Obituaries

Jan 31, 2018

Elaine M. Kuhl, 87, formerly of 314 North 8 th Street, Manitowoc, died on January 31, 2018 at Laurel Grove.

Elaine was born at home on March 18, 1930, daughter of the late Charles M. and Alma L. Kuhl, Sr.  She attended Manitowoc public schools and was a graduate of Lincoln High School.  Elaine was employed shortly...

Jan 30, 2018

Richard "Dick" Stewart, age 68, a resident of Mishicot, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Aurora St. Luke's Hospital in Milwaukee.

Dick was born on December 29, 1949 in Sheboygan. He was the son of the late Wesley and Delia Sherman Stewart.  On August 5, 2000 he married Sally A. Staudinger in Medina, WI.

Jan 24, 2018

Ronald Charles Popp, age 76, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life after a brief illness on Wednesday, January 24, 2018, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. Ron was in Manitowoc, son of the late Milton and Eunice Swoboda Popp. Ron worked in construction, last with Vinton Construction Company as a superintendent. He retired and began...

Jan 22, 2018

Gregory T. Resch, age 63, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away with his wife by his side on Monday, January 22, 2018 at his residence. Greg was born on May 30, 1954 in Manitowoc to the late Joseph and Dorothy Resch. He graduated from Lincoln High School. Greg had been employed at Kaufman Manufacturing, Shoto Fixtures, and Federal Mogul. On...

Jan 15, 2018

Benedict D. Dallman, age 81, a resident of Brillion, and formerly of South Milwaukee and Lake Camelot, entered eternal life on Monday, January 15, 2018 at Brillion West Haven. Ben was the youngest of eight children and was born on October 10, 1936 in Bevent to the late Joseph and Helen Cherek Dallman. On November 16, 1957, Ben married Janice...

Jan 12, 2018

Victor E. Wampler, age 71, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away late Saturday evening, January 12, 2018 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in Manitowoc. Vic was born on February 12, 1946 in Salinas, CA to the late Ernest and Lucille (Thede) Wampler. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1963 and then proudly served his country...

Jan 7, 2018

Mary Louise (Mary Lou) Mahnke, age 86, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at her residence. Mary Lou was born on November 16, 1931 in Manitowoc to the late Benedict and Margaret (O'Connor) Bartelme. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1950. On July 10, 1954, Mary Lou married Ashton J....

Jan 7, 2018

Richard "Dick" Stock, age 73, a resident of Newton, entered eternal life on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at his residence. Richard was born on July 22, 1944 in Manitowoc to the late Arnold and LaVerne (Vogel) Stock. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1962. On September 3, 1966, Richard married Ludene Sweetman at St. Mary's Catholic...

Jan 6, 2018

Thomas E. Schmitt Sr., age 75, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc. Tom was born on July 25, 1942 in Manitowoc. He was the son of the late Herbert and Olive Kubsch Schmitt. On November 18, 1961 he married Marian Reilly at St. Paul's Lutheran...

Jan 6, 2018

Jennifer M. Farr, age 36, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life unexpectedly on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at the family residence. Jennifer was born on November 5, 1981 in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of Sally Menges Farr and the late Russell "Toby" Farr, Sr. Jennifer attended Lincoln High School in Manitowoc and had been employed at the Village...

Jan 5, 2018

Marion E. Parworth, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Friday, January 5, 2018, at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers. Marion was born in Two Rivers to the late Albert and Irene Springtube Langley. She attended St. Luke's Catholic Grade School and graduated from Washington High School in Two Rivers. Marion had been employed at the Foley...

Jan 4, 2018

Jeannie Loberger, age 63, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, January 4, 2018. Jeannie was born on August 31, 1954 in Manitowoc to Gerald Czekala Sr. and the late Bette (Rosinsky) Czekala. She graduated from Lincoln High School. Jeannie lived a simple life; she enjoyed playing bingo, spending time with her Grandson Eli, having...

Jan 3, 2018

Norbert "Nubbs" Zelinski, age 94, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life late Wednesday evening, January 3, 2018 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center. Norbert was born on April 8, 1923 in Menasha. He was the son of the late Leonard and Sophia Sokoloski Zelinski. Norbert attended Washington High School in Two Rivers. He entered the United States Navy remaining...

Jan 3, 2018

Mary Jo Vieau, age 66, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Mary was born on November 24, 1951 in Two Rivers to the late Leo and Dorothy (Wachtel) Vieau. She graduated from Washington High School in Two Rivers. Mary had been employed at Foster Needle and RGIS Inventory....

Dec 31, 2017

Peter F. Schleis, age 87, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Sunday evening, December 31, 2017, at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc. Pete was born on October 23, 1930 in Manitowoc. He was the son of the late Peter E. and Marie Augustine Schleis. He attended St. Paul's Catholic Grade School and was a graduate...

Dec 30, 2017

Gary F. Keil, age 73, a lifelong resident of Manitowoc, passed away after a long battle with cancer on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Rivers Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc. Gary was born on October 23, 1944 in Manitowoc. He was the son of the late Roland and Kathleen Johnson Keil. Gary was a graduate of Lincoln High...

Dec 28, 2017

Richard C. Andrews, age 31, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Thursday, December 28, 2017 in Mishicot. Richard was born on July 20, 1986 in Manitowoc to Marcia (Thompson) Andrews and the late Earl Andrews. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 2005. On July 4, 2011, Richard married Johnna Hunt at her Grandmothers residence....

Dec 27, 2017

Edward B. LaCombe, age 91, formerly of St. Francis, died late Wednesday evening, December 27, 2017 at Northridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. He was born in Marinette on March 14, 1926, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Belland) LaCombe. Edward was drafted into the US Navy during WWII and served in the Phillipines. On June 25, 1955, he...

Dec 23, 2017

Robert J. Bast, age 80, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at St. Mary's Home in Manitowoc. Bob was born on November 8, 1937 in Manitowoc. He was the son of the late John and Hildegard Fuchs Bast. Bob was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1956. Following high school...

Dec 22, 2017

Ryan Joseph "Rhino" Riebe, age 25, formerly of Manitowoc, was welcomed home by his savior in Heaven on Friday, December 22, 2017. He was born in Manitowoc on January 3, 1992, son of Terry and Jean Riebe. Ryan attended Washington Jr. High in Manitowoc where he loved to play football and enjoyed track. He last attended McKinley Academy and Lakeshore...