Dorothy M. Hein
Feb 25, 2020
Dorothy Nitka Hein, age 100, of Manitowoc, entered peacefully into eternal life on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at St. Mary's Felician Village in Manitowoc.
Dorothy was born May 21, 1919 in Manitowoc, the daughter of the late John and Emily Mushel Nitka. She graduated in 1936 from Lincoln High School. On August 31, 1940, she married Francis...
Thomas J. Polifka
Feb 23, 2020
Thomas J. Polifka, age 63, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at his residence while surrounded by his family.
Tom was born on January 18, 1957 in Manitowoc to the late Matthew and Delores (Krueger) Polifka. He owned his own business and worked as a painter. On November 20, 1980, Tom married...
John R. Orr
Feb 23, 2020
John R. Orr, age 66, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at Sharon S. Richardson Hospice in Sheboygan Falls.
John was born on August 27, 1953 in Harrisburg, PA to the late Robert and Thelma (Elder) Orr. Upon moving to the Manitowoc area, John had managed Sears. He then followed his passion...
Elmer F. Free Jr.
Feb 22, 2020
Elmer F. Free Jr., age 83, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.
Elmer was born on December 24, 1936 in Manitowoc to the late Elmer and Dorothy (Klucinski) Free. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of in 1956. On October 13, 1956, Elmer...
Dorothy M. Rathsack
Feb 20, 2020
Dorothy M. Rathsack, age 90, a resident of Manitowoc, died on Thursday, February 20, 2020, at River's Bend Nursing Home, Manitowoc, after a short time with health complications.
Dorothy was born on March 14, 1929, in Renovo, PA, daughter of the late John and Carmella (Greico) Poleto. She was a graduate of St Joseph's Catholic High School...
Cindy Lou Van
Feb 20, 2020
Cindy Lou Van, age 68, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at Kindred Hearts of Manitowoc.
Cindy was born on December 23, 1951 in Elkhart, IN to the late Kenneth and Lucile (Ward) Seal Sr. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1970. After graduation, Cindy worked at Kelvinator...
Roy Joseph Petska
Feb 19, 2020
Roy J. Petska, age 79, a resident of Shoto, entered eternal life on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at St. Clare's Hospital in Weston.
Roy was born on March 16, 1940 in Maple Grove, Manitowoc County. He was the son of the late Raymond and Bernadine Munhall Petska. Roy attended Mishicot High School and graduated with the class...
Ronald John Leurquin
Feb 16, 2020
Ronald John Leurquin, age 66, a resident of Manitowoc, climbed the stairway to Heaven on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at his residence.
Ron was born on December 5, 1953 in Brown County to the late Joseph "Clifford" and Florence (Wesley) Leurquin. On December 5, 1974, Ron married Linda Morreau at All Saints Catholic Church in Denmark. Ron...
Bernice "Jan" J. Lacombe
Feb 15, 2020
Bernice "Jan" LaCombe, age 89, a resident of Sheboygan, entered eternal life on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice Center in Sheboygan Falls.
Jan was born on October 12, 1930 in Menominee, Michigan. She was the daughter of the late John and Marie Vleck Slavick. Jan was a graduated of Menominee High...
Peter S. Wiese
Feb 13, 2020
Peter Stephen Wiese, age 79, a Shoto resident, entered into eternal life Thursday, February 13, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on July 20, 1940 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, son of the late Louis and Natalie (Holtermann) Wiese. Peter attended and graduated from Oshkosh High School. On April 24, 1973 he...
Shirley A. Vaughan
Feb 11, 2020
Shirley Vaughan passed away in her home February 11, 2020, surrounded by her family at her side. She fought a long courageous battle with cancer. Shirley was finally able to go home peacefully. She is survived by her husband Charles Vaughan, sister Patricia Ellis, daughter Lynn Ostermann, daughter Lisa Rayford (Brian), sons Matt Vaughan (Jill) and Jeff Vaughan (Laure),...
Ronald A. Braun
Feb 9, 2020
Ronald A. Braun, age 56, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at his residence with his family by his side.
Ronnie was born on August 27, 1963 in Manitowoc.  He was the son of the late Clemens and Marianne Lesperance Braun. Ronnie attended Lincoln High School in Manitowoc. He was a...
Patrick J. Staab
Feb 2, 2020
Patrick J. Staab, age 62, a resident of Two Rivers, entered eternal life on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at the family residence.
Pat was born on December 8, 1957 in New Orleans, Louisianna. He was the son of Marlene LeClaire Bornemann and Robert Staab. Pat attended Washington High School in Two Rivers and graduated with the class...
Russell R. Nelson
Jan 29, 2020
Russell R. Nelson, age 77, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away with family by his side on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 in Whitelaw.
Russell was born on January 10, 1943 in Manitowoc to the late Earl and Lydia (Baumann) Nelson. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1961. Russell had worked his entire career...
Karen Marie Abbasi
Jan 27, 2020
Karen Marie Abbasi, age 61, a resident of Cleveland, WI peacefully entered eternal life on Monday, January 27, 2020 at her home while surrounded by her family.
Karen was born on May 13, 1958 in Ripon, WI to Ronald and Doris (Budecki) Gillard. She graduated from Appleton West High School with the class of 1976. Karen then...
Gerald "Jerry" W. Blashka
Jan 22, 2020
Gerald "Jerry" Blashka, age 78, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life early Wednesday morning, January 22, 2020 at the family residence.
Jerry was born on November 1, 1941 in Manitowoc. He was the son of the late Cyril and Viola Ruchhoeft Blashka. Jerry served his country with the United States Army. After his honorable discharge he...
Elaine E. Free
Jan 22, 2020
Elaine E. Free, age 91, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.
Elaine was born on February 25, 1928 in the town of Liberty, Manitowoc County. She was the daughter of the late Carl and Adeline Commings Rambadt. Elaine attended Lincoln High School and...
Stephen Patrick Mickey
Jan 22, 2020
Stephen Patrick Mickey, age 71, a resident of Manitowoc, entered into eternal life on January 22, 2020 at Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Stephen was born on March 10, 1948 in Baltimore, MD to the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Bowen) Mickey. He graduated from Immaculate Conception High School in Montclair, NJ with the class of 1965. ...
Sandy K. Gonzalez
Jan 21, 2020
Sandy K. Gonzalez, age 72, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.
Sandy was born on March 12, 1947 in Sparta to the late Art and Sarah (La Rock) Shaw. She was a homemaker and raised her four children. Sandy enjoyed bonfires, cookouts, and spending time with...
Elayne M. Duenkel
Jan 18, 2020
Elayne M. Duenkel, age 89, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life early Saturday morning, January 18, 2020 with loving family by her side at her residence.
Elayne was born on November 19, 1930 in Manitowoc to the late Aaron and Agnes (Schetter) Bausch. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1948. ...
