Obituaries

Apr 27, 2021

Kenneth W. Benfield, age 88, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

Ken was born on June 21, 1932 in Manitowoc.  He was the son of the late Benjamin and Inez Buell Benfield.  Ken was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class...

Apr 24, 2021

Allen C. Hutterer, age 87, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center in Manitowoc.

Allen was born on April 12, 1934 in Manitowoc to the late Jerome and Anna (Shimek) Hutterer.  He grew up in Rockwood, WI and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class...

Apr 21, 2021

Dana J. Laude, age 60, a resident of Fond du Lac, and formerly of Weyauwega, entered eternal life on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.

Dana was born on May 2, 1960 in Wausau to John and the late Esther (Norrbom) Laude.  Following his time at Weyauwega High School, he enlisted...

Apr 14, 2021

Laura J. (Kimbro) Kattreh, 56, of Manitowoc, passed away at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, on Wednesday, April 14, 2021.  She was born on January 18, 1965 in Neenah to the late Kenneth and Lorraine (Brunner) Kimbro.  Laura was married to Terry Kattreh on August 30, 1986 in Manitowoc.

She loved making cards, mix mash media, her...

Apr 12, 2021

Carol J. Neuman, age 81, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021 at her residence.

Carol was born on August 9, 1939 in Eau Claire to the late Louis and Viola (Zachek) Cherney.  She graduated from Lincoln High School.  On July 12, 1958, Carol married Robert J. Neuman Sr. in Manitowoc.  He preceded...

Apr 3, 2021

Donna Mae Eisenschink (Kraemer), 69, of Manitowoc, WI passed away at home surrounded by loved ones Saturday, April 3, 2021 after nearly a year long courageous battle with cancer.

Donna was born in Manitowoc on May 5 th 1951.  She graduated from Lincoln High School and worked in healthcare most of her life.  Donna owned a group...

Apr 2, 2021

Dennis M. Kope, age 66, a resident of Manitowoc, left this Earth to be with his Savior, Friday, April 2, 2021 at his home.

He was born September 27, 1954 in Manitowoc, the son of the late Donald and Marilyn (Sharpe), Kope, Sr.  Dennis attended Lincoln High School and graduated with the class of 1973.  On September...

Mar 31, 2021

Arnold "Arnie" E. Kempfert, age 87, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at his residence.

Arnie was born on May 28, 1933 at the family home in Maribel to the late Otto and Eleanore (Westphal) Kempfert.  He graduated from Denmark High School with the class of 1951.  Arnie enlisted with the...

Mar 31, 2021

Keith A. Bergene, age 80, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Wednesday morning, March 31, 2021 at his residence.

Keith was born December 12, 1940 in the town of Cato, Manitowoc County.  He was the son of the late Albert and Eleanore Vraney Bergene.  Keith attended Valders High School and graduated with the class of...

Mar 30, 2021

Donald Pryor Miller, 71, died at home March 30, 2021 under the care of his wife Jeanie, son Nathan, and hospice.

Don was born in Long Island, New York, to Kenneth and Dorothy Miller. He grew up in Long Island, and then entered the ROTC at Norwich University in Vermont. With the rank of 1st Lieutenant, Don...

Mar 30, 2021

Helen M. Webb, age 75, a resident of Manitowoc, and formerly of Orlando, FL, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

Helen was born on December 12, 1945 in Little Rock, AR to the late Floyd and Juanita (Johnson) Armstrong.  She enjoyed travelling  - especially to Maggie Valley in North...

Mar 28, 2021

Vernon L. Porier, age 77, a resident of Manitowoc passed away March 28, 2021, at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay.  He was born March 8, 1944.

Vernon married the former Theresa Kimbro on April 25 1987 in Manitowoc, WI.  He was a very hard worker. Vernon worked in the logging industry for many years, as well as...

Mar 27, 2021

Timothy "Doc" R. Sheehan, 66, a life-long resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at his residence.

He was born on November 2, 1954 to the late Robert and Leatrice (Gersek) Sheehan in Manitowoc.  Timothy attended schools in Manitowoc and was a 1973 graduate of Lincoln High School.  He was an Eagle Scout and...

Mar 25, 2021

Leon "Rem" D. Remaker, age 75, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.

Leon was born on February 11, 1946 in Manitowoc to the late Louis and Leona (Staudinger) Remaker.  He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1964.  Leon had worked at Northshore...

Mar 24, 2021

John E. Elmer, 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at River's Bend Health & Rehab Facility in Manitowoc. He was born to the late Henry and Catherine Elmer on July 12, 1928 in Maribel, WI. John worked as a piano tuner for over 60 years. He was known in the Manitowoc County area as "The Piano...

Mar 18, 2021

Eugene Louis Tepiew, 80, of Manitowoc, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Care Partners Assisted Living, under the care of Heartland Hospice.

He was born on March 5, 1941 on the Menominee Indian Reservation to the late John and Mary (Warden) Tepiew.  Eugene grew up and spent his childhood there while attending Shawano High School. ...

Mar 18, 2021

Maureen M. McCarthy, age 78, a lifelong resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life late Thursday evening, March 18, 2021 at the Bay at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc.

Maureen was born on October 10, 1942 in Manitowoc.  She was the daughter of the late Edward and Helen Grimmer McCarty.  Maureen attended Lincoln High School...

Mar 18, 2021

Jesus "Jesse" Alcorta of Manitowoc, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, March 18, 2021.

He was born on February 15, 1939 in Laredo, TX to the late Jesus and Maria Dolores (Mendiola) Alcorta.  Jesse completed 8th grade in Laredo and then came to Manitowoc in the mid 50's where he worked at Lakeside Packing Company.   ...

Mar 17, 2021

Lisa M. Blaszak, age 57, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, March 17, 2021 at her home.

She was born November 12, 1963 in Hustisford, WI, the daughter of the late Carl and Ardis (Holz) Blaszak.  Lisa attended Watertown High School and graduated in 1982.  Her latest employment was with Stecker...

Mar 14, 2021

Kristy Lynn Johanek, 48, of Manitowoc, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at River's Bend Health Services, Manitowoc, under the care of St. Croix Hospice.

She was born on March 3, 1973 in Manitowoc to James and Gail (Sieker) Johanek.  Kristy attended school and grew up in Manitowoc.  Many remember her visits and conversations as she...