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Tip Saengphaphat

Tip Saengphaphat

Jul 29, 2015

Tip Saengphaphat, age 64, a resident of Pewaukee, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 in Manitowoc. Tip was born on November 1, 1950 in Laos. She escaped the Communist regime in Laos and made her way to refugee camps in Thailand. In 1968, Tip married Pheng Saengphaphat in Laos. He preceded her in death on October 5, 2011. In...

Arlene C. Knauer

Arlene C. Knauer

Jul 26, 2015

Arlene C. Knauer, age 97, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Sunday, July 26, 2015 at Artisan Senior Living in Manitowoc. Arlene was born on May 22, 1918 in Kossuth to the late Louis and Catherine Baumgart Steeber. She graduated from Washington High School in Two Rivers and later graduated from the University of Las Americas in Puebla,...

David W. Korte

David W. Korte

Jul 25, 2015

David W. Korte, age 65, a resident in the town of Manitowoc Rapids, entered eternal life on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at the Aurora Bay Care Medical Center, Green Bay, Wisconsin. Dave was born on November 19, 1949 in Manitowoc. He was the son of Delores Schrank Korte and the late Kenneth E. Korte. Dave attended First German Ev. Lutheran...

Annette L. Uhlig

Annette L. Uhlig

Jul 24, 2015

Annette L. Uhlig, age 85, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life on Friday, July 24, 2015 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Annette was born August 31, 1929 in the town of Meeme, Manitowoc County. She was the daughter of the late George and Leona Ohse Hemb. Annette was employed as a waitress at Stock's Supper Club for 17 years...

Hans J. Prange

Hans J. Prange

Jul 24, 2015

Hans J. Prange, age 75, a Manitowoc resident, died peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. Hans was born on August 30, 1939 in Herene North Rhine, Westphalia Germany. He was the son of the late Johann and Laura (Bruns) Prange. Hans immigrated to America in March of 1951 to New York at the...

Muriel A. Pratt

Muriel A. Pratt

Jul 19, 2015

Muriel A. Pratt, age 84, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life on Sunday afternoon, July 19, 2015 at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center. Muriel was born on April 27, 1931 in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Emily Wranovsky Klinkner. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1949. Muriel had...

Shirley J. Powers

Shirley J. Powers

Jul 15, 2015

Shirley Joyce Powers, 71, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 15, 2015. She was surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was incredibly beautiful and caring. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother who will be deeply missed by all. Shirley was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Iona Hartwig of Fort Atkinson, WI. She graduated from Fort...

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...

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