Obituaries

Herbert R. Hermann

Herbert R. Hermann

Oct 11, 2024

Herbert Hermann, 92 of Sheboygan, WI died peacefully on Friday, October 11th following a brief stay at Countryside Manor. Herb was born in Sheboygan on January 10, 1932. He attended Trinity Lutheran school and graduated from Sheboygan Central High School. Herb served two years in the United States National Guard and three years in the US Army stationed in Korea....

Betty Jean Carpenter

Betty Jean Carpenter

Oct 10, 2024

Betty Jean Carpenter, age 78, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, October 10, 2024.

She was born in Sheboygan on July 1, 1946, to the late Anton and Carol (Young) Schinabeck. She graduated from North High School in 1964. On July 27, 1968, Betty was united in marriage to William Carpenter at St. Dominic Catholic Church,...

Richard "Dick" A. Opgenorth

Richard "Dick" A. Opgenorth

Oct 9, 2024

Richard A. Opgenorth, 86, of Cedar Grove, WI, passed away peacefully in the company of his family on Wednesday, October 9th, 2024, at the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls, WI. 

Richard was born in Sheboygan, WI on November 19th, 1937, son of the late Vernon and Helen (Platzer) Opgenorth. He graduated from Central High School, Sheboygan, WI.

Richard married...

Kathleen A. Splinter

Kathleen A. Splinter

Sep 19, 2024

Kathleen “Kathy” A. Splinter, age 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls.

She was born in Sheboygan on November 3, 1930, to the late Walter and Malinda (Seefeldt) Matzdorf. She graduated from North High School in 1949. On September 16, 1950, Kathy was united in marriage to Warren Splinter. He...

Terence A. Magerl

Terence A. Magerl

Sep 18, 2024

Terence "Terry" A. Magerl, age 83, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Meadowview Manor Health Services. 

He was born in Milwaukee on January 1, 1941, to the late Francis and Lorraine (Torkelson) Magerl. Terry graduated from South High School and proudly served in the United States Navy. 

On October 17, 1964, Terry was united in marriage to...

Manuel D. Gutierrez

Manuel D. Gutierrez

Sep 2, 2024

Manuel D. Gutierrez, age 79, passed away peacefully in his home in Kohler on Monday, September 2, 2024.

Born Manuel de Jesus Gutierrez Martinez in San Cristobal de Totonicapán, Guatemala on June 8, 1945, he was the fourth of sixth children of the late Manuel and Maria Consuelo (Martinez) Gutierrez.

An avid reader, by the time he finished high school, Manuel had...

Gwendolyn M. Kolbe

Gwendolyn M. Kolbe

Sep 2, 2024

Gwendolyn (Gwen) M. Kolbe, age 87, passed away peacefully at Songbird Pond Assisted Living Facility in Plymouth on September 2, 2024. She was born on October 5, 1936 in Sheboygan to the late Otto and Olivia (Thiele) Kolbe. She attended Bethlehem Lutheran School and graduated from Central High School in 1955. Gwen was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church,...

Elizabeth Anne Donovan

Elizabeth Anne Donovan

Aug 27, 2024

Elizabeth (Betty) Anne Donovan, 72, of Green Bay, WI, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2024, surrounded by her children. The second daughter of Alvina and Donald H. Eckardt, she was born on February 27, 1952, in Sheboygan, WI. Betty was a kind, strong, and cheerful woman. She was an incredible mother to her four children and a beloved grandmother...

Ruth A. Belanger

Ruth A. Belanger

Aug 27, 2024

Ruth (Becher) Belanger, born on June 10, 1931, in Appleton, WI, daughter of Delia F. and Carl J. Becher, died on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at the Aurora Medical Center in Sheboygan. 

Ruth attended Appleton schools, graduated from Appleton High School and also studied at the University of Wisconsin Madison for two years. She married Joseph F. Belanger on December 6,...

Elaine Russell

Elaine Russell

Aug 21, 2024

Elaine Russell, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away on her 85th Birthday on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born on August 21, 1939, in Eldorado, WI, to the late John and Cora (Schenk) Stahmann. She graduated from Rosendale High School. 

