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Arthur E. Fuller

Arthur E. Fuller

Nov 9, 2020

Arthur E. Fuller, age 90, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Monday, November 9, 2020 at Tender Reflections.

Art was born on May 22, 1930 in Beloit to the late Guy and Ellen (Oestreich) Fuller Sr.  He graduated from Waukesha High School with the class of 1948.  Art had worked at the family business, Karmelcorn,...

Joseph E. Mendenhall

Joseph E. Mendenhall

Nov 8, 2020

Joseph E. Mendenhall, age 75, a resident of Newton of where he was cared for many weeks at his home, entered eternal life on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls.

Joe was born on December 15, 1944 in Chicago, IL to the late Stanford and Mary Bute Mendenhall.  He graduated...

James L. Griebling

James L. Griebling

Nov 5, 2020

James L. Griebling, age 78, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life late Thursday evening, November 5, 2020 at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

Jim was born on March 9, 1942 in Manitowoc.  He was the son of the late Norman and Violet Auclair Griebling.  Jim attended Lincoln High School and graduated with the class...

Joseph R. Novotny

Joseph R. Novotny

Nov 5, 2020

Joseph "Joe" R. Novotny, 77, went to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, November 5, 2020 at his home.

Joe was born in Manitowoc on September 11, 1943 to the late Joseph E. and Marion (Duchon) Novotny.  He attended schools in Manitowoc, graduating from Lincoln High School in 1962. Joe served in the United States Army,...

Edward "Ed" E. Bessler

Edward "Ed" E. Bessler

Nov 4, 2020

Edward "Ed" E. Bessler, age 76, a resident of Indianapolis, IN, and formerly of Manitowoc, passed away peacefully after many visits from family on Wednesday, November 4, 2020.

Ed was born on August 10, 1944 in Newberry, MI to the late Frederick and Adrian (Dorn) Bessler.  He graduated from Newberry High School with the class of 1962. ...

Helen M. Cornick

Helen M. Cornick

Nov 1, 2020

Helen Marie Cornick, 92, of Manitowoc, WI, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at River's Bend Health and Rehabilitation in Manitowoc.

Helen was born in Nebraska City, NE on the 25 th of February 1928, daughter of the late Elsie and Casey Malepsy.  On May 5, 1951 she married Daryl D. "Nick" Cornick in their home...

Allen V. Kaufmann

Allen V. Kaufmann

Nov 1, 2020

Allen V. Kaufmann, age 78, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at his residence.

Allen was born on August 28, 1942 in Manitowoc.  He was the son of the late Glenn and Emily Krause Kaufmann.  Allen attended Lincoln High School and graduated with the class of 1961.  He served his country...

Michael J. Meisner

Michael J. Meisner

Nov 1, 2020

Michael J. Meisner, age 55, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center following complications from pneumonia.

Mike was born on October 12, 1965 in Manitowoc to Jack and Sandra (Marks) Meisner.  He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1984.  Mike then moved to Florida...

Gary J. Segler

Gary J. Segler

Oct 30, 2020

Gary J. Segler, age 69, a Manitowoc County resident, entered eternal rest on Friday, October 30, 2020.

Private services for the family were held at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home.  Online condolences to the family may be sent to www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com

Sandra B. Coenen

Sandra B. Coenen

Oct 28, 2020

Sandra Barbara Coenen, age 76, of Sarasota, Florida, died peacefully on October 28, 2020, at Tidewell Hospice in Bradenton, Florida.

Sandra was born on September 16, 1944, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Benedict and Gladys (Panure) Coenen.  She attended school in Two Rivers and graduated from Washington High School.  She was a long-time employee at...

Mary Jo Murray

Mary Jo Murray

Oct 27, 2020

Mary Jo Murray, age 60, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at her residence.

Mary Jo was born on September 3, 1960 in Manitowoc to the late Joseph and Mary Lou (Thompson) York.  She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1978.  On August 7, 1982, Mary Jo married...

Susan Marie Van Drisse

Susan Marie Van Drisse

Oct 26, 2020

Susan M. Van Drisse, age 50, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Monday, October 26, 2020 at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

Susie was born on October 7, 1970 in Manitowoc.  She was the daughter of the late Richard and Joyce Welnetz Schroeder.  Susie attended Lincoln High School and graduated with the class...

Elizabeth "Betsy" Mae Doncheck

Elizabeth "Betsy" Mae Doncheck

Oct 25, 2020

Elizabeth "Betsy" Mae Doncheck, age 72, a resident of Newton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at her residence.

Betsy was born on September 21, 1948 in Manitowoc to the late Herbert and Helen (Holmes) Ansorge. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1966 and continued her education within the University of...

Betty Jane Popp

Betty Jane Popp

Oct 23, 2020

Betty Jane Popp, age 96, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Friday, October 23, 2020 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center in Manitowoc.

Betty was born on August 4, 1924 in Manitowoc.  She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Mildred Meisnest Gruber.  Betty attended Lincoln High School and graduated with the class of...

Alan W. Umnus

Alan W. Umnus

Oct 23, 2020

Alan W. Umnus, age 88, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Friday evening, October 23, 2020 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in Manitowoc.

Alan was born on June 2, 1932 in Manitowoc.  He was the son of the late Paul and Almira Damn Umnus.  Alan was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the...

Alice K. Walkner

Alice K. Walkner

Oct 23, 2020

Alice K. Walkner, age 68, a resident of Two Rivers, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 23, 2020 at her home.

Alice was born on December 31, 1951 in Manitowoc to the late Fredrick and Viola (Benoit) Meunier.  She graduated from Washington High School in Two Rivers.  On February 14, 1974, Alice married the love of her...

Jean Marie (Schmitz) Knapp

Jean Marie (Schmitz) Knapp

Oct 22, 2020

Jean Marie (Schmitz) Knapp, age 87, a resident of Gibsonton, FL passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at LifePath Hospice in Ruskin, FL.

Jean was born on March 28, 1933 in Manitowoc, the fourth daughter of the late George and Frances (Zentner) Schmitz. Jean was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Class of 1951. On...

Lillian C. Hartman

Lillian C. Hartman

Oct 22, 2020

Lillian (Sand) Hartman, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on  Thursday evening, October 22, 2020.

Lillian was born to Mathias and Louise (Kieffer) Sand on April 7 th in Rosholt, South Dakota.  On January 17, 1948 she married Anthony W. Hartman.  They were together for 54 years until his death on October 26, 2002.

Lillian...

Mary Jane Koppa

Mary Jane Koppa

Oct 22, 2020

Mary Jane Koppa, age 91, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Thursday evening, October 22, 2020 at Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc.

Mary Jane was born on August 14, 1929 in Manitowoc.  She was the daughter of the late Stanley and Othelia Matysik Powalish.   Mary Jane was a graduate of Lincoln High...

Katherine E. Gibble

Katherine E. Gibble

Oct 18, 2020

Katherine "Kathy" Eleanor Gibble, age 91, was escorted by angels to Heaven on Sunday, October 18, 2020.  She resided at Shady Lane Nursing Center, Manitowoc.

Kathy was born September 15, 1929 in Philadelphia, PA.  She was the daughter of the late Paul R. Fick and Edna Mae (Reinert) Fick. Kathy was married in 1948 to George R....

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