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Alexander C. Augustine

Alexander C. Augustine

Aug 27, 2024

Alexander C. Augustine, age 71, entered his heavenly home after unexpectedly passing away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at his home.

He was born March 25, 1953 in Manitowoc, son of the late Raymond and Adelia (Altergott) Augustine. Alex attended First German Lutheran Grade School, then attended Manitowoc Lutheran High School, and graduated from Lincoln High School...

Kendall "Kenny" Melius

Kendall "Kenny" Melius

Aug 27, 2024

Kendall "Kenny" Melius passed away unexpectedly at home on August 27, 2024, at age 72. He was born on March 26, 1952 in Sheboygan County to Gladys and Clyde Melius. He was a 1970 graduate of Plymouth High School. On May 25, 1991, he married Vicki Wegner at St. John's Lutheran Church in Two Rivers and they went on...

Paul J. Meyer

Paul J. Meyer

Aug 26, 2024

Paul J. Meyer, age 77, a resident of Brillion, and formerly of St. Nazianz, entered eternal life on Monday, August 26, 2024 at Garrow Villa in Brillion.

Paul was born on November 28, 1946 in Sheboygan to the late Isidore and Lorena (Schuler) Meyer.  After graduating from St. Gregory High School in St. Nazianz, Paul served in...

Thomas Myron Reynolds

Thomas Myron Reynolds

Aug 26, 2024

Thomas Myron Reynolds, 33, of Manitowoc passed away on August 26, 2024, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. Popular and deeply loved, he was surrounded by family and friends as he peacefully surrendered to aggressive Metastatic Melanoma after it had moved to his brain. For two years (diagnosis in September 2022), Tom bravely fought this devastating disease, never...

Patricia A. Blanchard

Patricia A. Blanchard

Aug 23, 2024

Patricia A. Blanchard, of Manitowoc, passed away in peace on Friday, August 23, 2024, surrounded by close family. Pat was born on November 9, 1947, to Louis and Mary Paral. She was the sixth of nine children and grew up on the family farm in Kewaunee County in Wisconsin. She graduated from Kewaunee High School in 1966 and earned...

Yolanda Faye Schroeder

Yolanda Faye Schroeder

Aug 20, 2024

Yolanda Faye Schroeder, a lifelong resident of Manitowoc County, passed away peacefully to her heavenly home after a long, courageous battle with cancer on August 20, 2024, at age 59. Yolanda was born on October 25, 1964, the first-born daughter of Howard and Jacqueline (Schuette) Schroeder of Manitowoc. Yolanda graduated from Lincoln High in 1983, and from Lakeshore Technical...

George R. Vassilew

George R. Vassilew

Aug 18, 2024

George R. Vassilew, age 67, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls.

George was born October 18, 1956, in Manitowoc, to the late Raymond and Bernice (Bodart) Vassilew. He began his education at Catholic Elementary School, continued with Manitowoc Public Schools, and graduated from...

Jason T. Jonely

Jason T. Jonely

Aug 11, 2024

Jason T. Jonely, age 51, a resident of Madison, WI, died unexpectedly due to natural causes on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at his home.

Born on December 20, 1972, in Stevens Point, WI, Jason was the beloved son of Thomas and Genevieve (Harrigan) Jonely. In 1986, his family moved to Ashwaubenon, WI, where he would graduate from...

Judith L. Fidler

Judith L. Fidler

Aug 10, 2024

Judith L. Fidler, age 83, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Harbor View Assisted Living in Manitowoc.

Judy was born on March 20, 1941 in Oconto.  She was the daughter of the late Edwin and Doris Carrievau Cook.  She owned and operated the Elite Beauty Salon for many years in...

Glenn A. Helgerson

Glenn A. Helgerson

Aug 8, 2024

Glenn A. Helgerson, age 70, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024 at his home.

He was born April 27, 1954 in Manitowoc, son of the late Glenn J. and Lillian (Kalista) Helgerson. Glenn attended Lincoln High School, graduating with the class of 1973. He was employed at Labcorp Plastics. He then owned and operated...

