Jens Family Funeral Services & Crematory Obituaries

Audrey V. Kugle, 91, Manitowoc, died peacefully at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers. Audrey was born on August 17, 1929 in the Town of Liberty to the late Fred and Ella (Pleus) Lippert. She was a 1947 graduate of Lincoln High School in Manitowoc and then furthered her education at Prospect Hall from 1948-49. On October 27, 1951 she married Roman Kugle at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Reedsville. He preceded her in death on February 18, 2011. Audrey worked for 18 years at Brillion...

Oakley “Oak” C. Kelty, 86, a resident of Manitowoc for 24 years, passed away comfortably on Monday afternoon, June 21, 2021 at the Unity Menz Residence in De Pere, WI. He was born September 14, 1934 to his parents Oakley E. and Pauline A. (Lehmann) Kelty in San Bernardino, California. He attended local schools and then enlisted into the US Navy in September in 1954. After completing basic training, he was assigned to Pt. Mugu, the Navy’s missile testing and tracking...

Walter Joseph Sullivan, age 45, of Two Rivers, died Saturday morning, June 12, 2021 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls. Walter was born on January 31, 1976 in New Jersey, son of the late Walter and Louise (Enering) Sullivan. At the age of three months, Walter moved to New York where he grew up. He enjoyed bowling, going to the beach and riding his moped. Survivors include his best friend: Stephanie Gronke, Two Rivers; one sister: Florence “Flo”...

William J. Ewert, age 74 of Two Rivers died on Thursday morning, June 10, 2021 at the Aurora Medical Center of Manitowoc County. Bill was born on September 10, 1946 in Wausau, son of the late Heinz and Eleanor (Woehlent) Ewert. He graduated from Antigo High School in 1965. Shortly after graduation he joined the United States Navy as a cook and retired after 20 years of service in June of 1985. On August 18, 1973 Bill married the former Donna L. Taylor in Antigo. Following retirement from...

Donald P. “Don” Schisel, age 69 of Cato passed away peacefully Saturday morning, May 22, 2021 at home surrounded by the family he loved after having caught and cleaned his daily limit of fish earlier that morning. Don was born on November 4, 1951 in Manitowoc, son of the late Orie and Margaret (Mangin) Schisel. He attended schools in Whitelaw and Valders graduating with the class of 1970 from Valders High School. On August 28, 1976 Don married the former Janelle Bergene at Faith...

Mary Ann Kabat, age 88, of Reedsville, WI passed away Friday, May 21, 2021 at Garrow Villa in Brillion. Mary Ann was born in Reedsville, WI on January 7, 1933, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Fritsch) Kabat. Mary Ann was a member of Holy Family Parish in Brillion and the American Legion Auxiliary in Reedsville. Mary Ann is survived by her two sisters-in-law, Darlene Hoffmann and Nora Kabat; two nieces, Laura Andrews and Lori Haron; one nephew, Dan Kabat, other cousins, relatives...

Roger W. Selle, age 77, a life-long resident of Valders, passed away early Tuesday, morning, April 27, 2021 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Roger was born on October 26, 1943, son of the late Edmund and Elsie (Fischer) Selle. He attended Valders public schools and graduated with the class of 1961 from Valders High School. Roger went on to serve his country in the U.S. Navy from 1961-1964. He was employed at the Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry until his retirement. Roger was a...

Janet Isherwood, age 63, of Valders, died Saturday, April 24, 2021 at the Shady Lane Nursing Care Center in Manitowoc. Janet was born on January 24, 1958 in Los Angeles, CA, daughter of Howard and Patricia (Carpenter) Hager. She is survived by two sons: Jason Hager, Joshua Barraza; and one daughter: Tiffany DeBauche. According to Janet’s wishes no services will be held at this time. Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory of Manitowoc assisted the family with arrangements. Online...

Elaine Grace Karbon, age 90, of Manitowoc, passed away early Thursday morning, April 15, 2021 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in Manitowoc.The former Elaine Schelthelm was born on December 3, 1930 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Adam and Lucille (Fricke) Schelthelm. Elaine attended school in Manitowoc and graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School in 1950. On September 9, 1961 Elaine was married to Elmer A. Karbon at Waukegan, IL for 48 years until his death on November 14, 2009....

Elaine Augusta Schmitz, age 94, passed away Monday morning, March 22, 2021 at St. Mary's Felician Village in Manitowoc.Elaine was born to Otto and Viola (Weyer) Schmitz on June 5, 1926 in the township of Newton. She attended Whittier Public School and was baptized, confirmed and a life-long member of Salem Ebenezer Reformed Church in Newton.In spite of being homebound most of her life, Elaine was a smart and feisty individual. She defied her age and disability with her irresistible...