Obituaries

Aug 5, 2025

Craig L. Schaefer, age 62, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers.

He was born November 8, 1962 in Manitowoc, son of the late Lloyd and Jean (Meyr) Schaefer.

Craig is survived by his son: Bryce Schaefer; his brother and sister-in-law: Keith and Chris Schaefer; aunts and uncle: Jean Nelson...

Aug 4, 2025

Sally J. Rettinger, age 60, of Manitowoc, passed away on Monday morning, August 4th, 2025 at Sharon S. Richardson Hospice, Sheboygan Falls, surrounded by her loving family.

Sally was born on February 11, 1965 in Manitowoc, daughter of Sue Leschke and the late Francis "Sonny" Champine. She was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the...

Jul 27, 2025

Katherine A. Wimmer passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, on July 27, 2025, at age 78. Kathy was born on January 11, 1947, to Marie (Jacoboski) and Leonard Pikulik in Manitowoc. She graduated from Lincoln High School. On February 25, 1967, Kathy married Kenneth Wimmer at St. Mary's Catholic Church. She worked as a Certified...

Jul 26, 2025

Judith Ann Grapentine, age 76, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Cherry Meadows Hospice in Appleton, WI.

Judy was born July 29, 1948 Manitowoc to the late William and Rose (Spaeth) Metzger.  She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1966.  Judy had worked as a housekeeper throughout her...

Jul 26, 2025

William "Bill" M. Riesterer, age 73, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025 unexpectedly at his home.

He was born July 18, 1952 in Manitowoc, son of the late Steve and Mae (Schneider) Riesterer. Bill attended St. Gregory School in St. Nazianz and graduated from Valders High School with the class of 1970. On June 8, 1974 he...

Jul 25, 2025

Joan M. Kochan passed peacefully under the care of the staff of Rivers Bend Health Care and Sharon S. Richardson Hospice on July 25, 2025, at the age of 89. Joan was born in Halders, WI, on September 1, 1935, to Loretta M. (Korntved) and Andrew F. Peters. She graduated from Washington High School in Two Rivers, Class of...

Jul 24, 2025

Michael J. Weinreis, age 80, a Grafton resident, formerly of Manitowoc, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital in Milwaukee.

Mike was born April 2, 1945, in Manitowoc, to the late Alex and Alvera (Dohr) Weinreis. He attended schools in Hilbert and graduated from Hilbert High School in 1963. Mike married...

Jul 23, 2025

Jeffrey L. Stock, age 71, a Newton resident, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Illinois.

He was born December 2, 1953 in West Bend, Wisconsin, son of the late Erwin and Bernice (Augustine) Stock. Jeff attended Lincoln High School and graduated with the class of 1972. On November 14, 1975, he married Katherine Jergenson at...

Jul 23, 2025

Louann Skrepensky, age 91, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice, Sheboygan Falls.

Louann was born on June 29, 1934 in Manitowoc.  She was the daughter of the late Florian and  Lucille Wensing Wicihowski.  Louann received her education through the Manitowoc Public School system.  She...

Jul 21, 2025

Ruby G. Mueller, age 92, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025 at Shady Lane Nursing Home, Manitowoc.

She was born June 7, 1933 in Kolberg, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Louis and Frieda (Kay) Maedke. Ruby was employed at Mirro Aluminum for many years and was a member of Steel Workers of America. On...

Jul 21, 2025

Shirley M. Haese, age 81, a resident of the Town of Kossuth, entered eternal life on Monday, July 21, 2025 at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

Shirley was born on November 29, 1943 in Manitowoc to the late William and Clara (Havlichek) Dvorak.  She graduated from Mishicot High School with the class of 1961. On October...

Jul 20, 2025

Theresa R. (Stadtmueller) Burbey Schmelzle of Manitowoc, passed peacefully at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls with her immediate family by her side on July 20, 2025, at the age of 82. She was born on September 17, 1942 to John A. and Anna M. (Binder) Stadtmueller at home in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She attended Catholic grade schools...

Jul 19, 2025

Robert B. Fidler, age 87, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Harbor View Assisted Living in Manitowoc.

Bob was born on January 8, 1938 in Manitowoc. He was the son of the late Bernard and Clara Shedivy Fidler. Bob attended Lincoln High School and graduated with the class of 1956. He...

Jul 15, 2025

David P. Hutterer, age 79, a Two Rivers resident, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at Meadow View Assisted Living, Two Rivers.

He was born November 8, 1945 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, son of the late Clarence and Dorothy (Shimek) Hutterer. Dave attended Mishicot High School, graduating with the class of 1963. Following high school, he began employment...

Jul 14, 2025

Kathy Owens, age 71, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Monday, July 14, 2025 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center.

Kathy was born on September 4, 1953 in Sheboygan to the late Donald and Hildegarde (Geupel) Owens.  She had enjoyed working at Holiday House in Manitowoc for many years.  Kathy always had plenty of cats...

Jul 14, 2025

Tyler J. Skarda passed away at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah on July 14, 2025, at the age of 45. He was born at Holy Family Memorial Hospital in Manitowoc on June 23, 1980, to Mary (Thorrington) and Jim Skarda. In 1998, Tyler graduated from Roncalli High School and went on to attend Marquette University, earning his degree...

Jul 13, 2025

Lyle "Buck" Habeck, 73, died peacefully on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at his home.

Lyle was born on September 4, 1951, in Manitowoc, to Hugo & Meta (Radue) Habeck, and was baptized into the Christian faith on September 16, 1951, at St. John Lutheran Church, Maribel.  He attended St. John Lutheran Grade School, and was confirmed into...

Jul 13, 2025

Bradley Paul Prickett

Born August 27, 1943, in Manitowoc, WI to John and Muriel (Otis) Prickett, Brad (81) passed away in his home on July 13 after a week of hospice care.

Brad was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, attended Manitowoc Teachers College and was in the Army Reserve.

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Jul 13, 2025

Jacqueline "Jackie" Marie (Scherer) Schaller passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, July 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on July 29, 1967, to Kenneth and Sylvia Scherer, Jackie was raised and educated in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. She dedicated much of her professional life to helping others as a medical assistant,...

Jul 11, 2025

Larry Cutlan, age 84, of Manitowoc, Wisconsin passed away peacefully, and entered into his eternal life with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Aurora Medical Center in Manitowoc County. He was born on January 2, 1941, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Lawrence and Dorothy Cutlan. He graduated from Washburn High School and from the University of...