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Trevor M. Stricklin

Trevor M. Stricklin

Jan 2, 2017

Trevor Michael Stricklin, age 28, a resident of Manitowoc, entered into Heaven on Monday, January 2, 2017 in Milwaukee. Trevor was born on May 10, 1988 in Two Rivers to Lisa Petersen Stricklin and the late William L. Stricklin. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 2007 and continued his education at UW Manitowoc. Trevor had been...

Ethel Holt Backus

Ethel Holt Backus

Jan 2, 2017

Ethel Holt Backus, age 90, a resident in the town of Newton, entered eternal life on Monday, January 2, 2017 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Ethel was born on March 19, 1926 in Port Washington. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Elvira Stieg Holt. Ethel was a graduate of Kiel High School with the class of...

Leona E Miller

Leona E Miller

Dec 27, 2016

Leona E. Miller, age 99, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center in Manitowoc. Leona was born on June 13, 1917 in St. Nazianz, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Adelman Wollersheim. On July 20, 1938 she was united in marriage to Ralph W. Miller at St. Gregory's Catholic Church in St. Nazianz....

Esther May Pleuss

Esther May Pleuss

Dec 23, 2016

Esther M. Pleuss, age 92, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life on Friday, December 23, 2016 at Laurel Grove Assisted Living. Esther was born on December 16, 1924 in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late Dewey and Edith Burt Kasten. Esther was a graduate of Mishicot High School with the class of 1942. She continued her education attending...

Karen Elizabeth Quick

Karen Elizabeth Quick

Dec 22, 2016

Karen Elizabeth Quick, long time resident of Manitowoc, passed away on December 22, 2016, hand in hand with her best friend and husband of 47 years, Doug. Karen was born February 18, 1945 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Gordon and Elizabeth (Wedertz) Lund. She graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the class of 1963. She went on to...

James A. Noffke

James A. Noffke

Dec 20, 2016

James A. Noffke, age 72, a resident of Manitowoc County, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center. Jim was born on July 28, 1944 in Shawano to the late Gustave and Eleanore Hansen Noffke. He graduated from Gillett High School with the class of 1962. Jim obtained his Associates Degree in Business...

Elaine Hayes Fukumoto

Elaine Hayes Fukumoto

Dec 20, 2016

Elaine Hayes Fukumoto, age 73, of Kaneohe, Hawaii, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at Kaiser Hospital in Honolulu, Hawaii. Elaine was born on September 9, 1943 in Syracuse, New York. She was the daughter of the late Leo and Laura Hayes. Elaine moved to Valders with her family in 1959 and graduated from Valders High School with the...

Patricia A. Yanda

Patricia A. Yanda

Dec 12, 2016

Patricia A. Yanda, age 70, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Monday, December 12, 2016 at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers. Pat was born on November 21, 1946 in Manitowoc to the late Harry and Arline Reinke Pingel. She graduated from Valders High School with the class of 1965. Pat had been employed at Mirro Corporation, Dekko,...

John C. Stodola

John C. Stodola

Dec 11, 2016

John C. Stodola, age 71, of Appleton, entered into eternal life on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at his residence. John was born on January 17, 1945 to the late Elmer Stodola and Marcella Wachal Stodola Reinke. He graduated from Kewaunee High School with the class of 1963. John served his country in the United States Army and was proud to...

Rita V. Krcma

Rita V. Krcma

Dec 11, 2016

Rita V. Krcma, age 90, a Manitowoc resident, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Rita was born on May 10, 1926 in Kewaunee County to the late Karl and Clara Hunsader Martin. She graduated from Kewaunee High School with the class of 1943. On June 24, 1950, Rita married Eugene A. Krcma. He...

