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Julie Ann Vohen

Julie Ann Vohen

Sep 16, 2021

Julie A. Vohen, age 51, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at her residence.

Julie was born on October 3, 1969 in Manitowoc.  She was the daughter of the late Norman and Sharon Hynek Grotback.  Julie was a graduate of Lincoln High School.  She had been employed with Holy Family Convent...

Charles S. Luebke

Charles S. Luebke

Sep 13, 2021

Charles S. Luebke, age 67, a resident of Two Rivers, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021 at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

Charles was born on March 20, 1954 to the late Arnold and Ruth (Vetter) Luebke.  He served in the United States Army.

In respect with the family's wishes, there will be...

Paul J. Nessman

Paul J. Nessman

Sep 13, 2021

Paul James Nessman, 52, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, formerly of Manitowoc, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 13, 2021, while working as a caregiver.

Paul was born on December 30, 1968 in Manitowoc.  He attended Lincoln H.S. and Louisiana State University where he received his bachelor's degree in International Studies with a minor in Chinese.  He found...

Robert C. Michels

Robert C. Michels

Sep 11, 2021

Robert C. Michels, age 78, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Saturday morning, September 11, 2021 at Boulder Community Health in Boulder, CO.

Bob was born on March 20, 1943 in Sheboygan.  He was the son of the late Robert J. and Loraine (Rock) Michels.  Bob was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Manitowoc with...

Kris "Buffe" J. Bastian

Kris "Buffe" J. Bastian

Sep 6, 2021

Kris "Buffe" J. Bastian, age 54, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021 in Athelstane, WI.

Kris was born on March 10, 1967 in Manitowoc to Bonnie (Leschke) Bastian and the late Roger James Bastian.  He graduated from Washington High School in Two Rivers with the class of 1985 and then went on...

Robert A. Heinzen

Robert A. Heinzen

Sep 3, 2021

Robert A. Heinzen, age 87, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Tender Reflections Assisted Living in Manitowoc.

Bob was born on December 9, 1933 in the town of Manitowoc.  He was the son of the late Edward and Esther Zimmer Heinzen.  Bob attended Lincoln High School and graduated as President...

Thomas Francis Gulash

Thomas Francis Gulash

Sep 3, 2021

Thomas Francis Gulash, age 80, a resident of Manitowoc, WI entered eternal life while surrounded by family on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls, WI.

Thom was born on September 1, 1941 in Bellaire, OH to the late John and Mary (Blasko) Gulash and raised in Shadyside, OH.  He graduated...

Janice M. Jansky

Janice M. Jansky

Aug 30, 2021

Janice Mae Jansky, 79, of Manitowoc, passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021 at Laurel Grove Assisted Living under the care of Holy Family Memorial Hospice.

She was born on February 2, 1942 in Manitowoc to the late Florian and Marcella "Marcie" (Lishka) Masiak.  Janice grew up in Manitowoc and graduated from Lincoln High School with the...

Cynthia A. Nessman

Cynthia A. Nessman

Aug 24, 2021

Cynthia Anne "Cindy" Nessman, 58, of Manitowoc, died unexpectedly at her mother's home on August 24, 2021 in Manitowoc.

Cindy was born on April 2, 1963 in Marshfield.  Her family later moved to Manitowoc where she attended Lincoln High School and UW-Manitowoc where she was an English tutor as well as a student.  Cindy was an incredibly...

Marcia Drumm

Marcia Drumm

Aug 24, 2021

Marcia Drumm, age 74, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

Marcia was born on January 18, 1947 in Watertown, SD to the late John and Florence (Steeves) Smith.  She graduated from Watertown South Dakota High School with the class of 1965.  Marcia went on to...

Nicole Marie Kellner

Nicole Marie Kellner

Aug 24, 2021

Nicole Marie Kellner, age 57, a resident of Oshkosh, entered eternal life on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at the Arbor View Manor Assisted Living Facility in Oshkosh.

Nicole was born on July 29, 1964 in Manitowoc.  She was the daughter of Nicholas and Barbara Groll Nitka.  Nicole was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class...

Rosemary I. Rathsack

Rosemary I. Rathsack

Aug 22, 2021

Rosemary I. Rathsack, age 88, a resident of Two Rivers and formerly of Manitowoc, entered eternal life while surrounded by family on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at her residence.

Rosemary was born on September 15, 1932 in Manitowoc to the late Marie (Schuh) Helwig.  She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1950.  On May...

John W. Wester Jr.

John W. Wester Jr.

Aug 22, 2021

John Walter Wester Jr., 70, of Manitowoc, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at his home under the care of Holy Family Memorial Hospice.

He was born on September 24, 1950 to the late John Sr. and Violet (Awe) Wester in Manitowoc.  John graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1969 and also attended...

Annette Grace Boeder

Annette Grace Boeder

Aug 22, 2021

Annette G. Boeder, age 57, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls.

Annette was born on August 19, 1964 in Manitowoc.  She was the daughter of the late Alfred and Delores Hoefner Boeder.  Annette was a graduate of Manitowoc Lutheran High School...

Mary M. Schilder

Mary M. Schilder

Aug 20, 2021

Mary M. Schilder, age 67, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Friday, August 20, 2021 at Sharon S. Richardson Hospice in Sheboygan Falls.

Mary was born on July 29, 1954 in Sheboygan to the late Jerry and Barbara (Renzelmann) Schrimpf.  She graduated from Sheboygan South High School with the class of 1972.  After graduating from...

Kathleen Mary Buvid

Kathleen Mary Buvid

Aug 16, 2021

Kathleen M. Buvid, age74, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Monday, August 16, 2021 at her residence with her loving companion Simon at her side.

Kathy was born on November 16, 1946 in Two Rivers.  She was the daughter of the late James and Genevieve Belisle Greenwood.  Kathy attended Washington High School in Two Rivers...

Kenneth R. Baeckman

Kenneth R. Baeckman

Aug 15, 2021

Kenneth R. Baeckman, age 80, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Ken was born on December 11, 1940 in Newton to the late Charles ad Eleanor (Oakley) Baeckman.  He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1959.  Ken enlisted in the United States...

Donald R. Williquette

Donald R. Williquette

Aug 14, 2021

Donald R. Williquette, age 89, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Aurora Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa.

Don was a resident living for the past two years at Village Pointe Commons Retirement Community in Grafton, WI.

Don was born on February 20, 1932 in Two Rivers.  He was...

Gwendolyn A. Olp

Gwendolyn A. Olp

Aug 13, 2021

My journey here on earth has ended.  Through baptism I became God's own dear child.

He loved me enough to send His own dear Son to die on the cross and take away all my guilt.  He not only died for me, but He rose from the dead on the third day.  That assures me that though...

Betty Jane Mooney

Betty Jane Mooney

Aug 12, 2021

Betty J. Mooney, 70, passed away peacefully, Thursday, August 12, 2021 at her home.  She was born November 12, 1950 in Waukesha, the daughter of Frederick W. and JoAnne L. Tarmann.  Betty is survived by her daughter, Nicole (Brian) Denis, Manitowoc; two grandsons, Brandon and Austin; four great-grandchildren, and other relatives and friends.

A Celebration of Betty's...

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