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James P. Zimdar

James P. Zimdar

Apr 2, 2016

James P. Zimdar, age 69, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers. Jim was born on July 29, 1946 in Carmel, CA to the late John and Eileen Mullen Zimdar. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1965. On July 27, 1970, Jim...

Donna M. Pitsch

Donna M. Pitsch

Mar 30, 2016

Donna M. Pitsch, age 85, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in Manitowoc. Donna was born on May 12, 1930 in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late Ervin and Caroline Galbraith Delsman. Donna was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1948. She had...

Lorraine H. Vallis

Lorraine H. Vallis

Mar 29, 2016

Lorraine H. Vallis, age 89, a resident of Manitowoc, and formerly of Oconomowoc, entered eternal life on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in Manitowoc. Lorraine was born on July 10, 1926 in Sun Prairie to the late Sander and Minnie Isaacson Erickson. She graduated from Sun Prairie High School with the class of 1944. On...

Barbara Jane Knutson

Barbara Jane Knutson

Mar 23, 2016

Barbara Jane Knutson, age 62, of Manitowoc, peacefully entered her heavenly home on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, surrounded by her family at the family residence. Barbara was born October 22, 1953 in Manitowoc, the daughter of the late Arthur and Emily (Seibel) Kawalle. She was baptized at First German Ev. Lutheran Church and has remained a lifelong member. Barbara was...

Ralph E. Bennett

Ralph E. Bennett

Mar 19, 2016

Ralph E. Bennett, age 85, a resident of Two Rivers, entered into eternal life on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at St. Mary's Home at Felician Village. Ralph was born June 15, 1930 in Chicago, IL to the late G. Martin and Darley McGee Bennett. He graduated from high school in Skokie, IL and concluded his education by attending Bethel College...

Royce M. Hall Sr.

Royce M. Hall Sr.

Mar 19, 2016

Royce H. Hall Sr., age76, a Manitowoc, resident, entered eternal life on Saturday morning, March 19, 2016 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Royce was born on April 1, 1939 in Mississippi. He was the son of the late Forrest and Tranie Kitchens Hall. Royce was employed as a barber for many years and later as an investigator for the...

Marion I. Levendoski Gossen

Marion I. Levendoski Gossen

Mar 17, 2016

Marion I. Levendoski Gossen, age 96, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Marion was born on October 11, 1919 in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late Oscar and Emma Kirschofski Wiesner. Marion married Walter Levendoski on November 27, 1943 in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on...

Teddy L. Waskow

Teddy L. Waskow

Mar 17, 2016

In respect to Ted's wishes there will be no visitation or funeral services. Cremation has taken place at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel. Online condolences to the family may be sent to www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com.

Wilfred L. Wiseman

Wilfred L. Wiseman

Mar 16, 2016

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

Thomas J. Franz

Thomas J. Franz

Mar 14, 2016

Thomas J. Franz, age 67, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life of Monday, March 14, 2016 at his residence. Tom was born on November 18, 1948 in Two Rivers. He was the son of the late Cyril E. and Dolores E. Benzinger Franz. Tom was a graduate of Mishicot High School with the class of 1966. He continued his education...

Markus "Marko" R. Luckow

Markus "Marko" R. Luckow

Mar 9, 2016

Markus "Marko" R. Luckow, age 21, a resident of Whitelaw, entered eternal life on March 9, 2016 at his residence. Markus was born on January 27, 1995 in Manitowoc to Gary and Lu Ann Nagel Luckow. He attended Trinity Lutheran Elementary School and Valders High School. Markus was employed at Ariens Company in Brillion. He was a hard worker and...

Diane Marie Martinez

Diane Marie Martinez

Mar 8, 2016

Diane Marie Martinez, age 73, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life while surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at her residence. Diane was born in Manitowoc to the late Irving and Arlene Sorenson Pech. She attended Monona Grove High School. On November 3, 1959, Diane married John Martinez in Houston, TX. For over 40 years,...

Dorothy Groll Rosinsky

Dorothy Groll Rosinsky

Mar 5, 2016

Dorothy Groll Rosinsky, age 90, a resident of North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Saturday morning, March 5, 2015 at the care center. Dorothy was born on February 28, 1926 in Wilkes Barre, PA. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Marie Burton Heller. Dorothy grew up and began her working career in...

Brad J. Counard Sr.

Brad J. Counard Sr.

Mar 4, 2016

Brad J. Counard Sr., age 36, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life on Friday evening, March 4, 2016 at St. Vincent's Hospital, Green Bay. Brad was born on February 21, 1980 in Two Rivers. He was the son of Rosemary Kaczrowski Counard and the late Keith H. Counard Sr. Brad attended Lincoln High School and continued his education at Lakeshore...

Edward G. Schwoerer

Edward G. Schwoerer

Mar 2, 2016

Edward G. Schwoerer, age 88, a Two Rivers resident, entered eternal life on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at the Atrium Post Acute Care Center, 1 Hamilton Drive, Two Rivers. Ed was born December 31, 1927 in the town of Liberty, Manitowoc County. He was the son of the late Ulrich and Clara Bogenschueltz Schwoerer, the youngest of nine children in...

Florence M. Montague

Florence M. Montague

Feb 29, 2016

Florence M. Montague, age 94, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life early Monday morning, February 29, 2016 at Field Crest Manor in Manitowoc. Florence was born on November 20, 1921 in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mathilda Simmer Van Zon. Florence was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1942. She did...

Dorothy L. Graeger

Dorothy L. Graeger

Feb 28, 2016

Dorothy L. Graeger, age 90, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life on Sunday morning, February 28, 2016 at the Artisan Senior Living in Manitowoc. Dorothy was born on July 21, 1925 in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late Benjamin W. and Inez Buell Benfield. Dorothy had been employed at the Elbow Room Restaurant in Manitowoc for 29 years....

William R. Adkins

William R. Adkins

Feb 26, 2016

William R. Adkins, age 75, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2016 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Bill was born on October 21, 1940 in Langlade County to the late Lewis and Janie Keaton Adkins. In 1968, Bill married the former Beverly Schmitt in Waupaca. He drove truck for Mirro Aluminum Company for 36 years,...

Barbara A. Spaulding

Barbara A. Spaulding

Feb 25, 2016

Barbara A. Spaulding, age 67, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation. Barb was born on September 23, 1948 in Manitowoc to Mildred Bushman Bogenschutz and the late Richard Bogenschutz. She had spent her high school years taking classes at Holy Family Convent and later completed her education by...

Marjorie J. Danforth

Marjorie J. Danforth

Feb 22, 2016

Marjorie J. Danforth, age 92, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Monday, February 22, 2016 at Harbor View Assisted Living in Manitowoc. Marge was born on April 10, 1923 in Manitowoc to the late Alex and Rose Daron Hermann. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1941. Marge had worked at Schuette Brothers Company Department...

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