Obituaries

Lois J. Elliott
Lois J. Elliott, age 89, a lifelong Manitowoc resident, passed away early Monday morning, September 27, 2021 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. She was born on April 30, 1932 daughter of the late Lester and Clara Rothmund. Lois attended Manitowoc schools and...

Edward A. Kohls
Edward A. Kohls, age 73, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Friday evening, September 10, 2021 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Ed was born on July 17, 1948, son of the late Edward and Marie (Goetz) Kohls. He graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High...

Richard J. (Ric) Schmieder
Richard J. (Ric) Schmieder, age 69, a Whitelaw resident, passed away on Sunday August 22, 2021 at home with his family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on April 29, 1952 in Manitowoc, son of the late Lawrence and Catherine (O’Leary)...

Paula R. Fiecko
Paula Rae Fiecko, a Manitowoc resident, age 67, entered eternal rest on August 23. 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. Paula was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to the late Loren and (Beverly Hennig) Loiselle on December 22, 1953. She attended Two Rivers High...

Randall Katchenago
Randall Katchenago Sr. age 62 of Green Bay, started his journey to the spirit world on August 17, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on December 13, 1958 in Keshena Wi., son of the late Elmer and Dorthea (Newton) Katchenago . Randall worked many...

Gorman C. Lex
Gorman C. Lex, Jr., age 90, lifelong resident of Valders, passed away on Thursday afternoon, August 12, 2021 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. He was born on December 26, 1930, son of the late Gorman and Blanche (Peterik) Lex. He attended Valders Public Schools,...

Hazel Collins
Hazel Dorothy Collins, 95, of Cecil, Wisconsin peacefully passed away on June 13, 2021. Hazel was born on February 12, 1926, to Roland and Julia (Micoley) Martineau in Spruce, Wisconsin. After graduating from Oconto Falls High School in 1944, she worked in Milwaukee...

David Lee Schmidt
http:// David “Dobin” Schmidt, 92, of Gillett was called home on Sunday July25, 2021 surrounded by his family. Born November 10, 1928, in Gillett to the late Robert and Minnie Schmidt. David attended Gillett high school and then enlisted in the United...

Jim S. LaChapelle
http:// James Stuart LaChapelle, 87, was welcomed through Heaven’s gates on July 24, 2021, with family by his side. James (Jim) was born on January 23, 1934, to the late Stuart and Lillian (Riebe) LaChapelle. Jim was born in Green Bay, WI and graduated from...

Shannon Lee Mott
Shannon Lee Mott, age 54 of Manitowoc, entered Eternal Life on December 26, 2020. Shannon was born April 21, 1966, in Manitowoc County, Son of the Late Merlyn Mott, and Donna (Gove) Mott of Belton, South Carolina. Shannon was employed in various positions throughout...

Emanuel J. Helmuth
Emanuel J. Helmuth, 89, of LaGrange, passed away peacefully at 11:15 am on Friday, June 25, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Paul Mast, after having several bouts of strokes. He was born on January 25, 1932 in Hartsville, OH, to Jonas and Anna (Beachy) Helmuth. On...

Richard F. Krieser
Richard Krieser, 73, of Manitowoc lost his battle with cancer on June 26, 2021. Richard lived in Manitowoc, graduating from Lincoln High School in 1966. He joined the US Army, serving for 12 years before moving back to Manitowoc. He worked at Hamilton Industries,...

Helen F. Satori
Helen F. Satori, age 80, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal rest on Monday evening June 21, 2021 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Helen was born on October 16, 1940 in Attalla, Alabama, daughter of the late John and Edna (Dobbins) Lambert. She graduated...

Iris D. Schroeder
Iris Dawn Schroeder, Rockford, IL, died on her birthday May 16, 2021 from Covid 19 virus. Iris was born in the town of Wescott, Shawano County, WI to Glynn W. Schroeder and Ruth (Vorpahl) Schroeder. Iris graduated from Gillett High School in 1955. Iris moved to...

