Jens Family Funeral Services & Crematory Obituaries

Phyllis Anna Linden, 94, of Manitowoc passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Shady Lane. Phyllis was born on May 4, 1931 in Manistique, MI to George and Minola (Richards) Weber. She was a graduate of Manistique High School. On September 30, 1950 she married Norman Linden. He preceded her in death on November 28, 1998. She worked in housekeeping at Holy Family Hospital for 40 years. Phyllis was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. She enjoyed puzzles, walking, and doing ...

Michael “Mike” A. Kraus, 58, of Francis Creek passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at his home. Mike was born on July 6, 1967 in West Allis to Allen and Susan (Harvey) Kraus. He attended school in Muskego and graduated with the class of 1986 of Muskego High School. Mike enjoyed spending time with his family, building model cars, fishing, and watching the Green Bay Packers. Mike is survived by his son: Brian Kraus, Stevens Point; mother: Susan Kraus-Stieglitz, Manitowoc; ...

Shelly L. Diefenthaler, age 53, of Two Rivers, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Sharon S. Richardson Hospice in Sheboygan Falls. Shelly was born on August 22, 1972 in Manitowoc, daughter of Janet (Raymakers) Vander Bloomen and the late Robert Vander Bloomen. She attended schools in Manitowoc and graduated with the class of 1990 from Lincoln High School. She then attended LTC where she acquired an associates degree in 2017. On September 16, 2005 she married Paul Diefenthaler in ...

Judith K. Schroeder Mrs. Judith Schroeder (Kotthaus) passed away unexpectedly on January 7th, 2026 at the age of 88.  She will be deeply missed by her family and all who knew her.  A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, Judy lived a life marked by kindness, resilience, and unwavering love for her family. Judy was born on December 31st, 1937 in Baraboo, Wisconsin to Otto and Cleo Kotthaus.  She graduated from Baraboo High School in 1955. During ...

Gerald J. Champeau, age 84 of Manitowoc, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026 at Felician Village in Manitowoc. Gerald was born on June 10, 1941 at Bay Settlement, son of the late Clarence and Eunice (DeGroot) Champeau. He attended schools in Green Bay and graduated with the class of 1959 from Green Bay Premontre High School. Gerald furthered his education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison graduating with a BA in journalism in 1963. He served in the Army Reserves. On October 28, ...

Beverly Jane Stegmann, “The Smiling Bus Driver” was called back to the depot on 11-10-2025 at the age of 92 after a short illness. Beverly was born in Shawano to Anton Kohlbeck and Elizabeth Stoehr. She grew up In Manitowoc during the Great Depression with her 6 brothers. You can see her house still standing, you’d have to drive into the Van’s Bar back parking lot, it’s just over the fence, so small you’d think it was a shed. Her and her mother slept in ...

Joan Marie (Becker) Krey, age 90, of Manitowoc, died Sunday, October 19, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, November 2 at 5 p.m. at Lakeshore Life Celebration Center, 3613 Waldo Boulevard, Manitowoc, with visitation at the church beginning at 3 p.m. Survivors include five children, Susanna (Gerry) Kane of Manitowoc; Greg (Julie) Schaus of Captain Cook, Hawaii; Ann (Chris) Hansen of Manitowoc; Sandra (Steve) Hoyt of Minneapolis; and Joe (Vicky) Schaus of Suamico. She is also ...

Brian L. Weimer, age 61, of Manitowoc passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, in Missouri. Brian was born February 26, 1964, in Fond du Lac, WI, son of the late Richard and Cheryl (Rickmeier) Weimer. On September 14, 2019, Brian married the former Lori Fencil, in Manitowoc. He was employed for Sargento Cheese as a truck driver for many years, until his death. Brian was a member of the Fireball Friday Club. He enjoyed the Brewers, Packers, Badgers, and camping with family and friends. ...

Michael Osieczanek, age 77, from Manitowoc, passed away peacefully at his home on October 8, 2025, surrounded by the love of family. Mike was born on January 19, 1948, in Manitowoc, WI to Alvin and Carol (Weber) Osieczanek. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1966. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and proudly served in Takhli, Thailand during the Vietnam War. In 1968, while on leave, he met the love of his life, Linda Schmitt. The two quickly made ...

Diane L. Miller, age 79, of Manitowoc, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the Sharon Richardson Community Hospice, Sheboygan Falls.  The former Diane Van Ess was born on April 23, 1946, in Two Rivers, a daughter of the late Edward and Bernice (Feuerstein) Van Ess. Diane was a 1964 graduate of Two Rivers Washington High School. On July 4, 1964, Diane was married to Wayne L. Miller in Manitowoc. She worked for 21 years at Paragon, retiring in 1998. Diane loved being a homemaker ...