All Obituaries

Karen A. Zietlow, age 81, of Manitowoc passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at Frontida of Manitowoc. Karen was born on May 31, 1942 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Everette and Marie (Wehner) Sweeting. She was a 1960 graduate from Manitowoc Lincoln High School. On February 17, 1962 Karen was married to Kenneth B. Zietlow at Holy Innocents Catholic Church in Manitowoc. She worked as a bookkeeper for Manitowoc Pharmacy for many years until her retirement. Karen was also an Eucharistic...

Phyllis B. Armstrong, age 93, of Manitowoc passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, surrounded by her family at Shady Lane Nursing Home. Phyllis was born April 12, 1931 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Julius and Lottie (Skrzypezynski) Kozaczuk.  She was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the Class of 1950.  On September 26, 1953 she was united in marriage to William H. Armstrong at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Phyllis worked at Mirro Aluminum for 17 years,...

John H. Wegner, age 86 of Manitowoc, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024 at his residence. John was born on February 13, 1938 in Two Rivers, son of the late Fred and Edith (Koehler) Wegner. He attended schools in Manitowoc, graduating with the class of 1957 from Manitowoc Lincoln High School. He served in the United States Army. John enjoyed watching old movies, especially westerns, working on his cars, loved animals, socializing with his friends at McDonald’s and watching sporting...

Lillian B. (Kratz) Mangin, age 82, of Manitowoc passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at her residence in Manitowoc. Lillian was born on May 29, 1941 in Wrightstown, daughter of the late Fred and Lena (De Grand) Kratz. She attended Reedsville High School. On June 17, 1959 Lillian married George B. Mangin Sr. at St. Anne Catholic Church in Francis Creek. He preceded her in death on April 19, 1986. She worked for various companies in the Manitowoc area. Lillian was a member of St. Francis of...

Judith A. Trochil, age 72, of Manitowoc passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center in Manitowoc. Judy was born on October 28, 1951 in Manitowoc, daughter of Lorraine Novack and the late LeRoy Trochil. She was a Nurses Aide for many years until her retirement. Judy was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish and the Prayer Shawl Ministry. Judy is survived by her mother: Lorraine Trochil, Manitowoc; two brothers and one sister-in-law: Robert Trochil, Appleton,...

Peter J. Brockhaus, age 79, formerly of Colby and Green Grove, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Peter was born March 21, 1945 in Marshfield, son of the late Harold and Maydell (Wepfer).  He was a graduate of Colby High School with the Class of 1963.  On February 1, 2002 he married Julie Mayrose in Greenwood, WI. Peter owned Sun Creations Group and designed and built many homes and commercial buildings in Wisconsin. He held many patents...

Hazel R. Kowalsky, age 94, formerly of Two Rivers passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Care Partners of Appleton. Hazel was born September 11, 1929 in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Leo and Helen (Phalen) Rocheleau.  She was a graduate of Washington High School with the Class of 1947.  On August 19, 1950 she was united in marriage to Robert J. Kowalsky at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Two Rivers.  He preceded her in death on November 1, 2011. Hazel and Robert...

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Sandra L. Lesperance, age 73, of Manitowoc passed away on Saturday April 6, 2024 at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Sandra was born May 23, 1950 in Two Rivers, daughter of Mae (Myrtle) Wunsch and the late Ervin Wunsch.  She was a graduate of Washington High School with the Class of 1968.  On December 11, 1971 she was united in marriage to Eugene Lesperance in Two Rivers.  He preceded her in death on October 23, 2023. Sandra had worked at Mirro for 33 years and later...

Glen R. “Yogi” Guetschow, age 77 of Manitowoc, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at the Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. Yogi was born on September 27, 1946 in Two Rivers, son of the late Emil and Hazel (Taddy) Guetschow. He was a 1964 graduate of Two Rivers Washington High School. Yogi served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. On August 28, 1971 he married the former Kristine A. Chapman at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Two Rivers....