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Betty L. Andrastek
Oct 31, 2024
Betty L. Andrastek passed away unexpectedly on October 31st, 2024, at the age of 84. Born to Helen and Elmer Pech on May 19th, 1940, in Manitowoc, WI, Betty graduated with the class of 1958 from Lincoln High School. On October 7, 1961, she married the love of her life, Dick Andrastek, and together they built a beautiful life...
Janette E. Miller
Oct 29, 2024
Janette Elaine Miller was born to Emory R.L. and Joetta L. Crump on December 23, 1954 in Dallas, Texas.
She departed this world, in peace, October 29, 2024 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, with loved ones at her side.
Janette married Stephen W. Miller on October 3, 1997 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, where they resided for many years....
Carol A. Felber
Oct 27, 2024
Carol A. Felber, age 71, a rural Valders resident, passed away peacefully from a battle with cancer on October 27, 2024, at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers, WI.
Carol was born on November 4, 1952, in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Rita (Orth) Seidl. Carol graduated from Lincoln High School, Class...
Mary Ann D. Lipski
Oct 26, 2024
Mary Ann D. Lipski, age 82, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers.
She was born October 26, 1942 in the Town of Meeme, daughter of the late Arno and Helen (Roitt) Schneider. Mary Ann attended Valders high school, graduating with the class of 1960. On January 18, 1964...
Gordon W. Strauss
Oct 25, 2024
Gordon W. Strauss, age 74, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Friday, October 25, 2024, at his home with his loving wife by his side.
Gordie was born on November 15, 1949, in Milwaukee to the late Herman and June (Reilly) Strauss. He attended St. Gregory's Catholic School in St. Nazianz, and then went on...
Donna Marie Spaeth
Oct 23, 2024
Donna Marie Spaeth entered Eternal Rest unexpectedly on October 23, 2024, at age 65. Donna was born in Chippewa Falls, WI, to Betty and Henry Spaeth. She has been a resident of Two Rivers for 40-plus years. She worked at MetalWare Corporation and Crescent Woolen Mills. Donna was very welcoming and would help any of her friends who was...
Charles "Chuck" Christel
Oct 20, 2024
Chuck Christel, age 95, entered eternal life on Oct. 20, 2024.
He was the son of Norbert and Esther (Mallmann) Christel. Chuck attended Valders High School. He served in the United States Navy in Guam from 1948-1952 as a medic. He liked to joke that he had never been on a ship. After being honorably discharged, he...
Carol A. Wanek
Oct 19, 2024
In loving memory of Carol A. Wanek, age 58, a Manitowoc resident, who passed away October 19, 2024 at Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born August 17, 1966, daughter of the late George and Elaine Senovich Sr. Carol attended Mishicot High School. She loved animals, especially the pets she had over the years.
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Terry J. Risch
Oct 18, 2024
Terry Jean Risch (nee Foos), age 62, passed away on October 18, 2024, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, due to brain cancer.
Born on September 18, 1962, in San Diego, California, Terry was known for her kind and optimistic spirit that brightened the lives of those around her.
Terry leaves behind a loving family: her husband, Al...
Paul Balog
Oct 16, 2024
Paul Balog, a Manitowoc resident, died on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital in Manitowoc.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Clara (nee Finklemier) Balog; brother, Harold Balog; sister-in-law, Patricia Balog; and niece, Barbara Jean Balog.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October...
Steven E. Hutchison
Oct 15, 2024
Steven E. Hutchison, age 61, a resident of Newton, entered eternal life on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
Steve, or as some called him, "Hutch", was born on March 6, 1963 in Sheboygan to the late Robert and Caroline Hutchison. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1981. On August 17, 1985, Steve married Patricia...
Wayne James Mertens
Oct 14, 2024
Wayne James Mertens, age 92, a lifelong Manitowoc resident, entered into eternal life on Monday evening, October 14, 2024, at his residence with family by his side.
Wayne was born on April 22, 1932 in Manitowoc. He was the son of the late Raymond and Constance Kadow Mertens. Wayne attended Lincoln High School and graduated with the...
Lawrence "Larry" R. Reiser
Oct 14, 2024
Lawrence "Larry" R. Reiser passed away unexpectedly on October 14, 2024, at age 77. Larry was born on February 9, 1947, to Elizabeth "Betty" (Lyon) and Paul V. Reiser, Sr. in Plymouth, WI. He graduated with the Lincoln High School Class of 1967 in Manitowoc. He was drafted February 1968 and served in the Vietnam War (US Army). Larry...
Kathryn "Kate" F. Lambries
Oct 12, 2024
Kathryn "Kate" F. Lambries, age 97, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center.
Kate was born on February 11, 1927 in Valders to the late Cyril and Helen (Gintner) Marlborough. She graduated from Valders High School with the class of 1945. On August 20, 1949, Kate...
Francis M. Valitchka
Oct 12, 2024
Francis M. Valitchka, "Fran," passed away peacefully on October 12, 2024, at age 79. Fran was born on October 24, 1944, to his parents Marie and Roy Valitchka in Two Rivers, WI. He was a Class of 1962 graduate of Lincoln High School in Manitowoc and attended Stout State University. There, he graduated in 1967 with a degree in...
Sister Mary Michaeleen Pardowsky
Oct 12, 2024
Sister Mary Michaeleen Pardowsky died on October 12, 2024, at Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital in Manitowoc, WI.
Beloved member of Felician Sisters Community for 63 years.
Beloved daughter of the late Harry and the late Eleanor.
Beloved sister of James (Paula), Mary (Norbert) Beining, Catherine (fiancé Brian Polzar) Wautelet, the late Jeanette...
James J. Vandenboom
Oct 11, 2024
James J. VandenBoom, age 77, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024, at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.
James was born October 23, 1946, in Bay View, Wisconsin, to the late Elmer and Clara (Kranski) VandenBoom. He attended Cudahy High School graduating in 1964. Following high school, he attended UW– Milwaukee and...
Lois Marie Nelson
Oct 11, 2024
Lois Marie Nelson, age 86, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, October 11, 2024 surrounded at home by her loving family.
She was born September 1, 1938 in Binford, North Dakota, daughter of the late Warren J. and Evelyn M. (Finstuen) Bruns. Lois attended Lincoln High School, Tacoma, Washington, graduating with...
Donald Miller
Oct 3, 2024
Donald Miller, age 88, a Grand Island, Florida resident, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024 at Tavares Hospice House, Tavares, Florida.
He was born on May 20, 1936 in East Orange, New Jersey, son of the late Glen and Isabel (Stambolian) Miller.
Survivors include his three children: Bob Miller (Sandra Faircloth), Glenn Miller, and Tara...
Glenn L. Gadzinski
Sep 30, 2024
Glenn L. Gadzinski passed away peacefully on September 30, 2024, at age 70, at Frontida Assisted Living. Glenn was born to the late Mable (Karbon) and Leonard Gadzinski, in Manitowoc on June 29, 1954. He attended school in Manitowoc and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1972. He married Kay Andersen on November 1, 1975, at St. Paul's Catholic...
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