Obituaries

Sep 7, 2025

Elizabeth "Betty" A. Swadner passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025, at age 90, at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers, Wisconsin. She was born in Winona, Minnesota, to Helen (Nass) and Fred Neumann, on May 6, 1935. Betty graduated from Lewiston High School, in Lewiston, Minnesota in 1953. She continued her education at Winona State University receiving her...

Sep 5, 2025

Michael D. Petersen, age 84, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Friday, September 5, 2025 at New Day Assisted Living.

Mike was born on November 12, 1940 in Manitowoc to the late Vinton and Marjorie (Smith) Petersen.  After graduating from Lincoln High School with the class of 1959, he went on to earn his Associate...

Sep 4, 2025

Daniel Lee Escher, age 65, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

Daniel was born December 27, 1959, in Milwaukee, son of Caroline Davis-Odor and the late Roger Escher. He graduated from New Holstein High School and then served in the United States Army and Navy. Following his...

Aug 31, 2025

Richard "Dick" P. Kunz, age 80, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025 at his home.

He was born March 21, 1945 in the Town of Kossuth, Manitowoc County, son of the late Ladimir and Dorothy (Belonger) Kunz. Dick attended Lincoln High School graduating with the class of 1963. In 1965 he married Nancy Kaminski....

Aug 31, 2025

Reginald Schmidt, age 82, of Manitowoc, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family.

He was born on April 25, 1943 in Manitowoc. Reginald lived a life rooted in service, dedication, and a deep love for his family.

Reginald proudly joined the United States Army, where he served his country in Germany until his honorable discharge....

Aug 30, 2025

William "Bill" K. Narten, age 81, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025 at St. Mary's Home at Felician Village, Manitowoc.

Bill was born August 15, 1944 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, son of the late Kurt and Fern (Wickert) Narten. He attended Lincoln High School with the class of 1962 and worked at the...

Aug 23, 2025

Lois M. Meidl, age 96, a Pigeon Lake resident, passed away Peacefully Saturday, August 23, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born February 28, 1929 in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Charles and Blanche (Vallier) Weiss. Lois attended Tomahawk High School. On April 3, 1948 she married Greg J. Meidl at St. Boniface Catholic...

Aug 23, 2025

Duane "Butch" Bull passed on Saturday, August 23, 2025, surrounded by his family, at age 85. Butch was born on November 21, 1939, to Gladys (Larson) and Harry Bull in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the Class of 1958. In 1961, he married his high school sweetheart Judith Ahrndt at Holy Redeemer Church in Two...

Aug 19, 2025

Irene M. Braun, age 67, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

Irene was born on October 8, 1957 , to Jane (Schmitt) and John "Artie" Kraemer in Manitowoc. She graduated from Lincoln High School. Irene worked for 20+ years as a worker and then manager...

Aug 17, 2025

Sharon L. Carey passed away peacefully on August 17, 2025, at age 87. Sharon was born to Lucille (Hanson) and Ivan King on August 19, 1937, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, where she grew up and graduated from high school. In 1955, Sharon married Richard Carey and they had five children. She went on to own her own restaurant in Indiana,...

Aug 17, 2025

David R. Reilly, age 64, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at Theda Care in Neenah.

Dave was born on July 5, 1961 in Manitowoc to the late Richard and Marjorie (Schaus) Reilly.  He graduated from Two Rivers Washington High School with the class of 1979.  After...

Aug 16, 2025

On August 16, 2025, God called William Richard Eberhardt, Sr. home to his realm. He was born March 12, 1922, the son of Ernst and Martha (Uttecht) Eberhardt. A 1941 graduate from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc, WI. He married his high school sweetheart Louise Wyman on September 12, 1942.

On October 12, 1942, he entered the...

Aug 15, 2025

Judith Mae Wind, age 81, of Manitowoc, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 15, 2025, at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay, with her children by her side as she journeyed into eternal rest.

Judith was born on October 8, 1943, in Manitowoc.  She was the daughter of the late Anton and Priscilla (Klar) Bonin and...

Aug 10, 2025

Francis E. Orth, age 93, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Sunday morning, August 10, 2025 at Harbor View Assisted Living in Manitowoc.

Francis was born on December 5, 1931 in Manitowoc.  He was the son of the late Edward and Elizabeth Kaiser Orth.  Francis received his education in the Manitowoc Public School system.  He...

Aug 7, 2025

Patrick T. O'Connor passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025, at the age of 68. He was born in Manitowoc to Bonnie (O'Malley) and Robert O'Connor on February 25, 1957, the youngest of their three children. He went on to graduate from Lincoln High School as part of the Class of 1975 and attended Lakeshore Technical College, obtaining a...

Aug 7, 2025

Dennis "Mac" Earl McDonald passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025, at age 86. He was born on May 17, 1939, to Emma (Farrar) and James McDonald in Breed, Wisconsin. He was raised to have a hard work ethic that led him to Two Rivers where he worked at Mirro for 22 years, until he started his own business,...

Aug 6, 2025

Ralph Junior Kramer, died on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at his home with his loving wife by his side.

Ralph was born in Green Bay, WI to Ralph and Steenah Kramer.  He graduated from Preble High School and enlisted in the United States Army.  Ralph served in Missouri, Georgia, Germany and Japan.  After his honorable discharge, he...

Aug 6, 2025

Gail Carviou (a.k.a. Gaily Foo Foo), age 69, of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025, surrounded by love.

Born on January 27, 1956, in Marinette, Wisconsin, to the late Donald and Tina (Francour) Carviou, Gail grew up with a passion for life, laughter, and sports—especially her beloved Packers, Brewers, and Bucks. She graduated from...

Aug 5, 2025

Gregory A. Roberts, age 78, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life while surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center.

Greg was born on August 31, 1946 in Madison, WI to the late George and Marjorie (Patton) Roberts.  He graduated from Denmark High School with the class of...

Aug 5, 2025

Jamison M. Todd , age 49, a resident of Two Rivers, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at his home.

Jamison was born on December 26, 1975, in Denver, Colorado, to Karen Todd. After graduating from high school, he spent a few years at the Naval Training School and Coast Guard Academy before starting his career at...