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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....

James L. Danforth

James L. Danforth

Dec 5, 2018

James L. Danforth, age 74, a resident of Wausaukee, formerly of Manitowoc, passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay.

Jim was born on July 8, 1944 in Manitowoc to the late Forrest and Ethel (Nelson) Danforth.  When Jim was very young, his mother Ethel passed away and Forrest then...

Hallie G. Wendorff

Hallie G. Wendorff

Dec 4, 2018

Hallie G. Wendorff, age 73, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in Manitowoc.

Hallie was born on July 4, 1945 in Elmhurst, Illinois. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna Krotke Besic.  Hallie was a graduate of York High School in Elmhurst,...

Ronald C. Stokes

Ronald C. Stokes

Dec 2, 2018

Ronald Stokes, 86, of Manitowoc, WI, slept away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 2, 2018.

Ron was born on October 10, 1932, in Milwaukee to the late Jack and Marie Endrizzi Stokes.  He graduated from Rufus King High School with the class of 1950, and attended UW Milwaukee where he received his Bachelors of Science and...

Martin J. Boerst

Martin J. Boerst

Dec 2, 2018

Martin J. Boerst, 80, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in Manitowoc.

Marty was born on November 30, 1938 in Shawano to the late Martin A. and Margaret (Klosterman) Boerst.  He graduated from Bonduel High School with the class of 1957.  Marty furthered his education at...

Ernest "Ernie" A. Holschbach

Ernest "Ernie" A. Holschbach

Dec 2, 2018

Ernest "Ernie" A. Holschbach, age 91, a resident of Felician Village, and formerly of Mequon, entered eternal life on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at St. Mary's Home at Felician Village.

Ernie was born on January 7, 1927 in Manitowoc County to the late Ernst and Hedwig (Bartnik) Holschbach.  He graduated from Lincoln High School.  On July 10,...

Kathryn Mary Stites

Kathryn Mary Stites

Dec 1, 2018

Kathryn M. Stites, age 71, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life late Saturday evening, December 1, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay.

Kathryn was born on October 4, 1947 in Green Bay. She was the daughter of the late Carl and Evelyn Kessler Gerlach.  Kathryn was a graduate of St. Joseph's Academy in Green...

Nora Jean Schwark

Nora Jean Schwark

Nov 30, 2018

November 30, 2018 Christ Jesus summoned the soul of Nora Jean Schwark at the age of 80 into eternal glory. She entered her heavenly rest as she died peacefully at home with her family by her side.

Jean was born on May 5, 1938 in Stueben, WI to Louie and Lillian Zimpel. She was a 1956 graduate...

Robert D. Malzahn

Robert D. Malzahn

Nov 27, 2018

Robert D. Malzahn, age 84, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at his residence.

Bob was born on Aug. 16, 1934 in Manitowoc. He was the son of the late Edwin and Alberta Robbins Malzahn.  Bob owned and operated R.D. Malzahn Painting and Decorating.  On March 30, 1957 he married Ruth...

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