Jens Family Funeral Services & Crematory Obituaries

Bev M. O’Loughlin, age 95 of Manitowoc, passed away with her family at her side at her son and daughter-in-law’s home on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Bev was born March 29, 1928, in St. Paul, MN, daughter of the late Porter and Hazel (Jensen) Hitchcock. She attended schools in St. Paul, MN graduating with the class of 1945 from Marshall high School. On October 2, 1948, she married James O’Loughlin at St. Lukes in St. Paul, MN. He preceded her in death on April 20, 2010. She...

Anthony “Tony” Hartman was born on July 24, 1966 to the late David Hartman Sr and Karen (Cisler) in Manitowoc WI. Tony passed away on December 3, 2023 at Aurora BayCare Hospital in Green Bay after a valiant fight. Thank you to the caring staff that assisted him in his final days and communicating with the family. Tony graduated from Lincoln High School in 1985. Despite his health challenges, Tony was a hardworking man, working for his father’s construction business in his...

Gerald Clarence Augustine, 83, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023. Jerry was born on August 30, 1940, in Manitowoc, son of the late Michael and Thelma (Radey) Augustine. He attended Lincoln High School, graduating with the class of 1959. On July 10, 1959, he married Patricia H. Radandt, Manitowoc. Jerry was a regional truck driver for many years, driving for: Canada Dry, Dick Bros. Bakery, Conveyance and FAB Express. Jerry truly enjoyed being a semi-truck driver! Later he was employed...

John C. Martinez, age 86, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Friday December 1, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. John was born in Karnes City Texas in 1937 to the late Martina and Florintino Martinez (Olivares). In 1957 he joined the Army National Guard taking him to California. Later he moved to Madison Wisconsin to attend electronic school, which led him to a corn festival to meet his late wife Diane (Pech). They were married in 1960 making their home in...

Helen B. Mueller, age 99, formerly of Manitowoc, passed away peacefully on November 12 at Agrace Hospice in Madison. Helen was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin on September 9, 1924, daughter of Hans and Marie (nee Baier) Buchner, who had emigrated from Austria in 1923. Educated in Sheboygan public schools, she developed an early love of music and literature, singing in school operettas and playing first chair flute and piccolo in the band and orchestra.  She graduated with honors from...

Patricia A. Cronce, age 88 of Manitowoc, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Care Partners Assisted Living in Manitowoc. The former Patricia Krueger was born on August 1, 1935, in Shawano, daughter of the late Jake and Hazel (Lund) Krueger. She grew up in Shawano and graduated from Shawano High School. She enjoyed owls, cooking, classic western movies, crocheting, and spending time with her family. She was a deeply devoted Lutheran. Survivors include two children: Debby Wordell,...

Dorthy E. Lesperance, age 81 of Two Rivers, passed away Monday, October 30, 2023, at her residence with her loving family at her side. The former Dorthy Stubbs was born on September 4, 1942, in Austin, TX, daughter of the late John and Lilly (Clements) Stubbs. On May 20, 1961, Dorthy was married to Gary L. Lesperance in Mexico. Gary preceded her in death on August 4, 2007. Dorthy retired from Paragon Corporation where she worked as a Union Steward. She enjoyed refinishing furniture and...

Brian G. De Fere, age 65, of rural Manitowoc passed away unexpectedly Sunday, October 22, 2023, at his residence. Brian was born on March 4, 1958, in Manitowoc, son of the late Gilbert and Vivian (Fairchild) De Fere. He was a graduate in 1976 of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. Brian worked in the maintenance department for Northern Labs for 30 years, retiring this year. He was a member of the Immortals Motorcycle Club. Brian enjoyed raising chickens in his rural residence, riding his Harley...

Heidi Kohlbeck, 56, of Manitowoc passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. Heidi was born on May 30, 1967 in Manitowoc to Virginia (McKenna) and the late Ron Klein. She was a 1985 graduate of Lincoln High School. Heidi was employed for many years at Petco in Manitowoc. On October 29, 1993, she married Terry Kohlbeck at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Clarks Mills. He preceded her in death on January 20, 2019. Heidi is survived by her mother: Virginia Klein, Manitowoc;...

William A. Hagen, age 80 of Manitowoc, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023, at his residence. Bill was born on December 25, 1942, son of the late Olaf and Alice (Wilkens) Hagen. He served in the United States Army. Bill was a very caring person, a friend to everyone and loved his cat. He is survived by his sister: Judy Klingeisen, Sheboygan; one nephew: Christopher Klingeisen, Sheboygan. He was preceded in death by his parents: Olaf and Alice Hagen; one brother-in-law: Ronald...