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John H. Hardrath

John H. Hardrath

Sep 24, 2014

John H. Hardrath, age 65, a resident of the Town of Newton, entered eternal life on Wednesday, September 24, 2014. John was born on March 12, 1949 in Manitowoc to the late Alfred and Ruth Treick Hardrath. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1967. John then completed his education by receiving his Bachelors Degree from Dordt...

Edna Becker Mckenna Kurtz

Edna Becker Mckenna Kurtz

Sep 19, 2014

Edna Becker McKenna Kurtz, age 96, a resident of The Court at Felician Village, 1903 Divison Street, Manitowoc, Wisconsin died Friday, September 19, 2014 at St. Mary's Home Next Step at Felician Village. Edna was born August 8, 1918 in Maribel, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of the late William and Amanda (Rabenhorst) Becker. The family moved to Manitowoc in...

Charles P. Growe

Charles P. Growe

Sep 16, 2014

Charles P. Growe, age 86, a resident of Manitowoc, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, September 16, 2014. Charles was born on July 11, 1928 in Chicago to the late Peter and Irene Kwasigroch. He studied at DePaul University before entering the Junior Executive Program at Jewel Tea Company. He was also a paratrooper in the US Airborne Division. Charles...

James D. Schroeder

James D. Schroeder

Sep 13, 2014

James D. Schroeder, age 77, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Saturday, September 13, 2014. Jim was born on August 12, 1937 in Milwaukee to the late Paul and Faye Brown Schroeder. He graduated from Riverside High School in Milwaukee with the class of 1956. Jim completed his education at St. Norbert College in DePere. On May 5,...

Doris E. Walker

Doris E. Walker

Sep 11, 2014

Doris E. Walker, age 92, a resident of Manitowoc, formerly of 1012 North 15th Street, entered eternal life on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at St. Mary's at Felician Village. Doris was born on March 2, 1922, in Manitowoc, to the late Fred and Lillie Winter Kiekhaefer. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1939. Doris was employed...

John J. Pitroski

John J. Pitroski

Sep 7, 2014

John J. Pitroski, age 88, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Sunday, September 7, 2014 at his residence. John was born on December 4, 1925 in Abrams, WI to the late John and Anna Dyda Pitroski. He served in the United States Army during World War II. On September 1, 1951, John married Dorothy M. Szalewski in Manitowoc....

Dorothy T. Upton

Dorothy T. Upton

Sep 6, 2014

Dorothy T. Upton, age 90, a resident of St. Mary's Home at Felician Village, Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at St. Mary's Home. Dorothy was born October 28, 1923 in Phlox, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of the late Emil and Vida (Lane) Artz. She attended Matoon High School and graduated with the class of 1940....

Leo W. Schumacher

Leo W. Schumacher

Sep 6, 2014

Leo W. Schumacher, age 92, of 4555 Harvest Circle, Manitowoc, entered eternal life late Saturday evening, September 6, 2014 at his residence. Leo was born February 14, 1922 in Brillion, Wisconsin. He was the son of the late Leo and Margaret Schuh Schumacher. Leo received his education in the Brillion school system. He continued his education attending welding school in...

Alan R. Lemberger

Alan R. Lemberger

Sep 5, 2014

Alan R. Lemberger, age 62, a resident of Orlando, FL, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2014 at his residence. Al was born on December 30, 1951 in Manitowoc to Elane Malley Lemberger and the late Harold Lemberger. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1970. Survivors include Al's daughter: Heather Lemberger, Orlando, FL; mother, Elane Lemberger,...

Bernice "Bee" S. Jarosh

Bernice "Bee" S. Jarosh

Sep 4, 2014

Bernice Jarosh, age 84, of 944 Rosemere Circle, Manitowoc, Wisconsin entered eternal life on Thursday, September 4, 2014 at St. Mary's Home at Felician Village. Bee was born on July 20, 1930 in Manitowoc, WI. She was the daughter of the late John and Helen (Walters) Hornes. Bee attended Lincoln High School and graduated with the class of 1948. She...

