Obituaries

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...

Jan 27, 2022

Monica R. Geigel, age 88, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Thursday evening, January 27, 2022 at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

Monica was born on July 24, 1933 in Cato, WI.  She was the daughter of the late George and Rosa Lensmire Kohlbeck.  Monica was a graduate of Reedsville High School with...

Jan 27, 2022

Clarence "JR" F. Conjurski Jr, age 73 years, passed away peacefully at his residence in Manitowoc, Wisconsin on January 27, 2022. He was born on January 11, 1949 to the late Clarence F. Conjurski Sr and Marciel (Parworth) Conjurski in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

JR went to Lincoln high school in Manitowoc where he then enlisted in the Marine...

Jan 24, 2022

Kenneth "Kenny" H. Young age 57 years, passed away at his home in Kellnersville, Wisconsin with his loving wife, Tammy, at his side. He was born April 1, 1964 to the late Charles K Young and the late Carmen E (Brown) Young in Bedford, Indiana.

Kenny liked being around people but most of all, he loved his...

Jan 23, 2022

Doris Ann Burger Hansen, age 97, a resident of Hilton Head Island, SC, formerly of Manitowoc, WI, passed away January 23, 2022.

Doris was born May 13, 1924 in Manitowoc, WI to the late George M. and Erna J. Burger.  She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1942.  Doris attended Lindenwood College in St....

Jan 20, 2022

Ronald "Ben" Jost Sr., age 83, a resident of Sheboygan, entered eternal life on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at the Aurora Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center in Sheboygan.

Ben was born on March 4, 1938 in Hika, WI.  He was the son of the late Clarence and Clara Mrotek Jost.  He attended St. Wendel Catholic School in Cleveland. ...

Jan 16, 2022

Loretta M. Norkosky, age 89, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, with family by her side.

Loretta was born on December 13, 1932 in Manitowoc to the late Newphrey and Clara (Andrastek) Check.  She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1950. ...

Jan 16, 2022

Ronal L. Kaminski, 74, of Manitowoc passed away peacefully on January 16, 2022, relaxing in his favorite recliner.

Ron was born on August 23, 1947 in Manitowoc to Daniel and Gladys Kaminski and graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School in 1965. In 1966 he married Christine "Sally" Powalish. Together they had three children: Chris, Timm, and Rhonda,...

Jan 15, 2022

Barbara A. Ahrens, age 84, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at the Ocala Regional Medical Center in Ocala, Florida.

Barbara was born on June 1, 1937 in Manitowoc.  She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Orpha Seigworth Wolff.  Barbara was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the...