Obituaries

Nov 16, 2025

If you are reading this, it means that my life story has wrapped up. I tried to make it a good one, filled with love, laughter, memories, lots of shenanigans and at least a few questionable decisions that I'm still laughing about. I've always had a big mouth and an even bigger heart for my friends, family and my...

Nov 12, 2025

Karen K. (Heideman) McLean entered into eternal life on November 12, 2025, at age 74. She was born on January 9th, 1951, to Shirley (Oestreich) and Kenneth Heideman in Manitowoc. Karen attended Lincoln High School and attended classes at Lakeshore Technical College. She later moved to New Port Richey, Florida, and then Las Vegas, Nevada. She was a food...

Nov 9, 2025

Ruth Catherine Ward went home to the Lord on November 9, 2025, at age 92. Ruth was born in Nahma, Michigan, on August 9, 1933, to Rose (Moses) and Augusta Michaels. She grew up in Manistique, Michigan. On April 5, 1958, Ruth married James Edward Ward. She was a Sault Ste. Marie Tribe member of the Chippewa Indians. She...

Nov 8, 2025

Brian William Geerdts, age 73, of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, passed away on November 8, 2025. He was born on August 15, 1952 in Two Rivers, Wisconsin to William and Elvira Geerdts.

Brian grew up in Two Rivers, Wisconsin.  He graduated from Washington High School in 1970.  He then went on to The University of Wisconsin- Oshkosh, where he...

Nov 7, 2025

Steven J. Ignera, age 62, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Friday, November 7, 2025, at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers following a battle with liver cancer.

He was born September 4, 1963 in Manitowoc, son of Mary Ann (Gruber) Ignera and the late Kenneth Ignera. Steve attended Roncalli High School, graduating with the class of 1981....

Nov 7, 2025

Jacob K. Cain, age 19, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Friday, November 7, 2025 at Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.

He was born February 1, 2006 in Two Rivers, WI, son of Cassandra (Adell) Cain and the late Jamie Cain. Jacob was a skilled welder and fabricator at Twisted Metal and Fab, Manitowoc. He enjoyed...

Nov 4, 2025

Richard J. Reif found his peace on November 4, 2025, at age 89. He was born on September 6, 1936, to Alma (Reinholz) and Wilbur Reif. Dick was part of the Mishicot High School graduating Class of 1955. He entered the U.S. Army for two years. After his honorable discharge, he returned to Mishicot and became employed at Hamilton...

Nov 3, 2025

Gayle Marie (Smith) Schroeder died peacefully with her husband, Robert Schroeder, by her side on November 3, 2025, after recently celebrating their 61 years of marriage.

Gayle was born a southern peach on August 2nd, 1941.  Gayle was raised on the dusty clay roads of Bartow, Georgia.  The daughter to Eugene and Ruth Smith, she grew up...

Nov 2, 2025

John Michael Hoban found his peace on November 2, 2025, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls, at age 81. John was born on May 28, 1944, to Mary (Schill) and John Hoban. He grew up in Osman and graduated from Kiel High School. After serving in the US Army, he returned to the area and was...

Nov 2, 2025

Bradley "Bud" G. Decker, age 83, a resident of Manitowoc, and formerly of Loveland, CO, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at his home.

Bud was born on July 17, 1942 in Manitowoc to the late George and Annie (Herdina) Decker.  He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1960.  On March 31,...

Nov 1, 2025

Jayne Marie Russell, age 65, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away November 1, 2025, at Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Jayne was born March 21, 1960, in Manitowoc, to the late Hilary Leo and Anna Mae (Vaclavik) Kumbalek. She attended Lincoln High School and spent many years as a caregiver working as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Jayne...

Oct 29, 2025

Virginia M. Miller, age 87, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on October 29, 2025 at her home.

Virginia was born on March 23, 1938 in Marathon County, Wisconsin to the late George and Elizabeth (Miller) Krupka.  She spent the first 15 years of her life in Milwaukee and had very fond memories of her time...

Oct 27, 2025

James M. Konecny, age 73, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center, Green Bay.

He was born May 27, 1952 in Manitowoc, son of the late John F. and Gladys (Jentsch) Konecny. Jim attended Lincoln High School, graduating with the class of 1970. He was employed at Manitowoc Engineering/Cranes for...

Oct 27, 2025

Clifford L. Behnke, age 74, died Monday, October 27, 2025, at River's Bend Health Services, Manitowoc.  He was born on March 11, 1951, the son of Milton and Ruth Behnke of Brillion.

He is survived by four brothers and their spouses, one sister and her husband, and many nieces and nephews.

A private celebration of...

Oct 27, 2025

Ryan Michael Williquette, age 24, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Monday, October 27, 2025.

Ryan was born on December 17, 2000 in Manitowoc.  He was the son of Michael and Debra Wehausen Williquette.  He attended Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Grade School, graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 2019, and continued his education...

Oct 27, 2025

Byron V. Kowitz, age 93, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life with family by his side on Monday, October 27, 2025 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center.

Byron was born on July 13, 1932 in Norwalk, WI to the late Ernest and Clara (Lueck) Kowitz.  He graduated from Norwalk High School with the class of 1950.  ...

Oct 23, 2025

Bonnie J. Rodey, age 75, a Manitowoc resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay.

She was born February 19, 1950 in Louisville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Richard and Geraldine (Vitatow) Wirth. Bonnie attended Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, graduating with the class of 1968....

Oct 22, 2025

David Allen Rezachek, age 66, of Lena, WI passed away peacefully in his home on October 22, 2025 surrounded by his family and loved ones.

David was born September 3, 1959, in Manitowoc to Nancy and Charles Rezachek. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1977 and went on to obtain a degree in Printing and Graphic...

Oct 19, 2025

Daniel J. Brown, age 64, of West Allis, WI, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2025. He was born on February 2, 1961, to Theodore H. and Shirley A. Brown (nee Dvorak).

Dan dedicated many years of his life as a skilled drywall installer/plasterer. Outside of his work, he found immense joy in the outdoors, particularly in...

Oct 18, 2025

Diane Boeckman, age 87, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Diane was born on March 13, 1938, in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, the first child of the late Harry and Leona (Roth) Gesell. She attended Washington High School in Two Rivers, graduating with the Class...