Obituaries

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...

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...