Obituaries

Feb 15, 2020

Bernice "Jan" LaCombe, age 89, a resident of Sheboygan, entered eternal life on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice Center in Sheboygan Falls.

Jan was born on October 12, 1930 in Menominee, Michigan. She was the daughter of the late John and Marie Vleck Slavick.  Jan was a graduated of Menominee High...

Feb 13, 2020

Peter Stephen Wiese, age 79, a Shoto resident, entered into eternal life Thursday, February 13, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on July 20, 1940 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, son of the late Louis and Natalie (Holtermann) Wiese. Peter attended and graduated from Oshkosh High School. On April 24, 1973 he...

Feb 11, 2020

Shirley Vaughan passed away in her home February 11, 2020, surrounded by her family at her side. She fought a long courageous battle with cancer. Shirley was finally able to go home peacefully. She is survived by her husband Charles Vaughan, sister Patricia Ellis, daughter Lynn Ostermann, daughter Lisa Rayford (Brian), sons Matt Vaughan (Jill) and Jeff Vaughan (Laure),...

Feb 9, 2020

Ronald A. Braun, age 56, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at his residence with his family by his side.

Ronnie was born on August 27, 1963 in Manitowoc.   He was the son of the late Clemens and Marianne Lesperance Braun.  Ronnie attended Lincoln High School in Manitowoc.  He was a...

Feb 2, 2020

Patrick J. Staab, age 62, a resident of Two Rivers, entered eternal life on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at the family residence.

Pat was born on December 8, 1957 in New Orleans, Louisianna. He was the son of Marlene LeClaire Bornemann and Robert Staab.  Pat attended Washington High School in Two Rivers and graduated with the class...

Jan 29, 2020

Russell R. Nelson, age 77, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away with family by his side on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 in Whitelaw.

Russell was born on January 10, 1943 in Manitowoc to the late Earl and Lydia (Baumann) Nelson. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1961. Russell had worked his entire career...

Jan 27, 2020

Karen Marie Abbasi, age 61, a resident of Cleveland, WI peacefully entered eternal life on Monday, January 27, 2020 at her home while surrounded by her family.

Karen was born on May 13, 1958 in Ripon, WI to Ronald and Doris (Budecki) Gillard.  She graduated from Appleton West High School with the class of 1976.  Karen then...

Jan 22, 2020

Gerald "Jerry" Blashka, age 78, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life early Wednesday morning, January 22, 2020 at the family residence.

Jerry was born on November 1, 1941 in Manitowoc. He was the son of the late Cyril and Viola Ruchhoeft Blashka.  Jerry served his country with the United States Army.  After his honorable discharge he...

Jan 22, 2020

Elaine E. Free, age 91, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

Elaine was born on February 25, 1928 in the town of Liberty, Manitowoc County. She was the daughter of the late Carl and Adeline Commings Rambadt.  Elaine attended Lincoln High School and...

Jan 22, 2020

Stephen Patrick Mickey, age 71, a resident of Manitowoc, entered into eternal life on January 22, 2020 at Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Stephen was born on March 10, 1948 in Baltimore, MD to the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Bowen) Mickey.  He graduated from Immaculate Conception High School in Montclair, NJ with the class of 1965. ...

Jan 21, 2020

Sandy K. Gonzalez, age 72, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.

Sandy was born on March 12, 1947 in Sparta to the late Art and Sarah (La Rock) Shaw.  She was a homemaker and raised her four children. Sandy enjoyed bonfires, cookouts, and spending time with...

Jan 18, 2020

Elayne M. Duenkel, age 89, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life early Saturday morning, January 18, 2020 with loving family by her side at her residence.

Elayne was born on November 19, 1930 in Manitowoc to the late Aaron and Agnes (Schetter) Bausch.  She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1948. ...

Jan 17, 2020

Delores A. Schmatz, age 81, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life late Friday evening, January 17, 2020 at the family residence.

Delores was born on August 11, 1938 in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Marie Knier Schuh Sr.  Delores attended Lincoln High School and graduated with the class of 1956.  She...

Jan 15, 2020

Diane L. Behnke, age 63, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Harbor View Assisted Living in Manitowoc.

Diane was born on March 28, 1956 in Manitowoc to the late Roman and Olive (Fritsch) Behnke.  She graduated from Reedsville High School.  Diane had worked at Manitowoc Company for many years until health...

Jan 12, 2020

Violet D. Kumbalek, age 90, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center, Green Bay.

Violet was born on June 2, 1929 in Brussels. She was the daughter of the late Louis and Freida Kay Maedke.  She had been employed as a custodian at Mirro Aluminum.  On September...

Jan 12, 2020

Phyllis A. Leschig, age 94, a resident of New Holstein, formerly of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Willow Park Assisted Living in New Holstein.

Phyllis was born on January 6, 1926 in Wabesha, Minnesota. She was the daughter of the late Herbert and Orma Ebersold Zeller.  On April 23, 1956 she married...

Jan 12, 2020

Doris Mae Brandl, age 88, a resident of Cato, entered eternal life with her family by her side on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at her residence.

Doris was born on December 21, 1931 in Cato to the late Gerhard and Elfreida (Fisher) Sickinger. She was a lifetime farmer. Doris and her family farm, Brandland Farms, were awarded...

Jan 11, 2020

Robert L. Hablewitz, age 70, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life while surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.

Bob was born on February 21, 1949 in Manitowoc to the late Elmer and Lillian Decker Hablewitz.  He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1967.  While...

Jan 8, 2020

David J. Snider, age 62, a resident of Manitowoc, and formerly of Rochester, MN, entered eternal life on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

Dave was born on April 7, 1957 in Milwaukee to the late John and Donna (McIntyre) Snider.  He graduated from James Madison High School in Milwaukee with the...

Jan 5, 2020

Gwendolyn M. Brull, age 83, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Sunday morning, January 5, 2020 at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

Gwen was born on August 11, 1936 in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Ann Stein Junk.  Gwen attended Lincoln High School and graduated with the class...