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Richard Joseph Melichar, age 99, of Manitowoc, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center. Richard was born in Manitowoc to the late Anton and Rose (Cherney) Melichar on May 28, 1923. He attended Lincoln High School in Manitowoc. Richard went on to serve in the Army & Merchant Marines during World War II. He worked in the seaman engine department and completed eleven trips in the Atlantic during his service. Prior to his service in the military, Richard...

Joseph A. Resch, age 96, formerly of Whitelaw, died Sunday morning, December 4, 2022, at St. Mary’s Home of Felician Village in Manitowoc. Joseph was born on October 9, 1926, in Aniwa, Wisconsin, son of the late Louis and Margaret (Wilhelm) Resch. On June 1, 1949, he married the former Bernice Havlichek at St. Anne Catholic Church in Francis Creek. The couple had recently celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary. She preceded him in death on October 22, 2021. Together they farmed in...

William L. Sieker, age 94, of Manitowoc died on Friday, December 2, 2022 at the Villas at Felician Village. Bill was born on October 24, 1928 in Manitowoc, son of the late Lewis and Anna (Selk) Sieker. He attended schools in Manitowoc, graduating from Lincoln High School. He furthered his education at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, obtaining his degree in Chemical Engineering. On September 8, 1951 he married the former Ruth M. Broen at First Lutheran Church in Manitowoc. She...

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Dolly A. Balzer, age 91 of Manitowoc passed away peacefully in her sleep Wednesday evening, November 30, 2022, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center in Manitowoc. Dolly was born on August 26, 1931, in Hayward, Wisconsin, daughter of the late John and Wilma (Blake) Boyle. She graduated with the class of 1949 from Hayward High School. Dolly then attended Minneapolis Business College. On November 3, 1951, she married William A. “Bill” Balzer at the home of Harry and Sylvia Breger. He...

Terrance Joseph Rozanski, 69, of Sheboygan passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 28, 2022 at Theda Clarke in Neenah. Terry was born on January 15, 1953 in Manitowoc to Marvin and Arlette (Reif) Rozanski. He was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. He served his country in the United States Air Force Reserves. Over the years, Terry worked for Hamilton’s in Manitowoc and the Waste Water Treatment Plant in Brillion. Terry enjoyed building plane and ship models. He was an...

Marcella J. Lemberger, age 92 of Manitowoc, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at St. Mary’s Home at Felician Village. Marcella was born on June 12, 1930 in Manitowoc County daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Hlavachek) Kostechka. She graduated from Reedsville High School. On May 9, 1951 she married Donald J. Lemberger. He preceded her in death on December 15, 2004. Marcella was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. She was survived by one son and...

Per her wishes, no services are being held. She will be laid to rest at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, CA.

Lorraine K. Koeppel age 94, a resident of St. Mary’s Home, Manitowoc and a former resident of Whitelaw was called by God late Friday evening on November 25, 2022. Lorraine was born on March 3, 1928 in Manitowoc. She was the oldest child born to the late Raymond and Marie (Knier) Schuh Sr. Lorraine attended Manitowoc Lincoln High School where she graduated with the class of 1946. On August 28, 1953 she was married to Vernon E. Koeppel at St. Paul Catholic Church in Manitowoc. Lorraine...

Steve Frank Rigas, 83, Sheboygan passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. Steve was born on June 25, 1939 in Alton, IL to the late Frank and Demetra (Gioumpakes) Rigas. He was a graduate of the St. Louis Institute of Music. On October 20, 1968 he married the former Kathie Fechalos in Hammond, IN. She preceded him in death on September 17, 2022. Following his retirement in 2008, Steve and Kathie moved to Sheboygan to be closer to family. He was an avid fan of the University of Notre Dame...