Norma Catherine (Bianchi) Halverson, 86, of Manitowoc, WI, passed away at her residence with her family present on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. She is now at peace in the warm arms of God.
Norma was born on April 9, 1936 to the late Charles Henry and Mildred Catherine (Haggerty) Bianchi in Monongahela, PA. She graduated from Monongahela High School with the class of 1955. On August 16, 1957, Norma married Lawrence Albert Halverson and relocated to Manitowoc, WI. Lawrence preceded her in death on September 14, 1982. Norma became step-mother to Betty Ann and Ricky before she and Lawrence went on to have four children together, Dean, Robin, Allen and Judy. During and after high school, she worked at McCory Five and Dime. In 1972, Norma began working as the Assistant Daycare Director at the Salvation Army of Manitowoc County. She would go on to work 32 years there before retiring in 2004. Norma was a loyal supporter and member of the Salvation Army, where even after retirement, she had many roles. She enjoyed her craft work – especially scrapbooking and card making. Norma also loved her plants and working in her yard. Above all, Norma enjoyed spending her time with her family and friends – especially her grandchildren. “Love you once, love you twice, love you more than beans and rice.”
Survivors include Norma’s five children, Dean (Myong) Halverson, Killeen, TX; Robin (Bob) Hill, Parkton, NC; Allen (Jennifer) Halverson, Manitowoc, WI; Judy (Al) Wittmus, Manitowoc, WI; and Betty Ann (John) Kulpa, Oconto, WI; 21 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; six great great grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Joyce Dokey, Manitowoc, WI; and Felicie Bianchi, Monongahela, PA; her beloved pet Gabby; also other relatives and friends. Norma was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence; parents, Charles and Mildred Bianchi; stepfather, Andy Condie; two brothers, Charles and Raymond (Jean) Bianchi; half-brother, Thomas Bianchi; half-sister, Lavona (Bianchi) Fine; and son, Ricky Halverson.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at The Salvation Army, 415 North 6th Street, Manitowoc. Cremation has taken place at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel. Lt. Jenny Moffitt will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Salvation Army on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11 a.m. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Salvation Army of Manitowoc County.
“Everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.” JOHN 11:26
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
