All Obituaries

Julia Mae Hendricks, age 90, entered eternal life on January 25th, 2022, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers.  Julia was born on July 3rd, 1931, in Manitowoc, to parents Nellie (Duzeski) and Carl Jorgensen.  Julia attended St. Paul Elementary School and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1949, with honors.  While at Lincoln High School, Julia was active in the marching band and was an accomplished majorette soloette.  Julia lived a true-life, love story, that began...

Patricia J. Hayes, age 93, a Manitowoc resident, passed away on January 25, 2021 at Maritime Gardens in Manitowoc. Patricia was born on November 27, 1927 in Syracuse, NY, daughter of the late William and Katherine (O'Hara) Sherlock. On February 3, 1951 she married Donald J. Hayes in Syracuse, NY. He preceded her in death on June 20, 2007. Patricia graduated from St. Joseph Hospital in Syracuse, NY as a registered nurse. She worked as a nurse, specializing in pediatric nursing, from 1950...

Marie B. Kohlbeck, age 88, of rural Whitelaw, died peacefully on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. The former Marie B. Strouf was born on March 3, 1933 in the township of Gibson, daughter of the late Otto and Mary (Novachek) Strouf. She grew up in the town of Gibson and attended local schools. On April 26, 1950 Marie was married to Herbert L. Kohlbeck at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mishicot. He preceded her in death on January 19, 2022. Marie and her...

Darlene A. Wagner, age 90, formerly of Rural Manitowoc, residing at Riverwood Place for the past five years, passed away early Sunday morning, January 23, 2022 at Aurora Medical Center of Manitowoc County. Darlene was born on December 15, 1931 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Anton and Myrtle (Sempier) Kaminski. She was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the class of 1949. On May 20, 1950 she married Dale Wagner in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on September 2, 1996....

Sandra A. “Sandy” “Snoopy” Hermann, age 66, a Plymouth resident, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice, Sheboygan Falls. She was born September 8, 1955 in Sheboygan, daughter of the late Clarence and Judith K. “Judy” (Deeley) Hermann. Sandy attended Trinity Lutheran School, Sheboygan, and then Sheboygan North High School, graduating with the class of 1973. She loved her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, as well...

Lucas “Luke” Brian Kollmann, 32, of Plymouth passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at his home. Lucas was born on October 29, 1989 in Plymouth to Tracy and Caroline (Johnson) Kollmann. He was a graduate of Plymouth High School. Lucas was an exceptional drawer and enjoyed fishing. Lucas is survived by his mom: Carrie (Dave Capelle) Kollmann; son: Zander; brother: Adam Kollmann; grandparents: Brian and Ellynne Johnson. He is further survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, other...

Francis “Butch” J. Bolzenthal, age 79, formerly of Manitowoc, and currently a resident of Scandinavian Court in Denmark, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Scandinavian Court. Butch was born on March 5, 1942 in Milwaukee, son of the late Albert and Sylvia (Kerscher) Bolzenthal. He grew up in Manitowoc County and was a 1960 graduate of Two Rivers Washington High School. Following his graduation from high school he became a member of the United States Air Force in 1963...

Debra J. Fencl, age 68 of Manitowoc, died unexpectedly on Friday, January 21, 2022 at her residence. The former Debra Iwen was born on October 7, 1953 in Wausau, daughter of the late Franklin and Jean (Woller) Rusch. She graduated from Two Rivers Washington High School and continued her education at LTC where she obtained her Medical Assistant Degree. On April 16, 2004 Debra was married to Ronald Fencl in Waupun. He preceded her in death on May 16, 2012.Debra worked as a CNA and Home...

Earl John Bruechert, 89, of Manitowoc passed away peacefully on Friday, January 21, 2022 at Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center. Earl was born on May 6, 1932 in Manitowoc Rapids, to the late John and Adeline (Schmitz) Bruechert, Jr.  Earl attended school in Manitowoc. He served his country in the United States Army. On August 5, 1950, he married the love of his life, the former Ann Mae Bohacek. For 71 years, they walked side by side through all of life’s adventures....

Francis J. Denor, age 97, formerly of Manitowoc passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Shorehaven Retirement Community in Oconomowoc. Francis was born on April 27, 1924 in Manitowoc, son of the late Frank and Marie (Dugan) Denor. He grew up in Manitowoc and was a 1942 graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. On April 23, 1943 Francis became a member of the Army Air Corp, serving during WWII and was honorably discharged on February 16, 1946. On September 7, 1946 Francis married the...