All Obituaries

Juliana “Julie” (Wesley) Schulz, aged 83, of Manitowoc, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2024. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Juliana was born on February 26, 1941, in Antigo, daughter of the late Lewis and Genevieve (Skalecke) Wesley, where she spent her formative years. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, with degrees in English, Speech, and...

Beverly “Bev” J. Grimm, age 88 of Two Rivers formerly of Branch, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024 at the Wisteria Haus, in Two Rivers. The former Bev Kaeser was born on June 19, 1935 in Vinton, IA daughter of the late Floyd and Margaret (Heineman) Kaeser. She was a 1953 graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. On July 7, 1956 Bev was married to Charles W. Grimm Sr. in Two Rivers. He preceded her in death on April 12, 2015. The couple owned and operated CB Mold & Die...

Maureen Patricia Ralph (Brown), 75 of Plymouth passed away with her family beside her at the home of her daughter in New Holstein on Thursday, April, 25, 2024. Maureen was born on August 4, 1948, in Philadelphia, PA a daughter to the late Patrick J. and Mary (Clifford) Ralph.  She attended St. John the Baptist Catholic School and graduated from Plymouth High School.  She was a line leader at the time of her retirement from Bemis Manufacturing. Maureen is survived by her two...

Glenroy R. Perronne, 81, of Valders passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024 in Manitowoc, WI. Glenroy was born December 8, 1942, in Plymouth, son of the late Raymond and Selma (Olm) Perronne.  He was formerly married to Carol Schroeder and had three sons: Allen, Larry, and Dean. He later married the former JoAnn Jagemann on October 19, 1991, who had two children Matthew and Sarah. JoAnn preceded him in death on January 2, 2023. Glen worked at Sheboygan County Highway Department (Cascade...

Ronald J. Roepke (Ronnie), age 75, of Manitowoc passed away on Monday. April 22, 2024 at Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. Ronald was born September 15, 1948 in Manitowoc, son of the late Herman and Arlene (Skubal) Roepke. Ronald worked for several businesses, including Four Seasons and Lakeland Landscaping. Ronald enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking and socializing with friends at The Linebacker and 3T’s bar.  Spending time in his truck, by the pond, was one...

Joan C. Skeels “Ruthie”, of Manitowoc, made her way to heaven on Sunday morning, April 21st, 2024 at the age of 92. Born on July 15,1931, Joan attended school in Manitowoc, graduating from Lincoln High School in 1948.  She attended college in Chicago, IL where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.  Most remember Joan as the face of the Manitowoc Clinic Pediatrics wing, taking care of generations of kids for 30 years. Joan was also...

Amy Ann (Holschbach) Kaufman, age 87, of Manitowoc, passed away Saturday morning, April 20, 2024, at St. Mary’s Home, Manitowoc. Amy was born July 12, 1936, in rural Manitowoc County on the family farm on Wagon Wheel Road. She was the youngest of six children of Peter and Emma Holschbach. She had three brothers and two sisters – Reinard, Jeanette, Leo, Ione and William. Amy attended McAllister one room schoolhouse, Holy Innocents Catholic grade school and Lincoln High School,...

Beryl M. Kollath, age 90 formerly of Manitowoc, and currently of Green Bay, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. The former Beryl White was born on September 27, 1933 in Swindon, Wiltshire, England, daughter of the late Kenneth and Margaret (Drury) White. On September 3, 1955 Beryl was married to James Kollath at Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England. He preceded her in death on October 15, 2003. Following their marriage the couple moved to...

Dolores M. Melichar, 94, of Manitowoc passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024 at Shady Lane. Dolores was born on March 23, 1930 in Manitowoc to the late Lawrence and Cecilia (Sobieszczyk) Lambries. Dolores was a graduate of Lincoln High School. On June 27, 1950, she married Richard Melichar. He preceded her in death on December 5, 2022. Dolores was a devoted and dedicated wife, mom and listener and cherished taking care of her family. Dolores was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic...

Donna Marie Specht, 93, of Manitowoc passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024 at Harbor View Assisted Living. Donna was born on February 6, 1931, in Two Rivers to the late Elmer and Elsie (Kickbusch) Landt. She was a 1948 graduate of Washington High School in Two Rivers. On April 25, 1953, she married Walter Specht at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Two Rivers. He preceded her in death on September 17, 2021.  Donna was a dedicated and devoted wife and mother, once the kids were grown,...