Lincoln High Wisconsin Alumni Obituaries

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...

Sally K. Ackerman, 69, Marshfield, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026 at Wells Nature View in Marshfield surrounded by family.Sally was born on January 29, 1956 in Wisconsin Rapids to Henry R. Jr. and Mary (Levers) Ebsen. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids and went on to ...

David Schill, age 88, passed away on December 28, 2025, in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.A funeral service will be held at 11am on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Ritchay Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids. Visitation will be from 10am until the time of service. A private family burial will follow at Calva...

Gary M. Bergquist age 66 of Manitowoc passed away peacefully on Monday morning February 9 2026 at the Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay with his lifelong friend Dale Hietpas at his side. Gary died due to an injury suffered on February 5 2026 that left him paralyzed from the shoulders down. ...

Charles “Charlie” William Brown, age 60, of Black River Falls, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, at his home.Charlie was born on October 13, 1965, in Black River Falls, Wisconsin to Charles Henry and Donna Jean (Spangler) Brown. Charlie spent his life as a bachelor, living life his way.Charli...

Donald G. Kreutzer, age 86, of Green Bay, Wisconsin, formerly of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Brookview Meadows Senior Living in Green Bay.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Saints Peter an...

Joane Rugowski Graycarek 94 of Sturgeon Bay died peacefully in her sleep on Jan. 30 2026 at Pine Crest Village Assisted Living in Sturgeon Bay. Joane was born May 26 1931 in Manitowoc WI to Louie and Irene Meidl Rugowski. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc in 1949. Joan married her ...

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...

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...

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...

Michael Jerome Gunn age 66 passed away peacefully leaving behind a legacy of kindness joy and meaningful relationships with all who knew him. Michael was born on February 1 1959 in Alabama to the late Freddie Gunn and Margaret Gunn. As the eldest of his siblings he naturally took on a guiding and ca...

Elizabeth Betty Jean OBrien passed away peacefully on January 27 2026 at the age of 87. She was born on April 16 1938 to John and Anna Clements Capaul. She was married to Gary OBrien for sixtytwo years before his passing in 2023. Betty was born the sixth child in a farm family of seven children near...

David Pud Dwain Gnotke age 75 of Goodhue passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on November 19 2025 after a 3.5year battle with cancer. Dave was born on May 24 1950 in Lake City MN to Ernest and Eva Rutz Gnotke. Dave was baptized June 25 1950 at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Lake City wh...

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 ...

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...

Charles “Charlie” William Brown, age 60, of Black River Falls, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, at his home.Charlie was born on October 13, 1965, in Black River Falls, Wisconsin to Charles Henry and Donna Jean (Spangler) Brown. Charlie spent his life as a bachelor, living life his way.Charli...

Charles “Charlie” William Brown, age 60, of Black River Falls, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, at his home.Charlie was born on October 13, 1965, in Black River Falls, Wisconsin to Charles Henry and Donna Jean (Spangler) Brown. Charlie spent his life as a bachelor, living life his way.Charli...

Charles “Charlie” William Brown, age 60, of Black River Falls, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, at his home.Charlie was born on October 13, 1965, in Black River Falls, Wisconsin to Charles Henry and Donna Jean (Spangler) Brown. Charlie spent his life as a bachelor, living life his way.Charli...

William H. Bill Schramm age 92 of Manitowoc entered eternal life on Friday December 12 2025. Funeral services will be held at 1130 a.m. on Wednesday December 17 2025 at St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church at 7531 English Lake Road in the Town of Newton. Pastor Micah Martin will officiate with buri...

Sharon Lea Kejwan of Oconomowoc Wisconsin age 87 passed away peacefully on Saturday October 11 2025 at Marquardt Memorial Manor. Sharon met the love of her life David while attending Lincoln High School. They shared a life together for 60 years rooted in love laughter and strong family values a fou...

John A. Kolo, age 72, peacefully passed away in his home in Wisconsin Rapids on Thursday, December 25, 2025 from his battle with cancer. He passed away with his wife, Roberta “Bobbie” by his side, along with his closest friends and family.Following John’s wishes there will be no formal funeral servi...

Michael “Mike” P. Matthews, age 63, of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Ritchay Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9:00 am until the time of s...

Raymond R. Greig born on January 18 1947 in Madison WI passed away on December 14 2025 at Shady Lane Nursing Home in Manitowoc WI. He was a beloved partner father and grandfather known for his dedication to family and community. Raymond graduated from Lincoln High School in 1965 and went on to earn ...

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 ...