Obituaries

Jan 26, 2019

Judy Ellen Landmark Frieder, 71, died unexpectedly at her home in Manitowoc on Jan. 26, 2019. She was born on May 11, 1947 in Sisseton, SD, where she grew up with her loving parents, Garfield and Edna Landmark, and her six siblings. She played baseball and basketball in an era before schools had organized sports teams for girls. After...

Jan 25, 2019

David A. Pekarek, age 70, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life following his courageous battle with cancer while surrounded by his family on Friday, January 25, 2019 at his residence.

Dave was born on September 11, 1948 in Kewaunee to the late Donald and Joan (Kalcik) Pekarek.  He graduated from Mishicot High School with the class...

Jan 23, 2019

Albert J. Raml, 78, of Cleveland, WI passed away peacefully at his home on January 23rd surrounded by his family at his side. Al is survived by his wife Anita, his children, Cindy (Brad) Miller, Pam (Jim) Sabourin, Lisa (Brad) Mayer, and Misty (Mark) Munson, 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. The family would like to thank St. Nicholas...

Jan 20, 2019

Virginia L. Meunier, age 85, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at her residence with family by her side.

Virginia born on January 17, 1934 in Sturgeon Bay. She was the daughter of the late Louis and Artyice Starr LaViolette.  Virginia was a graduate of Sturgeon Bay High School.  She was...

Jan 19, 2019

Ardis Helen Fostvedt, born February 11, 1919, died peacefully and went to our Lord on January 19, 2019. She lived a full, loving, and God-centered life, 23 days shy of her 100 th birthday.

Ardis was born at home to Henry Oscar and Lena Severson in the town of Maple Grove in Barron County, Wisconsin. She was...

Jan 19, 2019

Donald Boeckman, age 84, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.

Donald was born on November 22, 1934 in Manitowoc. He was the son of the late John and Anita Groelle Boeckman.  Donald attended Lincoln High School and graduated with the class of 1954.  He...

Jan 16, 2019

Mr. George A. Gaestel, age 100, a resident of Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at the care facility.

George was born on June 9, 1918 in Manitowoc. He was the son of the late Arnold and Olga Stephani Gaestel.  George attended First German Ev. Lutheran Grade...

Jan 14, 2019

Ruth A. Habeck, age 81, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Monday afternoon, January 14, 2019 at her residence.

Ruth was born on May 16, 1937 in Oconto, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Marcella Greenen Pellow.  She was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Manitowoc.  Ruth had been employed by...

Jan 12, 2019

Dr. Gary J. Francar, age 72, a rural Mishicot resident, died Saturday, January 12, 2019 at his residence with his family by his side. He was born on September 13, 1946 in Manitowoc, son of the late Hector and Lee (Freed) Francar. Gary was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School and then attended University of Wisconsin Stevens Point...

Jan 10, 2019

MaryAnn Maedke, age 79, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away while surrounded by her family on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in Manitowoc.

MaryAnn was born on August 25, 1939 in Manitowoc to the late Fred and May (Vogel) Carle. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1958.  On...

Jan 10, 2019

Kevin F Bieber, Jr, age 31, died unexpectedly, Thursday, January 10, 2019 at his residence. He was born on September 13, 1987 in Westerly, Rhode Island, son of Kevin F. and Shirley (Grogan) Bieber. Kevin was a graduate of Kiel High School with the class of 2006. He was employed as a mechanic with Kiel Auto. Kevin loved working...

Jan 5, 2019

Warren R. Reinhardt, age 86, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life Saturday, January 5, 2019 at River's Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Warren was born on February 10, 1932 to the late Earl and Rose Busse Reinhardt. Warren's mother passed away at a young age and grew up with his sisters in an orphanage in Indiana. ...

Jan 4, 2019

Lee Hibbard, age 81, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Friday, January 4, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay.

Lee was born on June 20, 1937 in Manitowoc to the late Jerome and Lillian Schweigl Hibbard.  He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1956.  Lee enlisted in the United States...

Jan 3, 2019

David "Dave" Robert Grotegut, age 57 resident of the town of Newton, passed away at Froedert Memorial Hospital, Wauwatosa, on Thursday, January 3, 2019 surrounded by his loving family and friends.

Dave was born in Manitowoc, WI on July 31, 1961 to Ival and Dorothy (Meyer) Grotegut. David was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Manitowoc....

Jan 2, 2019

William L. Wendorff, age 78, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Laurel Grove Assisted Living in Manitowoc.

Bill was born on November 6, 1940 in Shawano and grew up on a dairy farm in the town of Richmond, Shawano County. He was the son of the late William R. and Irma...

Dec 27, 2018

Geraldine M. Yelmene, age 83, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life at her residence on Thursday afternoon, December 27, 2018.

Geraldine was born on July 11, 1935 in Brown County. She was the daughter of the late Ambrose and Margaret O'Hearn Reedy.  Geraldine had been employed with the Dramm Company for many years from where she...

Dec 27, 2018

Charles F. Waniger, age 85, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Thursday, December 27, 2018 at Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Charlie was born on August 28, 1933 in Manitowoc County to the late Arthur and Mary (Siegel) Waniger.  He graduated from Valders High School with the class of 1952  Charlie enlisted in the United...

Dec 26, 2018

Mary Joy Schaus, age 78, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Wednesday afternoon, December 26, 2018 at Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc.

Joy was born on September 14, 1940 in Milwaukee. She was the daughter of the late Bernard and Almarie Dreyer Schaus.  Joy was a graduate of Divine Savior High School...

Dec 21, 2018

Eline Louise Matthias Glaeser, age 94, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Friday, December 21, 2018 at St. Mary Home in Manitowoc.

Eline was born on February 27, 1924 in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late William and Marie Clasen Matthias.  Eline was a graduate of Valders High School and continued her education...

Dec 16, 2018

Wayne R. Bartels, age 60, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life late Sunday evening, December 16, 2018 at The Bay at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc.

Wayne was born on January 6, 1958 in Manitowoc. He was the son of the late Donald and Generose Ebert Bartels Sr.  Wayne was a graduate of...