Monica Lee Belongia
On Wednesday April 21st, Monica Lee Belongia, 68, passed away in her sleep. She was a very loving mother, grandmother, and wife of 42 years. She had a contagious laugh, and loved her friends like family. She was devoted to her faith, and loved baking cookies and other...

David A. Franz
David A.Franz was born on April 29th, 1967. He was called home on January 19, 2021. David had three passions in life: driving truck, cooking, and family and friends. He enjoyed sights from his seat in the "big truck" and meeting people along the way. Affectionately...

Patrick “Pat” Gilligan
Patrick K. Gilligan "Pat", 64, of Gillett WI passed away following a courageous battle with cancer. Pat was born on March 31, 1957 to the late Lyle Gilligan and Lois (Vorron) Gilligan. He attended High School at the Janesville School for the Blind. He enjoyed his...

Scott (Scotty) A. Schlei
Scott Adam Schlei, age 41, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Scott was born June 28, 1979, in Manitowoc, son of John and Laura (Herzog) Schlei. He was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the class of 1997. Scott was...

Peter B. Robley
Peter B. Robley, age 56, of cato passed away unexpectedly on Saturday morning April 3, 2021 at his residence. He was born November 13, 1964. He was the seventh of seven sons of the late Lewellyn and Vivian (Meyer) Robley. His birthday was shared with his oldest...

Lawrence (Larry) E. Madson
Please click the following link for Larry's funeral live stream - https://boxcast.tv/view/funeral-services-of-lawrence-larry-e-madson-ccmlyj1bjxarskbq4zet Mr. Lawrence E. (Larry) Madson, age 87, of rural Manitowoc entered eternal life at home on Tuesday, March...

Michael Ralph
http:// Michael Todd Ralph, 54, passed away at St. Vincent’s Hospital Monday March 15, 2021 at 5:57 a.m. due to complications of Stage 4 Lung Cancer. Michael was originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin but moved up to the Northwoods around 1996. He loved...

Shirley M. Kapitz
If you are reading this ,you will know that Arnie knocked on the patio door, took my hand and away we flew up to Heaven. I am looking forward to being with all those who have gone before me, including my dear pooch, Gidget. I was born on August 30, 1927 in Manitowoc,...

Frank Koszarek
https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/KBRPL2CYRX4WYY3S Frank Koszarek, 77, of Gillett passed away peacefully at home February 1, 2021. Frank was born in Summit Lake, Wisconsin in 1943. Frank entered the Navy at the age of 17 and was an engine man. While...

Dorothy H. Ulness
Dorothy Ulness, age 100, of Valders, was released from this world on February 1, 2021 at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center, where she had been a resident for the past year. Her family and friends had constantly surrounded her as best they could in these...

Nancy M. Ducat
Nancy Marie Ducat age 72, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on the evening of February 1, 2021. Nancy was born on July 21, 1948, in Rantoul, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Harry and Arlene (Reinke) Pingel. She was a graduate of Valders High School with...

Emma A. Burish
Emma Burish, age 84, Shawano passed away January 25, 2021 at home to be with the lord. Emma was born July 20, 1936 in the Town of Spruce, Oconto County to the late Jacob and Anna (Tienor) Burish. She attended grade school in the Town of Spruce and graduated from...

Phyllis Morrow
Phyllis Morrow (Crossman) 94, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 23, 2021, with her granddaughter, Missy at her side. She was born on August 22,1926 to Edwin and Leila (Sears) Crossman in Neopit, Wisconsin. To support the war effort, she rode daily with her...

Robert “Bob” Krueger
h Robert (Bob) Lee Krueger, age 77 of Gillett, passed peacefully with family by his side on January 21, 2021 at Bellin Hospital. Bob was born April 8, 1943 in Green Bay to the late Harry and Edna (Vanden Bush) Krueger. Bob graduated from Gillett High School in...

Shannon Lee Mott
Shannon Lee Mott, age 54 of Manitowoc, entered Eternal Life on December 26, 2020. Shannon was born April 21, 1966, in Manitowoc County, Son of the Late Merlyn Mott, and Donna (Gove) Mott of Belton, South Carolina. Shannon was employed in various positions throughout...

