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Marie J. Herzog

Marie J. Herzog

Mar 4, 2014

Marie J. Herzog, age 92, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at the Baptist Hospital, Pensacola, Florida. Marie was born May 4, 1921 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Josephine Markowski Gadzinski. Marie had been employed with Mirro Aluminum, Weyerhauser, and Lakeside Canning Company in past years. On June...

James "Merle" S. Olson

James "Merle" S. Olson

Mar 1, 2014

James "Merle" S. Olson, age 53, a resident of Mishicot, entered eternal life while surrounded by his family on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay. Jim was born on Easter Sunday, April 17, 1960 in Greenfield, son of Arlene Fleming Olson and the late Roger L. Olson. In May of 1960, Jim, his parents,...

Deacon Paul A. Kieffer

Deacon Paul A. Kieffer

Feb 28, 2014

Deacon Paul A. Kieffer, age 80, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Friday, February 28, 2014 at his residence. Paul was born on January 25, 1934 in Manitowoc to the late John and Lilah Reindl Kieffer. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1953. Paul served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1956...

Donald G. Buss

Donald G. Buss

Feb 26, 2014

Donald G. Buss, age 82, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers. Don was born on September 23, 1931 in Two Rivers, son of the late Milda & Lloyd Peckham and Gerald & Viola Buss. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1949. Don served with...

Janice A. Chizek

Janice A. Chizek

Feb 23, 2014

Janice A. Chizek, age 70, of 4315 County Road U, Newton, entered eternal life on Sunday, February 23, 2014 at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center. Janice was born June 9, 1943 in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late Elmer and Norma Guetschow Nagel. Janice attended Valders High School and graduated with the class of 1961. She then...

Alice L. Meyers

Alice L. Meyers

Feb 21, 2014

Alice L. Meyers, age 82, a resident of St. Mary's Home at Felician Village, Manitowoc, entered eternal life of Friday, February 21, 2014 at St. Mary's Home following a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Alice was born December 10, 1931 in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late John R. and Apolonia Neuber Lang. She attended Valders High School...

Ruth A. Kuchenbecker

Ruth A. Kuchenbecker

Feb 19, 2014

Ruth A. Kuchenbecker, age 99, of 1320 North 9th Street, Manitowoc, Wisconsin entered eternal life on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Ruth was born March 13, 1914 in the town of Mishicot, Manitowoc County. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Augusta Sehlhoff Nickels. Ruth and her husband Emil owned and operated...

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...

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