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Rebecca L. Wilkinson

Rebecca L. Wilkinson

Jul 3, 2022

Rebecca Lynn Wilkinson, 43, of Manitowoc, passed away at home on Sunday, July 3, 2022 surrounded by her family.

She was born on December 26, 1978 in Green Bay to Nolan and Carol (Erickson) Strom.  Rebecca grew up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and graduated from Gladstone Area High School with the class of 1997.  She...

Charles "Charlie" Emmett Gilmore

Charles "Charlie" Emmett Gilmore

Jul 2, 2022

Charles "Charlie" Emmett Gilmore, age 69, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022.

Charlie was born on May 25, 1953 to the late Clinton and Marcella (Ludwig) Gilmore.  He graduated from St. Boniface Catholic Grade School, Lincoln High School with the class of 1971, and later graduated with honors from Lakeshore Technical Institute...

Bernard D. Boulanger

Bernard D. Boulanger

Jun 30, 2022

Bernard D. Boulanger, 88, of Two Rivers, passed away on Thursday morning, June 30, 2022, at Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Bernie was born on May 3, 1934 in Two Rivers to the late William and Mary (DeBroux) Boulanger.  On January 20, 1979 he married the former Shirley Knickelbein in Manitowoc.  Bernie was a born-again Christian and...

Janet Elizabeth Montross

Janet Elizabeth Montross

Jun 29, 2022

Janet Elizabeth Montross passed onward surrounded by her family on June 29 th , 2022 due to complications from the cancer she courageously faced head on.

There is much to say about this beloved woman; She made her debut on January 24 th , 1958  to Robert and Roberta Montross, in Milwaukee, WI. Janet was light and...

Yvonne H. Zimmer

Yvonne H. Zimmer

Jun 29, 2022

Yvonne H. Zimmer, age 85, a Two Rivers resident, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Froedtert/Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, with her loving family at her side.

She was born July 10, 1936 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Frank and Francis Blahnik. In September 1956, Yvonne married Derald E. Zimmer at St. Andrew's...

John Scott Prange

John Scott Prange

Jun 28, 2022

John Scott Prange of Two Rivers, Wisconsin, was a kind hearted, loving man who peacefully left this earth for Heaven on June 28, 2022 at the age of 60.

He is survived by his loving family, including his wife: Lori Prange; three children he gained by marriage: Lance Huguelet, Brian Huguelet, and Samantha Huguelet; two grandchildren: Alexis...

Thomas "Tom" E. Gorecki

Thomas "Tom" E. Gorecki

Jun 27, 2022

Thomas E. Gorecki, age 68, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022 at Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center, with the love of his life, Kay, next to him.

He was born December 26, 1953 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, son of Mary M. (Voss) Gorecki and the late Edward J. Gorecki. Tom attended Custer High School in...

Ross A. Matthies

Ross A. Matthies

Jun 24, 2022

Ross A. Matthies, age 59, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Friday, June 24, 2022 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.

He was born June 25, 1962 in Chilton, Wisconsin, son of David Matthies and the late Eva (Winkel) Matthies. Ross attended Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, graduating with the class of 1980. He was a hard worker,...

Timothy J. Foeckler

Timothy J. Foeckler

Jun 20, 2022

Timothy J. Foeckler, age 73, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Monday, June 20, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born April 27, 1949 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, son of the late Oliver and Ceil (Olwell) Foeckler. Tim served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. On May 11, 1974 he married...

Robert C. Buxbaum

Robert C. Buxbaum

Jun 19, 2022

Robert Charles Buxbaum "Buxie", age 80, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022 in Manitowoc.

Buxie was born on September 1, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois, son of the late Elmer and Virginia (Lusk) Buxbaum. He had three siblings. At the age of 9, his family moved to a farm in Tomahawk, WI. One year later, the family moved...

Daniel E. Nass

Daniel E. Nass

Jun 14, 2022

Daniel Edmund Nass, age 84, of Gainesville, Florida died of heart and kidney failure at Shands Hospital at the University of Florida on June 14, 2022.

He was born April 24, 1938, in Manitowoc, to the late Hulda Franzmeir Nass and the late Edmund Nass.  Dan attended elementary grades at First German Lutheran School and graduated from...

Timothy H. Remiker

Timothy H. Remiker

Jun 12, 2022

Timothy H. Remiker, age 54, of Two Rivers, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2022 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay, surrounded by family and close friends.  He suffered from complications due to Marfan Syndrome.

He was born on September 11, 1967 in Manitowoc to George and Elaine (Shimek) Remiker and also survived by his...

Elmer J Behnke, Jr.

Elmer J Behnke, Jr.

Jun 11, 2022

Elmer J. Behnke, Jr., age 79, a Manitowoc resident, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers.

He was born May 24, 1943, in the Town of Rockland, Manitowoc County, son of the late Elmer E. and Sylvia (Bratz) Behnke Sr. Elmer attended St. Peter Parochial School...

Robert "Bob" W. Rathsack

Robert "Bob" W. Rathsack

Jun 10, 2022

Robert "Bob" W. Rathsack, age 91, a Manitowoc resident, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2022 at his residence.

Bob was born in Manitowoc on February 16, 1931 to Robert L. and Esther Koeller Rathsack.  He graduated from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc with the class of 1950. During high school, Bob worked at the Penguin Drive-In,...

Steven J. Weber

Steven J. Weber

Jun 4, 2022

Steven J. Weber, age 46, a rural Two Rivers resident, passed away peacefully at home, with his family surrounding him on June 4, 2022, following a lifelong battle with kidney disease and other related health issues.

Steven was born on December 9, 1975, in Two Rivers, the son of the late Earl and Diane Weber.  He was...

Alejandro Barajas-Alvarez

Alejandro Barajas-Alvarez

Jun 3, 2022

Alejandro Barajas-Alvarez was called to heaven on Friday, June 3, 2022, at the age of 37.

He was born September 19, 1984, to Gabriel Barajas-Jacinto and Alicia Alvarez-Perez. Since the young age of thirteen, when he began working in the restaurant industry, Alejandro took on the responsibility of sending money back home to Mexico to help support...

Susan Ann Jahn

Susan Ann Jahn

May 31, 2022

Susan A. Jahn, age 70, found peace and an end to her health struggles on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay.

Susan was born on November 9, 1951 in Manitowoc.  She was the daughter of the late James and Dolores "Odie" Marlborough Kautzer.  On December 23, 1970 she married Richard L. Jahn at...

Suzanne C. Moistner

Suzanne C. Moistner

May 29, 2022

Suzanne C. Moistner, 77, of the town of Manitowoc Rapids, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022, at her home.

Born to the late Vincent and Agnes (Krizek) Miller, Suzanne attended local schools and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1963.  She was employed for 32 years with the Oil-Rite Corporation up until her...

Leo "Spitz" Heier

Leo "Spitz" Heier

May 28, 2022

Leo "Spitz" Heier, age 96, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.

Spitz was born at home in Kellnersville to the late Andrew and Frances (Cherney) Heier.  After attending Lincoln High School, he enlisted in the United States Navy.  Spitz served...

Edwin B. Welnicke

Edwin B. Welnicke

May 26, 2022

Edwin B. Welnicke, age 94, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at Laurel Grove Assisted Living.

Edwin was born on August 10, 1927 in Manitowoc to the late Joseph and Rose (Kellner) Welnicke.  He grew up and attended school in Manitowoc.  On August 27, 1949, Edwin married Geraldine Bialek at St....

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