

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of our amazing husband, dad, grandpa, & great-grandpa, James Raymond "Jim" Kirchen. Jim passed away peacefully, surrounded by his wife & children, at Aurora Bay Care Medical Center in Green Bay, WI, on Sunday, February 6,...

Feb 6, 2022

Karen Elizabeth (Taddy) Voigt, 77, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at her home in Valders.  She was born on March 28, 1944, the daughter of Leonard and Alice (Lorrigan) Taddy in Coral Gables, Florida.  On June 11, 1966 she married Arden Voigt at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Maple Grove, Wisconsin.

She received her early...

Feb 4, 2022

Richard Maurer, 86, of Manitowoc, died peacefully on February 4, 2022.  Richard was born on July 9, 1935 in Manitowoc to Edgar Maurer and Adelhait (Rusch) Maurer.  He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1953, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1958.  He married Barbara Westphal on November 24, 1956.  Richard was the president and manager of Westphal's of...

Feb 3, 2022

Mrs. Betty L. (Brunner) Benishek, age 90, of Bradenton, FL and former longtime resident of Manitowoc, WI graduated into eternal life with Jesus in heaven on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital due to COVID. Throughout her life, Betty was known for her joy in helping others. She had strong faith & trusted God in everything.

Jan 30, 2022

Susan L. Sanderson, 70, of Manitowoc, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born on June 20, 1951 to the late Norman and Alice (Kaufman) Sanderson in Manitowoc.  Susan grew up and attended schools in Manitowoc, graduating from Lincoln High School in 1969.  She went on to further her...