Obituaries

Jul 24, 2019

Ann Marie Bork, age 55, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at her residence.

Ann was born on December 29, 1963 in Milwaukee. She was the daughter of Harry F. Bork Sr. and the late Ruth Falk Bork.  Ann attended Port Washington High School and graduated with the class of 1982. ...

Jul 21, 2019

Alexander Craig Nelson, age 27, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019.

Alex was born on August 27, 1991 in Manitowoc to Scott and Stacy (Grapentine) Nelson.  He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 2011.  Alex had worked at Eck Industries and most recently at Manitowoc Grey Iron Foundry.  He...

Jul 16, 2019

Gladys D. Reno, age 104, a lifelong resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at the residence of her daughter, Karen Reno, where she resided the past 26 years.

Gladys was born on September 20, 1914 in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy Johanek  Musil.  Gladys was a...

Jul 16, 2019

William E. Pollack, age 82, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Tender Reflections Assisted Living in Manitowoc.

Bill was born on June 27, 1937 in Rhinelander to the late Martin and Dorothy (Piasecki) Pollack.  He graduated from Three Lakes High School with the class of 1955.  Bill then enlisted in...

Jul 16, 2019

Michael Joseph Arendt, age 74, died unexpectedly at his home in Manitowoc on Tuesday, July 16, 2019.

Mike was born on January 10, 1945 to the late Matthew N. and Beatrice T. (Ferry) Arendt of Luxemburg, Wisconsin. The second son of dairy farmers, Mike enjoyed recounting how he discovered the French horn as a boy and serenaded...

Jul 12, 2019

Lorraine J. Robb, age 84, a resident of Manitowoc, and formerly of Gurnee, IL, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2019 at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Lorraine was born on April 7, 1935 in Waukegan, IL to the late George and Jean (Preble) Hendrickson.  She had married Herbert A. Klinesmith.  He preceded her in death...

Jul 10, 2019

Loretta Lydia Wilsmann, age 94, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in Manitowoc.

Loretta was born on February 26, 1925 in Binford, ND to the late Martin and Louise (Schmidtke) Krenz.  After graduating from high school in New Rockford, ND, she attended the former Dr....

Jul 5, 2019

Helen C. Kestell Kautzer, age 104, a resident of Manitowoc since 2003, entered eternal life late Friday evening, July 5, 2019 at St. Mary's Home in Manitowoc.

Helen was born on April 27, 1915 in the town of Rhine, Sheboygan County. She was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Netzer Kestell.  Helen attended Holy Name...

Jul 3, 2019

Gloria Thompson, age 74, a resident of Kellnersville, entered eternal life on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 in Kellnersville at the residence of her daughter and son-in-law, Nicole and Bob Gleason.

Gloria was born on May 20, 1945 in West Bend. She was the daughter of the late Ralph and Esther Baltus Bever.  Gloria was well known throughout...

Jul 1, 2019

Elizabeth "Betty" Galien, age 84, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life of Monday, July 1, 2019, at Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc.

Betty was born on March 8, 1935 in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late George and Blanche Drum Scheraski.  Betty attended Lincoln High School and graduated with the class...

Jun 27, 2019

Gage Christian Kerscher, age 25, a resident of Madison, and formerly of Manitowoc, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at his residence.

Gage was born on June 29, 1993 in Manitowoc to Robert and Linda (Siewert) Kerscher.  He graduated from Roncalli High School with the class of 2011.  Gage continued his education at University of...

Jun 22, 2019

Susan E. Zierer, age 73, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc.

Susan was born on June 4, 1946 in Two Rivers. She was the daughter of the late Harold and Bernice Nemetz Elfner.  Susan attended Washington High School in Two Rivers and...

Jun 20, 2019

Gary A. Zimmermann, age 69, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Thursday, June 20, 2019, at the Jack and Engrid Meng Unity Hospice in DePere.

Gary was born on July 2, 1949 in Milwaukee. He was the son of the late Albert and Lettie Stratton Zimmermann.  Gary served his country with the United States Marine...

Jun 16, 2019

Howard Emil Schmill, age 88, of Manitowoc, went peacefully to his heavenly home on Sunday, June 16, 2019, at Laurel Grove Assisted Living in Manitowoc.

Howard was born on April 27, 1931, in Manitowoc, the son of the late John and Etta (Jacob) Schmill. He attended White Trail School in Newton and First German Ev. Lutheran Grade...

Jun 14, 2019

Sandra Leigh (Shields) Wilson, age 65, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2019 at The Bay at Northridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc.

Sandra was born on November 18, 1953 in Parsons, KS.  She was the daughter of the late Charles and Virginia (Engler) Shields.

Survivors include Sandra's husband, Elwood Wilson; four children, Beccy...

Jun 13, 2019

William "Billy" J. Knox, age 58, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at his residence.

Billy was born on June 4, 1961 in Manitowoc to the late Richard and Dolores (Neumeyer) Knox.  He graduated from Valders High School with the class of 1979.  Billy had worked as a personal trainer and was...

Jun 12, 2019

James Thomas "Jim" Protsman, age 78, of Manitowoc, passed away peacefully at home, with his wife and daughters at his side, on Wednesday evening, June 12, 2019.

Jim was born on October 19, 1940 in Sheboygan, WI, son of the late Claude and Helen (Foerster) Protsman. He graduated from UW-Madison with a Bachelor's and a Master's Degree...

Jun 9, 2019

Jane J. Kraemer, age 86, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life following her courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at her residence while surrounded by her family.

Jane was born on October 10, 1932 in Oshkosh.  She was the daughter of the late Henry and Anna (Geimer) Schmitt.  She attended school in Two...

Jun 6, 2019

George A. Indestad, age 75, of Spring Hill, TN passed away June 6, 2019. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served as a President in Commercial Banking. Preceded in death by his sister, Janet Nordness. Survived by wife of 48 years, Mary Grunwald Indestad; sons, Cole Indestad and Jason (Trina) Indestad; grandchildren, Mack, Drew & Chase...

Jun 5, 2019

Wayne G. Free, 69, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2019, with his loving wife and son at his side.

Wayne was born on January 17, 1950, in Manitowoc to the late Clarence and Elmira (Karstead) Free. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith as a child and spent his early...