All Obituaries

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...

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...

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....

Ashley L. Stevens, 59, passed away on April 6, 2024 at Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County. Ashley was born on July 11, 1964 in Two Rivers to the late Donald Stevens and Patricia Distel. He was a graduate of Mishicot High School. Ashley spent a lot of time with his mom in the kitchen learning about the family and that having a place at the table meant more than anything. He went on to obtain his CDL and completed his career at  VanderVart Concrete with co-workers that left a special...

Lorraine C. Woznick, age 94 of Manitowoc, was called home to God on Friday, April 5, 2024, at Sylvan Crossings Assisted Living. Lorraine passed away, peacefully, of natural causes. Lorraine was born on October 30, 1929 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Leo and Anna (Beranek) Sydow. She was a 1948 graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. On June 10, 1950 Lorraine was married to John “Jack” Woznick at St. Paul Catholic Church in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on June 4,...

Sister Cyrilla Jackels, age 100 a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, passed away on April 5, 2024, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. The former Elizabeth Jackels was born on April 9, 1923, in Kaukauna, WI, daughter of the late Nickolas Jackels and Christina (Schmidt) Jackels. She entered the convent in 1941 and professed her vows in 1944. Sister Cyrilla earned a Bachelor of Science Degree at Holy Family College, Manitowoc, WI. Sister Cyrilla served as a teacher at St....

Robert “Bob” J. Werdeo Sr. age 84, of Valders, passed away Friday April 5, 2024, at Willowdale Health Services in New Holstein. Bob was born on April 16, 1939, in Kiel, son of the late Matthew and Helen (Wendel) Werdeo. He grew up and attended school in Kiel. On July 9, 1960, Bob was married to the former Arlene “Tina” R. Tienor at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Clarks Mills. The couple owned, operated and were proud proprietors of Bob’s Beer Garden in...

Walter “Wally” H. Hermann, age 83 of Manitowoc, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at his residence following a courageous battle with cancer. Wally was born on January 19, 1941 in Manitowoc, son of the late Frederich and Mabel (Auschenbach) Hermann. He grew up in Manitowoc and was a 1959 graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. On April 30, 1993 Wally married Carol R. Reichert in Manitowoc. He retired from Lakeshore Business Interiors in 2006 as their Installation...