Russell W. Rhode

Russell W. Rhode

Sep 3, 2014

Russell Rhode, age 82, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Wednesday afternoon, September 3, 2014 at the care center. Russell was born on May 30, 1932 in Illinois. He was the son of the late Maynard and Olive Miller Rhode. Russell served with the United States Army during the Korean War. He had...

Robert W. Eck

Robert W. Eck

Sep 1, 2014

Robert W. Eck, age 91, a Manitowoc resident, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2014 at St. Mary's Home at Felician Village, Manitowoc. Bob was born on January 14, 1923 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. He was the only child of the late G.E. William and Elsie Blust Eck. Bob was educated in the Manitowoc School System graduating from Lincoln High School...

Orie F. Schisel

Orie F. Schisel

Sep 1, 2014

Orie F. Schisel, age 90, a resident at Brillion West Haven, Brillion, WI formerly of 2302 County Road S, Cato, Wisconsin, entered eternal life on Monday, September 1, 2014 at Brillion West Haven. Orie was born on May 6, 1924 in the town of Cato, Manitowoc County.. He was the son of the late Ferdinand and Mary Reindl Schisel. He...

Barbara Ann Meissen

Barbara Ann Meissen

Aug 29, 2014

Barbara Ann Meissen, age 76, formerly of 332 Johnson Street, Valders, entered eternal life while surrounded by her family on Friday, August 29, 2014 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center in Manitowoc. Barbara was born on August 16, 1938 in Manitowoc to the late Paul and Viola Bastian Rathsack. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1957....

Douglas L. Janke

Douglas L. Janke

Aug 25, 2014

Douglas L. Janke, age 48, a resident of Cato, died peacefully at home while surrounded by his wife and son on Monday, August 25, 2014 at his residence. Doug was born on September 13, 1965 in Waukesha to Herbert and Sharon Campbell Janke. He attended Waterford schools and graduated from Waterford Union High School with the class of 1984. Following...

Edith M. Becker

Edith M. Becker

Aug 14, 2014

Edith M. Becker, age 93, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Thursday, August 14, 2014 at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center. Edith was born on May 10, 1921 in Manitowoc to the late Charles and Mary Tulach Bursek. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1939. On June 1, 1946, Edith married Elroy Becker...

Nancy Lee Wampler

Nancy Lee Wampler

Aug 10, 2014

Nancy Lee Wampler, devoted wife, loving mother and doting grandmother died on Sunday, August 10, 2014 surrounded by her immediate family including her niece Tammie Dowdle of San Diego, her nephew Randall Atencio of Sulphur, OK, and Tanya Mrotek and her daughter Kyra of Manitowoc. Those who knew her are aware Nancy was diagnosed with a debilitating neurodengerative disorder that...

Esther R. Skubal

Esther R. Skubal

Aug 9, 2014

Esther R. Skubal, age 93, a resident at Kindred Hearts, 5005 Vista Road, Manitowoc, formerly of 2402 Clarks Street, Manitowoc, entered eternal life Saturday evening, August 9, 2014 at Kindred Hearts where she had resided the past four years. Esther was born on May 27, 1921 in the town of Kossuth, Manitowoc County. She was the daughter of the late...

Kenneth W. Opichka

Kenneth W. Opichka

Aug 4, 2014

Kenneth W. Opichka, age 51 of 770 East Albert Drive, Manitowoc. The Lord called home one of His greatest creations to live with Him in Heaven on Monday, August 4, 2014 at his residence. God put blessings of love and compassion in Kenneth's heart for all of us to bear witness and to learn from. Kenneth left a wide trail...

Laura Alta Hayes

Laura Alta Hayes

Aug 4, 2014

Laura Alta Hayes, age 96, formerly of Valders, entered eternal life on Monday, August 4, 2014 at the Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center. Laura was born on October 9, 1917 in Camillus, NY to the late William and Bertha Hart Ashby. On September 6, 1941, Laura married Leo Hayes in Marcellus, NY. Leo preceded her in death on September 15,...

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