Obituaries

Nov 4, 2021

Allan G. Boeder, age 55, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at his residence.

Allan was born on February 21, 1966 in Manitowoc to the late Alfred "Fritz" and Delores (Hoefner) Boeder.  He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1984.  Allan then enlisted in the United States Navy...

Nov 3, 2021

Todd M. Dondlinger, age 61, a resident of Sheboygan, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at his residence.

Todd was born on February 3, 1960 in Manitowoc to the late Norbert and Theown (Illig) Dondlinger.  He graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the class of 1978 and then went on to...

Oct 31, 2021

Robert F. "Bob" Irish, age 85, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life late Sunday evening, October 31, 2021 at Rivers Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc.

Bob was born on February 22, 1936 in Houghton County, Michigan.  He was the son of the late Fred and Margaret LaBelle Irish.  Bob was a graduate of Traverse...

Oct 29, 2021

Steven W. Knight, age 34, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021 at his residence.

Steven was born on December 23, 1986 in Vicksburg, MS to William and Lori (Schaefer) Knight.  He attended Lincoln High School.  Steven was a kind a giving person and was always there to help anyone in need.  His...

Oct 27, 2021

Arthur D. Ripley, 65, of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, under the care of Holy Family Memorial Hospice.

He was born on February 14, 1956 to the late Charles and Lorraine (Marginet) Ripley in Mt. Clemens, Michigan.  Arthur grew up in Michigan and attended school there. ...

Oct 25, 2021

Mary F. Rogers, age 81, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021 at her residence.

Mary was born on August 3, 1940 in Davenport, IA to the late Basil and Ruth (Burton) Hamilton.

In respect with Mary's wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service.  Cremation has taken place at...

Oct 15, 2021

Nancy Jean (Braun) Thurow, age 90, passed away shortly before midnight on Friday night, October 15, 2021.  She had been surrounded by her family most of the day at home.

Nancy was born August 9, 1931, in Menasha, growing up and attending school in Neenah, Wisconsin. After working and raising her children near Milwaukee, she retired to...

Oct 13, 2021

Alissa Nicole Reinke went safely to Heaven on October 13, 2021.

Alissa was born on December 30, 1986 to Cheryl and Daniel Reinke who survive Alissa. Alissa lived day to day so her true age was 34 years and 287 days.

Alissa was an avid dog lover. She was also a huge fan of glitz,...

Oct 6, 2021

Harold L. "Buzz" Beckman, 86, of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, surrounded by loved ones at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Buzz was born on April 11, 1935 to Charles and Elizabeth Beckman in Newark Township, Wisconsin.  He graduated from Beloit High School in Beloit, Wisconsin in 1953 and enrolled at...

Oct 6, 2021

Lori R. Ignera, age 61, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Aurora Sinai Medical Center in Milwaukee.

Lori was born on March 20, 1960 in Manitowoc.  She was the daughter of the late Robert and Carol Mueller Wellner Sr.  Lori graduated from Reedsville High School with the class of 1978. ...

Oct 4, 2021

On the morning of October 4, in the presence of his loving wife Annie, Paul Brewer stopped breathing after fighting a long battle with dementia and strokes.

Paul was born on June 26, 1943, to Paul Brewer and Gloria Frances (Crossno) Brewer. It was the peak of WW2, and Gloria worked at an ammunition plant in Webster,...

Oct 2, 2021

Mark T. Herman, age 53, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life peacefully after his courageous fight with brain cancer, while surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.

Mark was born on February 5, 1968 in Manitowoc to the late Thomas Herman and Patricia (Kreisa) Knox. After attending Lincoln...

Sep 28, 2021

Mary Jane "Jane" Janssen, age 83, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Jane was born on May 2, 1938 in Little Chute.  She was the daughter of the late Peter and Elizabeth Jansen Verhagen.  Jane was a graduate of St. John Catholic High School...

Sep 28, 2021

Royal R. Peterson, age 79, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Froedert Hospital in Milwaukee.

Roy was born on June 30, 1942 in Manitowoc, son of the late Royal A. and Cecelia (Sieracki) Peterson.  He was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the class of 1960.  Roy served in...

Sep 28, 2021

Luke A. Stangel, age 81, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, September 28, 2021, with his loving family by his side.

Luke was born October 12, 1939 in the town of Tisch Mills, son of the late Adolph and Mary (Slaby) Stangel.  He attended Tisch Mills Public Schools and ran the family farm. ...

Sep 27, 2021

Gary E. Krajnik, age 82, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away at home on Monday, September 27, 2021.

Gary was born on June 1, 1939 in Rockwood to the late Erwin and Anna (Leggio) Krajnik (Krainik).  The family moved to Manitowoc where Gary grew up attending Goodwin School and Holy Innocents Catholic School.  A 1957 graduate of...

Sep 25, 2021

Robert A. Cichantek, age 86, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center.

Bob was born on August 6, 1935 in Manitowoc to the late Andrew and Ella (Pozorski) Cichantek.  He enlisted in the United States Army and served his country overseas in Germany until his honorable...

Sep 23, 2021

Lois "Patty" Joy Zabel, age 89, of Manitowoc, has been called to her heavenly home on Thursday, September 23, 2021.

Lois was born March 19, 1932 in Watertown, daughter of the late Herbert F. and Dorothea (Prenzlow) Schmeling.  She was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Watertown and educated through the Watertown Public School District,...

Sep 23, 2021

Pastor David Waege, age 79, of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, went to be with his Savior, the Lord Jesus, on September 23, 2021. Pastor Waege was born on August 22, 1942 to Walter and Ellen (nee Schulz) Waege in Watertown, South Dakota.  David was born in Holy Baptism on September 13 ,1942 and on July 22, 1956, he confessed his Christian...

Sep 22, 2021

Mary L. Shearier, age 92, a resident of Manitowoc and formerly of Appleton, entered eternal life on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at Harbor View Assisted Living in Manitowoc.

Mary was born on February 12, 1929, in Wisconsin Rapids to the late Edward and Ella (Giese) Henke.  She graduated from Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids with the...