All Obituaries

Donald R. Robinson Sr, age 65, of Mishicot, passed away Wednesday February 1, 2023, in his sleep at his residence after many months of dialysis at DaVita. Donald was born May 14, 1957, in Manitowoc, son of the late Alexander and Evelyn (Kralevitz) Robinson. On January 31, 1976, he married the former Kaylynn Dufek in Manitowoc. Don worked at Pietroske for many years as a used car technician, then he worked at Architectural Forest Products, Two Rivers in maintenance, retiring from there. He...

James K. Gadzinski, age 74, of Manitowoc passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at his residence following a long illness, surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born March 26, 1948, in Manitowoc, son of the late Thomas and Helen (DeFaut) Gadzinski. He was a 1966 graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. On September 30, 1966, Jim entered the United States Army serving in Vietnam and was honorably discharged on September 11, 1969. On July 18, 1996, he was married to Shirley A. Kubale in...

Sister Valerie Lemansky, age 90, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. The former Dorothy Lemansky was born on November 2, 1932, in Menominee, MI, daughter of the late Stanley and Violet (Senn) Lemansky Sr. She entered the convent in 1955 and professed her vows in 1957. Sister Valerie earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Silver Lake College, Manitowoc, Wisconsin and a Master’s in...

Alvina Marie Zielinski Wagner, 103, of Manitowoc passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Laurel Grove Assisted Living. Alvina was born on December 8, 1919 in Manitowoc to the late Anton and Rose (Pokorski) Poklinkoski. She married Harry Zielinski on August 20, 1938, he preceded her in death on November 17, 1969. On May 17, 1986, she married Alfred Wagner, he preceded her in death in 2002. Alvina was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. Alvina enjoyed sewing, dancing, and baking,...

Greg J. Wichlacz, age 52, formerly of Two Rivers, passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 29, 2023 in Green Bay. Greg was born November 29, 1970 in Two Rivers, son of the late Andrew and Janice (Shikowski) Wichlacz.  He graduated from Riverview School in 1992. After school, Greg worked at Holiday House in Manitowoc until 2020. He also helped his dad working at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church in Two Rivers. Greg continued to use his skills to help clean St. Matthew’s...

Jean M. Krupka, age 84 of Manitowoc died Sunday January 29, 2023, at St. Mary’s Home, Felician Village. She was born March 2, 1938, in Carleton, Kewaunee County, daughter of the late George and Sophie (Stehula) Remiker. Jean was a graduate of Mishicot High School with the class of 1956. On November 15, 1958, she married Joseph G. Krupka in Tisch Mills, he preceded her in death on February 6, 2008. She was employed with the Tinsel Factory, Mirro Aluminum Company, Chuck Wagon...

Martin A. Yauch, age 73 of Manitowoc, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness. Martin was born on December 9, 1949 in Milwaukee, son of the late Harold and Lorraine (Konetzy) Yauch. He was a 37-year employee of Heresite Protective Coatings, retiring in 2010. On May 19, 1990, Martin was married to Diane Yauch in Manitowoc. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping, and loved being with his children and grandchildren. Survivors...

Shirley F. Barnes, 87, Manitowoc passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023 at Sylvan Crossings at Maritime Gardens. Shirley was born on May 21, 1935 in Manitowoc to Frank and Verona (Weiter) Pribek. She is a graduate of Lincoln High School. On May 5, 1956 she married John E. Barnes, he preceded her in death on December 31, 2016. Shirley was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. Shirley enjoyed cooking and loved sitting on the beach and enjoying the sunshine. Shirley is survived by her...

Craig P. Hickey, age 38 of Manitowoc, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Friday, January 27, 2023, as a result of a lifelong battle with childhood cancer. Craig was born on July 15, 1984 in Oconto Falls, son of Patrick W. Hickey and the late Kathryn A. Jacobson. Craig grew up in New Holstein and graduated from New Holstein High School. He enjoyed playing sports, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his friends and family. He was an avid Packer fan.  Craig took a lot of...

Florence Kirt, age 95, formerly of 8302 Reifs Mills Rd., Manitowoc passed away on Friday January 27, 2023 at St. Mary’s Nursing Home, Manitowoc. Florence was born on September 14, 1927 in the town of Franklin, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Hlavachek) Kostechka.  She attended rural schools and graduated from Reedsville High School with the Class of 1945.  Florence then attended Manitowoc County Normal, graduating in 1947 and taught rural schools in Fisherville, Grimms...