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Michael J. Wall

Michael J. Wall

Jan 27, 2017

Michael J. Wall, age 76, a Manitowoc resident entered eternal life Friday evening, January 27, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. Mike was born on August 21, 1940 in Bronx, New York. He was the son of the late Michael Wall and Jean Seaman Gavin. Mike was a graduate of Mount St. Michael High School, Bronx, New York....

Linda F. Johnvin

Linda F. Johnvin

Jan 26, 2017

Linda F. Johnvin, age 69, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at North Ridge Medical and Rehab Center. Linda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and a good friend to many. She enjoyed spending her time playing bingo, knitting, and being with her family and friends. Survivors include Linda's husband of 49 years, Jim,...

Martin F. Severson

Martin F. Severson

Jan 25, 2017

Martin F. Severson, age 90, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at Felician Village in Manitowoc. Marty was born on October 30, 1926 in Fond du Lac to the late Erwin and Gwendolyn Josephs Severson. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1944. In August of 1944, Martin enlisted in the...

Gloria A. Burish

Gloria A. Burish

Jan 16, 2017

Gloria A. Burish, age 88, a resident of Manitowoc, passed peacefully on Monday, January 16, 2017 at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center, her loving home since 2000. Gloria was born on April 2, 1928, to the late Edward and Laura (Geimer) Grimm, of Two Creeks. She attended the Twin Elder grade school of Two Creeks and graduated from Two...

Lavern H. Ross

Lavern H. Ross

Jan 15, 2017

LaVern H. Ross, age 95, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life on Sunday evening, January 15, 2017 at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers. LaVern was born on April 9, 1921 in Shiocton, Wisconsin. He was the son of the late Mitchell and Esther Gallow Ross. LaVern attended Washington High School in Two Rivers. In 1942 he entered the...

Esther M. Dushek

Esther M. Dushek

Jan 14, 2017

Esther M. Dushek, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center. Esther was born April 18, 1918 in Two Rivers. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Jakowicz Michalkiewicz. Esther attended Washington High School in Two Rivers. On January 28, 1939 she married Francis "Duke" Dushek at...

Lawrence C. Schnell

Lawrence C. Schnell

Jan 14, 2017

Lawrence C. Schnell, age 66, a resident of Newton, entered eternal life on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers. Larry was born on September 16, 1950 to the late Leo and Arline Miller Schnell. He attended Valders High School. On June 22, 1974, Larry married Jane Duchow at St. Peter's Ev. Lutheran Church in Collins....

Archie Q. Pech

Archie Q. Pech

Jan 12, 2017

Archie Q. Pech, age 81, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at St. Mary's Home at Felician Village. Archie was born on April 4, 1935 in Manitowoc to the late Quirin and Agnes Krajnek Pech. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1954. Archie served as an aviation mechanic in the...

Lee Mary Brey

Lee Mary Brey

Jan 9, 2017

Lee Mary Brey, age 72, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Monday, January 9, 2017 at her residence. Lee was born on February 10, 1944 in Laurium, MI to the late Ambrose and Cecilia Perreault Rewolinski. She graduated from South High School in Sheboygan with the class of 1962. Lee then graduated from UW Oshkosh in 1967 with...

Diane J. Stanzel

Diane J. Stanzel

Jan 7, 2017

Diane J. Stanzel, age 70, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Unity Hospice, DePere, with her family by her side. Diane was born on March 20, 1946 in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late Richard and Ethel Luebke Stanzel. Diane was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1964....

Christopher J. Koob

Christopher J. Koob

Jan 7, 2017

Christopher J. Koob, beloved son of Robert and Alice (Gallenberger) Koob, age 44, entered eternal life Saturday evening, January 7, 2017 of acute leukemia-lymphoma at his sister Sharon's residence in Two Rivers who was his primary care giver and best friend. Chris was born on September 16, 1972 in Manitowoc. He attended Riverview School and graduated in 1994. Chris had...

Thomas E. Schmitt Sr.

Thomas E. Schmitt Sr.

Jan 6, 2017

Thomas E. Schmitt Sr., age 75, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc. Tom was born on July 25, 1942 in Manitowoc. He was the son of the late Herbert and Olive Kubsch Schmitt. On November 18, 1961 he married Marian Reilly at St. Paul's Lutheran...

Thomas E. Schmitt Sr.

Thomas E. Schmitt Sr.

Jan 6, 2017

Thomas E. Schmitt Sr., age 75, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc. Tom was born on July 25, 1942 in Manitowoc. He was the son of the late Herbert and Olive Kubsch Schmitt. On November 18, 1961 he married Marian Reilly at St. Paul's Lutheran...

Elaine M. Conard

Elaine M. Conard

Jan 4, 2017

Elaine M. Conard, age 84, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life on Wednesday evening, January 4, 2017 at her residence with her family by her side. Elaine was born on May 25, 1932 in Denmark. She was the daughter of the late Adam and Julia Decker Siebold. On June 19, 1948 she married Harold Conard in Manitowoc. He preceded her...

Jeanette M. Christiansen

Jeanette M. Christiansen

Jan 2, 2017

Jeanette M. Christiansen, age 96, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Monday, January 2, 2017 at Felician Village Next Step in Manitowoc. Jean was born on May 30, 1920 in the Village of Reedsville to the late Arnold and Lydia Reichert Rusch. She graduated from Reedsville High School with the class of 1937. Jean was employed at Cook...

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...

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