Obituaries

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...

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...