Obituaries

Oct 17, 2025

William H. Behnke, age 89, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Friday, October 17, 2025 at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.

Bill was born in Reedsville on March 10, 1936.  He graduated from Brillion High School with the class of 1954.  Bill enlisted in the United States Army National Guard, where he served his country for...

Oct 17, 2025

Shirley Mae (Schleis) Pankratz, age 94, of Manitowoc, entered eternal life Friday, October 17, 2025, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center.

She was born December 19, 1930, in Nadeau, Michigan, daughter of the late Albert and Marie (Mleziva) Schleis.

Shirley graduated from Kewaunee High School, Class of 1948.  On September 26, 1953, she married Raphael...

Oct 14, 2025

Henry F. Dittmann, age 85, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on October 14, 2025 after a brief illness.

Henry was born on October 18, 1939 in the Town of Centerville in Manitowoc County. He was the son of the late Walter and Hertha (Bratz) Dittmann. Henry attended Lincoln High School and graduated with the class...

Oct 7, 2025

Joseph J. Dvorachek, age 80, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life while surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital.

Joe was born on May 20, 1945 to the late Joseph and Mary (Berger) Dvorachek.  He graduated from Reedsville High School with the class of 1963.  On October...

Oct 2, 2025

Richard Craig Lewis, 67, of Two Rivers, Wisconsin, passed away at his home on October 2, 2025. Born on April 6, 1958, in El Paso, Texas, Richard was the son of Ann and Roswell Lewis. He grew up in Kearny, New Jersey, attended Queen of Peace High School, and later studied at Kean College, Winona State University, and St....

Oct 2, 2025

Marilyn Ann Kollross passed away peacefully at St. Mary's Felician Village on October 2, 2025, at age 84. She was born on July 24, 1941 in Green Bay to Caroline (Linzmeier) and Anton Kollross. She went to St. Joseph Academy in Green Bay and graduated second in her Class of 1959 from Luxemburg High School. She went on to...

Sep 30, 2025

Kathleen Marie Sturzl, 84, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

Kathleen was born on May 26, 1941, in Waupaca, the oldest child of the late Vincent J. and Gladys M. (Stauffacher) Graham. She graduated from Whitewater High School in 1959 and went on...

Sep 28, 2025

Robert F. Dill of Manitowoc passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28th, 2025.

Bob was born May 13, 1933, in Manitowoc, son of the late Ernst and Violet Gauthier Dill.  He was educated in the Manitowoc School system, graduating from Lincoln High School in 1951. He also was a graduate of the University of Colorado School of...

Sep 27, 2025

Michael Craig Rozmiarek, 67, of Manitowoc, passed away at his home on Saturday, September 27, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Mike was born on February 9, 1958, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Clemence and Elsie (Kwapnioski) Rozmiarek. He was raised in a loving family and grew to be a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend.

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Sep 26, 2025

Grace Mildred Bernhardt (Peper) age 95 went to her eternal rest on Friday, September 26, 2025, passing away peacefully at Willowdale Nursing Home, New Holstein, WI. Grace was born on Feb 7th, 1930 in the town of Morrison, Brown County, to Alma (Fels) and Arthur Peper.

Grace graduated from East De Pere High School in 1948 and...

Sep 23, 2025

Bonnie C. Dokey, age 80, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life while surrounded by her family on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at her home.

Bonnie was born on January 20, 1945 in San Diego, CA to the late John Rider (Ardelle Jeannette Ladwig) Jones Jr.  She graduated from Terrell County High School in Dawson, GA and...

Sep 19, 2025

Richard F. "Dick" White, age 94, a lifelong resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Friday, September 19, 2025 at his residence.

Dick was born on August 20, 1931 in Manitowoc.  He was the son of the late Clarence and Gertrude Stahl White.  Dick attended Lincoln High School and graduated with the class of 1950.  Following high...

Sep 19, 2025

Jean C. Welnicke, age 68, a lifelong Manitowoc resident, passed away Friday, September 19, 2025 at Aspirus Hospital, Stevens Point.

She was born July 5, 1957 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Leonard and Margaret (Carlton) Coombs. Jean attended Lincoln High School, graduating with the class of 1975. On September 6, 1980 she married Joseph E. Welnicke...

Sep 18, 2025

Charlotte Leque, age 96, a Kiel resident, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of September 18, 2025, at Ascension Calumet Hospital in Chilton.

She was born April 25, 1929, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Alfred and Irma (Bischoff) Schultz. Charlotte grew up and attended schools in Milwaukee. She married Emil Leque on April...

Sep 17, 2025

Mark Edward Tadych "Ace," age 64, of Manitowoc, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025, at Sharon S. Richardon Community Hospice after a short battle with cancer. Mark was born in Manitowoc to the late Clarence and Kathleen Tadych on June 2, 1961.

Mark is survived by his two daughters, Amy (Curt Thomas) and Crystal Tadych; his...

Sep 15, 2025

Janet H. Reinertson, age 81, a Manitowoc resident, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, September 15, 2025 at Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation.

She was born November 26, 1943 in Rewey, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Donald and Neldean (Hitchcock) Johns. Janet attended Valders High School, graduating with the class of 1961. On February 18,...

Sep 15, 2025

Erwin J. Schuette Jr., age 80, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025 at the Meng Unity Hospice Residence, De Pere.

He was born January 17, 1945 in Manitowoc, son of the late Erwin and Josephine (Graczykowski) Schuette. Erwin attended Lincoln High School, graduating with the class of 1963. On August 27, 1966 he married...

Sep 14, 2025

Doris C. Hartman, age 90, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at her home with family by her side.

Doris was born on December 15, 1934, in Barnes, WI, to the late Harvey C. and Ruby (Trovillo) Smith. On August 6, 1976, Doris married Walter K. Hartman in Waukegan, IL. He...

Sep 13, 2025

Eric Paul Birr, age 49, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital in Manitowoc.

Eric was born on February 19, 1976, in De Pere to Lauren VandeWalle. Eric was adopted by his parents, Nicholas and Kathleen Birr, who lovingly raised him as their son. He attended...

Sep 13, 2025

Troy A. Vetting was called home on September 13, 2025, at age 54, in Hastings, Minnesota. Troy was born in Manitowoc on May 19, 1971, to Mary Lee (Schmidt) and Jerome A. Vetting. He graduated from Roncalli High School in 1989 and then enlisted in the United States Navy. Troy served as a Machinist Mate on submarines, retiring as...