Obituaries

Mar 10, 2021

Robert J. Cherney, age 97, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at River Woods Place in Manitowoc.

Robert was born on November 10, 1923 in the Town of Franklin to the late John and Mary (Havlovitz) Cherney.  During World War II, Robert had served in the United States Army in the...

Mar 9, 2021

Vyvian "Viv" Irene (Yunk) DeGroot, 89, of Manitowoc, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center under the care of Heartland Hospice.

She was born in Somers on November 5, 1931 to the late Marvin and Wilma (Schacht) Yunk.  Viv was married to Richard Miller and later to Richard DeGroot, both have...

Mar 6, 2021

Kay A. Drida, age 75, a resident of Manitowoc, was born to eternal life on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in Manitowoc.

Kay was born September 24, 1945 in Manitowoc, the daughter of the late James and Jessie (Haese) Drida.  She attended Manitowoc schools and graduated from Lincoln High School with the...

Mar 5, 2021

Michael M. Amato, age 50, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021.

Mike was born on July 10, 1970 in Manitowoc to Sandra (Vassilew) and the late Mark Amato.  He attended Lincoln High School.  Mike was an artist and poet.  He was self-employed while selling his dream catchers, jewelry, and other crafts he...

Mar 4, 2021

Michael J. Busse, age 67, a resident of Two Rivers, entered eternal life on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at his residence with his loving family by his side.

Mike was born on September 27, 1953 in Manitowoc.  He was the son of Florence (Snowden) Busse and the late Delmar Busse.  Mike was a graduate of Lincoln High...

Feb 28, 2021

Richard "Dick" L. Goodman, age 85, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life with family by his side on Sunday afternoon, February 28, 2021 at his daughter Jennifer's residence in the township of Cato.

Dick was born on February 11, 1936 in Gladstone, MI.  He was the son of the late Clarence and Doris Danielson Goodman.  Dick...

Feb 26, 2021

John R. Hall, 80, entered eternal life February 26, 2021 at the age of 80.

He was born in Manitowoc on September 4, 1940 to Gordon and Margaret (Rosinsky) Hall.

John served in the U.S. Army, and was honorably discharged.

Graveside services with military honors will take place on Tuesday, March 16, 2021...

Feb 25, 2021

Jaris Parnau, 21, a resident of Manitowoc, died unexpectedly on Thursday, February 25, 2021.  He was born on March 2, 1999 in Waukesha, the son of Tim and Heather Parnau.

He was a member of the Senior Class in the Bellin Health Registered Nursing Program and was set to graduate in May.  Jaris was currently employed as...

Feb 25, 2021

Arlene C. Funk, age 82, of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at St. Mary's Felician Village.

Arlene was born on November 6, 1938 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin to the late Dean and Marion (Griffiths) Shafer.   She graduated from Rosendale Union Free High School with the class of 1956.  Arlene continued her education...

Feb 24, 2021

Dennis P. Stock, age 63, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life Wednesday morning, February 24, 2021 at his residence.

Dennis was born on March 26, 1957 in Manitowoc.  He was the son of Pearl Kanter Stock and the late Milton Stock.  Dennis was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1975.  He was...

Feb 22, 2021

Mark Kevin Skees, age 64, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.

Mark was born on May 15, 1956 in Sturgeon Bay to the late Gerald and Betty (King) Skees.  He graduated from high school in South Bend, IN with the class of 1974.  He had worked...

Feb 18, 2021

Lorraine A. Rysticken, 84, of Manitowoc, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at the Milwaukee Catholic Home.

She was born on August 23, 1936 in Manitowoc to the late John Sr. and Monica (Fischer) Fogeltanz.  While growing up she lived in Taus and Kellnersville, and graduated from Reedsville High School.  After she finished high school, she...

Feb 17, 2021

Mary Lou Schuman, age 69, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation.

Mary was born on June 18, 1951 in Manitowoc to the late William and Lorraine (Thor) Hennessey.  She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1969.  On January 5, 1980, Mary married Greg Schuman...

Feb 16, 2021

Gladys E. Schneider, age 96, a lifelong resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Tuesday evening, February 16, 2021 at Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc.

Gladys was born on December 7, 1924 in Manitowoc.  She was the daughter of the late Anthony and Della Maertz Kortas.  Gladys was a graduate of Lincoln High School...

Feb 15, 2021

Mary Ann Coppens, age 83, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Monday, February 15, 2021 at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

Mary Ann was born on February 12, 1938 in Two Rivers to the late Louis and Frances (Bouda) Sporer. She graduated (with perfect penmanship) from Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the class of...

Feb 13, 2021

Gloria Jean Easton, 67, passed away unexpectedly in her home on February 13, 2021.

Gloria was born February 21, 1953 in Manitowoc, WI, daughter to Ralph S. Hubbartt and Burnell (Anderson) Hubbartt. She was one of 22 children. Gloria attended Lincoln High School, graduating in 1971, and worked in various health service, care-taking positions throughout her life. ...

Feb 12, 2021

Mary Margaret Scherer "Peggy," age 82, passed away on February 12, 2021 at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Peggy was born on September 22, 1938 and married Robert Kaczmarowski on June 23, 1956. Together they raised six children.

Peggy was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses in 1971. Thus, began her 50 year walk...

Feb 11, 2021

Helen J. Goswitz, 88, of Manitowoc, passed away following a long illness on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls.

Helen was born on May 20, 1932 in Shawano to the late Charles and Margaret Wood. She spent her youth growing up on a farm in Shawano and two years...

Feb 10, 2021

Esther Mae Hensel, ('Nana', 'Sis', 'Tante Esther') age 83 of Manitowoc, died on Wednesday, February 10, 2021.

Born on February 21, 1937 in Onalaska, to the late Ernest and Esther Springer (nee Hauser) she was raised by her loving aunt Martha Sophie Schilling and uncle James Schilling. Graduating from Holmen High School in 1955, she earned her...

Feb 5, 2021

Guido "Vic" Barbarossa, age 92, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Friday, February 5, 2021 at the family residence.

Vic was born on February 16, 1928 in Rockwood, Wisconsin.  He was the son of the late Paul and Maria DeGregorio Barbarossa.  Vic attended Lincoln High School and graduated with the class of 1946.  He served...