Obituaries
George E. Karshner
Aug 23, 2024
George E. Karshner, 91, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2024 at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan.
He was born December 23, 1932 in Circleville, Ohio to the late Leslie and Faye (Stewart) Karshner. George served in the US Army during the Korean War.
On September 8, 1956, he was united in marriage to Beverly Moll, she preceded him in...
Dr. Francis G. Wolf
Aug 10, 2024
Dr. Francis G. Wolf passed away on Saturday, August 10th, 2024, with his family by his side after a courageous battle against multiple illnesses. Born on January 27th, 1947, in Appleton, WI, Fran lived a life marked by dedication and love.
A graduate of Hilbert High School in 1965, Fran earned his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin Madison Medical...
Edward J. Kleckner
Aug 7, 2024
Edward J. Kleckner, age 91, of Cleveland, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, August 7, 2024, at HSHS St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay.
He was born in Manitowoc on January 12, 1933, to the late Matthew and Hilda (Stein) Kleckner. He graduated from Central High School in 1951. Edward enlisted in the United States Marines and proudly served...
Patricia Catherine Lang
Aug 5, 2024
Patricia C. (Pat) Lang, 100, passed away on the evening of August 5, 2024 at eleven o’clock as the chimes of her old grandfather clock rang out into the night. She was born in Sheboygan County on January 16, 1924, to the late Patrick and Louise (Bell) Lamb. Pat attended St Dominic School and graduated from Central High School in...
Judith A Lutzke
Aug 4, 2024
Judith A. Lutzke, age 70, of Sheboygan passed away unexpectedly surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 4, 2024.
Judy was born in Sheboygan on November 3, 1953, to the late Milton and Margaret (Heusterberg) Breher. She graduated from Howards Grove High School and furthered her education as a cosmetologist in Green Bay. On March 9, 1977, Judy was united in...
Dennis A. Stone
Jul 28, 2024
Dennis A. Stone, age 60, of Sheboygan passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and friends on Sunday, July 28, 2024.
He was born in Milwaukee on February 27, 1964, to the late William and Joyce (Schneider) Stone. On June 18, 2016, Dennis was united in marriage to Laura Schoening in Sheboygan. Dennis was employed for over 22 years at Nemak...
Colleen "Kelly" Swoboda
Jul 20, 2024
Colleen “Kelly” Swoboda, 65, of Plymouth, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Aurora Medical Center, Sheboygan.
She was born to Vernon and Patricia (Foulds) Swoboda on April 1, 1959. She attended local Sheboygan schools. Kelly was born into a loving family with seven kids. At the age of 17 she was involved in a tragic car accident that changed...
Louis John Suprise
Jul 20, 2024
Louis John Suprise, age 80, of Cleveland passed away unexpectedly on the morning of July 20.
Lou was born May 17, 1944, in New London, WI to Claude and Florence (Wilfuhr) Suprise. He grew up in Clintonville, WI and competed in track, cross country and basketball before graduating from Clintonville High School in 1962. Following his subsequent graduation from Madison Business...
Robert Elmer Spindler
Jul 6, 2024
Robert Elmer Spindler, age 92, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2024 at Sunny Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on March 1, 1932 in the town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County to the late Norman and Elsa (Schneider) Spindler. He attended Millhome, Howards Grove and Schwartzwald Schools. For a few years he worked for farmers and then he...
Rickey G. Kress
Jul 2, 2024
Rickey Gordon Kress, 67, of Cleveland, passed away on July 2, 2024, at Aurora Medical Center in Sheboygan. He was born on July 9, 1956, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin to Gordon Kress and LuAnn (Leonard) Casper.
On May 28, 1982, he married his soulmate Laura Hansen in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
Rickey graduated from Kiel High School in 1974. He was employed at Ziegler Dairy...
Sandra M. Horneck
Jun 28, 2024
Sandra M. Horneck, age 81, of Kohler, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 28, 2024.
