Obituaries

May 17, 2024

David L. Zahorik, age 58, former Mishicot resident, passed away unexpectedly on May 17, 2024 in Milwaukee.

David was born in Manitowoc on July 16, 1965 to William and Sylvia (Genrich) Zahorik.  He was a 1983 graduate of Mishicot High School, then served his country for 4 years as a member of the U.S. Army where he...

Apr 16, 2024

A graveside burial service for Daniel F. Nehring, age 69 of Mishicot, who died on December 16, 2023 will be held at 1:00 o'clock Saturday, April 27th, 2024 at St. Mary's Cemetery in Tisch Mills. Please meet at the cemetery prior to 1:00 p.m.

Following the burial service, the family invites all relatives and friends to join...

Mar 25, 2024

Donald LeCaptain, age 92, passed away early Monday morning, March 25, 2024.

Don was born in Green Bay on September 15, 1931 to Nelson and Mary (Gillis) LeCaptain. He graduated from Kewaunee High School in 1949 and soon thereafter was drafted into the United States Marine Corp where he served during the Korean Conflict. Returning home after...

Feb 13, 2024

Erwin J. Lambert, longtime Mishicot resident, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, February 13, 2024 at the age of 88.

He was born on Christmas Day, 1935, to Edward and Vera (Waegli) Lambert. After graduating with the class of 1953 from Mishicot High School, he proudly served his country during the Korean War as a member of...

Feb 9, 2024

And … she is out of here! Just the way she wanted to go. Elaine I. (Jonas) Chaloupka found peace on the early morning of February 9, 2024 after a great day surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Minnesota but grew up in Wisconsin to Frederick W. and Marie Meta Alvina (Blum) Jonas. She...

Jan 18, 2024

Louise (Brubaker) Petre of Kellnersville, WI was born on April 28, 1974 in Ephrata, PA to Paul and Mabel (Nolt) Brubaker. When she was 4 weeks old her family moved to Curtiss, Wisconsin. Her parents joined the Unity Mennonite Church. Seven years later the family served 1-1/2 years in Dominican Republic. Soon after coming back from DR they moved...

Jan 18, 2024

Geraldine (Jerry) Arkens, age 96, formerly of Francis Creek, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, January 18, 2024 at Harbor View Assisted Living in Manitowoc, with family at her side.

Jerry was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 8, 1927, the only child of Frank and  Emily (Kostreva) Losch. She attended schools in rural Pound, Coleman and Oconto...

Dec 13, 2023

Joan M. Brouchoud, age 90, lifelong resident of Mishicot, died early Wednesday morning, December 13, 2023 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc.

Joan was born in Mishicot on October 16, 1933 to Irvin P. and Gertrude M. (Hoff) Scheuer. She graduated from Mishicot High School with the class of 1951. On September 28, 1957 she married...

Dec 6, 2023

Donald Joseph Pribyl, a resident of DeWitt, Michigan, former resident of Indianapolis, Indiana and native of Tisch Mills, Wisconsin, died at home on December 6, 2023 after a valiant battle with cancer. He was 88 years old.

Don was born on April 13, 1935 in Tisch Mills, Wisconsin, the youngest of three children born to George and...

Oct 12, 2023

Bennie E. "Ben" Shedivy, age 91, a resident of the Kewaunee Health Care Center, entered eternal rest Thursday evening, October 12, 2023 at the Center.

Ben was born November 5, 1931 to Ed and Tillie (Schimmel) Shedivy, and has been a life-long area resident. He and his brother Clarence farmed on the family homestead in Mishicot for...

Oct 3, 2023

Elda J. Fleck, age 99, former Mishicot resident, passed away Tuesday afternoon October 3, 2023 at Lakehouse Assisted Living in Lake Mills, WI.

Elda was born in Sheboygan on September 29, 1924 to Emil and Agusta (Eisenhardt) Schmidt. She attended schools in Sheboygan. On December 7, 1947 she married Marvin W. Fleck in Sheboygan. The couple moved...

Sep 6, 2023

Dean Thomas Lester, age 73 of Tisch Mills, passed away peacefully at his residence Wednesday morning, September 6, 2023.

Dean was born in Stevens Point, WI on May 2, 1950 to Royal and June (Emory) Lester and attended schools in Steven Point. Dean married Wendy A. Burdick on April 30, 1983 in Door County. He retired from...

Jun 12, 2023

Betty J. Koenig, age 89 of Mishicot, died unexpectedly Monday evening, June 12, 2023 at her residence.

Betty was born in DePere on February 15, 1934 to Alfred and Wilma (Kuchenbecker) Otto. She spent most of her young life on a farm outside of St. Nazianz and attended the Fountain Park School & Kiel High School.

May 12, 2023

Barbara A. Wright/Mackey, age 70 of Manitowoc, died Friday, May 12, 2023 at her residence.

Barbara was born in New Berlin, WI on July 18, 1952 to Wiley and Helen (Hardin) Thompson, and attended school in New Berlin. On June 4, 1976, she married Dwight "Butch" Wright in Waukegan, IL. He preceded her in death...

Apr 29, 2023

F rancis "Frank" Hood, age 64, a Manitowoc resident, died Saturday, April 29, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Milwaukee.

Frank was born August 25, 1958 in Massachusetts to John and Catherine Piccirilli Hood.  He received an Associate Degree in English.  Frank married the former Linda LaCasse July 14, 1978 in Massachusetts.  He served his...

Apr 7, 2023

Elaine A. Ramesh, age 85, longtime town of Gibson resident, died Friday morning, April 7, 2023 at her residence, with family at her side.

Elaine was born in Algoma, WI on January 3, 1938 to William and Mary (Lucas) Kostka, Sr. She attended a one room school house in Slovan, Wisconsin, St. Mary's Catholic School in Algoma,...

Mar 26, 2023

On March 26, 2023 Donald Edward Krajnik passed away peacefully at 90 years old, surrounded by his loving family. He was a resident of St. Mary's Nursing Home (Felician Village) in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

Donald was born on January 18, 1933, in Green Bay to Edward and Clara (née Kozlovsky) Krajnik. He lived in Mishicot for his entire...

Mar 11, 2023

Donald W. Shebesta, age 95, of 15428 Buck Lane, Mishicot, passed away early Saturday morning, March 11, 2023 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in Manitowoc with family at his side.

Donald was born in the township of Mishicot on September 29, 1927 to Wenzel and Mary (Aulik) Shebesta. He grew up on the family farm, helping...

Jan 20, 2023

LaVerne H. Bruckschen, age 96, former town of Gibson resident, currently residing at the Bay at Northridge in Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Friday, January 20, 2023.

LaVerne was born in Green Bay on March 29, 1926 to Fred and Adela (Bergelin) Riemer, and was baptized into faith on April 25th, 1926. She was a 1943 graduate...

Jan 6, 2023

Chuck A. Hurda, age 53 of Francis Creek, passed away peacefully Friday morning, January 6th, 2023 at his residence after a 2 year battle with cancer.

Chuck was born if Prairie du Chien, WI on June 27, 1969 to Ralph Hurda and the late Mary (Woolvin) Hurda. He graduated from Valders High School with the class of...