Obituaries

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. ...

Feb 25, 2020

Dorothy Nitka Hein, age 100, of Manitowoc, entered peacefully into eternal life on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at St. Mary's Felician Village in Manitowoc.

Dorothy was born May 21, 1919 in Manitowoc, the daughter of the late John and Emily Mushel Nitka. She graduated in 1936 from Lincoln High School. On August 31, 1940, she married Francis...

Feb 23, 2020

Thomas J. Polifka, age 63, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at his residence while surrounded by his family.

Tom was born on January 18, 1957 in Manitowoc to the late Matthew and Delores (Krueger) Polifka.  He owned his own business and worked as a painter.  On November 20, 1980, Tom married...

Feb 23, 2020

John R. Orr, age 66, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at Sharon S. Richardson Hospice in Sheboygan Falls.

John was born on August 27, 1953 in Harrisburg, PA to the late Robert and Thelma (Elder) Orr.  Upon moving to the Manitowoc area, John had managed Sears.  He then followed his passion...

Feb 22, 2020

Elmer F. Free Jr., age 83, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.

Elmer was born on December 24, 1936 in Manitowoc to the late Elmer and Dorothy (Klucinski) Free.  He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of in 1956.  On October 13, 1956, Elmer...

Feb 20, 2020

Dorothy M. Rathsack, age 90, a resident of Manitowoc, died on Thursday, February 20, 2020, at River's Bend Nursing Home, Manitowoc, after a short time with health complications.

Dorothy was born on March 14, 1929, in Renovo, PA, daughter of the late John and Carmella (Greico) Poleto. She was a graduate of St Joseph's Catholic High School...

Feb 20, 2020

Cindy Lou Van, age 68, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at Kindred Hearts of Manitowoc.

Cindy was born on December 23, 1951 in Elkhart, IN to the late Kenneth and Lucile (Ward) Seal Sr.  She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1970.  After graduation, Cindy worked at Kelvinator...

Feb 19, 2020

Roy J. Petska, age 79, a resident of Shoto, entered eternal life on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at St. Clare's Hospital in Weston.

Roy was born on March 16, 1940 in Maple Grove, Manitowoc County. He was the son of the late Raymond and Bernadine Munhall Petska.  Roy attended Mishicot High School and graduated with the class...

Feb 16, 2020

Ronald John Leurquin, age 66, a resident of Manitowoc, climbed the stairway to Heaven on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at his residence.

Ron was born on December 5, 1953 in Brown County to the late Joseph "Clifford" and Florence (Wesley) Leurquin.  On December 5, 1974, Ron married Linda Morreau at All Saints Catholic Church in Denmark.  Ron...