All Obituaries

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...

Craig P. Hickey, age 38 of Manitowoc, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Friday, January 27, 2023, as a result of a lifelong battle with childhood cancer. Craig was born on July 15, 1984 in Oconto Falls, son of Patrick W. Hickey and the late Kathryn A. Jacobson. Craig grew up in New Holstein and graduated from New Holstein High School. He enjoyed playing sports, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his friends and family. He was an avid Packer fan.  Craig took a lot of...

Florence Kirt, age 95, formerly of 8302 Reifs Mills Rd., Manitowoc passed away on Friday January 27, 2023 at St. Mary’s Nursing Home, Manitowoc. Florence was born on September 14, 1927 in the town of Franklin, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Hlavachek) Kostechka.  She attended rural schools and graduated from Reedsville High School with the Class of 1945.  Florence then attended Manitowoc County Normal, graduating in 1947 and taught rural schools in Fisherville, Grimms...

Rose Combee, age 91, of Manitowoc, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Laurel Grove Assisted Living, Manitowoc. Rose was born February 5, 1931, in Two Rivers, to the late Wilbert and Ludmilla (Wotochek) Kupsch. Rose married Ray Combee on April 8, 1954. He preceded her in death on September 24, 2015. Rose enjoyed working in the garden, especially with her flowers. She is survived by two daughters: Cindy (Kevin) Daugs, Bonnie (Yogi) Chase; three sons: Steven (Jackie) Combee, Wally...

MANITOWOC, WISCONSIN – As promised by his Savior Jesus Christ, Roger Charles Kabelowsky arrived at his eternal heavenly home on January 21, 2023.  The day before, Roger enjoyed a raucous day of laughter with his family present.  Roger was born on September 30, 1934 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin to parents, Charles and Esther Kabelowsky.  Roger lived in Sheboygan County much of his young life.  Roger graduated from Sheboygan North High School in 1953. He   ...

Susan A. Thorne, 67, of Manitowoc, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at her residence. Susan was born on August 18, 1955 in Manitowoc, to the late Homer and Grace (Wood) Scherer. She attended schools in Manitowoc and graduated with the class of 1973 from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc. On May 27, 1988 she married Tyrone Thorne in Manitowoc. Susan was employed at Walmart for many years until her retirement in 2020. She was a member of White Paws German Shepherd Rescue. Susan is...

Kenneth P. Schermetzler, 63, died Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Bay Area Medical Center in Marinette. Kenneth was born on October 17, 1959 in Manitowoc to the late Donald and Jeanette (Meyer) Schermetzler. He was an avid reader; and also enjoyed his pets, traveling, music, and snacks, especially peanut butter. He is survived by his four brothers and two sisters-in-law: John Schermetzler, Cleveland, David (Renae) Schermetzler, Cleveland, Joe (Brenda) Schermetzler, Two Rivers, and Patrick...

Mary A. Boncher, age 81 of Maribel, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay. The former Mary Compliment was born on August 2, 1941 in Muncie, Indiana daughter of the late Willard and Goldie (Greenwalt) Compliment. She grew up in Muncie Indiana and graduated in 1960 from Royerton High School. On October 5, 1963 Mary was married to Norbert C. Boncher Jr in Muncie, Indiana.  Mary lived a wonderful life...

Milroy Norbert Kamke, 94, of Manitowoc passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Aurora Memorial Medical Center in Two Rivers. Milroy was born on November 22, 1928 to Elmer and Leona (Zimmer) Kamke in Wayside. Milroy served his country in the United States Army. He married Carol Soucek, she preceded him in death. Milroy began as a farmer, then went to work for Northern Produce Cheese Factory, and then worked 27 years for the Manitowoc Company until his retirement in 1990. He was a member...