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Sharon L. Stryhn

Sharon L. Stryhn

Jun 25, 2021

Sharon L. Stryhn, age 73, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 25, 2021 at her home while surrounded by family after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Sharon was born on September 29, 1947 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Earl and Lydia (Baumann) Nelson.  She grew up in Manitowoc and was...

Gregory J. Van Ess

Gregory J. Van Ess

Jun 23, 2021

Gregory J. Van Ess, age 57, a resident of Green Bay, and formerly of Manitowoc, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at his residence.

Greg was born on February 6, 1964 in Two Rivers to Edward Van Ess and the late Karen (Dokey) Van Ess.  After attending Washington High School in Two Rivers, he enlisted in...

Joan M. Lorenz

Joan M. Lorenz

Jun 23, 2021

Joan Marie Lorenz, age 66, a resident of the Town of Kossuth, passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, June 23, 2021.

Joan was born on August 22, 1954 in Two Rivers, daughter of Gladys (Havlichek) and the late Robert Peterik. She was a graduate of Mishicot High School in the class of 1972. She married...

Joan M. Buth

Joan M. Buth

Jun 22, 2021

Joan M. Buth, age 91, a resident of Manitowoc and formerly of Washburn entered eternal life on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at the Gardens of Felician Village.

Joan was born on October 13, 1929, in Denmark, Wisconsin, to the late Arthur and Magdalena (Schmitt) Johnson.   She graduated from Denmark High School with the class of 1947.  The...

James "J.J." C. Junk

James "J.J." C. Junk

Jun 19, 2021

James "J.J." C. Junk, 63, a Manitowoc resident, passed away early Saturday morning, June 19, 2021, at Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc County, Two Rivers.

J.J. was born on February 21, 1958 in Clarks Mills, the son of the late George and Grace (Chaloupka) Junk.  He was a graduate of Valders High School with the class of 1976. ...

Louis "Louie" M. Hranicka

Louis "Louie" M. Hranicka

Jun 16, 2021

Louis "Louie" M. Hranicka, age 68, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 16, 2021.

Louie was born on December 28, 1952 in Milwaukee to the late Richard and Rita (Stephani) Hranicka.  After graduating from Roncalli High School with the class of 1971, Louie went on to attend Fox Valley Technical College where he...

Ronald J. Monka

Ronald J. Monka

Jun 15, 2021

Ronald J. Monka, 82, of Manitowoc, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at River's Bend Health Services under the care of Holy Family Memorial Hospice.

He was born on August 4, 1938 in Two Rivers to the late Zeno and Irene (Wisneski) Monka.  Ronald attended and graduated from Washington High School with the class of 1956. ...

Rita Eve Zweck

Rita Eve Zweck

Jun 14, 2021

Rita Eve (Walters) (Osterbrink) Zweck, age 87, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Monday, June 14, 2021 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center in Manitowoc.

Rita was born on April 30, 1934 in Bevent to the late Joseph and Celia (Grulkowski) Walters.  She attended school at St. Michael Catholic School, Wausau.  On April 19, 1952,...

Marilyn B. Hammel

Marilyn B. Hammel

Jun 9, 2021

Marilyn B. Hammel, age 90, a resident of the town of Newton, entered eternal life on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Countryside Manor in Sheboygan.

Marilyn was born on November 30, 1930 in Manitowoc to the late Helmuth and Elvira Carstens Sonnenburg.  She graduated from Valders High School with the class of 1948.  On December 16, 1950,...

Marvin O. Kalk

Marvin O. Kalk

Jun 9, 2021

Marvin O. Kalk, age 92, of Waupaca, formerly of Manitowoc, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at his son's residence in Red Granite where he had been residing.

Marvin was born on October 1, 1928 to the late Karl and Elmyra Kalk.  Marvin served his country from 1950 to 1952 with the United States Army overseas in...

