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Pauline E. Graebel

Pauline E. Graebel

Feb 17, 2014

Pauline E. Graebel, age 96, a resident at The Gardens at Felician Village, Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Monday, February 17, 2014 at her residence. Pauline was born August 31, 1917 in Gresham, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of the late Wilbur N. and Esther Pelky Huntington. Pauline was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1935....

Francis "Speed" Pozorski

Francis "Speed" Pozorski

Feb 17, 2014

Francis "Speed" Pozorski, age 75, a resident of Manitowoc, entered into eternal life on Monday, February 17, 2014 at his residence. Frank was born on January 18, 1939 in Manitowoc to the late Frank and Lucille Rappel Pozorski. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1957. On August 25, 1978, Frank married Joanie Klein in Manitowoc. He...

Audrey A. Tomchek

Audrey A. Tomchek

Feb 16, 2014

Audrey A. Tomchek, a resident of Manitowoc, entered into eternal life on Sunday, February 16, 2014 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, her residence. Audrey was born on August 28, 1938 in Manitowoc to the late Leonard and Clara Firkus Hronek. She graduated from Lincoln High School. Throughout her life she was employed in various trades, but it wasn't until...

Romelda "Rommie" A. Lukes

Romelda "Rommie" A. Lukes

Feb 16, 2014

Romelda Agnes Lukes, age 94, a resident of Manitowoc, was born into eternal life on Sunday, February 16, 2014. Rommie's remarkable journey through life began October 2, 1919, when she was born on the Feast of the Guardian Angels to Clara (Schuler) and Theodore Kautzer in the town of Eaton. She attended grade school at St. Gregory's Catholic School, St....

Paul P. Kasten

Paul P. Kasten

Feb 10, 2014

Paul P. Kasten, age 49, a resident of Chilton, WI formerly of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Monday, February 10, 2014 at his residence. Paul was born April 22, 1964 in Manitowoc. He was the son of Judith Newberg Kasten and Jerome Kasten. Paul attended Lincoln High School. He was a "garbage guy" for many years having been employed with...

Victor John Gadzinski

Victor John Gadzinski

Feb 9, 2014

Victor John Gadzinski, age 39, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2014 at his residence. Victor was born on September 11, 1974 in Rota, Spain to Richard and Sebastiana Garcia Gadzinski. He attended Lincoln High School. Victor had been employed at Lakeside Foods, American Furniture, J.T. Roofing, and most recently started his own business – Elite...

Adeline B. Vesely

Adeline B. Vesely

Feb 8, 2014

Adeline B. Vesely, age 84, a resident at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, formerly of 1842 Rankin Street, Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center. Adeline was born February 17, 1929 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of the late August and Florence Knutson Schram. Adeline was a graduate of...

Rosealee "Rose" E. Spencer

Rosealee "Rose" E. Spencer

Feb 6, 2014

Rosalie "Rose" E. Spencer, age 51, a resident of Milwaukee, formerly of Manitowoc, was called home on Thursday, February 6, 2014 at St. Lukes Hospital in Milwaukee. Rose was born on March 7, 1962 in Ladysmith, Wisconsin. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1980. Rose enjoyed spending her time being outdoors, fishing, and above all, being...

Dona M. Mcpherson

Dona M. Mcpherson

Feb 1, 2014

Dona M. McPherson, age 85, a resident of the Hamilton Care Center, Two Rivers, Wisconsin formerly of 611 Huron Street, Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at the Hamilton Care Center where she resided the past four years. Dona was born April 1, 1928 in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Dorothy Boutin...

Betty J. Kunesh

Betty J. Kunesh

Jan 31, 2014

Betty J. Kunesh, age 77, of 1527 South 36th Street, Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Friday evening, January 31, 2014 at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, Wisconsin. Betty was born on February 24, 1936 in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late Emil and Emilie Kowalski Ducat. She was employed with Mirro Aluminum for 32 years retiring in 1996....

Dennis "Howie" Sielski Jr.

Dennis "Howie" Sielski Jr.

Jan 20, 2014

Dennis C. "Howie" Sielski Jr., age 46, of 911 East Linden Avenue, Manitowoc, entered eternal life unexpectedly on Monday, January 20, 2014 at the family residence. Dennis was born on July 29, 1967 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. He was the son of Gail Ihlenfeld Sielski and the late Dennis Sielski Sr. He attended Lincoln High School and graduated with the class...

Elaine M. Ryer

Elaine M. Ryer

Jan 19, 2014

Elaine M. Ryer, age 91, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Sunday, January 19, 2014 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Elaine was born on April 5, 1922 in Manitowoc to the late John and Emma Sleger Simon. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1940. On August 17, 1946, Elaine married Frederick C. Ryer...

Carmen M. Lesperance

Carmen M. Lesperance

Jan 18, 2014

Carmen M. Lesperance, age 66, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at her residence. Carmen was born on March 5, 1947 in Manitowoc to the late Harold and Anna Ray Hardtke. She attended Lincoln High School. On February 1, 1967, Carmen married Terry J. Pleuss at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Manitowoc. Terry preceded...

Shirley M. Martin

Shirley M. Martin

Jan 12, 2014

Shirley M. Martin, age 86, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life on Sunday evening, January 12, 2014 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Shirley was born on April 25, 1927 in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late Arnold and Elva Gerlach Mahnke. Shirley was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1945. On...

Donn E. Kleis

Donn E. Kleis

Jan 7, 2014

Donn E. Kleis, age 81, resident of Milwaukee, entered eternal life on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 in Manitowoc. Donn was born on August 22, 1932 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Frederick and Margurite Myers Kleis. He graduated from Manual High School in Indianapolis with the class of 1951. After he graduated, Donn enlisted with the United States Air Force...

Rev. Daniel H. Dewane

Rev. Daniel H. Dewane

Jan 5, 2014

With faith in the Resurrection of Jesus, we offer our prayers for Reverend Daniel H. Dewane who entered eternal life on Sunday, January 5, 2014 at the age of 71. Father was born on November 15, 1942 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, to the late Patrick and Lenore (Healy)Dewane. He attended Marquette University, Milwaukee. He graduated from Liberal Arts in thespring of...

Kathleen L. Christensen

Kathleen L. Christensen

Dec 29, 2013

Kathleen Lou Downing Christensen, age 60, of Manitowoc, WI passed away Sunday morning, December 29, 2013 at home. Kathleen was born September 7, 1953 in Washington state to the late Lynn and June (Curly) Downing. Kathleen was primarily a homemaker. She grew up in Washington state and later moved to Utah, where she was a loving mother to her three...

Evangeline M. Seidl

Evangeline M. Seidl

Dec 24, 2013

Evangeline M. Seidl age 96, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center. Evangeline was born March 13, 1917 in the town of Kossuth, Manitowoc County. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Barbara Leitermann Seidl. Evangeline was employed with the telephone company...

Lorraine M. Liese

Lorraine M. Liese

Dec 23, 2013

Miss Lorraine M. Liese, age 92, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Monday, December 23, 2013 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center. Lorraine was born August 27, 1921 in the town of Gibson, Manitowoc County. She was the daughter of the late Herman and Clara Schmidt Liese. Lorraine graduated from Mishicot High School...

Sonya Lea Kunesh

Sonya Lea Kunesh

Dec 23, 2013

Sonya Lea Kunesh, age 35, of 444 Pleasant Lane, Whitelaw, WI entered eternal life on Monday, December 23, 2013 at the Aurora Bay Care Medical Center, Green Bay, WI. Sonya was born August 27, 1978 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Gregory and Faye Armstrong Peroutka. Sonya attended Mishicot High School and graduated with the class of 1997....

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