Mar 31, 2022 | Obituaries
Austin J. Fuka, age 18, of Manitowoc passed away on Tuesday March 29, 2022.
He was born on October 25, 2003, son of Jacob N. Fuka and Melissa J. Fuka. Austin was attending Manitowoc Lincoln High School. He enjoyed the outdoors especially, camping, hunting and fishing. Austin also liked to cook, having ambitions to go to culinary arts school. He loved to spend time with friends and family.
Survivors include: his father; Jacob N. Fuka (special friend; Sarean Reindl), Manitowoc, his mother; Melissa J. Fuka, Manitowoc, two sisters; Melika Fuka, and Ruby, his grandparents; John and Diane Fuka, Manitowoc, Jim and Jane Krueger, Manitowoc, uncles and aunts: Ryan and Kristy Schaefer, Manitowoc, Chad and Melissa Fuka, Valders, Cory Fuka, Manitowoc, cousins: Ryley and Blake Schaefer, Madelyn, Ethan, Logan and Brayden Fuka.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.lendmanfh.com
The Lendman Funeral Home & Gathering Center, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Mar 23, 2022 | Obituaries
Michael J. Elko, 75, of Gillett, passed away at his residence on Friday December 31, 2021. He was born on November 25, 1946 in Oconto County, son of the late Michael and Esther (Kolby) Elko.
Michael served in active duty in the US Navy from 1965-1969. He served in the reserves from 1969 until his honorable discharge as an E6 Petty Officer in 1990. He had received numerous military awards during his service time. On December 20, 1969, he married Aleta Frank at Christ Lutheran Church in Hintz, WI. Michael was a member of Community Bible Church in Lena, where he enjoyed participating in Bible Study Group. He was employed as a railroad car repairman at Green Bay & Western rail yard. Michael loved to talk and share ideas with everyone and was especially drawn to anybody wearing a veteran’s hat. Michael was a member of the National Rifle Association, American Legion Post #300, the FRA Association, and the National Association of Retired and Veteran Railway Employees, Inc. Michael enjoyed fishing, hunting, muzzle loading, going to the Navarino Nature Center for trap shooting, listening
to the WTAQ radio talk show, working on his metal lathes in his shop, as well as rummage saling and napping.
He is survived by his wife Aleta of Gillett; two children, Timothy (Angie) Elko, Gillett and
Amanda (Rick) Funderburg, California; three grandchildren, Ivy & Edi Elko and Jack Funderburg; and one sister Susie Jaworski, Arizona; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.
A visitation for Michael will be held at Kuehl Funeral Home, 108 E Main Street, Gillett from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM on Friday, April 8, 2022. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 AM officiated by Pastor Jim Harley. Military Rites will be accorded following services. Michael has been cremated and will be laid to rest at a later date. Expressions of sympathy may be left for the family by visiting www.kuehlfuneralhome.com.
Mar 14, 2022 | Obituaries
Thomas L. (Tom) Troullier, age 74, of Manitowoc, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022, at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay. Tom was born April 28, 1947 in Manitowoc son of the late Elmer and Anna (Yanda) Troullier. He attended Manitowoc Public schools graduating from Lincoln High School Class of 1965. He furthered his education by attending LTC and ACME in the electrical engineering programs. Tom was employed as an electrician at Mirro Aluminum Specialty and Red Arrow Products.
Tom enjoyed playing tennis, softball, and eating!
Survivors include four brothers and five sisters-in-law; Clifford (Elaine) Troullier, Milton (Janice) Troullier, Vernon (LaVonne) Troullier, Allan (Linda) Troullier, Anna May Troullier, five sisters and two brothers-in-law; Eunice MacDonald, Gladys Josephine Novak, Dorothy (Thomas) Klein, LaVerne Schmidt, and Bonnie (Steve) Wagner, all of Manitowoc.
Tom is also survived by numerous nephews, nieces, great nephews, great nieces, great-great nephews, great-great nieces, friends and family.
Tom was also preceded in death by brothers; Norman and Kenneth Troullier, sister-in-law; Jeri Troullier, brothers-in-law; Robert Novak and Ronald Schmidt.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 10:00 am until 11:00 am on Saturday March 19, 2022 at Faith Free Church, 2201 S. 42nd St., Manitowoc.
Cremation will take place and a memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Faith Free Church, 2201 S. 42nd St., Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Pastor Jeremy Vance.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay for their care and compassion shown towards Tom and his family.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.lendmanfh.com
The Lendman Funeral Home & Gathering Center is assisting the Troullier family with the funeral arrangements.
