All Obituaries

Joan C. Skeels “Ruthie”, of Manitowoc, made her way to heaven on Sunday morning, April 21st, 2024 at the age of 92. Born on July 15,1931, Joan attended school in Manitowoc, graduating from Lincoln High School in 1948.  She attended college in Chicago, IL where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.  Most remember Joan as the face of the Manitowoc Clinic Pediatrics wing, taking care of generations of kids for 30 years. Joan was also...

Amy Ann (Holschbach) Kaufman, age 87, of Manitowoc, passed away Saturday morning, April 20, 2024, at St. Mary’s Home, Manitowoc. Amy was born July 12, 1936, in rural Manitowoc County on the family farm on Wagon Wheel Road. She was the youngest of six children of Peter and Emma Holschbach. She had three brothers and two sisters – Reinard, Jeanette, Leo, Ione and William. Amy attended McAllister one room schoolhouse, Holy Innocents Catholic grade school and Lincoln High School,...

Beryl M. Kollath, age 90 formerly of Manitowoc, and currently of Green Bay, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. The former Beryl White was born on September 27, 1933 in Swindon, Wiltshire, England, daughter of the late Kenneth and Margaret (Drury) White. On September 3, 1955 Beryl was married to James Kollath at Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England. He preceded her in death on October 15, 2003. Following their marriage the couple moved to...

Dolores M. Melichar, 94, of Manitowoc passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024 at Shady Lane. Dolores was born on March 23, 1930 in Manitowoc to the late Lawrence and Cecilia (Sobieszczyk) Lambries. Dolores was a graduate of Lincoln High School. On June 27, 1950, she married Richard Melichar. He preceded her in death on December 5, 2022. Dolores was a devoted and dedicated wife, mom and listener and cherished taking care of her family. Dolores was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic...

Donna Marie Specht, 93, of Manitowoc passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024 at Harbor View Assisted Living. Donna was born on February 6, 1931, in Two Rivers to the late Elmer and Elsie (Kickbusch) Landt. She was a 1948 graduate of Washington High School in Two Rivers. On April 25, 1953, she married Walter Specht at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Two Rivers. He preceded her in death on September 17, 2021.  Donna was a dedicated and devoted wife and mother, once the kids were grown,...

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...

Millicent (Millie) Jimenez, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at The Lodge at Whispering Pines in Plover, WI where she had been living since 2017. She was less than 2 months shy of her 105th birthday. Millicent was born June 7, 1919 to Edward and Irene (Allie) Tome, in Two Rivers, WI. She graduated from Washington High School in 1937. After she graduated, she worked at Metalware, Kresge's, and the Loan and Investment Company. Millicent was united in marriage with Joseph...

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...