All Obituaries

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...

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...

Sue M. Williams-Dupont, age 68, a Manitowoc resident passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022 at The Bay at North Ridge Health and Rehab Center. Sue was born on March 24, 1953 in Green Bay, daughter of the late Lloyd and Bernice (Vincent) Williams. She graduated from Preble High School with the class of 1971 and attended NWTC. Sue was a switchboard operator at Aurora BayCare since they opened until her retirement in 2018. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, arts and crafts, adult coloring books and...

Herbert L. Kohlbeck, age 96, of rural Whitelaw, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Herbert was born on June 13, 1925 in the township of Franklin, son of the late George and Rosa (Lensmire) Kohlbeck. He grew up in the town of Franklin and was a 1943 graduate of Reedsville High School. On April 26, 1950 Herb was married to the former Marie B. Strouf at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mishicot. Herb and his wife Marie owned and operated...