James R. Poff

James R. Poff

Aug 8, 2024

James R. Poff, age 55, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024.

Jim was born on November 6, 1968 in Waukesha to Robert Poff and the late Ann (Schueller) Poff.  After graduating from Waukesha North High School with the class of 1987, he went on to graduate from UW La Crosse in 1992,...

Mona Lynette Moen

Mona Lynette Moen

Aug 6, 2024

Mona Lynette Moen, age 80, passed away at her home in Manitowoc WI on August 6, 2024.

Mona was born to Palmer and Bernice (Berland) Moen on October 19, 1943 in St. Paul MN.  She grew up in a family of four sisters and three brothers, in the vicinity of Waukon IA and Prairie du Chein WI.  ...

Mary Joan Kaeiser

Mary Joan Kaeiser

Aug 6, 2024

Mary Joan Kaeiser age 93 of Manitowoc died peacefully on August 6th, 2024, while under hospice care at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center.

She is survived by her husband, Robert Kaeiser, her 4 children: three sons: Clay Kaeiser, Miami, FL, Chris (Sandy) Kaeiser, Sheboygan, and Matt Kaeiser, Manitowoc; one daughter: Kari (Brian) Nowak, Mishicot; three grandchildren:...

Dennis H. Minkel

Dennis H. Minkel

Aug 4, 2024

Dennis H. Minkel, age 78, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024 at his home.

He was born July 1, 1946 in northern Wisconsin, son of the late Elmer and Lorraine (Shampeau) Minkel. Dennis graduated from Wabeno High School, Wabeno, Wisconsin. On November 5, 1988, he married the love of his life Diane Gagnon in...

Shirley Mae Schmill

Shirley Mae Schmill

Aug 4, 2024

Shirley Mae Schmill, age 90, a resident of Manitowoc, went peacefully to her heavenly home on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

Shirley was born on May 8, 1934 in Manitowoc, the daughter of the late Alfred and Erna (Fischer) Borgwardt.  She was baptized on May 31, 1934.  Shirley attended First...

Joann Weinert

Joann Weinert

Aug 3, 2024

JoAnn Weinert, age 85, a resident of Manitowoc, peacefully entered eternal life surrounded by family on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center in Manitowoc.

JoAnn was born February 20, 1939, in Sheboygan, to the late Leonard and Linda (Mattes) Kraft. She attended schools in Manitowoc, graduating from Lincoln High School with the class...

David B. Armstrong

David B. Armstrong

Aug 3, 2024

David B. Armstrong, age 66, passed away on August 3, 2024, at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay after a long illness. He was born to Roger and Willette (Yindra) Armstrong on May 5, 1958. He graduated from Valders High School. He worked many jobs over the years and retired from Faith Evangelical Free Church.

David is survived...

Melroy "Mel" Koeppe

Melroy "Mel" Koeppe

Aug 1, 2024

Melroy "Mel" Koeppe, age 90, a resident of Two Rivers, peacefully entered eternal life with family by his side on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at his home.

Mel was born on February 27, 1934 in Rockland, WI to the late Harold and Myrtle (Knudson) Koeppe.  He graduated from Lincoln High School and went on to enlist in...

Darlene M. Steffen

Darlene M. Steffen

Aug 1, 2024

Darlene M. Steffen passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 1, 2024. She was born October 1, 1944, to LeRoy and Erma Hetue. On January 8, 1983, she married Warren Steffen (Sonny) and blew him a final kiss hours before she passed.

Darlene enjoyed spending time with her family playing games and cards (including...

Beverly B. Mann

Beverly B. Mann

Jul 31, 2024

Beverly B. Mann, age 88, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2024, at St. Mary's Health Care Center in Manitowoc, WI.

Beverly was born at home at the family farm on August 13, 1935, in Juneau, WI, to Herbert and Elsie (Nehls) Becker. She attended Woodland Road School and Mayville High School. At the age of 17...

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