Sandra Jean Hanson
h Sandra Jean Hanson, age 76, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with her family at her side on January 2, 2021. She was born September 29, 1944, to Adolph & Anna (Arndt) Paholke, in Underhill, WI. She was one of 9 children. Sandy is survived by...

Elizabeth Trever
In loving memory of Elizabeth Ann Trever, 66, Town of Underhill. Passed away peacefully at her home on December 7, 2020. Elizabeth was born on July 21, 1954. She was a loving CNA and spent her time cooking for the ones she loved. Her hobbies were picking apples, to...

Joann Marilyn Kuehl
Joann Marilyn Streblow-Kuehl, 86 Pulaski, passed peacefully in her sleep on December 4th 2020. She was born on June 6th, 1934 in Oconto Falls, WI to the late Sylvester and Norma (Hanson) Streblow. She grew up in Morgan and Green Valley where her parents opened a...

Gaylord Zippel
Gaylord Zippel, 83, of Gillett passed away November 19, 2020 at home in his favorite recliner. He was born November 5, 1937 in the Town of Oconto Falls to the late Carl and Evelyn (Nass) Zippel. Gaylord went to the South Branch School in the Town of Oconto Falls. As a...

Charles “Chuck” Mohr
Charles Frederick Mohr, 67, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 after a five week battle with COVID-19. He was born on April 19, 1953, the son of the late Aaron and Donna (Curtis) Mohr. A 1971 graduate of Markesan High School with continued...

Mary Lou Smith
h Mary L Smith, 86, of Gillett, passed away Sunday, November 8th, 2020, at her home. Originally from West Virginia, Mary spent most of her life in Northwest Indiana working in a hospital setting then later in a diner that she owned. In 2009 Mary moved...

John S. Wirock (Wiercioch) Sr.
On November 3, 2020, John Wirock (Wiercioch) of Abrams WI passed away unexpectedly at the age of 75 doing what he loved, farming on his tractor. John was born in Chicago, Ill to the late Stanley and Josephine Wirock in 1945. He worked for the city of Chicago in the...

Joshua Jo Krueger
http:// Joshua Jo Krueger, 32, of Gillett passed away unexpectedly Monday October 26, 2020. Josh was born August 2, 1988 in Bellevue Washington. Josh and family moved to Gillett, WI when he was 7 years old. Josh was a colorful soul and loved dirt track...

Russell G. Brunner
Russell G. Brunner, age 68, of Boca Raton, FL, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020 at his home, after a short battle with cancer. He was born on September 28, 1952 in Manitowoc, son of the late Raymond and Emogene (Tuschel) Brunner. Russ graduated from Valders...

Gage Pflugradt
With deepest sorrow, we announce Gage Allen Pflugradt, age 14, most beloved son, brother, and family member passed away 10/19/2020. Though only 14 years old, Gage had a huge impact on the lives of people around him. Those of us who knew him well have lost a shining...

Joy Marie Marquardt
Joy Marie Marquardt, 62, Town of Gillett passed away Tuesday October 20, 2020 at her home. Joy was born on August 2, 1958 in Albany, Georgia to the Late Joseph and Dorothy Hazen. Joy married Gary Marquardt in 1977 spending 43 years together. Joy worked in Pulaski for...

Herbert (Herb) Sommerfeld
Herbert August John Sommerfeld, 98 of Gillett, WI passed away at a Green Bay nursing home suddenly, but peacefully Tuesday, Oct 13, 2020. Herbert was born on August 1, 1922 in Gillett, WI to the late August & Hulda (Wendt) Sommerfeld. At a young age, his father...

Mavis J. Darling
Mavis J Darling, 90, beloved sister, aunt, cousin and friend died September 17, 2020 at St. Mary's hospital in Green Bay. She was born on the Darling dairy farm in Pulcifer, Wisconsin June 27, 1930 to Vernon and Nora (Hansen) Darling. Mavis was preceded in death by...

