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James Raymond Kirchen
Feb 6, 2022
James R. "Jim" Kirchen
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of our amazing husband, dad, grandpa, & great-grandpa, James Raymond "Jim" Kirchen. Jim passed away peacefully, surrounded by his wife & children, at Aurora Bay Care Medical Center in Green Bay, WI, on Sunday, February 6,...
Karen E. Voigt
Feb 6, 2022
Karen Elizabeth (Taddy) Voigt, 77, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at her home in Valders. She was born on March 28, 1944, the daughter of Leonard and Alice (Lorrigan) Taddy in Coral Gables, Florida. On June 11, 1966 she married Arden Voigt at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Maple Grove, Wisconsin.
She received her early...
Richard Maurer
Feb 4, 2022
Richard Maurer, 86, of Manitowoc, died peacefully on February 4, 2022. Richard was born on July 9, 1935 in Manitowoc to Edgar Maurer and Adelhait (Rusch) Maurer. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1953, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1958. He married Barbara Westphal on November 24, 1956. Richard was the president and manager of Westphal's of...
Betty L. Benishek
Feb 3, 2022
Mrs. Betty L. (Brunner) Benishek, age 90, of Bradenton, FL and former longtime resident of Manitowoc, WI graduated into eternal life with Jesus in heaven on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital due to COVID. Throughout her life, Betty was known for her joy in helping others. She had strong faith & trusted God in everything.
...Susan L. Sanderson
Jan 30, 2022
Susan L. Sanderson, 70, of Manitowoc, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born on June 20, 1951 to the late Norman and Alice (Kaufman) Sanderson in Manitowoc. Susan grew up and attended schools in Manitowoc, graduating from Lincoln High School in 1969. She went on to further her...
Monica Rose Geigel
Jan 27, 2022
Monica R. Geigel, age 88, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Thursday evening, January 27, 2022 at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.
Monica was born on July 24, 1933 in Cato, WI. She was the daughter of the late George and Rosa Lensmire Kohlbeck. Monica was a graduate of Reedsville High School with...
Clarence "Jr" Francis Conjurski
Jan 27, 2022
Clarence "JR" F. Conjurski Jr, age 73 years, passed away peacefully at his residence in Manitowoc, Wisconsin on January 27, 2022. He was born on January 11, 1949 to the late Clarence F. Conjurski Sr and Marciel (Parworth) Conjurski in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
JR went to Lincoln high school in Manitowoc where he then enlisted in the Marine...
Kenneth Howard Young
Jan 24, 2022
Kenneth "Kenny" H. Young age 57 years, passed away at his home in Kellnersville, Wisconsin with his loving wife, Tammy, at his side. He was born April 1, 1964 to the late Charles K Young and the late Carmen E (Brown) Young in Bedford, Indiana.
Kenny liked being around people but most of all, he loved his...
Doris Ann Burger Hansen
Jan 23, 2022
Doris Ann Burger Hansen, age 97, a resident of Hilton Head Island, SC, formerly of Manitowoc, WI, passed away January 23, 2022.
Doris was born May 13, 1924 in Manitowoc, WI to the late George M. and Erna J. Burger. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1942. Doris attended Lindenwood College in St....
Ronald "Ben" E. Jost Sr.
Jan 20, 2022
Ronald "Ben" Jost Sr., age 83, a resident of Sheboygan, entered eternal life on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at the Aurora Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center in Sheboygan.
Ben was born on March 4, 1938 in Hika, WI. He was the son of the late Clarence and Clara Mrotek Jost. He attended St. Wendel Catholic School in Cleveland. ...
Loretta M. Norkosky
Jan 16, 2022
Loretta M. Norkosky, age 89, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, with family by her side.
Loretta was born on December 13, 1932 in Manitowoc to the late Newphrey and Clara (Andrastek) Check. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1950. ...
Ronal L. Kaminski
Jan 16, 2022
Ronal L. Kaminski, 74, of Manitowoc passed away peacefully on January 16, 2022, relaxing in his favorite recliner.
Ron was born on August 23, 1947 in Manitowoc to Daniel and Gladys Kaminski and graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School in 1965. In 1966 he married Christine "Sally" Powalish. Together they had three children: Chris, Timm, and Rhonda,...
Barbara A. Ahrens
Jan 15, 2022
Barbara A. Ahrens, age 84, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at the Ocala Regional Medical Center in Ocala, Florida.
Barbara was born on June 1, 1937 in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Orpha Seigworth Wolff. Barbara was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the...
Marilyn L. Zarn
Jan 15, 2022
Marilyn L. Zarn, age 93, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at her residence.
Marilyn was born on July 31, 1928 in Manitowoc to the late Edgar and Eva (Brooks) Youngchild. She graduated from Lincoln High School. On October 30, 1948, Marilyn married Fredrick Zarn in Manitowoc. He preceded her in...
Joseph V. Misuraco, Jr.
Jan 13, 2022
Joseph V. Misuraco, Jr., age 71, devoted husband and father, passed away at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers, WI on January 13, 2022.
Joe was born on May 15, 1950 in Milwaukee, WI to the late Joseph Vincent and Irene (Bischoff) Misuraco. He graduated from Brown Deer High School with the class of 1968 and went...
Mary Lou Thompson
Jan 12, 2022
Mary Lou Thompson, age 64, passed away on January 12, 2022 at her residence in Whitelaw, Wisconsin in the presence of her loving family.
Mary Lou was born on March 10, 1957 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin to the late Norman Frank and the late Marion (Baroun) Frank. She graduated from Reedsville High School Class of 1975. On October...
Kirk J. Kopetsky
Jan 12, 2022
Kirk J. Kopetsky, age 65, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life with family by his side on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.
Kirk was born on August 26, 1956 in Manitowoc to Jacqueline (Konkel) Kopetsky and the late James F. Kopetsky. He graduated from Lincoln High School and later went on...
Nancy H. Crowley
Jan 10, 2022
On January 10, 2022, Nancy Helen (Jellison) Crowley died peacefully at home with her husband, Tom Crowley at her side and her dog, Tara nearby.
Nancy was born March 5, 1940 in Chicago to parents, Clarice (Mokstad) and Darrell Jellison. She was a 1958 graduate of Fenger High School in Chicago. She attended Murray State University in...
Hector Roy Duarte
Jan 9, 2022
Hector Roy Duarte, age 51 years, a resident of Manitowoc, went to live with the Lord on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Holy Family Hospital. Hector was born in San Antonio, Texas on June 24, 1970 to the late Margarito Duarte and the late Esperanza (Garza) Duarte. Hector was a great son, husband, uncle and friend.
Hector...
Anne M. Darby
Jan 9, 2022
Anne Marie Darby, 97, of Manitowoc, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center under the care of Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice.
Anne was born on December 18, 1924 in Nauheim, Germany. She worked as an IBM keypunch operator for the U.S. Army in Frankfurt after World War II. Anne married...
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