All Obituaries

Walter R. “Wally” Van, age 74, a Manitowoc resident, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Walter was born on November 2, 1946 in Daggett, Michigan, son of the late Walter and Edith (Newhouse) Van.  In 2003 he married Leona Schuveiler in Manitowoc.  Wally spent much of his career as a milk hauler for Belgioioso Cheese in Denmark.  He also was a skilled carpenter and loved his cats Harley and Jasper. Wally is survived by...

James N. “Jim” Broeckert, age 70, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc following health complications. He was born March 20, 1951 in Manitowoc, son of the late Roman and Eleanor (Okonek) Broeckert. Jim graduated from Reedsville High School and was employed with the Holiday House of Manitowoc for most of his career. He loved listening to 60’s and 70’s music as well as reading magazines...

Bernice M. Miller, age 83, a Manitowoc resident, passed away unexpectedly at her home Friday, September 24, 2021. She was born July 7, 1938 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Clarence and Mary (Brull) Granger. Bernice attended Lincoln High School, graduating with the class of 1956. On September 3, 1960 she married Milan Miller at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on January 6, 2009. She was employed as a bookkeeper at Jochem’s Auto Parts, Manitowoc, for...

Shirley M. Haug, age 92, a Manitowoc resident passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021, at St. Mary’s Home, Felician Village, Manitowoc. Shirley was born on July 21, 1929, in Manitowoc, a daughter of the late Clifton and Odelia (Burkhardt) Kinard. On October 6,1951 Shirley was married to Thomas J. Haug at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on December 5, 2009. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish. In the past Shirley volunteered at...

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Dawn Marie Meinelt, 44, of Manitowoc, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Dawn was born on February 10, 1977 in Two Rivers to James W. Meinelt and Phyllis Levake. Dawn was a graduate of Washington High School in Two Rivers. She then served her country in the United States Army.  Dawn worked as a paralegal. She enjoyed playing computer games, dancing and had a love for animals. Dawn was survived by her three sons: Antonio, Diego and Jacob Rodriguez; her mom and...

Andrea M. Klein, age 64, an Oshkosh resident, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Clarity Care Jefferson House of Oshkosh. She was born January 6, 1957 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Carl and Jeanette (Anhalt) Klein. Andrea spent most of her childhood growing up in the Cato area with her parents until moving to Oshkosh in 1969. She loved John Denver, and always enjoyed her memories of traveling to see his home as well as other trips she took throughout the years. Andrea...

Allen L. Blashka, age 63, a Town of Two Rivers resident, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Allen was born on June 29, 1958 in Manitowoc, son of the late Clarence L. and Lucille (DeBauch) Blashka. He grew up working at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc, along side his family who where caretakers there. Allen was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the class of 1976 and then went on to earn a Machinist Degree from LTC. He met...

Walter J. Specht, Jr., age 91, a Manitowoc resident, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021 at Harbor View Assisted Living, Manitowoc. He was born on December 22, 1929 in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, son of the late Walter Specht, Sr. and Katherine (Krause) Specht. He attended Kaukauna High School and proudly served in the United States Navy from 1948 until 1952 when he was honorably discharged as a Petty Officer-3rd Class.  On April 25, 1953 he married Donna Landt at St. Luke’s Catholic...

Sister Michaela Melko, age 82, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Friday, September 17, 2021 at the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. The former Stephanie Melko was born on November 13, 1938 in Steubenville, Ohio, daughter of the late Stephen M. and Stephanie S. (Kunicki) Melko. She entered the convent in 1952 and professed her vows in 1957. Sister Michaela earned a Bachelor’s Degree through Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Master of Science Degree...