Lincoln County High School Alumni Obituaries

Judith “Judi” L. Kay passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on January 22, 2026, at the age of 76. Judi was born on February 4, 1949, in Wisconsin Rapids to Cecil and Marie (Page) Donahue, where she was raised and lived most of her entire life. She attended Lincoln High School, gr...

Clara Genevieve Green, age 92, of Port Edwards, WI, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, at Hilltop Alpine Terrace.A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Ritchay Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10:00 am ...

Bruce M. Hoeller age 81 of Friday Harbor WA died on November 14 2025 surrounded by his loving family after a valiant battle against cancer. Known for his positive cando attitude Bruce never shied away from any challenge. His love of family faith in Christ and ability to find the good in most every s...

Thomas R. Kumbalek age 69 a resident of Manitowoc went to his heavenly home on Wednesday January 21 2026. Tom was born on March 29 1956 in Manitowoc. He was the son of the late Richard and Ellen Krueger Kumbalek. Tom attended schools in Manitowoc and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class...

She was born July 12 1939 in Manitowoc daughter of the late Francis J. and Esther M. Michalkiewicz Dushek. Carol attended Lincoln High School Manitowoc graduating with the class of 1958. On November 16 1958 she married Raymond F. Moller. He preceded her in death on April 15 2000. Carol was employed ...

David D.J. Waniger age 36 passed away on December 25 2025. He was born on January 15 1989 in Two Rivers to Randall Randy and Lori Waniger. After graduating from Lincoln High School D.J. went on to earn his bachelors degree from UWGreen Bay. Following his education he built a dedicated career at Krue...

Brad was born July 17 1952 in Manitowoc Wisconsin to the late Robert Eugene and Colleen Cecelia Schneider. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School Class of 1970. Brad continued his education at UWManitowoc and went on to earn his bachelors degree from UWGreen Bay. Throughout his professional life B...

Lois Ann Witczak Age 89 passed away in Green Bay WI on Tuesday morning on December 23 2025. She was born on August 5 1936 in Manitowoc WI to Felix and Lucille Klosinski Witczak. She attended St. Marys and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1953 at age 16. Lois went to UW Whitewater and graduated ...

Ethan Grover Cizauskas found his peace on December 21 2025 at the age of 29. Born in Sheboygan on March 12 1996 to Laurel Heinig and Michael Cizauskas Ethan lived a life full of passion and dedication. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc in 2014 and soon after enlisted in the US Army ...

Walter C. Kitzerow Jr age 84 a Manitowoc resident passed away Thursday January 1 2026 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice Sheboygan Falls. He was born May 31 1941 in Manitowoc son of the late Walter C. Kitzerow Sr. and Genevieve Robbinson Kitzerow. Wally attended Lincoln High School graduating...

He was born April 23 1951 son of the late Lawrence and Janet Szymczyk Martell. Greg attended Lincoln High School graduating with the class of 1970. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and proudly served as an air traffic controller in Thailand during the Vietnam War. He married Mary Lynn Siew...

Paula M. Carriveau age 63 passed away Sunday December 14 2025 at Clearview Long Term Care and Rehabilitation Juneau Wisconsin. She was born July 9 1962 in Manitowoc daughter of the late Dale and Marlene Fink Bashaw. Paula attended Lincoln High School graduating with the class of 1980. On January 22 ...

Barbara Ann Zilk Wagner age 77 a Manitowoc resident passed away Tuesday December 30 2025 at Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital Manitowoc. She was born July 24 1948 in Manitowoc daughter of the late James and Florence Betke Zilk. Barb attended Lincoln High School until her family moved to Denver...

Sally was born Sally Frances Sedall on April 21st 1952 to Don and Bette Sedall in Wisconsin Rapids WI. She graduated with the class of 1970 from Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids. She married John Reetz in August 1974 in Stevens Point and together they had one daughter Stacey. John preceded he...

Catherine Cathy L. Coppens age 64 a resident of Manitowoc passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday morning December 16 2025 at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center. Cathy was born on April 26 1961 in Carrell Iowa. She was the daughter of the late Jeremiah and Mary Ann Spo...

