Obituaries

Nov 7, 2025

Jacob K. Cain, age 19, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Friday, November 7, 2025 at Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.

He was born February 1, 2006 in Two Rivers, WI, son of Cassandra (Adell) Cain and the late Jamie Cain. Jacob was a skilled welder and fabricator at Twisted Metal and Fab, Manitowoc. He enjoyed...

Nov 4, 2025

Richard J. Reif found his peace on November 4, 2025, at age 89. He was born on September 6, 1936, to Alma (Reinholz) and Wilbur Reif. Dick was part of the Mishicot High School graduating Class of 1955. He entered the U.S. Army for two years. After his honorable discharge, he returned to Mishicot and became employed at Hamilton...

Nov 3, 2025

Gayle Marie (Smith) Schroeder died peacefully with her husband, Robert Schroeder, by her side on November 3, 2025, after recently celebrating their 61 years of marriage.

Gayle was born a southern peach on August 2nd, 1941.  Gayle was raised on the dusty clay roads of Bartow, Georgia.  The daughter to Eugene and Ruth Smith, she grew up...

Nov 2, 2025

John Michael Hoban found his peace on November 2, 2025, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls, at age 81. John was born on May 28, 1944, to Mary (Schill) and John Hoban. He grew up in Osman and graduated from Kiel High School. After serving in the US Army, he returned to the area and was...

Nov 2, 2025

Bradley "Bud" G. Decker, age 83, a resident of Manitowoc, and formerly of Loveland, CO, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at his home.

Bud was born on July 17, 1942 in Manitowoc to the late George and Annie (Herdina) Decker.  He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1960.  On March 31,...

Nov 1, 2025

Jayne Marie Russell, age 65, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away November 1, 2025, at Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Jayne was born March 21, 1960, in Manitowoc, to the late Hilary Leo and Anna Mae (Vaclavik) Kumbalek. She attended Lincoln High School and spent many years as a caregiver working as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Jayne...

Oct 29, 2025

Virginia M. Miller, age 87, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on October 29, 2025 at her home.

Virginia was born on March 23, 1938 in Marathon County, Wisconsin to the late George and Elizabeth (Miller) Krupka.  She spent the first 15 years of her life in Milwaukee and had very fond memories of her time...

Oct 27, 2025

James M. Konecny, age 73, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center, Green Bay.

He was born May 27, 1952 in Manitowoc, son of the late John F. and Gladys (Jentsch) Konecny. Jim attended Lincoln High School, graduating with the class of 1970. He was employed at Manitowoc Engineering/Cranes for...

Oct 27, 2025

Clifford L. Behnke, age 74, died Monday, October 27, 2025, at River's Bend Health Services, Manitowoc.  He was born on March 11, 1951, the son of Milton and Ruth Behnke of Brillion.

He is survived by four brothers and their spouses, one sister and her husband, and many nieces and nephews.

A private celebration of...

Oct 27, 2025

Ryan Michael Williquette, age 24, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Monday, October 27, 2025.

Ryan was born on December 17, 2000 in Manitowoc.  He was the son of Michael and Debra Wehausen Williquette.  He attended Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Grade School, graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 2019, and continued his education...

Oct 27, 2025

Byron V. Kowitz, age 93, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life with family by his side on Monday, October 27, 2025 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center.

Byron was born on July 13, 1932 in Norwalk, WI to the late Ernest and Clara (Lueck) Kowitz.  He graduated from Norwalk High School with the class of 1950.  ...

Oct 23, 2025

Bonnie J. Rodey, age 75, a Manitowoc resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay.

She was born February 19, 1950 in Louisville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Richard and Geraldine (Vitatow) Wirth. Bonnie attended Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, graduating with the class of 1968....

Oct 22, 2025

David Allen Rezachek, age 66, of Lena, WI passed away peacefully in his home on October 22, 2025 surrounded by his family and loved ones.

David was born September 3, 1959, in Manitowoc to Nancy and Charles Rezachek. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1977 and went on to obtain a degree in Printing and Graphic...

Oct 19, 2025

Daniel J. Brown, age 64, of West Allis, WI, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2025. He was born on February 2, 1961, to Theodore H. and Shirley A. Brown (nee Dvorak).

Dan dedicated many years of his life as a skilled drywall installer/plasterer. Outside of his work, he found immense joy in the outdoors, particularly in...

Oct 18, 2025

Diane Boeckman, age 87, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Diane was born on March 13, 1938, in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, the first child of the late Harry and Leona (Roth) Gesell. She attended Washington High School in Two Rivers, graduating with the Class...

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....