She united in marriage to Leo Russell on May 5, 1980 in Sheboygan. Elaine was a member...

Frank Anthony Reif

Frank Anthony Reif

Aug 19, 2024

Frank Anthony Reif, age 88, passed away peacefully at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice on August 19, 2024. He was born on January 21,1936 in Milwaukee to the late Gehard and Annette (Mayerly) Reif. On August 31, 1969, he married the love of his life, Susan Frees. 

Frank was a hard worker his entire life. He worked at Charlie’s Market, was...

Bernhard Arens Jr.

Bernhard Arens Jr.

Aug 10, 2024

Bernhard Arens Jr., 86, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on August 10, 2024.

The son of the late Bernhard Sr. and Martha (Rothman) Arens, Bernie was born on August 4, 1938. He attended North High School here in Sheboygan before he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served on the USS Saratoga. 

On October 11, 1959...

Sima Parovic

Sima Parovic

Aug 7, 2024

Sima Parovic, 85, of Sheboygan, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at St. Nicholas Hospital. 

She was born in Bosnia and Herzegovina on September 21, 1938 to the late Franjo and Janja Marijanovic. She was united in marriage to Slavko Parovic.

Sima is survived by her children Biljana (Ljubinko), Jadranka (Nermin) and Sajonara (Todd); 7 grandchildren Ivana, Zoran, Violeta, Deana, Jessica,...

Linda K. Heus

Linda K. Heus

Aug 4, 2024

It is with deep sadness to share the passing of our sister, aunt and friend Linda Heus. She passed away on August 4, 2024 at Pine Haven Covenant, after a long journey with Alzheimer’s. She was born August 21, 1950 to the late Norbert and Beulah Heus. Linda was a graduate of Sheboygan Falls High School, with the class of...

Sandra J. Walters

Sandra J. Walters

Jul 25, 2024

Sandra J. Walters, age 67, of Sheboygan passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at her home. 

She was born in Junction City, OR to the late Robert and Nancy (Jensen) Dade. On November 13, 1992, Sandra was united in marriage to Luke Walters in Manitowoc, WI. 

She had a passion for animals and she found enjoyment in adopting new dogs to...

Pamela D. Key

Pamela D. Key

Jul 24, 2024

Pamela D. Key, age 51, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center. Even though her passing was unexpected, she was surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Havana, FL on August 10, 1972, to the late Willie Daniels and Georgia Mae Andrews. Pamela graduated from Havana Northside High School and...

Steven C. Ponath

Steven C. Ponath

Jul 20, 2024

Steven C. Ponath died on July 20, 2024. He was born in Sheboygan on August 11, 1960, the 3rd child of Roger & Helen (Yuhas) Ponath. Steve attended North High School in Sheboygan. Steve was a first responder for the Town of Sheboygan Falls for many years. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Roger Ponath; his mother, Helen Ponath...

Diane Y. Tyndall

Diane Y. Tyndall

Jul 13, 2024

Diane Yvonne Tyndall, age 88, passed away peacefully with her loving son by her side on July 13, 2024 at Countryside Manor Assisted Living and Memory Care facility in Sheboygan. She was born to the late Walter and Malinda (Seefeld) Matzdorf in Sheboygan on July 6, 1936. Following graduation from North High School, she joined the United States Air Force....

June R. Froh

June R. Froh

Jul 13, 2024

June R. Froh, 92, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Pine Haven, Sheboygan Falls. 

June was born to Hugo and Viola (Rautman) Winkel on June 16, 1932. June was united in marriage to William Froh on May 12, 1951 in Sheboygan. 

She was a longtime member of St. John UCC Church, Sheboygan. 

June worked as the bookkeeper at...

Elisa Jane Brown

Elisa Jane Brown

Jul 9, 2024

Elisa Jane Brown, age 65, passed away at her home on July 9, 2024. Elisa was born to the late Joe and Emma (Sanchez) Brown on March 14, 1959 in Newmarket, England. Following graduation from North High School, Sheboygan in 1977, she attended the University of Wisconsin in Madison. She worked for 30 years at Advocate Health Care as an...