Lincoln High School Alumni Obituaries

Renee I. Jensen, age 59, of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Cranberry Court Assisted Living.Renee was born on March 7, 1966, in Wisconsin Rapids to Sheldon “Gus” and Irene Shaurette. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1984 and went on to earn a degree in educ...

Ferdinand Leonard ("Fritz") Link, beloved husband, brother, father, uncle, grandfather and friend, died peacefully on Jan 23, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Fritz was born on July 15, 1936, in Stevens Point, WI to Leona (Leiser) and Leonard Link. He lived a full life by his devotion to family,...

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...

Wayne graduated from Whitehall Memorial High School in 1969. After graduation he attended UWLa Crosse. He then went on to work as a land surveyor working in various locations throughout the United States. While working in Hammond LA he met Susan Mitchell whom he married on August 14 1974. They later...

Michael Mike Allen Engen age 56 of rural Whitehall passed away peacefully on Friday December 5 2025 surrounded by loved ones. Michael worked along side his Dad at Engen Construction until 2011. He then changed careers to go on the road to work for Northern Clearing until health issues and covid forc...

Frank Anthony Foti, a longtime resident of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on January 19th, 2026, at the age of 88, with his loving family by his side.Born in Milwaukee on August 12th, 1937, to John and Nancy (Bruno) Foti, Frank was raised as the eldest of four siblings. A proud "Marque...

Kathleen Kay Perttula 88 a lifelong resident of Esko passed away with all her girls by her side Monday January 12 2026. Kay was born in Cloquet MN on November 17 1937 to Hjalmer and Hilma Peters Juntunen. She lived most of her life in Esko graduating from Lincoln High School and from UMD earning a d...

Timothy Phillip Cropper, age 67, of Harris, MN passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026.Tim was born August 22, 1958 in Minneapolis, MN to parents, Thomas and Shirley (Guertin) Cropper. He graduated from Edison High School in 1976. He married Natalie (Quesnel) on July 25, 1983. Tim drove truck for nearl...

Services celebrating Kalebs life will be held at St. Johns Lutheran Church 1501 Erie Street on Thursday January 22 2026 at 1100 am with Pastor Jack Gilbert and Pastor Joshua DeYoung. Interment will take place in West Lawn Memorial Park. A luncheon will follow. Visitation will be in DraegerLangendorf...

Mark Protzeller passed into the hands of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ November 28 2023 at the age of 62. Born April 5 1961 in Burien the sixth son of Ruth and Ed Protzeller Mark graduated from Lincoln High School in Seattle and served in the US Navy for six years aboard the USS Enterprise. Mark ...

Dorothy Ann Sizemore Hanshaw 92 of Cottageville WV Evergreen Hills Community went to be with her Lord on November 18 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born August 2 1933 in Clay WV a daughter of the late Richard Theodore Sizemore Sr. and Virgie Lee Mullins Sizemore. In addition to h...

James Dee J.D. Crawford 75 of Evans WV passed away November 23 2025 in Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial Division following an extended illness. He was born July 30 1950 in Spencer WV a son of the late Berlin and Garnett Eileen Tanner Crawford. He was a graduate of Ripley High School. He was a...

Sharon Kay Williams Chelius 69 of Houston TX passed away on January 13 2026. She was born June 2 1956 in Carthage MO to parents Charles Williams and Florence Jennings Williams. Sharon graduated from MacArthur High School in 1974 and pursued a successful career as a file clerk in the mortgage and oil...

Eliazar C. Elly Gonzalez 61 a lifetime resident of Rios Texas entered into eternal rest on Saturday November 8 2025. He was born on May 14 1964 in San Diego Texas to his parents Amando and Irma Gonzalez. Elly was a loving father husband uncle and brother brotherinlaw cousin and friend. He had a pass...

Patrick Daniel McGraw 79 passed away on February 2 2026 at Lakeview Healthcare and Rehab in Boonville MO. His last year was challenging as he dealt with Parkinsons disease and Lewy Body Dementia but he kept a positive attitude. Dan was the first New Years baby of 1947 in Lancaster OH born to the lat...

Myron Leon Jeter58 of Lusbv MD passed away in the early morning hours of October 13 2025 at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington DC . Myron was born April 4 1967 Prince Edward County VA at Southside Hospital to the late James Leon Jeter and Bettie Jean Eanes Jeter. At an early age Myron join...

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...

Daniel Gerard Wisniewski born on December 2 1960 to Alphonse and Clare Wisniewski passed away on January 4 2026. Dan will be remembered for his charismatic personality kindness humor generosity love of gardening and deep musicality. Dans beautiful life will forever be cherished by his childrenDaniel...

Cecelia Ceil Ann Schnebly ne Gall 87 of Shorewood WI passed away from Alzheimers disease on January 19 2026. She was surrounded by loved ones and caring professionals in her final days. Ceil had many names along lifes journey Cecelia Ceil Sister Cecelia Mom Grandma CeCe Cecile. These many names tell...

He loved driving them from his first one a 1974 light blue twodoor Pontiac Catalina to his prized brightred 2000 Chevrolet Corvette which he could be seen driving throughout the streets of Manitowoc as soon as the weather turned each spring. He loved selling them during a fourdecade career spent ...

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...

Lyla R. Horbeck age 85 a Manitowoc resident passed away Monday February 2 2026 at LakeHouse Assisted Living Manitowoc. She was born July 24 1940 in Sheboygan daughter of the late John and Leona Schneider Bennin. Lyla attended Valders High School and Lincoln High School graduating from Lincoln with t...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jerry Kopp 74 passed away on January 2 2026. Born May 28 1951 Jerry grew up in Mount Vernon and graduated from Mount Vernon High School. Jerry did life his way. He loved golf especially an early tee time and a fast round and he took real pride in his collection of rescued high end golf balls. He als...

Carolyn Jane Lee a woman whose life was defined by unwavering devotion to her family passed away peacefully surrounded by those she loved. Her passing marked the end of a courageous 25year battle with breast cancera journey she faced with grace strength and a focus on the simple joys of life. Born i...