Obituaries

Oct 3, 2018

Betty Jane Wilsmann, age 86, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at the family residence with family by her side.

Betty was born on April 30, 1932 in Sheboygan. She was the daughter of the late Herbert and Edna (Wippermann) Wunsch.  After graduating from Sheboygan Central High School in 1950, she...

Sep 26, 2018

Ronald G. Miller, age 83, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Wednesday morning, September 26, 2018 at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

Ron was born on April 28, 1935 near Cooperstown in Kewaunee County. He was the son of the late Raymond J. and Margaret Eisenschinek Miller.  Ron attended parochial school at Sacred Heart...

Sep 24, 2018

Valerie May Rosera, age 79, of Brillion, died Monday, September 24, 2018 at Bellin Hospital, Green Bay. She was born on May 17, 1939 in Michigan, daughter of the late Joseph and Annabelle (Colleen) Pidgeon. In September of 1956, she married Eugene Rosera. He preceded her in death on September 20, 2012. Survivors include five children: Eugene, Jr (Kathy) Rosera,...

Sep 24, 2018

Renata Kitzerow passed away on September 24, 2018 in Milwaukee WI. She was born on February 23, 1928, in Manitowoc, WI to Arthur and Clara (nee Toepel) Pape. She is survived by her husband, Rev. Eugene Kitzerow, four of her five children, 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 29, 2018...

Sep 24, 2018

LaVerne Frances Hartlaub, 92, of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Monday, September 24, 2018 at home.

LaVerne was born on August 5, 1926, in School Hill to the late Alvin and Philomena (Minnie) Wallander Hickmann.  She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1943 and from Manitowoc County Normal in 1945, teaching at rural one room schools in...

Sep 23, 2018

Leroy Leo Berres of Manitowoc, passed away peacefully with his wife at his side on Sunday morning, September 23 rd , 2018 at the Artisan Senior Living Center in Manitowoc after suffering from an extended illness.

Roy was born on July 8, 1933 in Port Washington.  He was the son of the late Joseph and Adela Gross...

Sep 6, 2018

William "Bill" E. Madden, age 71, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

Bill was born on October 26, 1946 in Madison, WI to the late James D. and Teresa J. Byrns Madden.  He graduated from Catholic Memorial High School in Waukesha.  On August 3,...

Sep 3, 2018

Loretta C. Kroening, age 81, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life of Monday morning, September 3, 2018 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center in Manitowoc.

Loretta was born on July 4, 1937 in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Dorothea Hoeffner Klusmeyer.  Loretta attended Lincoln High School and graduated with the class of...

Sep 2, 2018

Shirley Ann Reinke, age 85, of Manitowoc entered eternal life on Sunday, September 2, 2018, surrounded by her loving children.

Shirley was born in Manitowoc on December 2, 1932, daughter of the late Joseph and Marcella (Walters) Tadych. Shirley graduated with the Class of 1951 from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc.Shirley married Albert (Hal) Harold Reinke on February...

Aug 30, 2018

Judith "Judy" L. Pawlisz, age 61, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Thursday evening, August 30, 2018 in Milwaukee and has moved beyond this world to a new adventure.

Gone before her were her grandparents and parents, an aunt and a brother. Judy leaves behind eight sisters and brothers, seven sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, eighteen nieces and nephews, seven...

Aug 27, 2018

John Wayne Schuetze, Chaplain, Captain United States Air Force

With faith in the Resurrection of Jesus, we offer our prayers for John Wayne Schuetze, Chaplain, Captain United States Air Force , who entered eternal life Monday, August 27, 2018, at the age of 54.

Father John was born in Manitowoc on April 16,...

Aug 27, 2018

Colleen State Augustine, PhD, RN, age 82, passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon, August 27, 2018 at the Gardens at Felician Village in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. She leaves behind family, friends and five devoted sons who loved her dearly.

Colleen was born July 2, 1936 in Muscatine, Iowa, oldest daughter of Earl and Genevieve State. In addition to...

Aug 21, 2018

Helen Dunderdale-Hall, age 81, a resident of Manitowoc, died in her sleep on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Helen Dunderdale-Hall was born on March 30, 1937 in London, England.  She moved to the United States in 1955 and later became a US citizen.  Helen traveled and worked in CA, CO, TX,...

Aug 14, 2018

Joanne M. Griebling, age 76, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Tuesday morning, August 14, 2018 at the Atrium Post Acute Care in Two Rivers.

Joanne was born November 10, 1941 in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late Harold and Evangeline Behnke Budnik.  Joanne attended Lincoln High School and graduated with the class...

Aug 12, 2018

Mark G. Zeer, age 63, a Manitowoc resident, died Sunday evening, August 12, 2018 at his residence. He was born on January 25, 1955 in West Allis, son of Joycelyn and the late Harvey Zeer. Mark was a graduate of West Allis High School with the class of 1973. Mark was employed in many areas throughout his career until his...

Aug 10, 2018

Charles F. Schmidt, age 67, a Manitowoc resident, died Friday morning, August 10, 2018 at Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on October 7, 1950 in Manitowoc, son of the late Jerome and Dolores (Hammel) Schmidt. Charles was a graduate of Valders High School with the class of 1969. In July of 1991 he married Charlotte (Filipek) Baxter...

Aug 8, 2018

George "Tom" Gordon, age 75, a resident of Two Rivers, passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at Atrium Post Acute Care in Two Rivers.

Tom was born on May 30, 1943 in Arkansaw, WI to the late George and Marion Rice Gordon.  He attended school at Washington High School in Two Rivers.  On April 7, of...

Aug 7, 2018

John Stadelman Jr., age 75, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life late Tuesday evening, August 7, 2018 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers.

John was born on May 24, 1943 in Manitowoc. He was the son of the late John and Molly Balte Stadelman Sr.  John attended Lincoln High School and graduated with the class of...

Aug 4, 2018

Bonnie L. Mott, age 69, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at the Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Bonnie was born on August 25, 1948 in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late Valentine and Mollie Wagner Klein.  Bonnie attended Lincoln High School and graduated with the class of 1966. ...

Jul 27, 2018

Joshua D. (JD) Teske, age 28, a Manitowoc resident, died Friday afternoon, July 27, 2018 at his residence. He was born on May 7, 1990 in Clintonville, son of Pamela (Robert) Fenn and Todd Teske. JD was a graduate of Fox Valley Lutheran High School with the class of 2008. He attended UW Oshkosh and received his bachelor's degree in...