Obituaries

Sep 16, 2020

Raymond A. Ritter, 75, of Manitowoc, found peace September 16, 2020 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay.

He was born August 1, 1945, in Stanley, WI, the son of the late Maxwell and Cora (Syverson) Ritter.  Ray served in the U.S. Army working on helicopters in Alaska.  He married the former Linda Alfson on May...

Sep 14, 2020

Kathleen Ann Zucchi, age 68, of Manitowoc, passed away on Monday morning, September 14, 2020 at Bellin Hospital, Green Bay.

Kathy was born on December 3, 1951 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Raymond and Helen (Petska) Naidl.  She was a graduate of Roncalli High School.

On April 12, 1997, Kathy married Anthony Zucchi at...

Sep 13, 2020

Darlene A. Falvey, born in Manitowoc in 1949, passed away in a hospital in Las Vegas, NV where she had been living.

Darlene was first employed as a nurse, then went on to be a police officer ending with a rank of detective when she retired from the Las Vegas Police Department.  She had a great love...

Sep 12, 2020

Ralph H. Bernhardt, age 93, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Laurel Grove Assisted Living in Manitowoc.

Ralph was born on November 19, 1926 in the town of Gibson, Manitowoc County.  He was the son of the late Oscar and Wilhelmina Fischer Bernhardt.    Ralph was a graduate of Mishicot High...

Sep 11, 2020

Francis L. Groelle, age 60, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Friday, September 11, 2020 at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

Francis was born on April 29, 1960 in Manitowoc.  He was the son of the late Henry and Loretta Skwor Groelle.  Francis attended Valders High School.  In past years Francis was employed...

Sep 10, 2020

Nina G. Long, age 73, a resident of Two Rivers, WI, and formerly of Fort Worth, TX, passed away after a long battle with illness on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at her residence with family by her side.

Nina was born on August 21, 1947 in Kankakee, IL to the late Hobart and Nina (Baker) Starkey.  On...

Sep 9, 2020

Marilyn M. Fuller, age 89, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

Marilyn was born on July 3, 1931 in Manitowoc to the late Reinhold and Mildred (Holdorf) Holtz.  She attended Lincoln High School.  On August 5, 1950, Marilyn married Arthur Fuller at St. John's...

Sep 9, 2020

Bernice T. Isaacson, age 73, entered eternal life on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at Aurora Bay Care Medical Center in Green Bay.

Bernie was born on August 9, 1947 in Brattleboro, Vermont.  She was the daughter of the late Jesse and Mary Krushinski Truman Jr.  Bernie was a graduate of Lebanon High School in Lebanon, NH with...

Sep 5, 2020

Kathryn "Kati" Elizabeth Lorge, age 28, a resident of Verona, and formerly of Manitowoc, entered eternal life unexpectedly as the result of a brain aneurysm on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at UW Hospital in Madison.

Kati was born on January 21, 1992 in Two Rivers to Brian and Debrah (Drill) Lorge.  During her adolescent / teen years,...

Sep 3, 2020

James "Jay" N. Geisler, age 68, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at his residence.

Jay was born on December 15, 1951 in Manitowoc to the late Carl and Kathryn (Norris) Geisler.  He graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the class of 1971.  On June 16 th , 1973, Jay married...

Sep 3, 2020

Michele Marie La Fond, age 62, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers after a brief illness.

Michele was born on October 16, 1957 in Milwaukee to the late James and Rita (Delsman) La Fond.  She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1976...

Sep 3, 2020

Ronald E. Strzyzewski, age 82, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Thursday evening, September 3, 2020 at his residence.

Ron was born on August 3, 1938 in Manitowoc.  He was the son of the late Harry and Margaret Krueger Strzyzewski.  Ron was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1956.  Following high...

Sep 1, 2020

On Tuesday September 1, 2020 Michael peacefully passed away of natural causes in Two Rivers, WI. He was 59 years old.

Mike was born in Racine, WI on July 2, 1961. He was the oldest of three brothers, Richard Watton and Daniel Watton. Michael is the son of late Carolyn Sokelis and Donald Watton.  Mike served in...

Sep 1, 2020

Carol J. Kabat, age 67, a resident of Manitowoc, and formerly of Plymouth, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at her residence.

Carol was born on January 24, 1953 in Manitowoc to Lorraine (Quante) Kabat and the late Eugene Kabat.  She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1971.  Carol completed her education at...

Aug 29, 2020

David Nicholas Musselman, age 33, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at his residence, following his struggle with addiction.

David was born on September 1, 1986, Labor Day, in Two Rivers to Wanda (Sterrenburg) and the late Howard Musselman.  He graduated from Lutheran High School with the class of 2004 and was...

Aug 28, 2020

Mary Jane Hock, age 80, a resident of Manitowoc and formerly a longtime resident of Branch, entered eternal life on Friday evening, August 28, 2020 at her son's residence in Norwalk.

Mary was born on October 16, 1939 in West DePere. She was the daughter of the late Godfrey Henry and Louise Sausen Hendricks.  Mary attended West...

Aug 21, 2020

John "J.B." Bialek, age 63, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020 at his residence.

John was born on December 16, 1956 in Manitowoc to Allen and Sandra (Trochil) Bialek. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1975. He had worked at the Manitowoc Marina for many years. On March...

Aug 20, 2020

Jeffrey Carl Zinn, age 61, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers after a long battle with multiple ailments.

Jeff was born on July 14, 1959 in Two Rivers. He was the son of the late Gerald and Alice Skrzycke Zinn.  He was a true warrior and...

Aug 15, 2020

Branden D. Brandenburg, age 61, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at his residence.

Branden was born on February 27, 1959 in Kentucky. He was the son of the late Charles and Jean Slocum Brandenburg Sr.  Branden attended Lakeshore Technical College where he received his Associates Degree.  He served with the...

Aug 12, 2020

Edward J. Barylak, M.D., age 76, a resident of Fort Myers, FL, and formerly of Manitowoc, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 working in his beloved woods at his summer home in Three Lakes, WI.

Ed was born on September 12, 1943 in Ukraine to the late Rev. Thomas and Sophia (Licowska) Barylak.  He graduated...