A memorial service will be held on Saturday December 6 2025 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wisconsin Dells at 1100 a.m. with Rev. Matt Gehrke officiating. Visitation will be held from 1000 am until 1100 am with luncheon to follow. Marci was born June 4 1953 in Perry Iowa the daughter of Marion and Be...

Dorothy Grandine a lifelong resident of Hartford passed away on Thursday January 15 2026. She was 87 years old. She was born in Hartford on June 22 1938 to Robert F. and Ellen J. Klockow. A 1956 graduate of Hartford High School she enrolled briefly at UWMilwaukee before transferring to UWMadison. Wh...

He was born the fifth of six total children blessed to Fred and Anita nee KlawesThelen in July of 1936. Lloyd resided in the OconomowocAshippun area the majority of his life. He attended Lincoln Elementary School and graduated Oconomowoc High School in 1954. Near the age of 14 Lloyd began working fo...

The funeral service for Mr. Eugene Stewart Ellison, Jr., 75, of Oxford, Alabama, will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Golden Springs Baptist Church. Dr. Roland P. Brown will officiate. Interment will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery in Talladega. The family will recei...

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Frank L Sekeres aged 72 on September 10th 2025. He was a loving husband businessman and devoted Masonic brother. Frank graduated from Lincoln High School in 1971 he met his one and only love Debbie where after a 3 year courtship they were marri...

Janice Irene Bialota was a woman whose love knew no bounds. To know her was to be welcomed into her heart as familywhether you were one by blood or simply by love. Her passing on October 10th at the age of 77 leaves a space in our lives that only her warmth laughter and gentle spirit could fill. Bor...

Born in Jersey City NJ. he was the son of the late Ralph and Marietta Giannella Sr. Bob was a graduate of Lincoln High School. He served in the Air Force and National Guard. Prior to his retirement he was a maintenance manager for Human Resources Center Inc. Honesdale PA. Bob loved the outdoors whet...

In the early morning of Saturday, January 10, 2026, Arthur E. Strietbeck Jr. left this earth to be with the Lord in Heaven. He passed quietly at home with his loving wife at his side and his children nearby.Artie, or Butch to family and friends, was born August 30, 1948 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He ...

Julia Ann Haggins Parhams, born on December 23, 1940, peacefully went to be with the Lord on August 23, 2024, at the age of 83. Julia was born in Dallas, TX, and later moved to Teague, TX, before eventually returning to Dallas, where she married Loyd Parhams and from that union their daughter Lisa P...

Amanda Marie Wheeler age 47 of Cardington passed away Sunday January 4 2026 at her home. She was born on October 28 1978 to John W. and the late Brenda E. Eastep Davis. Amanda was a 1997 graduate of Cardington Lincoln High School. She went on to work for Morrow County Probation and also assisted wit...

Shirley Elizabeth Garrison beloved wife mother and grandmother age 84 of Cardington passed away September 28 2025 at Woodside Village Care Center surrounded by her family. She was born on May 1 1941 in Marion to the late Albert E. and Ivah E. Hart Denton Jr. Shirley was a 1959 graduate of Cardington...

Larry G. Shoemaker a loving father grandfather and brother age 66 of Fulton died on Thursday January 1 2026 at the Morrow County Hospital. He was born on March 5 1959 in Mt. Gilead to the late Richard L. Shoemaker and Marilyn J. Longshore Shoemaker. Larry was a 1977 graduate of the Cardington Lincol...

Franklin "Frank" D. Himler age 91 of Cardington passed away Friday January 9 2026 at Marion General Hospital. He was born on July 26 1934 to the late Walter H. and Mabel E. Schorr Himler. Frank was a 1952 graduate of Cardington Lincoln High School. Following graduation he went on to work at HPM Mari...

Valerie E. Holtz age 86 of Dover and formerly of Cardington died on Saturday December 20 2025 with her loving family by her side at the Country Club Retirement Campus of Dover. She was born on March 29 1939 in Mt. Clemens MI to the late Nelson and Dorothy Peltier Chalfant. Valerie was a 1957 graduat...

Laura "Evelyn" Davis Shoults beloved mother grandmother and greatgrandmother age 98 passed away Sunday January 18 2026 at Marion General Hospital. She was born on January 18 1928 at home in Westfield Morrow County OH to the late Martin and Ella Slack Davis. Evelyn was very proud to be a twin. Her an...