She was born in Sheboygan on September 20, 1942, to the late Clayton and Mildred (Zuhlke) Hill. She attended grade school in Pardeeville, WI and graduated from Kohler High School. On February 8, 1964, Sandra was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart,...
Betty J. Klabechek
Jun 26, 2024
Betty J. Klabechek, 82, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Pine Haven Christian Communities. She was born on March 4, 1942, to the late Clarence and Lucille (Eisold) Klabechek in Sheboygan, WI. She was a graduate of Sheboygan Central High School.
She worked for the Sheboygan County Treasurer’s Office until her retirement. Betty was a member...
Elmer R. Couwenhoven
Jun 24, 2024
Elmer R. Couwenhoven, age 91, of Sheboygan, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice.
Elmer was born in Sheboygan on June 1, 1933, the only child of Simon and Elita (Van Dommelen) Couwenhoven. He was baptized and confirmed at Zion United Church of Christ in Sheboygan.
He attended Pigeon River Grade School and graduated from Central...
Mary Lou Beeck
Jun 24, 2024
Mary Lou Beeck, age 88, passed away at her home surrounded by family on June 24, 2024. She was born on June 5, 1936 in Sheboygan Falls to the late Jacob and Inez Van Engen. On October 29, 1955, Mary Lou married the love of her life, Eugene Beeck, at St Luke’s Church in Sheboygan Falls. Together, they raised three...
Karen Kay Laura Berg
Jun 22, 2024
Karen Berg, 84, of Sheboygan, Wis., died June 22, 2024, at the Sharon Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls, Wis., with her family in attendance.
Karen was born Karen Kay Laura Fischer on October 9, 1939, in the Town of Two Rivers, Wis., on the family farm, to Omer and Evelyn (Wordell) Fischer. On December 30, 1957, she married Paul Edward...
Michael J. Holfeltz
Jun 18, 2024
Michael John Joseph Holfeltz, 69, of Sheboygan, passed away on June 18, 2024, after battling a rare illness. Mike was born in October 21,1954 to Edsel and Rosemary Holfeltz in Manitowoc, WI.
After Mike graduated from North High school in 1973, he worked at Kohler Company for 10 years.
In 1980, Mike married Linda Van Dyke in Sheboygan and went on to...
Alfred C. Kleppek
Jun 17, 2024
Alfred C. Kleppek, 91, of Howards Grove joined his Savior, Jesus and beloved wife in heaven Monday, June 17, 2024. He was residing at House of the Doves Hospice, Marshfield, WI.
Alfred was born January 18, 1933 in Milwaukee to Charles and Paula (Diess) Kleppek. He graduated from King High School and began technical courses towards an electrical degree. He enlisted...
Karen Marion Binversie
Jun 13, 2024
Karen Marion Binversie, 76, of Howards Grove, passed away unexpectedly on June 13, 2024 at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan. Karen was born on April 5, 1948 to the late Robert Sr. and Lorraine (Sand) Gumm. She spent her childhood in the Town of Mosel on the family farm. She graduated from Howards Grove High School with the Class of...
Jerome Julius Reinke
Jun 11, 2024
Jerome Julius Reinke, age 85, passed away at his home on June 11, 2024. He was born on October 11, 1938, to the late Marvin and Norma (Jacobs) Reinke in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. He was a graduate of Sheboygan North high school. After high school he served in the US Navy. Jerry had a long and rewarding career at Wisconsin Public...
Nancy Lola Damrow-Sanders
Jun 10, 2024
Nancy Lola Damrow-Sanders (nee Hurtienne), passed away peacefully on June 10, 2024, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice, surrounded by her loving husband and children. She was born in Sheboygan on July 5, 1935, daughter of the late Carl and Doris (Bickel) Hurtienne. Nancy attended Southside Junior High K-9 and graduated from Central High School in 1953. Nancy married Charles...
