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Donald Boeckman

Donald Boeckman

Jan 19, 2019

Donald Boeckman, age 84, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.

Donald was born on November 22, 1934 in Manitowoc. He was the son of the late John and Anita Groelle Boeckman.  Donald attended Lincoln High School and graduated with the class of 1954.  He...

George A. Gaestel

George A. Gaestel

Jan 16, 2019

Mr. George A. Gaestel, age 100, a resident of Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at the care facility.

George was born on June 9, 1918 in Manitowoc. He was the son of the late Arnold and Olga Stephani Gaestel.  George attended First German Ev. Lutheran Grade...

Ruth Ann Habeck

Ruth Ann Habeck

Jan 14, 2019

Ruth A. Habeck, age 81, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Monday afternoon, January 14, 2019 at her residence.

Ruth was born on May 16, 1937 in Oconto, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Marcella Greenen Pellow.  She was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Manitowoc.  Ruth had been employed by...

Dr. Gary J. Francar

Dr. Gary J. Francar

Jan 12, 2019

Dr. Gary J. Francar, age 72, a rural Mishicot resident, died Saturday, January 12, 2019 at his residence with his family by his side. He was born on September 13, 1946 in Manitowoc, son of the late Hector and Lee (Freed) Francar. Gary was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School and then attended University of Wisconsin Stevens Point...

Maryann Maedke

Maryann Maedke

Jan 10, 2019

MaryAnn Maedke, age 79, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away while surrounded by her family on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in Manitowoc.

MaryAnn was born on August 25, 1939 in Manitowoc to the late Fred and May (Vogel) Carle. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1958.  On...

Kevin F. Bieber, Jr.

Kevin F. Bieber, Jr.

Jan 10, 2019

Kevin F Bieber, Jr, age 31, died unexpectedly, Thursday, January 10, 2019 at his residence. He was born on September 13, 1987 in Westerly, Rhode Island, son of Kevin F. and Shirley (Grogan) Bieber. Kevin was a graduate of Kiel High School with the class of 2006. He was employed as a mechanic with Kiel Auto. Kevin loved working...

Warren R. Reinhardt

Warren R. Reinhardt

Jan 5, 2019

Warren R. Reinhardt, age 86, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life Saturday, January 5, 2019 at River's Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Warren was born on February 10, 1932 to the late Earl and Rose Busse Reinhardt. Warren's mother passed away at a young age and grew up with his sisters in an orphanage in Indiana. ...

Leroy "Lee" G. Hibbard

Leroy "Lee" G. Hibbard

Jan 4, 2019

Lee Hibbard, age 81, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Friday, January 4, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay.

Lee was born on June 20, 1937 in Manitowoc to the late Jerome and Lillian Schweigl Hibbard.  He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1956.  Lee enlisted in the United States...

David Robert Grotegut

David Robert Grotegut

Jan 3, 2019

David "Dave" Robert Grotegut, age 57 resident of the town of Newton, passed away at Froedert Memorial Hospital, Wauwatosa, on Thursday, January 3, 2019 surrounded by his loving family and friends.

Dave was born in Manitowoc, WI on July 31, 1961 to Ival and Dorothy (Meyer) Grotegut. David was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Manitowoc....

William L. Wendorff

William L. Wendorff

Jan 2, 2019

William L. Wendorff, age 78, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Laurel Grove Assisted Living in Manitowoc.

Bill was born on November 6, 1940 in Shawano and grew up on a dairy farm in the town of Richmond, Shawano County. He was the son of the late William R. and Irma...

Geraldine M. Yelmene

Geraldine M. Yelmene

Dec 27, 2018

Geraldine M. Yelmene, age 83, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life at her residence on Thursday afternoon, December 27, 2018.

Geraldine was born on July 11, 1935 in Brown County. She was the daughter of the late Ambrose and Margaret O'Hearn Reedy.  Geraldine had been employed with the Dramm Company for many years from where she...

Charles F. Waniger

Charles F. Waniger

Dec 27, 2018

Charles F. Waniger, age 85, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Thursday, December 27, 2018 at Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Charlie was born on August 28, 1933 in Manitowoc County to the late Arthur and Mary (Siegel) Waniger.  He graduated from Valders High School with the class of 1952  Charlie enlisted in the United...

Mary Joy Schaus

Mary Joy Schaus

Dec 26, 2018

Mary Joy Schaus, age 78, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Wednesday afternoon, December 26, 2018 at Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc.

Joy was born on September 14, 1940 in Milwaukee. She was the daughter of the late Bernard and Almarie Dreyer Schaus.  Joy was a graduate of Divine Savior High School...

Eline Louise Matthias Glaeser

Eline Louise Matthias Glaeser

Dec 21, 2018

Eline Louise Matthias Glaeser, age 94, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Friday, December 21, 2018 at St. Mary Home in Manitowoc.

Eline was born on February 27, 1924 in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late William and Marie Clasen Matthias.  Eline was a graduate of Valders High School and continued her education...

Wayne R. Bartels

Wayne R. Bartels

Dec 16, 2018

Wayne R. Bartels, age 60, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life late Sunday evening, December 16, 2018 at The Bay at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc.

Wayne was born on January 6, 1958 in Manitowoc. He was the son of the late Donald and Generose Ebert Bartels Sr.  Wayne was a graduate of...

Dorothy Jane Burk

Dorothy Jane Burk

Dec 16, 2018

Dorothy Jane Burk, age 85, of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, went home to the Lord Sunday, December 16, 2018, at Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc, WI. She was born October 22, 1933 in New Castle, IN, to the late Orville Albutis and Mary Helen (Scott) Burke.

Dorothy was married to her late husband, Thomas Edward Burk for...

Randall G. Pfrang

Randall G. Pfrang

Dec 16, 2018

Randall G. Pfrang, age 67, a Manitowoc resident, died Sunday, December 16, 2018 at his residence. He was born on November 7, 1951, in Wauwatosa. Randy was a graduate of Elkhart Lake High School with the class of 1970. On December 12, 1970 he married Judith Kirchner at Community United Church of Christ, Elkhart Lake. Randy was the owner...

Sandy A. Klusmeyer

Sandy A. Klusmeyer

Dec 14, 2018

Sandy A. Klusmeyer, age 63, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018 at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

Sandy was born on January 26, 1955 in Spangler, PA to the late Joseph and Donna (Guinivan) Gach.  She graduated from Bishop Caroll High School in Ebensburg, PA with the class of 1973.  On...

Maria "Mika" Maples

Maria "Mika" Maples

Dec 11, 2018

Maria "Mika" Maples, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life while surrounded by her family on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at her residence.

Mika was born on January 18, 1932 in Munich, Germany to the late Engelbert and Anna (Schillinger) Einkammerer.  She received her training as a hairdresser in Munich.  On June 20, 1953, Mika married the...

Nathalie M. Schweigl

Nathalie M. Schweigl

Dec 7, 2018

Nathalie M. Schweigl, age 83, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life while surrounded by her loving family on Friday, December 7, 2018 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.

Nathalie was born on February 17, 1935 in Manitowoc to the late Aaron and Agnes (Schuetter) Bausch. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1953....

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