Dawn M. Fuller

Dawn M. Fuller

Dec 10, 2016

Dawn M. Fuller, age 52, of Manitowoc, passed away from multiple medical issues early Saturday morning, December 10, 2016 at her residence. Dawn was born on June 25, 1964 in Manitowoc to the late Harry Posen and Patricia (Hein) Leach. She attended school in Manitowoc. Dawn enjoyed cleaning houses, shooting pool, and putting puzzles together. She is survived by her...

Shane "Shaner" Joseph Duvall

Shane "Shaner" Joseph Duvall

Dec 10, 2016

Only the Master Weaver knows when the tapestry is finished. Shane Joseph Duvall of 5053 Expo Drive, Manitowoc, Wisconsin was born to Michael R. Duvall and the late Cheryl A. Spaeth Duvall on December 6, 1971 and entered the arms of Jesus on December 10, 2016 at the age of 45. It was a long and devastating battle with dementia...

Carl S. Reitmeyer

Carl S. Reitmeyer

Dec 9, 2016

Carl S. Reitmeyer, 94, died on Friday, December 9, 2016, at his residence, Allouez Sunrise Village in Green Bay. Carl was born in Cato, WI, on May 12, 1922, son of the late Joseph and Emma Yohanek Reitmeyer. He graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, in 1939, and then attended 1 year at the Manitowoc Business College. At the beginning...

Suzanne C. Sieben

Suzanne C. Sieben

Dec 5, 2016

Suzanne C. Sieben, age 105, a resident of Manitowoc, WI entered eternal life on Monday, December 5, 2016 at St. Mary's Home at Felician Village. Cremation has taken place at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel. Sue was born on January 19, 1911 in Chicago, IL to the late George Andrew and Catherine Atzhorn Erhardt. In September 1936, Sue married...

Sharon L. Bajdan

Sharon L. Bajdan

Dec 3, 2016

Sharon L. Bajdan, age 63, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. Sharon was born on December 5, 1952 in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late Alfred and Lorraine Vanne Schultz. Sharon attended the Two Rivers Public School System. She had been employed locally with various businesses...

Ernest E. Ruffell Jr.

Ernest E. Ruffell Jr.

Nov 30, 2016

Ernest E. Ruffell Jr., age 85, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life peacefully on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at St. Mary's Home at Felician Village. Ernie was born on November 27, 1931 in Edinburgh, Scotland to the late Ernest and Catherine Henderson Ruffell Sr. He graduated from Dundalk High School in Baltimore, MD with the class of 1951. Ernie...

Dolores M. Growe

Dolores M. Growe

Nov 29, 2016

Dolores M. Growe, age 88, a resident of Manitowoc, WI, entered eternal life on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at St. Mary's Nursing Home. Dolores was born on July 23, 1928 in Newton, Wisconsin to the late Michael and Sophia Siebert Hogan. She is survived by her four children: Susan Growe, Wynnewood, PA; Cheryl (Lee) Carpenter, Sturtevant, WI; Mark (Mary) Growe,...

Robert L. Zill Sr.

Robert L. Zill Sr.

Nov 27, 2016

Robert L. Zill Sr., age 61, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Sunday, November 27, 2016 with his family by his side. Bob was born on February 10, 1955 in Manitowoc to LeRoy Zill and the late LaVerne Johnson Zill. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1973, and then went on to obtain his...

Brian L. Conard

Brian L. Conard

Nov 21, 2016

Brian L. Conard, age 55, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life on Monday, November 21, 2016 at Aurora Bay Care Medical Center in Green Bay. Brian was born on August 29, 1961 in Manitowoc. He was the son of Elaine Siebold Conard and the late Harold Conard. Brian attended Lincoln High School. He was a long time employee of Lee's...

Kay Cavanaugh

Kay Cavanaugh

Nov 17, 2016

Kay Cavanaugh, age 77, a resident of Neenah, entered eternal life on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at her residence. Kay was born on August 30, 1939 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Ruth Laack Cavanaugh and the late Woodrow Cavanaugh. Kay attended Lincoln High School and graduated with the class of 1958. She continued her education at the...

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