Nichole "Nikki" M. (Gagnon) Hunter

Nichole "Nikki" M. (Gagnon) Hunter

Jun 7, 2021

Nichole "Nikki" M. (Gagnon) Hunter, age 37, a resident of Two Rivers, and formerly of Manitowoc, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021 at her residence.

Nikki was born on May 18, 1984 in Two Rivers to Price Waniger and Lisa Gagnon.  After attending Washington High School in Two Rivers, she began her journey in life finding...

Shawn Anthony Miller

Shawn Anthony Miller

Jun 7, 2021

Shawn Anthony Miller, age 43, a Manitowoc resident, passed away unexpectantly due to health related issues on Monday, June 7, 2021 at Aurora Bay Care Medical Center in Green Bay, WI.

Shawn was born on September 20, 1977 in Two Rivers, WI. He worked as a general contractor and was also a skilled butcher.  Shawn loved to...

Darryl "Dj" Koenig

Darryl "Dj" Koenig

Jun 6, 2021

Darryl Francis James Koenig "DJ," age 67, resident of Manitowoc, formerly of Tisch Mills, WI, passed away peacefully in the arms of his wife and surrounded by his loved ones, after a long courageous battle with cancer.

Darryl was born on February 24, 1954 in Tisch Mills WI, to the late Norbert and Florence Koenig. He graduated...

Deanna J. Novotny

Deanna J. Novotny

Jun 5, 2021

On Saturday, June 5, 2021 Deanna "Dee" (Drake) Novotny went to join her beloved Savior in heaven.  She was born on January 7, 1941 in Clintonville to parents, Oscar and June (Maas) Drake.  All of her early life was spent on the north shore of Shawano Lake.  Dee attended North Beach School, a one-room schoolhouse.  She went on to...

Joseph G. Baumann

Joseph G. Baumann

Jun 1, 2021

Joseph G. Baumann, age 91, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Sharon S. Richardson Hospice in Sheboygan Falls.

Joe was born on June 9, 1929 in Manitowoc to the late John and Marie (Vodicka) Baumann.  He obtained his Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education after graduating from Manitowoc County Teacher's College and...

Peter L. Bein

Peter L. Bein

May 31, 2021

Peter L. Bein, age 68, a resident of Manitowoc, and formerly of the Quad Cities, IL, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021 at Sharon S. Richardson Hospice in Sheboygan Falls.

Pete was born to the late Gerald and Mary (Fields) Bein and raised in Illinois where he graduated from East Moline High School.  He worked for...

Lenore "Lenny" E. Jost

Lenore "Lenny" E. Jost

May 29, 2021

Lenore "Lenny" (nee Bryant) Jost, age 76, of Cleveland, WI., entered eternal life on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Sage Meadow Memory Care in Fond du Lac.

Lenny was born on January 3, 1945 in Manitowoc.  She was the daughter of the late William and Norma Rudie Bryant.  Lenny was a graduate of Nathan Hale High School...

Allen F. Christel

Allen F. Christel

May 28, 2021

Allen F. Christel, a former resident of Valders entered eternal life on Friday, May 28, 2021 in Barron, WI.

Allen was born on January 30, 1934 in St. Nazianz to the late Norbert and Esther (Mallmann) Christel.  He graduated from Valders High School with the class of 1953. After high school, Allen entered the service and often...

Scott G. Nelson

Scott G. Nelson

May 20, 2021

Scott G. Nelson, age 54, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay.

Scott was born on June 2, 1966 in Manitowoc to Darla (Maloney) Nelson and the late Russell Nelson.  He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1984.  Scott began his working career as...

Robert Joseph Rosinsky

Robert Joseph Rosinsky

May 17, 2021

Robert (Bob) J Rosinsky passed away on Monday May 17, 2021 surrounded by his children in Tucson, AZ.  Bob was born Jan. 17, 1925 in Manitowoc, WI to Harry and Orea (Kramer) Rosinsky.  He attended Manitowoc Public Schools and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1945.  Bob enlisted in the US Army and served in the...

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