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John P. Rooney Jr.

John P. Rooney Jr.

Jun 4, 2016

John P. Rooney, Jr., 69, died June 4, 2016 in Manitowoc. He was born April 17, 1947 in Norwalk, CT, son of the late Rose (Kardos) and John P. Rooney Sr. He graduated from Brian McMahon High School in 1965 and from Elmhurst College in Elmhurst, IL in 1969. John served his country in Vietnam from 1970 to 1971. He...

Donald D. Duescher

Donald D. Duescher

Jun 3, 2016

Donald D. Duescher, age 78, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Friday, June 3, 2016 at River's Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center. Don was born on October 5, 1937 in Kewaunee to the late Leonard and Eleanor Swoboda Duescher. On August 4, 1956, Don married Shirley Waterstreet in Kewuanee. He had been employed at Manitowoc Company for more...

Salvatore J. Fote

Salvatore J. Fote

May 31, 2016

Salvatore J. Fote, age 76, a resident of Manitowoc, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 while surrounded by loving family at Aurora Bay Care Medical Center in Green Bay. Sal was born on December 21, 1939 in Milwaukee to the late Steve and Marie Radey Fote. He attended schools in San Diego, CA and Milwaukee before enlisting...

Timothy E. Vetting

Timothy E. Vetting

May 29, 2016

Timothy E. Vetting, age 64, of Longview, Texas, passed onto his heavenly home on May 29, 2016 in Longview, Texas. Tim was born on August 31, 1951 in Manitowoc. He was the first born son of the late Keith and Marcella Schlais Vetting. Tim was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1969. He furthered his education...

Violet S. Fox

Violet S. Fox

May 25, 2016

Violet S. Fox, age 97, a resident of Kindred Hearts Assisted Living, Green Lake, WI entered eternal life on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at Kindred Hearts Assisted Living. Violet was born on August 9, 1918 in Two Rivers. She was the daughter of the late Louis and Julia Vogl Hindt. On March 23, 1942 she married Clifford M. Fox in...

Beth J. Barfield

Beth J. Barfield

May 24, 2016

Beth J. Barfield, age 85, of 1036 33rd Street, Two Rivers, entered eternal life on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 in Manitowoc. Beth was born on November 22, 1930 in Baraboo. She was the daughter of the late William and Elsie Borders Barfield. Beth was a graduate of Baraboo High School with the class of 1948. She continued her education at...

Kenneth M. Leinss

Kenneth M. Leinss

May 23, 2016

Kenneth M. Leinss, age 67, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life Monday evening, May 23, 2016 at Aurora Bay Care Medical Center, Green Bay. Ken was born February 7, 1949 in Milwaukee. He was the son of the late John and Lena Greifemberg Leinss. Ken was a graduate of Sussex Hamilton High School with the class of 1968. He continued...

Mary E. (Baierl) Shulander

Mary E. (Baierl) Shulander

May 19, 2016

Mary E. (Baierl) Shulander, age 64, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at her residence. Mary was born on January 8, 1952 in Green Bay to Ellen (Baenen) Baierl and the late Roland Baierl. She graduated from Luxemburg-Casco High School with the class of 1970. Mary was employed for many years with Wisconsin Public...

Marcella R. Balzan

Marcella R. Balzan

May 18, 2016

Marcella R. (Karbon) Balzan, age 91, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Kindred Hearts. Marcella was born on February 17, 1925 in the town of Gibson to the late John and Rose Novy Karbon Sr. On September 28, 1946, Marcella married Anthony Balzan Sr. in Cooperstown. He preceded her in death on February...

Barbara Ann Maurer

Barbara Ann Maurer

May 17, 2016

Barbara Ann Maurer, age 80, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life on Tuesday afternoon, May 17, 2016 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc. Barbara was born September 25, 1935 in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late Herbert and Gladys Christensen Westphal. Barbara attended Lincoln High School and graduated with the class of 1953. She continued her education...

Gerald "Jerry" Rogers

Gerald "Jerry" Rogers

May 14, 2016

Gerald G. "Jerry" Rogers, age 75, of 1218 Shoto Road, Two Rivers, entered eternal life with his loving family by his side on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at the family residence. Jerry was born on July 18, 1940 in Stratford, WI. He was the son of Genevieve Helmke McNellis Rogers and the late Louis Rogers. Jerry attended Lincoln High School...

Ann M. Dailey

Ann M. Dailey

May 11, 2016

Ann M. Dailey, age 70, a resident in Sheboygan, entered eternal life on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at Sunny Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sheboygan. Ann was born on June 29, 1945 in Toronto, Ontario. She was the daughter of the late James V. and Grace E. (Meisnest) Dailey. Ann was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the...

Virginia W. Wiseman

Virginia W. Wiseman

May 8, 2016

Private graveside services are being scheduled for a later date. Cremation has taken place at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com.

John Gerarden

John Gerarden

May 8, 2016

John "Rick" Gerarden, 70, De Pere, died Sunday, May 8, 2016. He was born July 5, 1945 to the late Harold and Mae (Keiler) Gerarden in Wisconsin. He was married to Leah Jerabek. Rick enjoyed bicycling and also riding his Harley Davidson. He is survived by his wife, Leah; his son, Lane (Jodi) Gerarden; his daughter, Doreen Gerarden; two grandchildren,...

Fran E. Miller

Fran E. Miller

May 6, 2016

Fran Elizabeth (Ahl) Miller, 76, a resident of Manitowoc, died peacefully on May 6, 2016 surrounded in love by her five children. Fran was born on December 15, 1939 in Manitowoc, the 11th child of the late Joseph and Elsie (Augustine) Ahl. She spent the next 76 years proving to the world that she could "do it herself"! Fran rarely...

Raymond A. Goeke

Raymond A. Goeke

May 5, 2016

Raymond A. Goeke, age 94, a resident of Manitowoc, completed his earthly journey on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at Maritime Gardens Assisted Living. Ray was born on January 7, 1922 in Newton to the late Albert and Lina Wicke Goeke. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1940. On December 2, 1944, Ray married Ruth Rodewald. She...

Melvin Walter Lakatos

Melvin Walter Lakatos

May 1, 2016

Melvin Walter Lakatos, age 89, of 2017 Menasha Avenue, Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Harborview Assisted Living, Manitowoc. Melvin was born on July 17, 1926 in Branch, son of the late Joseph and Clara (Stradal) Lakatos. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1944. Melvin entered the United States Army...

Patrick J. Finnell

Patrick J. Finnell

Apr 30, 2016

Patrick J. Finnell, age 66, a Manitowoc resident entered eternal life on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. Patrick was born on January 28, 1950 in Manitowoc. He was the son of the late Sylvester and Margaret Hammel Finnel. Patrick was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1969. After high...

Hilda E. Stura

Hilda E. Stura

Apr 29, 2016

Hilda E. Stura, age 95, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life on Friday, April 29, 2016 at the Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Cremation has taken place at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel. A private memorial gathering for the family will be held at a later date. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair...

Mark Milton Becker

Mark Milton Becker

Apr 28, 2016

Mark Milton Becker, age 77, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life Thursday, April 28, 2016 surrounded by his loving family at his residence. Mark was born on June 9, 1938 in Two Rivers. He was the son of the late Clarence and Ella Gloe Becker. Mark attended St. Boniface Grade School graduating in 1952 and continued his education at Lincoln...

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