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Cecelia Clara (Stefl) Whitlow

Cecelia Clara (Stefl) Whitlow

May 4, 2023

Cecelia Clara (Stefl) Whitlow, age 95, a resident of Manitowoc, and formerly of Green Bay, entered eternal life on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Magnolia Meadow in Manitowoc.

Ceil was born on July 18, 1927 in Mukwonago, WI to the late Joseph and Alice (Kolarik) Stefl. She graduated from Green Bay East High School. On...

Mary Ann Gates

Mary Ann Gates

May 4, 2023

Mary Ann Gates, age 89, a lifelong Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life on Thursday, May 4, 2023.

She was born February 26, 1934 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late William and Theresa (Haws) Klackner. Mary attended Lincoln High School, graduating with the class of 1952. On November 28, 1953, she married Robert "Bob" D. Gates...

Judy H. Casey

Judy H. Casey

May 4, 2023

Judith "Judy" H. Casey, age 79, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023 at her home.

She was born December 29, 1943 in Melrose Park, Illinois, daughter of the late Rodger and Dorothy (Sobanski) Hammill. Judy attended East Leyden High School in Franklin Park, Illinois, graduating with the class of 1963. Following high...

Joseph C. Schuetze

Joseph C. Schuetze

May 1, 2023

Joseph C. Schuetze, age 52, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life due to natural causes on Monday, May 1, 2023 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.

Joe was born on February 12, 1971 in Manitowoc to Mary (Logan) Schuetze and the late Wayne Schuetze. He attended St. Boniface Catholic Grade School, graduated from Lincoln...

Starr Buss

Starr Buss

Apr 29, 2023

Starr Buss, a Manitowoc resident, passed away on April 29, 2023 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers.

In 1953, a Starr was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. She is the daughter of the late Don and Pearl TeWinkel. She enjoyed her positions in Loss Prevention Management with Prange's (later becoming Younker's) in Sheboygan WI, then for...

Catherine M. Wagner

Catherine M. Wagner

Apr 25, 2023

Catherine M. Wagner, age 103, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at St. Mary's Nursing Home.

Catherine was born on October 19, 1919 to the late James and Lucy (Schulte) Conway, and raised on the family farm in Meeme where she helped with chores and enjoyed riding horses with...

Nancy Lynn Irvine

Nancy Lynn Irvine

Apr 22, 2023

Nancy Lynn Irvine, age 72, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away at her home with family by her side on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Nancy was born on June 1, 1950 in La Crosse to the late Warner and Margaret (Gelhausen) Jones. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1968. Nancy had...

Joseph "Joe" W. Brunner

Joseph "Joe" W. Brunner

Apr 22, 2023

Joseph "Joe" W. Brunner, age 65, a Manitowoc resident, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday evening, April 22, 2023.

He was born on February 20, 1958, in Manitowoc, son of the late William and Nina (Smith) Brunner. Joe graduated from Valders High School in 1976, where he participated in Band and FFA, and was...

Patricia Ellen Clark

Patricia Ellen Clark

Apr 20, 2023

Patricia Ellen Clark, age 82, a Manitowoc resident, entered into eternal life on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Patty was born on April 2, 1941 in Waukesha to the late Guy G. and Ellen J. (Oestreich) Fuller. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1959. Patty then...

Jody L. Conard

Jody L. Conard

Apr 20, 2023

Jody L. Conard, age 65, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.

Jody was born on March 23, 1958 in Manitowoc to the late Richard and Marilyn (Musial) Wilhelm. She graduated from Lincoln High School. On April 9, 1980, Jody married William "Bill" S. Conard...

Patricia "Patti" B. Stankey

Patricia "Patti" B. Stankey

Apr 19, 2023

Patricia "Patti" Stankey, age 85, a lifelong resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life after God called her home on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at her residence with family by her side.

Patti was born on October 20, 1937 in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Philomena Popp Klein. Patti attended Lincoln...

Donald Henry Knuth

Donald Henry Knuth

Apr 18, 2023

Our Lord Jesus called Donald Henry Knuth to his heavenly home on April 18, 2023, at the age of 95.  The word "blessed" was a word commonly used by his family when speaking about his life.

Don was first blessed with faith in his Savior through Baptism...

Roger R. Leschke

Roger R. Leschke

Apr 16, 2023

Roger R. Leschke, age 77, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc.

Roger was born on September 18, 1945 in Manitowoc to the late Raymond and Ruth (Schultz) Leschke.  He graduated from Lincoln High School.  Roger was so proud to valiantly serve his country...

Richard "Dick" L. Witczak

Richard "Dick" L. Witczak

Apr 12, 2023

Richard "Dick" L. Witczak, age 86, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Bellin Hospital, Green Bay.

He was born October 27, 1936 in Manitowoc, son of the late Harry and Lorraine (Keil) Witczak. Dick graduated from Lincoln High School. He married Sonja Maruga on August 2, 1958. He was employed at Sorge's Dairy,...

Brian D. Lorge

Brian D. Lorge

Apr 12, 2023

Brian D. Lorge, age 66, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at his home.

Brian was born on April 18, 1956 in Manitowoc to the late Eugene and Darlene (Rocheleau) Lorge.  He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1974.  On June 23, 1984, Brian married Debrah Drill at...

Karen S. Rank

Karen S. Rank

Apr 11, 2023

Karen S. Rank, age 82, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at Azura Memory Care.

Karen was born on October 20, 1940 in Manitowoc to the late Walter and Eldora (Leider) Sonnenburg.  She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1958.  Karen then completed her education by obtaining her...

Henrietta Evalina (Moffatt) Marquardt

Henrietta Evalina (Moffatt) Marquardt

Apr 11, 2023

Henrietta Marquardt passed away peacefully on April 11, 2023. We would like to extend our gratefulness to the amazing staff at Abridge Care Cottage of Chilton and Promedica Hospice. Henrietta Evalina Moffatt was born on June 19th, 1940 in Marquette, Michigan, daughter of the late Harvey and Loretta (Mallette) Moffatt. Growing up picking blueberries and strawberries and being with...

Troy T. Hannah

Troy T. Hannah

Apr 10, 2023

Troy T. Hannah, age 40, a Manitowoc resident, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 10, 2023 at his home.

He was born July 29, 1982 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, son of John Hannah and the late Wanda (Woitkovich) Hannah. Troy attended Lincoln High School, graduating with the class of 2000. He then went on to graduate with a...

James C. Marlborough

James C. Marlborough

Apr 6, 2023

James C. Marlborough, age 91, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at St. Mary's Home at Felician Village in Manitowoc.

Jim was born on December 19, 1931 in Clarks Mills.  He was the son of the late Cyril and Helen (Gintner) Marlborough.  Jim attended Valders High School and graduated with the class...

Bruce A. Wartick

Bruce A. Wartick

Apr 6, 2023

Bruce A. Wartick passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on April 6, 2023.

Bruce was born in 1961 in Jacksonville, FL and lived most of his younger years in Niagara, WI with his family.  He spent his early adulthood in supported living arrangements in Marinette, WI which he enjoyed immensely.  Bruce spent many happy years working at...

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