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Gary M. Mittnacht

Gary M. Mittnacht

Jan 16, 2015

Gary Mittnacht left this world on Friday, January 16, 2015, just as he came in, at home, surrounded by family. Gary was born at home on June 5, 1941 in Manitowoc to the late Lester and Sylvia Hacker Mittnacht. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1959. Gary served his apprenticeship at Mirro and became a member...

Helen J. Lemberger

Helen J. Lemberger

Jan 15, 2015

Helen J. Lemberger, age 89, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center. Helen was born on February 17, 1925 in Whitelaw to the late Louis and Frances Augustine Schamburek. On October 2, 1943, Helen married Alphonse Lemberger at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Whitelaw. He preceded her death on...

Frances H. Rettinger

Frances H. Rettinger

Jan 12, 2015

Frances H. Rettinger, age 82, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life on Monday morning, January 12, 2015 at St. Mary's Home at Felician Village in Manitowoc with family by her side. Frances was born July 26, 1932 in Antigo, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Hazel Standiford Novak. Frances was a graduate of Antigo High School...

Beatrice G. Novak

Beatrice G. Novak

Jan 12, 2015

Beatrice G. "Bea" (Shedal) Novak, age 79, a resident of Mishicot, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2015 at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers. Bea was raised in Mishicot, daughter of Anna (Sladky) Shedal and Peter Shedal. She attended and graduated from LaSalle School from grades one through eight. Bea then attended Mishicot High School and graduated with the...

Travis J. Lane

Travis J. Lane

Jan 10, 2015

Travis J. Lane, age 39, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at his residence. Travis was born on November 20, 1975 in Eau Claire, WI. He graduated from Eau Claire North High School with the class of 1995. On September 10, 2011, Travis married Julie Dewey at Grace Congregational United Church of Christ in...

Lorna "Lori" Hoff

Lorna "Lori" Hoff

Jan 9, 2015

Lorna "Lori" Hoff, age 60, of 224 Maple Street, Whitelaw, WI entered eternal life on Friday, January 9, 2015 at her residence after a 1 ½ year battle with cancer. Lori was born January 19, 1954 in Manitowoc, WI. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Marie Tuschel Helgeson. Lori attended Valders High School and graduated with the...

Paul A. Rauens

Paul A. Rauens

Jan 6, 2015

Paul A. Rauens, age 44, of 730 South 21st Street, Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at his residence. Paul was born on January 5, 1971. He was the son of Sandra Pozorski Rauens Brandl and the late Ronald F. Rauens. Paul was a graduate of Roncalli High School with the class of 1989. He had been...

Randall J. Schmitz

Randall J. Schmitz

Jan 6, 2015

Randall J. Schmitz, age 55, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at his residence. Randy was born on October 13, 1959 in Manitowoc to Elmer and Audrey Schmitz. On September 26, 1987, Randy married JoLynn. He spent his entire working career at Ebert's Antiques in Manitowoc. Randy was a member of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran...

Cecilia B. Pleuss

Cecilia B. Pleuss

Jan 5, 2015

Cecilia B. Pleuss, age 95, a resident of North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Monday morning, January 5, 2015 at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center. Cecilia was born December 1, 1919 in Two Rivers, WI. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Barbara Monka Gates. She was married to Jack Pleuss, Jr...

Richard Claude Vraney

Richard Claude Vraney

Jan 4, 2015

Richard Claude Vraney, age 82, a resident of Two Rivers, entered eternal life on January 4, 2015 at the Milwaukee Veteran's Medical Center. Dick was born on February 14, 1932 in Manitowoc to the late John and Florence Kubel Vraney. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1950. Immediately following graduation, Dick enlisted in the United States...

Robert M. Deubler

Robert M. Deubler

Jan 2, 2015

Robert M. Deubler, age 83, of 617 North 7th Street, Manitowoc, entered eternal life Friday afternoon, January 2, 2015 at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center where he resided the past six months. Bob was born August 14, 1931 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. He was the son of the late Milton and Rose Schuh Deubler. Bob attended the Manitowoc Public School...

Robert E. Schneider

Robert E. Schneider

Jan 2, 2015

Robert E. Schneider, age 86, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Friday, January 2, 2015 at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center. Bob was born on November 25, 1928 in Sturgeon Bay to the late William and Arnelda Haver Schneider. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1947. On October 28, 1950, Bob married Colleen...

Agnes Mae Meyer

Agnes Mae Meyer

Dec 28, 2014

Agnes Mae Meyer, age 83, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life on Sunday, December 28, 2014 at St. Mary's Home at Felician Village. Agnes was born on June 26, 1931 in Manitowoc to the late Albert and Rose Svatek Meyer. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1949. Agnes became employed with Maple Cress Sanatorium in Whitelaw....

James H. Defaut

James H. Defaut

Dec 25, 2014

James H. DeFaut, age 81, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life Thursday evening, December 25, 2014 at Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. Jim was born on March 11, 1933 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. He was the son of the late Frank and Marie Hallisey DeFaut. From 1955 to 1957 Jim was employed with the Standard Service Station on North...

Paul J. Hronek

Paul J. Hronek

Dec 23, 2014

Paul J. Hronek, age 59, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Paul was born on October 23, 1955. He was the son of the late John and Mary Tomchek Hronek. Paul was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1974. He enjoyed shooting pool in...

David A. Schweigl

David A. Schweigl

Dec 23, 2014

David A. Schweigl, age 53, of 1010 Flambeau Street, Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at his residence. David was born February 9, 1961 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. He was the son of Nathalie Bausch Schweigl and the late Allan Schweigl. David was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1979. He had been employed...

Jeffrey A. Windus

Jeffrey A. Windus

Dec 18, 2014

Jeffrey A. Windus, age 48, a resident of Chicago, entered eternal life on Thursday, December 18, 2014 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago as a result of severe heart failure. Jeff was born on June 19, 1966 in Manitowoc to Gale and Jenny Carstens Windus. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1984. Jeff went on to...

Kevin J. Rezachek

Kevin J. Rezachek

Dec 13, 2014

Kevin J. Rezachek, age 31, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 13, 2014. Kevin was born on January 22, 1983 in Two Rivers to Gary Rezachek and Mary Surfus. He graduated from Plymouth High School with the class of 2001 and then went on to obtain his marketing degree from LTC. Kevin was a carpenter and...

Emil Krcma

Emil Krcma

Dec 12, 2014

Emil Krcma, age 94, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life on Friday, December 12, 2014 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center in Manitowoc where he resided since June 20, 2014. Emil was born April 18, 1920 in Manitowoc, WI. He was the son of the late Charles and Emily Stangel Krcma. Emil graduated from Mishicot High School with the class...

Patrick M. Franz

Patrick M. Franz

Dec 11, 2014

Patrick M. Franz, age 43, of 1218 Philippin Street, Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Thursday, December 11, 2014 at his residence due to health complications. Pat was born July 8, 1971 in Manitowoc, WI. He was the son of Michael and Veronica "Chico" Szymczyk Franz. Pat was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1988. He then...

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