Obituaries

Apr 30, 2020

On Thursday, April 30, 2020, Dennis G. Gadzinski, loving father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away at age 67.

Dennis was born on January 8, 1953 in Manitowoc, WI, to the late Hilary and Beverly Gadzinski. He attended school in Zander, WI and Two Rivers, WI, and went on to serve in the U.S. Army from 1971...

Apr 25, 2020

Mary A. Janssen, age 70, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at her residence with family by her side.

Mary was born on January 23, 1950 in the Netherlands.  She was the daughter of the late Alexander and Joanna Zurawski.  On May 25, 1972 she married Jacob J. Janssen in the...

Apr 24, 2020

John C. Scott Sr., age 79, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Friday, April 24, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay.

John was born on November 2, 1940 in Shakopee, Minnesota. He was the son of the late Clement and Flora Spaeth Scott.  John attended Lincoln High School from where he graduated.  He...

Apr 23, 2020

Ellen Irmgard Nelson, age 93, a 57-year resident of Manitowoc, WI passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Maritime Gardens in Manitowoc.

Ellen was born on January 30, 1927 in Park Ridge, IL to the late Paul J. and Elsie E. (Unterdoerfer) Becker. She began school at Darwin Elementary in the Logan Square area of Chicago...

Apr 16, 2020

Charles J. Rathsack, age 90, a resident of Verona, entered eternal life Thursday evening, April 16, 2020 at the Badger Prairie Health Care Center in Verona.

Charles was born on February 15, 1930 in Manitowoc, son of the late Leo and Frances (Labinski) Rathsack. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Manitowoc with the Class...

Apr 9, 2020

Ruth Kaderabek, age 89, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life peacefully at home on Thursday, April 9, 2020.

Ruth was born on January 4, 1931 in Illinois. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Arnoldi Spaly.  Ruth was a graduate of Waller High School in Chicago, Illinois with the class of 1948.  On...

Apr 5, 2020

Mark H. Surfus, age 96, a lifelong resident of Manitowoc, passed away peacefully on Palm Sunday, April 5, 2020, at his home.

Mark was born on March 26, 1924 in Manitowoc to the late Louis and Mary (Fax) Surfus, the youngest of nine children. Mark graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1942.  He entered...

Apr 2, 2020

Kathy A. Butchart, age 65, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.

Kathy was born on May 25, 1954 in Green Bay to the late Norman and Evelyn (Struebing) Conard. She graduated from Preble High School with the class of 1972. She was employed at Community First...

Apr 2, 2020

Charles Loritz, age 92, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away from a heart condition, on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center where he resided for three weeks.

Chuck was born on August 20, 1927 in Manitowoc to the late Julius and Josephine (Holzer) Loritz. Chuck lived his life and raised his family...

Apr 2, 2020

Joseph R. Branks, 86, passed away April 2, 2020 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center in Manitowoc.

Joe was born on September 10, 1933 in Janesville to the late Joseph O. and Clara (Hutton) Branks. He graduated from Janesville High School and then went on to obtain a degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Wisconsin Madison...

Mar 24, 2020

James M. McCardle, age 68, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay.

James was born on August 11, 1951 in Milwaukee. He was the son of the late Gordon and Helen Sinjakovic McCardle.  James is survived by his son, Robert McCardle and one sister, Patricia...

Mar 23, 2020

Dale J. Meisner, age 71, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay.

Dale was born on September 14, 1948 in Manitowoc to the late John and Bernadette (Kieffer) Meisner.  He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1966.  For many years, Dale had...

Mar 23, 2020

Dale "Satch" F. Aulik, age 76, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Monday, March 23, 2020 at his residence with family by his side.

Dale was born on December 13, 1943 in Manitowoc, son of the late Daniel and Alice Walesh Aulik. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1962. ...

Mar 21, 2020

David F. Boury, age 87, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation.

Dave was born on November 6, 1932 in Rice Lake to the late Fred and Vallina (Crotteau) Boury.  He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1950.  On January 12, 1957, Dave married...

Mar 19, 2020

Mariana E. Kunz, age 100, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life late Thursday evening, March 19, 2020 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center in Manitowoc.

Mariana was born on May 8, 1919 in Kewaunee. She was the daughter of the late Richard and Mary Radey Stangel.  Mariana was a graduate of Kewaunee High School with the...

Mar 14, 2020

Randy L. Brey, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life Saturday evening, March 14, 2020 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in Manitowoc.

Randy was born on May 5, 1956 in Manitowoc. He was the son of the late Donald and Donna Bruins Brey.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Tammi; daughter, Crystal...

Mar 9, 2020

Franklin "Paco" D. Coons, age 86, entered eternal life on Monday, March 9, 2020 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in Manitowoc.

Frank was born on April 9, 1933 in Amberg. He was the son of the late Oscar and Cora Glockzin Coons.  Frank attended Lincoln High School and graduated with the class of 1951.  He then...

Mar 8, 2020

Laurel A. "Raven" Nickels, age 60, a resident of Manitowoc entered eternal life with loved ones at home on Sunday, March 8, 2020.

Raven was born on November 24, 1959 in Two Rivers. She was the daughter of the late James and Arla Gorr Schroeder.  On February 14, 2003 she married Greg A. Nickels in Manitowoc.  Raven's...

Mar 4, 2020

Arlene F. Hansen, age 90, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at her residence.

Arlene was born on January 20, 1930 in rural Manitowoc County to the late Leonard and Esther Meyer.  After graduating from Reedsville High School, Arlene married William F. Hansen on May 5, 1948 at St. Patrick's Catholic...

Feb 27, 2020

Kevin K. Hoffman, age 56, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life Thursday evening, February 27, 2020 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in Manitowoc.

Kevin was born on August 9, 1963 in Manitowoc. He was the son of the late Robert and Angeline Duckett Hoffman.  Kevin graduated from Roncalli High School with the class of 1981. ...