Obituaries

Dec 14, 2025

Paula M. Carriveau, age 63, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025 at Clearview Long Term Care and Rehabilitation, Juneau, Wisconsin.

She was born July 9, 1962 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Dale and Marlene (Fink) Bashaw. Paula attended Lincoln High School, graduating with the class of 1980. On January 22, 1983, she married Rob Carriveau at...

Dec 13, 2025

Our loving father, Larry Allen Satori, 77, of the town of Liberty, passed away peacefully at Edenbrook Nursing Home in Green Bay on December 13, 2025, in the presence of his sons and daughters-in-law, after showing cancer who was boss for 27 years!

He was born on May 4, 1948, at Holy Family Hospital in Manitowoc, to...

Dec 13, 2025

Janet F. Emmert, age 84, of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Meadow View Health Center in Sheboygan.

Janet was born on November 10, 1941 in Manitowoc to the late Hans and Ruth (Braunel) Gulseth. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1960.  On September 28, 1963, Janet married Peter...

Dec 12, 2025

William H. (Bill) Schramm, age 92, of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Friday, December 12, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church at 7531 English Lake Road in the Town of Newton. Pastor Micah Martin will officiate with burial to follow at St. John's...

Dec 6, 2025

William A. Pohlmann, retired former Senior Vice President of Associated Manitowoc Bank, longtime head of its trust department, and community leader, died on December 6th, 2025, succumbing to pancreatic cancer after almost a year. He was 86.

He was born in Detroit, MI on September 9, 1939 to William and Lillian (Muenzmaier) Pohlmann.  He grew up in...

Dec 4, 2025

Richard A. Neuser, age 83, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls.

Richard was born in Manitowoc, Wisconsin on April 14, 1942, to Adolph and Agnes (Benzschawel) Neuser. He attended Lincoln High school, graduating with the class of 1960, and then went to University of Wisconsin in Manitowoc...

Dec 2, 2025

F. Charles (Chuck) Bonnefoi, age 83, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at his home.

He was born March 25, 1942 in Manitowoc, second son of the late Henry A.J. and Mildred L. (Groll) Bonnefoi and second grandson of the late Henry J. and Lillie (Baetke) Bonnefoi and the late Frederick B. and Octavia...

Dec 2, 2025

Lois T. MacDonald, age 86, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital.

Lois was born on January 17, 1939 in Manitowoc to the late Clarence and Alma (Heise) Matte.  She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1957.  On June 18, 1960, Lois married...

Nov 28, 2025

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Ricardo Guzman Ortiz, whose kind, generous, and radiant spirit left an unforgettable mark on all who had the privilege of knowing him. A computer engineer who brought his skills to his village by having the first robot server in his own restaurant, a father to two beautiful girls, a faithful husband...

Nov 26, 2025

William Carlock, age 87, a "transplanted" Manitowoc resident, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2025 at Holy Family Memorial in Manitowoc, after an illness that lasted several months.

William was born on June 15, 1938 in Normal, Illinois to Lee and Dorothy Carlock. He was their only child. William is a direct descendant of many early settlers...

Nov 24, 2025

Ellen Claire (Brueckner) Miller , a force of nature filled with life, love, and adventure, passed away on November 24, 2025. Raised in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Ellen made her home in Mishicot, Chilton, Marinette and for the last 30 years, Two Rivers, Wisconsin. Known for her strength, bold spirit, and fierce devotion to her family, Ellen lived...

Nov 22, 2025

Duane W. Zabel, 94, of Manitowoc, passed away (Saturday, November 22) at Aurora Medical Center. He was born October 3, 1931 in Watertown, WI, son of the late William F and Esther (Holzhueter) Zabel.  He was baptized and confirmed at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Watertown; educated at Elm Grove School, Town of Watertown, and graduated with the class of...

Nov 21, 2025

Brian L. (Graczykowski) Graykowski, age 57, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away unexpectedly with his brother by his side in the early morning hours of Friday, November 21, 2025 at his Portage County cabin, the result of an extreme cardiac event.

Brian was born on December 27, 1967 in Manitowoc to Shirley (Thiel) Graykowski and the late...

Nov 21, 2025

Jon L. Schmidt, age 52, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Friday, November 21, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born January 25, 1973 in Manitowoc, son of Kathy (LaPointe) Bruette and the late John "Jack" L. Schmidt. Jon attended Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, and spent many dedicated years working with Mike Howe...

Nov 17, 2025

Blanche M. Korte, age 93, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Monday, November 17, 2025 with family by her side.

Blanche was born on February 15, 1932 in Manitowoc to the late Walter and Blanche (Dufek) Luchsinger.  She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1950.  On May 12, 1951, Blanche married Earl...

Nov 16, 2025

If you are reading this, it means that my life story has wrapped up. I tried to make it a good one, filled with love, laughter, memories, lots of shenanigans and at least a few questionable decisions that I'm still laughing about. I've always had a big mouth and an even bigger heart for my friends, family and my...

Nov 12, 2025

Karen K. (Heideman) McLean entered into eternal life on November 12, 2025, at age 74. She was born on January 9th, 1951, to Shirley (Oestreich) and Kenneth Heideman in Manitowoc. Karen attended Lincoln High School and attended classes at Lakeshore Technical College. She later moved to New Port Richey, Florida, and then Las Vegas, Nevada. She was a food...

Nov 9, 2025

Ruth Catherine Ward went home to the Lord on November 9, 2025, at age 92. Ruth was born in Nahma, Michigan, on August 9, 1933, to Rose (Moses) and Augusta Michaels. She grew up in Manistique, Michigan. On April 5, 1958, Ruth married James Edward Ward. She was a Sault Ste. Marie Tribe member of the Chippewa Indians. She...

Nov 8, 2025

Brian William Geerdts, age 73, of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, passed away on November 8, 2025. He was born on August 15, 1952 in Two Rivers, Wisconsin to William and Elvira Geerdts.

Brian grew up in Two Rivers, Wisconsin.  He graduated from Washington High School in 1970.  He then went on to The University of Wisconsin- Oshkosh, where he...

Nov 7, 2025

Steven J. Ignera, age 62, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Friday, November 7, 2025, at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers following a battle with liver cancer.

He was born September 4, 1963 in Manitowoc, son of Mary Ann (Gruber) Ignera and the late Kenneth Ignera. Steve attended Roncalli High School, graduating with the class of 1981....