Christianson & Deja Funeral Home Obituaries

Daniel D. Gosz Jr., age 76, of Valders, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family, following a yearlong battle with cancer. Dan was born on September 21, 1946, in Manitowoc, son of Daniel and Eleanore (Shimek) Gosz Sr. He was a 1965 graduate of Valders High School. Following High School Dan served in the United States Army in Vietnam being discharged in 1968. On February 28, 1970, Dan was married to Judy M. Hickmann at St. Gregory Catholic Church,...

Thomas “Tom” Francis Kaufmann “The squealer”, 77, of Kiel passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.  Tom was born on June 15, 1946 to Milton and Edna (Konopacki) Kaufmann. He was a graduate of Kiel High School. He served his country in the 127th Infantry of the National Guard. Tom owned and operated Thomas Kaufmann Roofing. He was a well-known mechanic who was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed him....

Lawrence “Larry” L. Jaros, 78, of Valders passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023 at his home. Larry was born on August 6, 1944 in Chicago, IL to Walter H. and Genevieve (Golat) Jaros. On April 15, 1978, he married the former Suzanne Gendreau. Larry is survived by his wife: Sue; children: Josh (Felisha) Jaros, and Theresa (Zack) Michels; grandchildren: Will, Mia, George, Bryson, Baylor, Bennett, Camden, and Easton; brother: Wally (Chris) Jaros; and sister: Cathy (Mike) Novak. He...

Imelda H. Sukowaty, age 91, of the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, was invited home by her Lord and Savior, Jesus, early on Thursday morning March 23, 2023. Imelda, also known as Babs, was born on September 12, 1931, daughter of the late Andrew and Agnes (Kautzer) Sukowaty. As a young girl, Imelda attended the Niles Road School down the road from her home on the family farm and then transferred to the St. Gregory Parish School, St. Nazianz, WI. She then finished her...

Peter “Pete” Miller, 62, of St. Nazianz passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday when his loving heart quit working, February 28, 2023 at his home. Pete was born on April 27, 1960 in Manitowoc to Raymond and Fay (Green) Miller. He was a graduate of Reedsville High School. On May 12, 1984 he married the love of his life the former Kayla Buerger.   Pete was employed at Agri-King and was a hard-working family man. He was a salesman and a bullshitter in the best sense of the term....

Susan M. Witt, age 65, of Valders passed away suddenly at her home on Thursday evening, February 16, 2023. Susan was born January 22, 1958, in Manitowoc, daughter of Rita (Poehls) Cisler and the late Allen Cisler.  She was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the Class of 1976. Susan worked as a Pharmacy Technician at Holy Family Memorial Hospital for 20 years until her retirement.  She previously worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at St. Mary's nursing home for many...

George F. Linzmeier, 92, Manitowoc passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center. George was born on November 23, 1930 in Luxemburg to the late Charles and Margaret (Simonar) Linzmeier. On August 2, 1951 he married the former Rita Nies at St. John’s Catholic Church in Morrison, WI. She preceded him in death on January 13, 2016. He and Rita were dairy farmers until George’s retirement in 1988. George was a member of St. Mary’s...

Margaret E. Evenson, age 88, of Valders passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family. Margaret was born October 30, 1934, in Whitelaw, daughter of the late Anton and Margaret (Bonnell) Brandl. She was a 1952 graduate of Lincoln High School. In 1952 she married Marlyn Evenson on June 21st, he preceded her in death on March 26, 2016. She was employed at Leverenz Shoe Company and Christel’s Piggly Wiggly until her retirement. Margaret enjoyed spending time with her...

Betty M. “Fay” Schleh, age 93, a resident of Willowdale Health Services, New Holstein died Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at Willowdale Health Services. Fay was born on November 27, 1928, in St. Nazianz, daughter of the late Joseph and Leona (Garthoeffner) Schleh. She worked for the family meat market for many years until 1970. Fay was also employed as a postal clerk part time in the St. Nazianz Post Office for 32 years and retired in 1988 after working for 3 years in the Manitowoc...

Glen George Sukowaty, age 59, of New Holstein, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022. Glen was born on March 26, 1963, in Chilton, son of the late Leroy and Virginia (Hauser) Sukowaty. He graduated with the Valders High School class of 1982. Glen had a passion for working on cars, and turned his passion into a career, working at Bob’s Classic in Reedsville and Don Gilbertson in Collins. Glen was also part of the Calumet Fun Truckers. He was a fun-loving man with a great sense of...