All Obituaries

Eleanor C. Taylor, 93, of Manitowoc passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. Eleanor was born on March 17, 1929 in Manitowoc to the late Paul and Goldie (Schindel) Kerchefske. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School. On September 3, 1949, Eleanor married William “Buddy’ Taylor at First Presbyterian Church in Manitowoc.  Together they owned and operated Taylor Trucking and Ready-Mix. Buddy preceded her in death on September...

Hattie E. Schema, age 93, of St. Nazianz, passed away early Friday morning, August 12, 2022, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. The former Hattie Muehlbauer was born on November 28, 1928 in the township of Schleswig, daughter of the late Joseph and Hedwig (Meyer) Muehlbauer. She grew up in the town of Schleswig and attended SS Peter and Paul Catholic Grade School in Kiel. On June 5, 1948, Hattie was married to Norman F. Schema at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel. He preceded...

Sigrid D. McNamer, 81 of Plymouth, formerly of Milwaukee, passed away at her home on Friday, August 12, 2022. Sigrid was born on December 2, 1940, a daughter to the late Einar and Leona (Hennings) Petersen in Antioch, Illinois where she grew up and graduated from high school.  For many yers she was employed in Milwaukee with First Wisconsin Bank, now US Bank. Sigrid is survived by her children, David (Barbara) McNamer of Milwaukee, Timothy McNamer of New Berlin, Denise McNamer of...

Erla C. Lenz, age 96, formerly of Manitowoc, was called to eternal life to be with her Lord on August 9, 2022, at her residence at Bluff Haven in Prairie du Chien, WI. Erla was born on October 8, 1925, in Newton, WI. the daughter of Gustave and Elsa Stock. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1943. Erla then entered the workforce as a secretary at Wisconsin Fuel and Light, later becoming the Office Manager. Soon after, she met the love of her life, George Lenz. They were married on...

Ruth M. Kozaczuk, age 96, a Manitowoc resident passed away on Sunday August 7, 2022, at Riverwoods Place under hospice care. Ruth was born on August 26, 1925, in the township of Cato, daughter of the late Reinhard and Frieda (Haese) Kitzerow. She grew up in the Cato area and moved to Manitowoc in 1945.  On June 7, 1952, Ruth was married to Edward A. Kozaczuk at St. John- St. James Ev. Lutheran Church in Reedsville, he preceded her in death on December 12, 2005. She was employed with...

Judith Ann Vogel (Judy), 88, died on August 5, 2022, at Magnolia Meadows in Manitowoc. Judy was born on July 9, 1934, in Two Rivers to the late Bertus Porter and Julia Niquette. She was a graduate of Washington High School, then furthered her education at the Business College of Milwaukee. On November 7, 1953, Judy married Claude Vogel. Judy enjoyed sewing, knitting, cross stitch, and traveling, especially cruises. For 13 years Judy was a stay-at-home mom. She then decided to go to work and...

Services are pending at this time.  Tentative looking at the weekend of August 19th.

Marjorie R. “Marge” Bodwin, age 96, of rural Reedsville died early Thursday morning, August 4, 2022 at her residence. Marge was born on May 10, 1926 in Grimms, WI, daughter of the late Patrick and Margaret (O'Hearn) Hennessey. She grew up in Grimms and on November 16, 1948 Marge was married to Donald J. Bodwin at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Maple Grove. Don preceded her in death on January 22, 1985. Marge was a 1944 graduate of East De Pere High School. Following high...

Deanna Marie Drobka (nee Niespodziany), age 84, of Manitowoc, currently of Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on August 4, 2022.    She was born April 23, 1938 in Two Rivers, WI, daughter of the late Edwin and Elizabeth (Belonger) Niespodziany. Deanna was a 1956 graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. On August 10, 1957 she married Robert Drobka at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on...

Carol Gauthier, 74, daughter of the late Leonard and Anna Gollata, entered into eternal peace with her Lord and Savior surrounded by family on Thursday, August 4th, 2022. Carol graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School in 1966. She then married her husband and best friend, Dave in 1968. After Dave returned home from 2 years of active duty in the Army, they then spent 54 years together. Their love has been a perfect example of hard work, dedication, and proof that some things DO last...