Pfeffer Funeral Home Obituaries

Margaret Edith Ruzek, 86, died peacefully in her home on Monday, May 16, 2022. Margie was born to Christian and Elizabeth Krug on January 16, 1936 in Manitowoc. She was the youngest of three daughters and grew up on a small farm on Nagel Avenue in Manitowoc. In 1954 Margie was married to Paul O. Reinertson of the U.S. Air Force, and for years they traveled the country, living in many states from California to Florida to New York and many in-between. Together they had three children,...

Barbara Kakatsch, 72, of Fond Du Lac passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at her home. Barb was born on August 12, 1949 in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Orgena (Desterheft) Kakatsch, Sr.  Barb was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, she furthered her education at UW-Milwaukee, graduating with a Bachelor’s in Social Work. She worked as a social worker in various settings over the years, and lastly at the ARC of Fond Du Lac before her retirement. Barb...

Ardith M. Novak, age 90, of Manitowoc passed away Tuesday evening May 10, 2022, at Harbor View Assisted Living in Manitowoc. The former Ardith Temme, was born on August 15, 1931, in Algoma, daughter of the late William and Dorothy (Schneider) Temme Sr. She grew up in Manitowoc and was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. On April 25, 1951, Ardith was married to Roy L. Novak in Dubuque, IA. He preceded her in death on September 5, 2006. In the past Ardith worked for Imperial Eastman...

Judith “Judie” Field Stuntz passed on peacefully in the presence of three family members and a close friend, at the age of 81, on May 10, 2022, at Holy Family Memorial medical Center, Manitowoc after a courageous eight- month battle with lymphoma. Judie was born on July 20, 1940, in Norman, Oklahoma, the daughter of the late Robert and Wilma Erma (Mooney) Field. While growing up she attended schools primarily in Indiana and Illinois, and eventually earned a MA in Education from...

Michael P. Dewane, age 86, formerly of the Valders area, passed away Monday night May 9, 2022, at Hamilton Health Services in Two Rivers. Mike was born on June 17, 1935, at St. Anna, son of the late Edward and Val (Wegner) Dewane. He grew up in the Valders area and was a 1954 graduate of Valders High School. Mike served in the United States Marine Corps from August 4, 1954, until he was called home to help operate the family farm in Valders on February 18, 1955. He worked hard all of his...

Barbara F. (Groothoff) Litersky, of the Village of Mishicot, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022, at Aurora BayCare Medical Center. Barbara was born December 4, 1953, in La Crosse to the late William Leroy and Catherine Rose (Copus) Groothoff. Barbara graduated from Mishicot High School in 1972. On January 19, 1974, Barbara married James R. Litersky Sr. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Barbara is survived by her husband, James R. Litersky Sr.; two children: son James R. Litersky Jr.,...

Ramona (nee LaPean) “Peanie” Peronto was called home to the Lord on May 8th, 2022, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. She was born on February 5, 1930, in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, where she grew up and attended high school. On March 6th, 1948, when she was just 17 years old, she married the love of her life, Raymond J. Peronto, and spent the rest of her life with him. Together they were the proprietors of Peanie and Ray’s Bar in Cooperstown for over 15 years. Ramona also worked as a...

Sister Paschal Baylon Klarkowski, age 93, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. The former Alice Mary Klarkowski, also known as Sister Paschal Baylon, was born on December 7, 1928, in Green Bay, WI, daughter of the late Peter and Viola (Kendziorski) Klarkowski. She entered the convent in 1944 and professed her vows in 1946. Sister Paschal Baylon earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Silver Lake...

David Lewis Moore, 87, of Manitowoc passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022 at Magnolia Meadows. David was born on November 7, 1934 in Stanley, WI to the late John D. and Borghild (Follien) Moore. David attended school in Valders and graduated from Valders High School in 1953.  On June 4, 1977 he married Diann Skarda at Silver Lake College Chapel in Manitowoc. He served his country in the United States Army from 1957-1959, stationed in Germany. David then followed his father and uncle and...

Daniel A. Zirk, age 64 of Manitowoc, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at his residence. Daniel was born on April 20, 1958, in Manitowoc, son of Stanley and Donna Rae (Boury) Zirk. Daniel graduated from Roncalli High School in 1977. He turned his beloved hobby of coin and card collecting into a career by becoming owner and operator of Manitowoc Card and Coin. Survivors include his parents: Stanley and Donna Rae Zirk, Manitowoc; brothers: John Zirk, Raymond Zirk, and Andrew Zirk, all...