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Trent Allen Graubner

Trent Allen Graubner

Aug 15, 2019

On August 15, 2019 we lost a spectacular man, Trent Allen Graubner at the age of 45 way to soon. He is now above with his mom, Judith Larson, and his grandpa, Daniel Graubner, keeping an eye on all of us.  Trent made a special imprint on all of our hearts.  He worked hard to change his life for...

Jeffrey "Skinny" J. Seefeldt

Jeffrey "Skinny" J. Seefeldt

Aug 12, 2019

Jeffrey "Skinny" J. Seefeldt, age 55, a resident of Manitowoc, and formerly of Valders, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, August 12, 2019.

Jeff was born on October 18, 1963 in Kaukauna to Ronald and Mary (Doering) Seefeldt. He graduated from Valders High School with the class of 1982.  Jeff loved spending time with his...

Germaine A. Wiegand

Germaine A. Wiegand

Aug 6, 2019

Germaine A. Wiegand, age 97, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at River's Bend Health and Rehabilitation.

Germaine was born on September 4, 1921 in Manitowoc to the late Adolph and Pauline (Lindemann) Leider.  She was brought into God's Kingdom of Grace through the sacrament of Holy Baptism by Pastor Karl...

Richard "Dick" Dunton

Richard "Dick" Dunton

Aug 4, 2019

Richard "Dick" M. Dunton, 67, of Manitowoc, died early Sunday morning, August 4, 2019 at the Rehabilitation Hospital in Waukesha. He was born on December 17, 1951 in Meadville, PA to the late Francis and Elizabeth (Moore) Dunton. Dick graduated from Hornell High School in Hornell, NY with the class of 1969 and enlisted with the United States Air...

Mary Alice Thompson

Mary Alice Thompson

Aug 3, 2019

Mary A. Thompson, age 81, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Mary was born on October 16, 1937 in Ramer, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Riley and Ivery Thomason Parker.  She married William Bruzzino in Chicago, IL.  He preceded her in...

Kathleen Faye Wigen

Kathleen Faye Wigen

Aug 2, 2019

Kathleen Faye Wigen, 66, of McKinney, Texas passed away Friday, August 2, 2019 from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), more commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease. She was born March 9, 1953, in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Joseph and Clara Vraney. On November 19, 1971, she married her high school sweetheart, Jeffrey Wigen at St. Augustine Catholic...

Colleen "Coker" J. Gottier

Colleen "Coker" J. Gottier

Jul 30, 2019

Colleen "Coker" Gottier, age 71, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.

Colleen was born on January 26, 1948 in Green Bay. She was the daughter of the late Roger and Lola Sturtavant Rebman.  Colleen attended East DePere High School and graduated with the class...

Ryan M. Tadych

Ryan M. Tadych

Jul 26, 2019

Ryan M. Tadych, age 35, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life as the result of a motorcycle accident on Friday, July 26, 2019 in Manitowoc.

Ryan was born on January 16, 1984 in Manitowoc to Michael and Judy (Groll) Tadych.  He attended Lincoln High School.  Ryan had enjoyed working as a farmhand earlier in his career,...

Ann Marie Bork

Ann Marie Bork

Jul 24, 2019

Ann Marie Bork, age 55, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at her residence.

Ann was born on December 29, 1963 in Milwaukee. She was the daughter of Harry F. Bork Sr. and the late Ruth Falk Bork.  Ann attended Port Washington High School and graduated with the class of 1982. ...

Alexander Craig Nelson

Alexander Craig Nelson

Jul 21, 2019

Alexander Craig Nelson, age 27, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019.

Alex was born on August 27, 1991 in Manitowoc to Scott and Stacy (Grapentine) Nelson.  He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 2011.  Alex had worked at Eck Industries and most recently at Manitowoc Grey Iron Foundry.  He...

Gladys D. Reno

Gladys D. Reno

Jul 16, 2019

Gladys D. Reno, age 104, a lifelong resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at the residence of her daughter, Karen Reno, where she resided the past 26 years.

Gladys was born on September 20, 1914 in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy Johanek  Musil.  Gladys was a...

William E. Pollack

William E. Pollack

Jul 16, 2019

William E. Pollack, age 82, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Tender Reflections Assisted Living in Manitowoc.

Bill was born on June 27, 1937 in Rhinelander to the late Martin and Dorothy (Piasecki) Pollack.  He graduated from Three Lakes High School with the class of 1955.  Bill then enlisted in...

Michael Joseph Arendt

Michael Joseph Arendt

Jul 16, 2019

Michael Joseph Arendt, age 74, died unexpectedly at his home in Manitowoc on Tuesday, July 16, 2019.

Mike was born on January 10, 1945 to the late Matthew N. and Beatrice T. (Ferry) Arendt of Luxemburg, Wisconsin. The second son of dairy farmers, Mike enjoyed recounting how he discovered the French horn as a boy and serenaded...

Lorraine J. Robb

Lorraine J. Robb

Jul 12, 2019

Lorraine J. Robb, age 84, a resident of Manitowoc, and formerly of Gurnee, IL, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2019 at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Lorraine was born on April 7, 1935 in Waukegan, IL to the late George and Jean (Preble) Hendrickson.  She had married Herbert A. Klinesmith.  He preceded her in death...

Loretta Lydia Wilsmann

Loretta Lydia Wilsmann

Jul 10, 2019

Loretta Lydia Wilsmann, age 94, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in Manitowoc.

Loretta was born on February 26, 1925 in Binford, ND to the late Martin and Louise (Schmidtke) Krenz.  After graduating from high school in New Rockford, ND, she attended the former Dr....

Helen C. Kestell Kautzer

Helen C. Kestell Kautzer

Jul 5, 2019

Helen C. Kestell Kautzer, age 104, a resident of Manitowoc since 2003, entered eternal life late Friday evening, July 5, 2019 at St. Mary's Home in Manitowoc.

Helen was born on April 27, 1915 in the town of Rhine, Sheboygan County. She was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Netzer Kestell.  Helen attended Holy Name...

Gloria Jean Thompson

Gloria Jean Thompson

Jul 3, 2019

Gloria Thompson, age 74, a resident of Kellnersville, entered eternal life on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 in Kellnersville at the residence of her daughter and son-in-law, Nicole and Bob Gleason.

Gloria was born on May 20, 1945 in West Bend. She was the daughter of the late Ralph and Esther Baltus Bever.  Gloria was well known throughout...

Elizabeth "Betty" Jo Galien

Elizabeth "Betty" Jo Galien

Jul 1, 2019

Elizabeth "Betty" Galien, age 84, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life of Monday, July 1, 2019, at Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc.

Betty was born on March 8, 1935 in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late George and Blanche Drum Scheraski.  Betty attended Lincoln High School and graduated with the class...

Gage Christian Kerscher

Gage Christian Kerscher

Jun 27, 2019

Gage Christian Kerscher, age 25, a resident of Madison, and formerly of Manitowoc, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at his residence.

Gage was born on June 29, 1993 in Manitowoc to Robert and Linda (Siewert) Kerscher.  He graduated from Roncalli High School with the class of 2011.  Gage continued his education at University of...

Susan Ellen Zierer

Susan Ellen Zierer

Jun 22, 2019

Susan E. Zierer, age 73, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc.

Susan was born on June 4, 1946 in Two Rivers. She was the daughter of the late Harold and Bernice Nemetz Elfner.  Susan attended Washington High School in Two Rivers and...

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