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John Gerarden
May 8, 2016
John "Rick" Gerarden, 70, De Pere, died Sunday, May 8, 2016. He was born July 5, 1945 to the late Harold and Mae (Keiler) Gerarden in Wisconsin. He was married to Leah Jerabek. Rick enjoyed bicycling and also riding his Harley Davidson. He is survived by his wife, Leah; his son, Lane (Jodi) Gerarden; his daughter, Doreen Gerarden; two grandchildren,...
Fran E. Miller
May 6, 2016
Fran Elizabeth (Ahl) Miller, 76, a resident of Manitowoc, died peacefully on May 6, 2016 surrounded in love by her five children. Fran was born on December 15, 1939 in Manitowoc, the 11th child of the late Joseph and Elsie (Augustine) Ahl. She spent the next 76 years proving to the world that she could "do it herself"! Fran rarely...
Raymond A. Goeke
May 5, 2016
Raymond A. Goeke, age 94, a resident of Manitowoc, completed his earthly journey on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at Maritime Gardens Assisted Living. Ray was born on January 7, 1922 in Newton to the late Albert and Lina Wicke Goeke. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1940. On December 2, 1944, Ray married Ruth Rodewald. She...
Melvin Walter Lakatos
May 1, 2016
Melvin Walter Lakatos, age 89, of 2017 Menasha Avenue, Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Harborview Assisted Living, Manitowoc. Melvin was born on July 17, 1926 in Branch, son of the late Joseph and Clara (Stradal) Lakatos. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1944. Melvin entered the United States Army...
Patrick J. Finnell
Apr 30, 2016
Patrick J. Finnell, age 66, a Manitowoc resident entered eternal life on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. Patrick was born on January 28, 1950 in Manitowoc. He was the son of the late Sylvester and Margaret Hammel Finnel. Patrick was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1969. After high...
Hilda E. Stura
Apr 29, 2016
Hilda E. Stura, age 95, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life on Friday, April 29, 2016 at the Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Cremation has taken place at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel. A private memorial gathering for the family will be held at a later date. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair...
Mark Milton Becker
Apr 28, 2016
Mark Milton Becker, age 77, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life Thursday, April 28, 2016 surrounded by his loving family at his residence. Mark was born on June 9, 1938 in Two Rivers. He was the son of the late Clarence and Ella Gloe Becker. Mark attended St. Boniface Grade School graduating in 1952 and continued his education at Lincoln...
Janice "Jan" A. Johnson
Apr 24, 2016
Janice "Jan" A. Johnson, age 64, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life peacefully while surrounded by her family on Sunday, April 24, 2016 after a tough battle with cancer. Jan was born on October 19, 1951 in Laona to the late Charles and Mary Leach Barney. She was a 1969 graduate of Laona High School. On November 28, 1969...
Marian C. Muchowski
Apr 23, 2016
Marian C. Muchowski, age 91, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers. Marian was born on June 24, 1924 in Kellnersville to the late Adolph and Anna Cherney Fidler. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1942. On May 10, 1947, Marian was united in...
Tammy L. Pelnar
Apr 22, 2016
Tammy L. Pelnar, age 45, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Friday, April 22, 2016 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Tammy was born on February 7, 1971 in Two Rivers to Kenneth Mueller and the late Donna Drossart Mueller. She graduated from Lincoln High School and later took classes at Lakeshore Technical College. Tammy had worked as...
Andrew M. Houston, Jr.
Apr 12, 2016
Andrew M. Houston Jr., age 89, of 1113 Fairmont Lane, Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc where he resided the past three weeks. Andy was the son of the late Andrew and Ella (Johnstone) Houston Sr. He was born on October 11, 1926 in Glasgow, Scotland and was...
Walter E. Goessl Jr.
Apr 5, 2016
Walter E. Goessl, age 78, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center in Manitowoc. Wally was born on April 18, 1937 at home in Cooperstown to the late Walter and Gertrude Peot Goessl Sr. He graduated from Denmark High School with the class of 1955. After high school, Wally...
James P. Zimdar
Apr 2, 2016
James P. Zimdar, age 69, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers. Jim was born on July 29, 1946 in Carmel, CA to the late John and Eileen Mullen Zimdar. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1965. On July 27, 1970, Jim...
Donna M. Pitsch
Mar 30, 2016
Donna M. Pitsch, age 85, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in Manitowoc. Donna was born on May 12, 1930 in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late Ervin and Caroline Galbraith Delsman. Donna was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1948. She had...
Lorraine H. Vallis
Mar 29, 2016
Lorraine H. Vallis, age 89, a resident of Manitowoc, and formerly of Oconomowoc, entered eternal life on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in Manitowoc. Lorraine was born on July 10, 1926 in Sun Prairie to the late Sander and Minnie Isaacson Erickson. She graduated from Sun Prairie High School with the class of 1944. On...
Barbara Jane Knutson
Mar 23, 2016
Barbara Jane Knutson, age 62, of Manitowoc, peacefully entered her heavenly home on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, surrounded by her family at the family residence. Barbara was born October 22, 1953 in Manitowoc, the daughter of the late Arthur and Emily (Seibel) Kawalle. She was baptized at First German Ev. Lutheran Church and has remained a lifelong member. Barbara was...
Ralph E. Bennett
Mar 19, 2016
Ralph E. Bennett, age 85, a resident of Two Rivers, entered into eternal life on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at St. Mary's Home at Felician Village. Ralph was born June 15, 1930 in Chicago, IL to the late G. Martin and Darley McGee Bennett. He graduated from high school in Skokie, IL and concluded his education by attending Bethel College...
Royce M. Hall Sr.
Mar 19, 2016
Royce H. Hall Sr., age76, a Manitowoc, resident, entered eternal life on Saturday morning, March 19, 2016 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Royce was born on April 1, 1939 in Mississippi. He was the son of the late Forrest and Tranie Kitchens Hall. Royce was employed as a barber for many years and later as an investigator for the...
Marion I. Levendoski Gossen
Mar 17, 2016
Marion I. Levendoski Gossen, age 96, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Marion was born on October 11, 1919 in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late Oscar and Emma Kirschofski Wiesner. Marion married Walter Levendoski on November 27, 1943 in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on...
Teddy L. Waskow
Mar 17, 2016
In respect to Ted's wishes there will be no visitation or funeral services. Cremation has taken place at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel. Online condolences to the family may be sent to www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com.
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