All Obituaries

Carol C. Nelesen, 85, formerly of Manitowoc, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at Tender Hearts Assisted Living, Howard. Carol was born on August 25, 1937 in Sheboygan, WI, daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Theobald) Seifert. She graduated in 1956 from Sheboygan South High School. On May 13, 1961 Carol married Kenneth R. Nelesen at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church in Sheboygan. He preceded her in death on January 31, 2020. Carol worked in the past for Northern Labs and was a...

Raymond Albin Carlson died early Thursday morning, February 2, 2023, in Aurora, Kane, Illinois at The Grove of Fox Valley (VA-affiliated) nursing home. Raymond was born to Raymond Albin Carlson and Hazel Eloise (nee James) Carlson on Saturday, April 12, 1924, in Taylors Falls, MN, and his family lived across the St. Croix River in St. Croix Falls, WI. Raymond was the eldest of five sons (Raymond, John, Rolland, James, and a baby boy that was stillborn in 1934). Raymond’s father was the...

Elsie Jeanne Peronto, age 88 of Manitowoc passed into eternal life on Thursday, February 2, 2023. She was more commonly known to all her family and friends as, Jean Peronto. Jean was born on November 10, 1934, in Chicago, IL, daughter of the late Martin and Helena (Post) Burik. In her teen years she moved with her family to Friendship, WI. Jean graduated from the Adams- Friendship Union Free High School in May 1952. There class motto was “Life is what we make it.” Jean made a...

Bonnie J. Pankratz- Durgin, age 84, of Manitowoc, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Riverwoods Assisted Living, Manitowoc. Bonnie was born on March 28, 1938, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Victor and Flora (Janke) Miller. She grew up in Manitowoc and was a 1956 graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. On May 10, 1958, Bonnie was married to Norman Pankratz in Manitowoc, he preceded her in death on August 18, 1992. In October of 1999, Bonnie married Harold Durgin. The couple...

Donald R. Robinson Sr, age 65, of Mishicot, passed away Wednesday February 1, 2023, in his sleep at his residence after many months of dialysis at DaVita. Donald was born May 14, 1957, in Manitowoc, son of the late Alexander and Evelyn (Kralevitz) Robinson. On January 31, 1976, he married the former Kaylynn Dufek in Manitowoc. Don worked at Pietroske for many years as a used car technician, then he worked at Architectural Forest Products, Two Rivers in maintenance, retiring from there. He...

James K. Gadzinski, age 74, of Manitowoc passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at his residence following a long illness, surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born March 26, 1948, in Manitowoc, son of the late Thomas and Helen (DeFaut) Gadzinski. He was a 1966 graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. On September 30, 1966, Jim entered the United States Army serving in Vietnam and was honorably discharged on September 11, 1969. On July 18, 1996, he was married to Shirley A. Kubale in...

Sister Valerie Lemansky, age 90, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. The former Dorothy Lemansky was born on November 2, 1932, in Menominee, MI, daughter of the late Stanley and Violet (Senn) Lemansky Sr. She entered the convent in 1955 and professed her vows in 1957. Sister Valerie earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Silver Lake College, Manitowoc, Wisconsin and a Master’s in...

Alvina Marie Zielinski Wagner, 103, of Manitowoc passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Laurel Grove Assisted Living. Alvina was born on December 8, 1919 in Manitowoc to the late Anton and Rose (Pokorski) Poklinkoski. She married Harry Zielinski on August 20, 1938, he preceded her in death on November 17, 1969. On May 17, 1986, she married Alfred Wagner, he preceded her in death in 2002. Alvina was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. Alvina enjoyed sewing, dancing, and baking,...

Greg J. Wichlacz, age 52, formerly of Two Rivers, passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 29, 2023 in Green Bay. Greg was born November 29, 1970 in Two Rivers, son of the late Andrew and Janice (Shikowski) Wichlacz.  He graduated from Riverview School in 1992. After school, Greg worked at Holiday House in Manitowoc until 2020. He also helped his dad working at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church in Two Rivers. Greg continued to use his skills to help clean St. Matthew’s...

Jean M. Krupka, age 84 of Manitowoc died Sunday January 29, 2023, at St. Mary’s Home, Felician Village. She was born March 2, 1938, in Carleton, Kewaunee County, daughter of the late George and Sophie (Stehula) Remiker. Jean was a graduate of Mishicot High School with the class of 1956. On November 15, 1958, she married Joseph G. Krupka in Tisch Mills, he preceded her in death on February 6, 2008. She was employed with the Tinsel Factory, Mirro Aluminum Company, Chuck Wagon...