Sally Ebenreiter
Sally Ann (Manley) Ebenreiter of Gillett passed away peacefully on September23, 2020, at the age of 89. She was born on December 8, 1930, in Janesville, WI, to the late Thomas and Millie (Thuenen) Manley. She graduated from Portage High School in 1948, and attended...

Bryon Temple
Bryon James Temple, 57, passed away peacefully at Meadowbrook at Oconto Falls on September 27, 2020. Bryon was born to Alfred R. (Bucky) and Judith (Gallagher) Temple on March 1, 1963 in Shawano, WI. Bryon graduated from Gillett High School in 1981. Bryon excelled in...

Nancy Susan Dake
Nancy Susan Dake, 61, passed away at home with her family by her side. Nancy was born January 9,1959 in Newberry Michigan to the late Howard and Pauline Brown was the youngest of 4 children and grew up as a childhood friend of her future husband Tom. She and Tom...

Ramona “Monie” Madson
Ramona “Monie” Madson, age 89, most recently living at The Court at Felician Village in Manitowoc, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 21, 2020, surrounded by her loving family in the home of her daughter. Her sparkling blue eyes and her quick smile will be...

Shirley E. Wilda
Shirley E. Wilda, age 90, a lifelong resident of Manitowoc, passed away Monday August 31, 2020. According to Shirley’s wishes, private memorial services will be held by the family. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery. Shirley was born February 7, 1930, in Manitowoc,...

Brenda Joyce Koszarek
Brenda J. Koszarek, 72, of Gillett passed away July 23, 2020 at her residence. She is the daughter of Jerry West and Catherine Saunders. Brenda is survived by her husband Frank; daughters: Kim (John Ralph) Hayward and Kelly (Kendall) Wilson; grandchildren:...

Dorothy Elizabeth Melchior
Dorothy Elizabeth (Wesner) Melchior, life long resident of Gillett, WI, passed away at the age of 95 on August 12, 2020. She resided at Serenity Gardens Assisted Living in Gillett the last four years and was a devoted mother of four children who were with her in her...

Lynn F. Gebert
Lynn Gebert, 89 of Oconto quietly passed away Saturday August 8, 2020 succumbing to dementia and will be sadly missed, especially his warm smile and personality. Lynn was born March 27, 1931 to the late Frank and Beatrice (Mc Carthy) Gebert, he was a proud Korean War...

Catarino Alfaro, Sr.
Catarino Alfaro Sr., of Edinburg, TX was called to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at the age of 87. After several months of declining health, Catarino Sr. died peacefully surrounded by his beloved wife Maria Alfaro and their 11 children by his side. ...

David B. Mahlik
David B. Mahlik, age 66, a Valders resident, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 13, 2020. Dave was born on March 22, 1954 in Two Rivers, son of Donald A. and Janet (Otto) Mahlik. He graduated from Roncalli High School with the class of 1972. On December 15,...

James E. Krueger
James E. Krueger, 71 of Gillett passed away Tuesday June 30, 2020 doing what he liked doing – riding on his tractor. He was born December 23, 1948 to the late Harry and Edna (Vandenbush) Krueger. Jim attended Gillett High School, then served in the United States Army...

Daniel (Dan) L. Peters
Daniel L. Peters, 71, passed away at his home June 5, 2020. Dan was born December 19, 1948 in Green Bay, Wisconsin to the late Donald and Florence (Van Den Plas) Peters. He married Shirley Kmecheck on September 30, 1978 and have been married for 41 years. Dan...

Vern W. Hansen
Vern William Hansen, 74, of Kimberly passed away after a long illness, peacefully on May 24, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Oshkosh. Vern was born the son of Irving and Anna (Ottow) Hansen on September 2, 1945....

June E. Martineau
June Martineau, 89, formerly of Gillett passed away at a local hospital Wednesday, May 20, 2020. June was born in Oconto June 1, 1930 to the late Milton and Ida (Pecha) Saucier, grew up locally and ultimately married Jerome Martineau in 1950. June worked in the food...


