Obituaries

Apr 9, 2018

Marjorie A. LeClair, age 91, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Monday, April 9, 2018 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center.

Marge was born on August 3, 1926 in Menchalville to the late William and Agnes (Kocian) Frolick. She was proud of her Bohemian heritage. She grew up on the family farm with one sister...

Apr 1, 2018

Edna A. (Lutze) Kluenker, 99, joined her Savior in Heaven on Easter morning, April 1, 2018 from River Woods Place, Manitowoc.

Edna and her twin, Erna, were born on October 23, 1918 on the family farm in the Town of Greenbush, Sheboygan County to the late Robert and Bertha (Iserloth) Wittkopp. They were baptized and confirmed at...

Mar 30, 2018

Gloria F. Ruppelt, age 94, a Manitowoc resident, died Friday, March 30, 2018 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. She was born on February 20, 1924, daughter of the late Elmer and Esther (Genrich) Wills. Gloria was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. She volunteered with the USO during WWII. On September 9, 1947, Gloria was united in marriage...

Mar 29, 2018

Daniel T. Jagodensky, age 32, a Manitowoc resident, died Thursday, March 29, 2018. He was born in Manitowoc on October 11, 1985, son of Jeff Wall and the late Gail Jagodensky. Daniel was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the class of 2004. He enjoyed watching basketball and woodworking. Daniel took great pride in using his talents to...

Mar 28, 2018

Ruth Ann Steuer, "Dottie," 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at Cedar Bay Assisted Living in Elkhart Lake, WI. Dottie was born to Charles and Erma (Shimek) Kaderabek on January 25, 1927, at home on the family farm in Branch. She attended the one room school house in Branch, Wilson Jr. High, and...

Mar 24, 2018

Eunice G. Lantow, earth life 1934 to 2018. Sing to the Lord………..Alleluia.

On Saturday morning, March 24, 2018 Eunice ended her life on earth happily with hope of entering the gate to Life Everlasting.

On May 2, 1934, Eunice Grace was born to Charles and Laura Loritz Lantow. in Manitowoc. She was baptized in the...

Mar 21, 2018

Arnold H. Junk, age 86, a resident of rural Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Wednesday evening, March 21, 2018 at St. Mary's Home in Manitowoc.

Arnold was born on June 3, 1931 on the home farm in the town of Manitowoc Rapids. He was the son of the late Joseph and Anna Haarmann Junk.  Arnie attended Lincoln...

Mar 18, 2018

Roger Louis Wille, age 84, a resident of Manitowoc, and formerly of Sarasota, FL, died on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at St. Lukes Medical Center in Milwaukee.

Roger was born on October 6, 1933 in West Allis, Milwaukee to the late Frank F. and Grace (Nordin) Wille.  He graduated from Nathan Hale High School in West Allis...

Mar 17, 2018

Harry J. Parker, age 73, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.

Harry was born on May 4, 1944 in Maryland to the late Harry J. and Sarah (Spitler) Parker Sr.  He attended school in Paw Paw, WV.  Harry enlisted in the United States Navy in 1961...

Mar 16, 2018

Douglas M. Maigatter, age 79, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Friday, March 16, 2018 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center in Manitowoc.

Doug was born on May 14, 1938 in Two Rivers. He was the son of the late Eugene "Mike" and Dorothy Wolfe Maigatter.  Doug attended Lincoln High School and graduated with the...

Mar 16, 2018

Tom Shea, age 87, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 16, 2018 at St Mary's Home Memory Unit at Felician Village in Manitowoc.

Tom was born on January 10, 1931 in Eau Claire. After graduating from St. Patrick's High School, Eau Claire, in 1950 he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. On...

Mar 14, 2018

Alice L. Gagnon, age 87, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Alice was born on February 3, 1931 in Townsend to the late William and Catherine (O'Brien) Joas. She graduated from Wabeno High School with the class of 1949. On June 3, 1950, Alice...

Mar 10, 2018

Marlene A Franz, age 65, a Manitowoc resident, entered into heaven's gates on Saturday, March 10, 2018 after a very brief illness.

Marlene was born on September 27, 1952 in Merrill to the late Harold and Arlene (Piel) Budsberg.  She graduated from Lincoln High school with the class of 1970.  On September 14, 1974, Marlene married David...

Mar 6, 2018

Joan Phyllis Hoyer, age 90, a resident of Manitowoc entered eternal life Tuesday morning, March 6, 2018 at The Bay at North Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc.

Joan was born June 16, 1927 in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late William and Edna Mittnacht Kurth.  Joan was a graduate of Lincoln High School. ...

Mar 5, 2018

Paul J. Rank, age 68, a resident of Manitowoc, entered into eternal life on Monday, March 5, 2018 at his residence while surrounded by family.

Paul was born on April 11, 1949 in Rockwood to the late Charles Rank and Ethel Haselow. He graduated in 1967 from Lincoln High School. He then served in the Vietnam War...

Mar 4, 2018

Gail M. Jagodensky, age 50, a Manitowoc resident, died unexpectedly Sunday, March 4, 2018 at her residence. She was born on April 18, 1967 in Manitowoc, daughter of Iris (Terens) Denor and the late Thomas Jagodensky. Gail was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the class of 1985. Survivors include her son: Daniel Jagodensky, Manitowoc; mother and step-father:...

Mar 3, 2018

Earl O. Hildebrandt, age 82, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life late Saturday evening, March 3, 2018 at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Earl was born on October 22, 1935 in Greenbush. He was the son of the late Hugo and Edna Raider Hildebrandt.  Earl graduated from New Holstein High School with the class of...

Mar 1, 2018

Donald "Don" R. Bauer, age 90, a lifelong resident of Manitowoc, entered into eternal life peacefully with loving family members present early on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

Don was born on January 4, 1928 in Manitowoc.  He was the son of the late Reinhart and Melania (Hoffman) Bauer.  Don was...

Feb 28, 2018

Ruth A. Cavanaugh, age 102, a resident at Gardenview Assisted Living, Menasha, formerly a long time Manitowoc resident entered eternal life early Wednesday morning, February 28, 2018 at Gardenview. Ruth was born on April 23, 1915 in the town of Meeme, Manitowoc County. She was the daughter of the late Leon and Alma Olm Laack. Ruth had been employed at...

Feb 26, 2018

Katherine (Katy) L. Lesjack, age 73, of Manitowoc, died Monday, February 26, 2018, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center in Manitowoc. She was born on April 27, 1944 in Marinette to the late Glen & Leona (Lemanski) Harper. She attended Peshtigo High School. Survivors include three daughters and one son-in-law: Tina Erickson, Weyauwega; Robin and David Mims, Gilbert, AZ; Bonnie...