Mar 14, 2022 | Obituaries
Albert Garcia, age 43 of Green Bay, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 10, 2022.
He was born on July 31, 1978 in California, son of Julio Garcia and the late Maria Garcia.
Albert attended Green Bay East High School. He was employed with JBS Packaging and then American Foods Group. He enjoyed music, drinking and grilling out with friends and especially spending time with his family. He liked going to the casino and was an avid Oakland Raiders fan.
Survivors include his children, Sierra Litkey, Albert Garcia Jr., Raphael Garcia, his siblings: his number one sister; Margarita Garcia, Jesse Garcia, Julio (Madeline) Garcia, Juan Garcia and Andres Garcia, two grandchildren; Xiolannie and Jesus, girlfriend, Adrienne Munoz. Nieces, nephews, other friends and relatives also survive.
Albert was also preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents, his uncle and cousins.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at St. Willebrord Catholic Church, 209 South Adams Street, Green Bay.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at St. Willebrord Catholic Church, 209 South Adams Street, Green Bay. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Andy Cribben.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.legacycarepartners.com.
Legacy Funeral Chapels, 838 S Fisk St, Green Bay, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Mar 7, 2022 | Obituaries
Janice M. Mulhaney passed away on March 6, 2022 at the age of 83 at her residence.
Janice was born in the brown house by the creek in Reedsville, WI, on December 29, 1938, daughter of the late Ervin and Mary (Mancoske) Maertz. She attended St. John/St. James grade school and graduated with the class of 1956 from Reedsville High School. On May 3, 1961 she married Jerome Mulhaney in Waukegan, IL. Janice worked hard and held many jobs during her lifetime, starting in the office on the 5th floor of the old Mirro building, then off to the Leverenz Shoe Factory where she was union president for many years allowing her to travel throughout the country and Canada. When Leverenz closed, she went onto LTC where she graduated and then started at State Farm Insurance in Valders from where she retired. She also worked at A.O. Smith Company, as an EMT with the Valders Ambulance, The Willows, Mary Kay Cosmetics and you also may have seen her walking around Valders twice a week delivering the Chronicle. Janice was an active member of Faith Lutheran Church, Valders where she was also part of Stephens Ministries, the American Legion Auxiliary where she held the secretary position for many years.
When she was not working, Jan could be found enjoying time spent with her family, a casino trip once in a while with friends, going out dancing, playing cards, sporting events, going out to eat with friends and enjoying pontoon rides and rummage sales at Kelly Lake. She truly enjoyed her trip to Ireland where its been said she may have danced a jig or two.
Janice is survived by: Patrick (Lisa) Mulhaney, Shane (Shaun) Mulhaney; Ty and Brady Jo Mulhaney, Ryan Mulhaney (special friend Anna); Willow Mulhaney, Katelyn Mulhaney (fiancé Kyle), and Gracelyn Mulhaney, Zach (Erin) Wichlacz, Will Wichlacz, Bridgit (Darel) Biely, and Thomas (Jean) Mulhaney, Brian (Laura) Mulhaney; Jack, Kate and Elsie Mulhaney, Shawn (Heidi) Mulhaney; Brody, Oliviana and Penelope Mulhaney, and Michael (Alexandra) Mulhaney. Brothers and sisters, Joan Schuh, Jerry (Peggy) Maertz, Bernita Dallman, Karen Halverson, Donald (Mary Kay) Maertz, Faye (Wayne) Rusch, Roger Maertz, Bruce (Sharon) Maertz, Jeff Maertz (special friend Ann), Vicki (Jeff) Rolf. As well as many dear nieces, nephews and friends.
Janice was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Jerry, her parents; Ervin and Mary Maertz, mother-in-law and father-in-law; John and Mary Mulhaney, sister, Shirley (Lowell) Johns and a brother; Dennis Maertz.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM on Thursday March 10, 2022 at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday March 10, 2022 at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Jim Wilson. Burial of the cremated remains will be at Valders West Cemetery at a later date.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.lendmanfh.com
A very, very special thank you to Vanessa Wetenkamp who was there for “Grammy” taking care of her each and every day in whatever way needed. You were our angel during this time.
Also a special thank you to all those from Home Instead and Aurora Hospice for all the care shown to mom and our family.
The Lendman Funeral Home & Gathering Center, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Those beautiful blue eyes are now closed, the smile is gone, but our memories will hold onto this wonderful, strong lady who is now watching over us all.
