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Joan M. Fischer

Joan M. Fischer

Jul 14, 2015

Joan M. Fischer, age 78, a resident of St. Mary's Home at Felician Village, Manitowoc, entered eternal life after a long battle with cancer on Tuesday evening, July 14, 2015 at St. Mary's Home. Joan was born on September 10, 1936 in Two Rivers. She was the daughre of the late Arnold and Dorothy Turek Messman. Joan attended public schools...

Russell L. Wachholz

Russell L. Wachholz

Jul 4, 2015

Russell L. Wachholz, age 90, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Saturday, July 4, 2015 at Azura Memory Care in Manitowoc. Russell was born on July 8, 1924 in Kossuth to the late Edwin and Viola Hassemer Wachholz. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1944. On May 11, 1946, Russell married Alveria Schmit at...

Leonard G. Johnson

Leonard G. Johnson

Jun 29, 2015

Leonard (Lenny) G. Johnson, 66, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life peacefully while surrounded by family on June 29, 2015 after a short battle with cancer. Lenny was born on February 5, 1949 in Stambaugh, MI to the late Ruby Peterson (Stepfather Andy Peterson) and Beckham Gayheart. He married Janice Barney on November 28, 1969. Lenny was a 1967...

Robert G. "Bob" Kutil

Robert G. "Bob" Kutil

Jun 27, 2015

Robert G. "Bob" Kutil, age 85, of Branch in the town of Manitowoc Rapids, entered eternal life late Saturday afternoon, June 27, 2015 at the family residence after a battle with cancer. Bob was born on July 23, 1929 in Branch, town of Manitowoc Rapids. He was the son of the late Joseph and Isabel (Laveck) Kutil. Bob graduated from...

Kay F Markvart

Kay F Markvart

Jun 26, 2015

Kay F. Markvart, age 84, of 1611 Johnston Drive, Manitowoc, entered eternal life late Friday evening, June 26, 2015 at Aurora Bay Care Medical Center, Green Bay. Kay was born December 1, 1930 in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Frances Lemke McLaughlin. She attended Lincoln High School and graduated with the class of 1949. She...

Lorraine J. Kalk

Lorraine J. Kalk

Jun 25, 2015

Lorraine J. Kalk, age 81, a resident of Waupaca, Wisconsin, entered eternal life on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at Riverside Medical Center, Waupaca. Lorraine was born on August 25, 1933 in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Otillie Severson Peters. Lorraine was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1951. She had been...

Robert L. Hansen

Robert L. Hansen

Jun 24, 2015

Robert L. Hansen, age 48, of 923 South 24th Street, Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at his residence. Bob was born on October 26, 1966 in Freeport, Illinois. He was the son of the late Myron and Karen Aubol Hansen. Bob attended schools in Freeport, Illinois and furthered his education in Madison, Wisconsin. He was previously...

Karen J. Behnke

Karen J. Behnke

Jun 24, 2015

Karen J. Behnke, age 54, of 340 Hoover Street, Whitelaw, entered eternal life on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center. Karen was born on December 24, 1960 in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late John and Gladys Jachimstal Grapentine. Karen attended Lincoln High School and was employed with Wal Mart for over 20...

Heather Tiree Hynek

Heather Tiree Hynek

Jun 23, 2015

Heather, the wife of Aaron, and mother of Violet Grace, went to the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ early Tuesday morning, June 23, 2015. She had finally won her battle with cancer continuing to cherish Jesus to the very end. Heather has been promoted to heaven where there is no pain and there are no more tears!...

Jeanette L. Fritz

Jeanette L. Fritz

Jun 22, 2015

Jeanette L. Fritz, age 60, of 13916 South Union Road, Newton, entered eternal life on Monday, June 22, 2015 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Jeanette was born on June 30, 1954 in Elco, WI. She is the daughter of Dolores Dake Froland and the late Elroy Froland. Jeanette was a graduate of Elco High School with the class...

Robert G. Wickert

Robert G. Wickert

Jun 22, 2015

Robert G. Wickert, age 80, a resident of Crest View Acres, Marion, Iowa, entered eternal life on Monday evening, June 22, 2015 at Crest View Acres. Bob was born on May 27, 1935 in the town of Manitowoc Rapids. He was the son of the late Edward L. and Grace Lambries Wickert. Bob was a graduate of Lincoln High School...

Jeffrey F. Busalacchi

Jeffrey F. Busalacchi

Jun 13, 2015

Jeffrey F. Busalacchi, age 52, a resident of Manitowoc, and formerly of Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 13, 2015 Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Jeff was born on January 26, 1963 in Milwaukee to Naomi Busalacchi and the late Frank Busalacchi Sr. He attended classes in Bayview. Jeff was a man of many talents and passions. In his...

Daniel R. Kluck

Daniel R. Kluck

Jun 7, 2015

Daniel R. Kluck, age 61, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life on Sunday, June 7, 2015 at his residence. Daniel was born on April 25, 1954 in Manitowoc. He was the son of the late Richard and Julitta Schwabenlender Kluck. Daniel was employed at Holiday House in Manitowoc until the present time. He enjoyed camping, following the Green Bay Packers...

Susan M. Basten

Susan M. Basten

Jun 3, 2015

Susan M. Basten, age 74, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life on Wednesday afternoon, June 3, 2015 at Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc where she has resided the past 4 weeks. Susan was born July 27, 1940 in Iron Mountain, MI. She was the daughter of the late Michael and Margaret Campbell Stern. Sue was a graduate...

Barbara A. Zipperer

Barbara A. Zipperer

Jun 2, 2015

Barbara A. Zipperer, age 70, of 13712 County Road JJ, Cato, entered eternal life on Tuesday Evening, June 2, 2015 at University Hospital in Madison. Barbara was born on February 2, 1945 in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of Evelyn Leonowicz Kohlman and the late Paul Kohlman. Barbara attended Lincoln High School and graduated with the class of 1963. She...

Francis "Bud" Blahnik

Francis "Bud" Blahnik

May 31, 2015

Francis "Bud" L. Blahnik, age 96, a resident of Laurel Grove Assisted Living, formerly of 1116 Flambeau Street, Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Sunday evening, May 31, 2015 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center in Manitowoc where he resided the past two weeks. Bud was born on May 2, 1919 in Manitowoc. He was the son of the late Wencel...

Esther M. Rieck

Esther M. Rieck

May 31, 2015

Esther M. Rieck, age 96, a longtime resident of Philippen Street, Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Saturday, May 31, 2015 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc where she had resided the past ten years. Esther was born on November 17, 1918 in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Clara (Lutze) Rieck. She was educated in...

Paul J. Arndt

Paul J. Arndt

May 28, 2015

Paul J. Arndt, age 89, a lifelong Manitowoc resident, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center after a brief illness. Paul was born on August 23, 1925 in Manitowoc. He was the son of the late John and Lillian Hoverson Arndt. Paul attended Lincoln High School until he was drafted as a junior...

Catherine J. Leclair

Catherine J. Leclair

May 23, 2015

Catherine J. LeClair, age 81, a resident of Two Rivers, entered eternal life on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at her residence. Katie was born on September 24, 1933 in Wausau to the late John and Catherine Terrio Smith. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1951. Katie completed her education by graduating from Western Union School in...

Todd R. Hacker

Todd R. Hacker

May 22, 2015

Todd R. Hacker, age 61, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Friday, May 22, 2015 at Aurora BayCare in Green Bay as the result of an automobile accident. Todd was born on July 19, 1953 in Manitowoc at Holy Family Hospital to the late Harold and Evelyn Pech Hacker. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class...

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