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Laird Mitchell Post
Feb 9, 2023
Laird Mitchell Post, born July 23, 1954, in Los Angeles, California, has passed away. Laird had a larger-than-life personality, and his humor, kindness, and generosity left a mark on everyone he knew.
Laird was the child of Geoffrey Post (Israel Posinov) and Gertrude Foore, whose Yiddish families fled anti-Jewish pogroms in Ukraine, and travelled via Azerbaijan and...
Billy Ray Spencley
Feb 8, 2023
Billy Ray Spencley, age 62, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at his home with his dogs by his side.
Billy Ray was born on June 9, 1960 in Cullman, AL to Gail Marie Hanna and the late Russell Spencley. After graduating from high school in San Diego, CA in 1977, he...
Karen Lea Kollath Leifer
Feb 5, 2023
Karen Kollath Leifer, age 74, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Sharon Richardson Community Hospice.
Karen was born on November 30, 1948 in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Elaine (Stastny) Kollath. Karen was a graduate of Lincoln High School class of 1967. She attended Silver...
Karen Ann Tuesburg
Feb 3, 2023
Karen Ann Tuesburg, age 79, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023 at her home.
She was born May 30, 1943 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Leon and Helen (Becker) Novak. Karen attended St. Mary Catholic Grade School, Washington Junior High, and then graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1961. On...
Sharon E. Hornes
Feb 2, 2023
Sharon E. Hornes, age 71, a resident of Cleveland, WI entered eternal life on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at the family residence.
Sharon was born on May 18, 1951 in Sheboygan to the late Robert and Alice (Mueller) Nitsch. She graduated from Sheboygan South High School. On July 24, 1982, Sharon married the love of her life,...
Hugh Tallman Foster
Feb 2, 2023
Hugh Tallman Foster, 78, passed away at Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center, on February 2, 2023, after years of declining health.
Hugh was born on September 7, 1944, to the late Hugh (Sr.) and Marion (Williams) Foster, in Lindsborg, Kansas. He grew up in Waukegan, Illinois, where he attended public schools and graduated from Waukegan West High...
William "Bill" "Willy" N. Schaus
Feb 2, 2023
William "Bill" "Willy" N. Schaus, age 53, a Saint Nazianz resident, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023 at his home. Bill was born October 11, 1969, son of the late Allen and Ruth Schaus.
Survivors include his daughter: Alynn Schaus, his siblings, other relatives and many friends.
Cremation has occurred at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory,...
Anthony "Tony" Akgulian
Feb 1, 2023
Anthony "Tony" Akgulian, age 83, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at River Woods Place in Manitowoc with his family by his side.
Tony was born on May 11, 1939 in Racine, WI. He was the son of the late Kaprial and Virginia Haroutounian Akgulian. Tony was a graduate of Horlick...
Kimberly Ann Gerfen
Jan 30, 2023
Kimberly Ann Gerfen, age 64, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023 at her home.
She was born August 25, 1958 in Illinois, daughter of the late Norman and Eleanor (Kahail) Gerfen. Kimberly attended Manitowoc schools. She was employed with Lakeside Foods of Manitowoc for 37 years. Kimberly loved throwing darts and playing cards. She...
Ashley L. Duerst
Jan 30, 2023
Ashley Lynn Duerst, age 36, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Monday, January 30, 2023 at her residence.
Ashley was born on December 10, 1986 in Mauston, Wisconsin to Al and Amy (Sunday) Raedel. After attending Mauston High School, she furthered her education at UW Manitowoc, majoring in Sociology. Ashley obtained her certification as a...
Robert "Bob" Victor Krejcie
Jan 29, 2023
Robert Victor Krejcie was born in Manitowoc, WI on April 4, 1936 to the late Victor and Agnes (Dewane) Krejcie. As Hebrews 9:27 says, " ...it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment ", and Bob's appointment was January 29, 2023. He passed peacefully into eternal life to be with Jesus, his Lord and...
Marcella "Sally" J. Geiger
Jan 27, 2023
Marcella "Sally" J. Geiger, age 97, a resident of Manitowoc, WI entered eternal life on Friday, January 27, 2023 at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.
Sally was born on June 8, 1925, in her family home in Cato, WI to the late Peter and Rose (Stefl) Gosz. She graduated from Reedsville High School. On May 9,1964,...
Paul R. Meyer
Jan 26, 2023
Paul R. Meyer, age 73, a Green Bay resident, passed away Thursday evening, January 26, 2023 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center, Green Bay.
He was born February 28, 1949 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, son of the late Raymond and Marion (Ryan) Meyer. Paul attended Green Bay East High School, graduating with the class of 1968. He enlisted...
James Wesley Dewein
Jan 26, 2023
James W. DeWein, age 92, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Thursday afternoon, January 26, 2023 at Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital in Manitowoc.
Jim was born on November 24, 1930 in Milwaukee to Maurice and Dorothy Rand DeWein. Jim grew up in Manitowoc and was a graduate of Lincoln High School having enjoyed playing...
Susan Merle Van Swearingen
Jan 22, 2023
Susan Merle Van Swearingen, a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, age 70, a Manitowoc, Wisconsin resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by her son, daughter & son in law on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers.
She was born July 21, 1952, daughter of the late Jerrell & Geraldine McGlothlin. Susan Attended Julliard on...
Dennis M. Van
Jan 21, 2023
Dennis M. Van, age 72, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born January 24, 1950 in Marinette, Wisconsin, son of the late Alphia and Ersel (Olson) Van. Dennis worked in road construction for most of his life, and then was employed with Foley Company...
Danny Joe Seal
Jan 19, 2023
Danny Joe Seal, a longtime resident of Manitowoc, WI, passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 19, 2023 at the age of 60.
Danny was born on February 25, 1962 in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Kenneth and Lucile (Ward) Seal, making Danny the youngest of six children. Growing up Danny loved fishing, but his love...
David J. Cisler
Jan 18, 2023
David J. Cisler, age 81, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away with family by his side on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at his residence.
Dave was born on November 19, 1941 in Two Rivers to the late Jacob and Miriam (Barribeau) Cisler. He graduated from Washington High School in Two Rivers with the class of 1960. Dave...
Susan Mary Dewane
Jan 16, 2023
Susan M. Dewane, age 80, a Manitowoc resident, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 16, 2023 at Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc.
She was born May 8, 1942, daughter of the late William and Vivian (Drace) Dewane. Susan attended St. Joseph's Academy in Green Bay,...
Charles K. Peronto
Jan 16, 2023
Charles K. Peronto, age 86, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Monday, January 16, 2023 at his residence.
Chuck was born on May 24, 1936 in Manitowoc to the late Roy and Alice (Krainik) Peronto. After graduating from Lincoln High School with the class of 1954, he went on to graduate from DeVry Technical Institute...
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