Obituaries

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...

Feb 5, 2021

Gary L. Novak, Jr, 57, of Manitowoc, passed away February 5, 2021 at his home.  He was born July 20, 1963 in Manitowoc to Karen and Gary Novak, Sr.   Gary attended high school in Two Rivers and joined the U.S. Army.  He was a mechanic for Novak Service Center.  Gary enjoyed collecting miniature railroads.

He is survived...

Feb 4, 2021

Kathleen C. "Kathy" Burger, age 71, a Manitowoc resident, joined her beloved husband Dick Burger in eternal life on Thursday, February 4, 2021.

Kathy was born on January 1, 1950 in Waukegan, Illinois.  She was the daughter of the late Elmer and Elizabeth Lange Anderson.  Kathy attended St. Joseph's Grade School and Carmel High School in Waukegan,...

Feb 3, 2021

Richard M. Pitsch, age 91, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in Manitowoc.

Dick was born on March 2, 1929 in Manitowoc.  He was the son of the late Melvin and Irene Szymczyk Pitsch.  Dick attended Lincoln High School and then entered the United States...

Jan 30, 2021

Victor J. Koerner, age 96, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at the Applewood Assisted Living Facility in New Berlin.

Vic was born on October 3, 1924 in the town of Manitowoc Rapids.  He was the son of the late William and Mary Meyer Koerner.  Vic served with the United States...

Jan 22, 2021

Daniel Hugo Eis, after living a very full life for 91 years, died Friday evening, January 22, 2021 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

Daniel was born on April 21, 1929 in Two Rivers to the late Oscar and Evelyn (Hoffman) Eis. Dan grew up on the family farm and attended Crystal Springs Grade School but dropped out in the...