All Obituaries

Dorothy M. Gintner, age 89 of Manitowoc, formerly of rural Whitelaw, passed away Tuesday evening, September 26, 2023, at The Villas of Felician Village, Manitowoc. Dorothy was born on December 2, 1933, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Frank and Emma (Naidl) Krizek Sr. She grew up in the town of Kossuth and attended Palm Grove School and graduated from Mishicot High School in 1952. On May 25, 1957, Dorothy married Richard A. Gintner at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Reifs Mills. He...

Beatrice L. Kolarik, 92, of Two Rivers passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at her home. Beatrice was born on March 18, 1931, in Two Rivers to the late Robert and Helen (Polich) Komoroski. She was a 1947 graduate of Washington High School in Two Rivers. On October 8, 1949, she married Robert Kolarik at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Two Rivers. He preceded her in death on January 29, 2003. She was a dedicated wife and mother. Beatrice was a member of St. Peter The...

Kevin A. “Otis” Van De Loo, age 63 of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023, at his residence. Kevin was born on April 1, 1960, in Sheboygan, son of the late Francis and Lorraine (Meyer) Van De Loo. He attended schools in Sheboygan, graduating with the class of 1978 from Sheboygan North High School. Kevin then served in the United States Navy until his Honorable Discharge. He is survived by one son, three brothers and four sisters. According to his wishes no...

Carol A. Meyer, 81, Plymouth, passed away Wednesday September 20, 2023, and is now singing with the angels. Carol was born June 3, 1942, to Hubert and Eldora (Rein) Schneider, In the town of Rhine. She had a wonderful childhood growing up on the family farm, playing in the summer kitchen, making leaf houses from the fall foliage, and rolling down the barn hill. She attended the ‘’One Room Victory School’ which held so many precious memories for her. In 1957 she started...

Lawrence “Larry” Germann, age 64 of Two Rivers passed away on Tuesday September 19, 2023 at Aurora Baycare Medical Center, Green Bay. Larry was born on June 19, 1959 in Chicago, son of Charles “Chuck” Germann and late Shirley (Johnson) Germann. He was a faithful Christian man who loved to attend church at St. Peter the Fisherman.  Larry was in the Nuclear industry for 35 years.  He worked at the Zion Illinois nuclear plant, the San Onofre Nuclear plant...

Robert “Bob” Joseph Wisse, 70, of Sheboygan Falls passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023 at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. Bob was born on January 31, 1953 in Sheboygan Falls to Peter J. and Dorothy (Naumann) Wisse, growing up on the family farm.  He was a 1971 graduate of Sheboygan Falls High School and furthered his education at Lakeshore Technical College. On September 22, 1973 he married his high school sweetheart, the former Nancy Kohlhagen. On Friday, they would...

Joseph J. Knipp passed away on Monday September 18, 2023, at the age of 88 in Knoxville Tennessee.  Joe was born in Manitowoc, and he lived there until 1999 when he and his wife moved to Knoxville Tennessee.  He spent his entire working career with the Newell Corporation, retiring in 1996 after 43 years of service. In addition to being a skilled woodworker, Joe understood most things mechanical and electrical and could fix most anything.  He was always willing to share his...

Harold John Trainor, a Manitowoc resident, passed away early Sunday morning, September 17th, surrounded by his loving family. Harold was born on August 4, 1927, in Manitowoc, son of the late Michael and Lucy (Scherer) Trainor. He attended St. Paul Parochial Grade School and graduated from Lincoln High School, Class of 1946. Harold served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean Crisis aboard the Block Island and Boganville aircraft carriers. On September 29, 1951, he married the...

John H. Wright, 79, of Sheboygan passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023 at Aurora St. Luke Medical Center in Milwaukee, With his daughter Beverly by his side.  John was born January 22, 1944 in Sheboygan a son to the late Allen and  Eunice (Mueller) Wright.  He attended schools in Sheboygan.  He was employed with J.L. Die Cast.  John enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and was a Green Bay Packer and wrestling fan.  He also...

Brenda Lynn Gustafson, 48, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023. Brenda was born on October 11, 1974 to Ewald Gustafson and Linda Gustafson. Brenda was a graduate of Plymouth High School and furthered her education at Lakeshore Technical College for nursing. Brenda was a Nurses Aid at Pine Haven Nursing Home in Sheboygan Falls. Brenda is survived by her mom and step-dad: Linda and Gary Wettstein; brother and sister-in-law: Bryan and Melanie; step-brothers: Floyd, Richard, Greg, Mark,...