Pfeffer Funeral Home Obituaries

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,...

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...

Martin A. Yauch, age 73 of Manitowoc, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness. Martin was born on December 9, 1949 in Milwaukee, son of the late Harold and Lorraine (Konetzy) Yauch. He was a 37-year employee of Heresite Protective Coatings, retiring in 2010. On May 19, 1990, Martin was married to Diane Yauch in Manitowoc. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping, and loved being with his children and grandchildren. Survivors...

Shirley F. Barnes, 87, Manitowoc passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023 at Sylvan Crossings at Maritime Gardens. Shirley was born on May 21, 1935 in Manitowoc to Frank and Verona (Weiter) Pribek. She is a graduate of Lincoln High School. On May 5, 1956 she married John E. Barnes, he preceded her in death on December 31, 2016. Shirley was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. Shirley enjoyed cooking and loved sitting on the beach and enjoying the sunshine. Shirley is survived by her...

Our beloved Rebecca Ann (Toerpe) Vela joined her heavenly family on Thursday, January 26, 2023. Becky was born on October 15, 1977, in Manitowoc. She was the youngest of three, born to James and the late Patricia Toerpe. Becky attended Lincoln High School and graduated in 1996. She later went on to receive her associates degree at the University of Wisconsin in 2011. Becky was loving, vibrant, and empathetic with a passion for caring for others. She was a dedicated mother first and...