Obituaries

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...

Jan 21, 2021

Rosemary Anne Young Singh of Manitowoc, Wisconsin passed away January 20, 2021, approx. 11:45p.m. (officially 12:50 a.m., 1-21-2021) at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers, Wisconsin.

Rosemary Anne Young Singh was born July 23, 1945, in Tewkesbury, England to parents Clyde Max Young & Joan Pauline Richards.

Preceding her in death were her grandparents Clyde Thomas...

Jan 13, 2021

Walter C. Jensen, 68, of Manitowoc, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc County.

He was born on November 15, 1952 to the late Clifford and Mary Ann (Smith) Jensen in Denmark and was a graduate of Denmark High School in 1970.  After graduation, he attended Northeast Wisconsin Technical College and Lakeshore...

Jan 7, 2021

Russell L. Mraz, age 93, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life late Thursday evening, January 7, 2021 at the Sharon Richardson Community Hospice Center in Sheboygan Falls.

Russ was born on January 23, 1927 in Manitowoc.  He was the son of the late Joseph and Emma Rimple Mraz.  Russ served his country with the United States...

Jan 2, 2021

David J. Gresl, age 56, a resident of Appleton, and formerly of Manitowoc, peacefully entered eternal life on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at his residence in Appleton while surrounded by his family.

Dave was born on October 8, 1964 in Manitowoc to Kenneth Gresl and the late Donna (Glaeser) Gresl.  He graduated from Roncalli High School with...

Jan 1, 2021

Charles E. Minkel, age 77, of the Town of Wabeno, formerly of Two Rivers, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021, at Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc County.

He was born on June 13, 1943 in Oconto Falls to the late Elmer and Lorraine (Shampu) Minkel.  Charles grew up and attended school in Wabeno.  He worked for many...

Dec 29, 2020

Florence "Flossie" Louise Luecker, age 87, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020.

Flossie was born on February 23, 1933 in Manitowoc to the late Edwin and Adeline (Hinz) Luecker.  She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1951 and began her working career at Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Company (Mirro) and...

Dec 29, 2020

James R. Green, Sr., of Manitowoc, formerly of Marquette, MI., passed away on Tuesday, December 29 th at Shady Lane.

Jim was born on March 30, 1927 in Marquette, MI., the son of William and Edna (Magnuson) Green.  He attended John D. Pierce Schools and Graveraet High School, quitting school to join the military, but completed his...

Dec 28, 2020

Donna Sue Meyer, age 75, passed away peacefully December 28, 2020 at Manitowoc Health & Rehab in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. She was born July 17, 1945 in Alva, Oklahoma to Lee and Gladys (Dunkin) Abbott.

Donna had such a fun and loving personality. She was an avid bowler and golfer. She also made incredibly beautiful paintings. She was...