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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...

Victor R. Holzinger

Victor R. Holzinger

Jul 14, 2014

Victor R. Holzinger, age 96, a lifelong resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Monday, July 14, 2014 at Laurel Grove Assisted Living Center. Vic was born on May 28, 1918 in Manitowoc to the late Wenzel and Alvina Swoboda Holzinger. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1936 and the Manitowoc Business College in 1938. On...

Julie T. Allison

Julie T. Allison

Jul 14, 2014

Julie T. Allison, age 53, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life late Monday evening, July 14, 2014 at the Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers, WI. Julie was born on June 25, 1961 in Manitowoc, WI. She was the daughter of Dona Rosinsky August Stevens and the late Roger A. Terens. Julie was a high school graduate in Fort Pierce, Florida....

Erma L. Heinrich

Erma L. Heinrich

Jul 7, 2014

Erma L. Heinrich, age 95, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life on Monday, July 7, 2014 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc. Erma was born on September 15, 1918 in Clintonville, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of the late Herman and Elsie Bruss Mielke. On June 29, 1951 she married Jessie Heinrich in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. He preceded her in...

Helen Olson Lacrosse

Helen Olson Lacrosse

Jul 6, 2014

Helen Olson LaCrosse, age 95, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life late Sunday evening, July 6, 2014 at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc. Helen was born August 28, 1918 in Ootsburg, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of the late Adolph and Otillie Severson Kernin. Helen had been employed in past years at Lakeside Foods and Mirro Aluminum...

Harold Gustav Knuth

Harold Gustav Knuth

Jul 2, 2014

Harold Gustav Knuth, age 90, a resident of Manitowoc, peacefully entered eternal life on Tuesday, July 2, 2014 at his residence. Harold was born on May 25, 1924 in Milwaukee to the late Arthur and Mathilda Totsch Knuth. He attended grade school at Holy Ghost Lutheran School in Milwaukee. Harold graduated as valedictorian of his class of 1941 at the...

Kari B. Vetting

Kari B. Vetting

Jun 28, 2014

Kari B. Vetting, age 51, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at her residence. Kari was born on November 6, 1962 in Manitowoc to Ed Vetting and the late Judi Koch Hablewitz. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1981. Kari had worked at Natural Ovens, Foley, Mirro and Aurora BayCare Hospital...

Nancy Ann Barneson

Nancy Ann Barneson

Jun 24, 2014

Nancy Ann Barneson, age 80, a lifelong Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life with her family by her side on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at the Theda Clark Medical Center, Neenah, Wisconsin. Nancy was born November 5, 1933 in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late Reinhardt and Marion Bruns Stanzel. She was confirmed in 1948 at First German Ev....

Marilyn L. Zucchi

Marilyn L. Zucchi

Jun 24, 2014

Marilyn L. Zucchi, age 83, of 714 MacArthur Drive, Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Tuesday afternoon, June 24, 2014 at her residence. Marilyn was born on June 22, 1931 near Valders in Manitowoc County. She was the daughter of the late Lothar and Annebell Torrison Schroeder. Marilyn was a graduate of Mishicot High School with the class of 1949. She...

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