All Obituaries

Elton W. Commings, age 92 of Manitowoc, passed away Tuesday evening March 28, 2023, at Sylvan Crossing Assisted Living Home in Manitowoc. Elton was born on November 15, 1930, in Manitowoc County, a son of the late Erhardt and Gerda (Koepsel) Commings. He was a 1948 graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. Elton began his employment with Erdman Motors of Manitowoc in November of 1948 and retired from Maritime Ford after 43 years of service in November of 1991. He was a member of Lakeshore...

Virgene M. Ciha, age 88, of Manitowoc passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023 after a brief illness. Virgene was born on September 18, 1934 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Chester and Margaret (Handl) Meindl. She graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the class of 1952. After graduation held an administrative position at Mirro Aluminum. On September 25, 1954 Virgene was married to the love of her life, Lloyd D. Ciha at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manitowoc. She dedicated her...

Rita May Maples, 67, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Shady Lane in Manitowoc. Rita was born on February 11, 1956 in Manitowoc to Joseph and Edith (Scheurell) Maples. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School. Rita was a dedicated and loving caretaker. She had a strong faith, loved her Lord, and Savior and attended Trinity Alliance Church in Manitowoc when she was able to. Rita enjoyed listening to Christian music and watching Christian movies. Rita is survived by her sisters: Mary...

Ann Marie Brown, 68, of Manitowoc passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc County in Two Rivers. Ann was born on January 15, 1955 in Manitowoc to Joseph and Edith (Scheurell) Maples. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School. Ann was a sewer for Dowco.  Ann enjoyed playing Bingo, spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She had a strong faith and loved her Lord. Ann is survived by her daughter: Chantel (Devonte) Shaw;...

Holly Mae Groelle, age 40 passed away on March 25, 2023, unexpectedly. She was born and raised in Manitowoc, WI. Holly was a people person, she enjoyed waitressing and also caring for the elderly as a C.N.A. Holly had many interests and passions in life. First and foremost, she loved being a mother to Lillianna and Alliese. They had an active life in school activities, being adventurous outdoors, playing games, doing crafts, and they all shared in their love for small animals, cats, and...

Kim K. Tebo, age 64, of rural Whitelaw passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023 at her home with her loving husband at her side following a year long battle with cancer. Kim was born on January 24, 1959 in Manitowoc, daughter of Annette Rose (Bertsche) Tuschl and the late Jerome Tuschl. She grew up in the Clarks Mills area and graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic Grade School and was a 1977 graduate of Valders High School. Kim, following high school attended cosmetology school in Green Bay....

Jane Louise (Bolle) Rieck, age 74 of Manitowoc, WI, passed away on March 24, 2023, at her home after a 8-year battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Jane was born on October 7, 1948, to Dorothy (Feit) and Everett Bolle in Manitowoc, WI and grew up in Francis Creek, WI.   After Jane graduated from Mishicot High School in 1966, she went on to study Nursing and graduated from Milwaukee Technical College.  Jane worked as a Registered Nurse for over 40 years until her...

Dorothy Leona Wachholz, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Valley VNA Assisted Living, Neenah surrounded by her loving children. Dorothy was born on February 2, 1927 in the town of Kossuth, daughter of the late John and Caroline (Zimmer) Dirkman. On June 18, 1947 Dorothy married Norman Wachholz at St. Anne's Catholic Church, Francis Creek. In 1951 they built their forever home where they raised their five children. Every summer weekend they could get away, Dorothy and Norman...

Thomas C. Thompson, a man who put faith and family first in his life passed away at his home on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at the age of 80 with his loving family beside him. Thomas was born on February 5, 1943, in Milwaukee a son to the late Robert and Verna (Weidman) Thompson.  As a young man his mother passed away and his father married W. Gene  Narron whom he loved as his own mother.  He attended Custer High School in Milwaukee and graduated from Mukwonago High...

Marie M. Weber, age 89 of Manitowoc, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday evening, March 23, 2023 at Harbor View Assisted Living, Manitowoc. The former Marie Czechanski was born on May 13, 1933 in Two Rivers daughter of the late Albert and Edith (Kadow) Czechanski. She grew up in Two Rivers and was a 1951 graduate of Washington High School. On May 17, 1952 Marie was married to Louis G. Weber at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Two Rivers. He preceded her in death on November...