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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,...

Rhonda Jeanne Worley

Rhonda Jeanne Worley

Jul 29, 2014

Rhonda Jeanne Worley, age 27, Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at her residence. Rhonda was born on April 7, 1987 in Tennessee to Sherry J. Worley and the late Gilbert A. Worley. She attended Manitowoc Public Schools. She was currently employed at Marco's Pizza. Rhonda had such a bubbly personality and will be missed by many....

Kurt "Puma" J. Lenzner

Kurt "Puma" J. Lenzner

Jul 26, 2014

Kurt J. "Puma" Lenzner, age 27, a Manitowoc resident entered eternal life on Saturday, July 26, 2014 in Manitowoc. Kurt was born on November 25, 1986 in Two Rivers, Wisconsin. He was the son of Jeffrey and Barbara Cannon Lenzner. Kurt attended Lincoln High School and graduated with the class of 2005. He was employed with Manitowoc Tool and Machine...

Nathan Ash Farr

Nathan Ash Farr

Jul 22, 2014

Nathan Ash Farr, age 22, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Nathan was born August 19, 1991 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. He was the son of Kathleen Bruechert Farr and the late Glyn R. Farr. Nathan attended Manitowoc Public Schools. He enjoyed working on cars for his family and...

Herbert K. Knutsen

Herbert K. Knutsen

Jul 17, 2014

Herbert K. Knutsen, age 95, a resident of Manitowoc, died on July 17, 2014 at Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center. Herb was born on April 9, 1919 in Escanaba, MI to the late Norman and Elsie Gietz Knutsen. The family moved to a farm in Clay Banks Township in Door County where Herb graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School....

Robert J. Neuser

Robert J. Neuser

Jul 15, 2014

Robert J. Neuser, age 102, a resident at Harmony Living Center, 2115 Cappeart Road, Manitowoc, entered eternal life Tuesday evening, July 15, 2014 at the living center. Robert was born on January 31, 1912 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. He was the son of the late Charles and Theresa Seibert Neuser. Robert was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Manitowoc and...

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