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John D. Kappelmann

John D. Kappelmann

Dec 6, 2025

John D. Kappelmann, age 85, lifelong resident of Two Rivers, died peacefully early Saturday morning, December 6, 2025 at Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital in Manitowoc, with his family by his side.

John was born in Two Rivers on July 8, 1940 to Walter F. and Gertrude (Schroeder) Kappelmann. He attended St. Luke's Parochial School, St. Norbert's High School in DePere,...

Allen G. LeClair

Allen G. LeClair

Dec 5, 2025

Allen G. LeClair, age 93, a resident of New Perspective Senior Living in Howard, Wisconsin was called home to heaven on Friday, December 5, 2025.

Allen was born on April 28, 1932, son of George and Mary (Taddy) LeClair in Two Rivers, Wisconsin. Allen married Marilyn Messman on April 23, 1960. Allen enlisted in the Navy and served from 1952 to...

Bettie M. Myers

Bettie M. Myers

Dec 5, 2025

Elizabeth M. "Bettie" Myers, age 97, longtime Two Rivers resident, passed away Friday morning, December 5, 2025 with her loving family at her side at New Day Assisted Living of Manitowoc.

Bettie was born in Two Rivers on July 16, 1928 to Ben and Martha (Waier) Domenoski. She attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and graduated with the class of 1945 from...

Maryann Moore

Maryann Moore

Dec 2, 2025

Maryann Moore, age 89, longtime Two Rivers resident, passed away early Tuesday morning, December 2, 2025 at the Pete and Jelaine Horton Skilled Nursing Facility in Sturgeon Bay.

Maryann was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on September 6, 1936 to Barth and Mary (Renaldi) Bogetto. She graduated with the class of 1954 from St. Paul's High School in Negaunee, Michigan, then furthered...

Verda A. Rahmlow

Verda A. Rahmlow

Nov 29, 2025

Verda A. Rahmlow, age 97, current resident of Northland Lodge in Two Rivers, formerly of Mishicot, died peacefully late Saturday, November 29, 2025 at the Northland Lodge.

Verda was born in the town of Gibson on November 13, 1928 to William and Hattie (Zermuehlen) Weihemuller. She attended the Jambo Creek grade school and was a graduate of Mishicot High School. She...

Gilbert J. Henke

Gilbert J. Henke

Nov 27, 2025

Gil Henke, age 92 of Two Rivers, died unexpectedly on Thursday, November 27, 2025 at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

Gil was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on March 3, 1933 to Gilbert and Louise Henke. He attended 3 years of high school in St. Paul, MN and graduated high school in Toledo, Ohio. He then attended Concordia Seminary...

Gregory P. "Greg" Shavlik

Gregory P. "Greg" Shavlik

Nov 23, 2025

Gregory P. “Greg” Shavlik, age 69, passed away unexpectedly early Sunday morning, November 23, 2025, at Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital in Manitowoc.

Greg was born on September 4, 1956, to Donald and Margaret (Wondrash) Shavlik in Two Rivers.

On September 3, 2003, Greg was united in marriage to the love of his life, Laurie Schleis on Mackinac Island. The couple was...

Allen Kendall Loughead

Allen Kendall Loughead

Nov 14, 2025

Welcome to the story of Allen Kendall Loughead's life. A life that ended way too soon. Allen was a devoted father, skilled craftsman, beloved brother, caring and supportive friend whose warmth and humor touched everyone who knew him.

Allen was born on September 10, 1969, in Fort Atkinson, WI. Allen lived most of his life in or near Two Rivers, WI....

Beverly A. Kummerow

Beverly A. Kummerow

Nov 14, 2025

Bev Kummerow, age 89, former Two Rivers resident, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025 at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

Bev was born in Two Rivers on October 2, 1936 to Edward and Regina (Brusky) Steffel. She graduated from Two Rivers Washington High School with the class of 1954. On June 9, 1956, she married Richard "Dick" Kummerow at...

Sheila M. Wanek

Sheila M. Wanek

Nov 6, 2025

Beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Sheila Wanek, passed away peacefully at her home on November 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Sheila was born in Two Rivers on August 9, 1966 to Dennis and Delores (Boulanger) Linzmeier. She attended schools in Two Rivers, graduating from Washington High School with the class of 1984. On October 5, 1985,...

Francis "Frank" Bonfigt

Francis "Frank" Bonfigt

Oct 29, 2025

Francis “Frank” Bonfigt, age 84, died peacefully Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Garrow Villa in Brillion.

Frank was born in Mishicot, on September 20, 1941, to Ben and Dolores (Hall) Bonfigt. Following his graduation from Mishicot High School, he enlisted in the United States Army and served his country stateside during the Cuban missile crisis.

On September 17, 1963, he was united...

Cathy M. Walesh

Cathy M. Walesh

Oct 28, 2025

Cathy M. Walesh, age 58, resident of Two Rivers, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.

Cathy was born in Two Rivers, Wisconsin on October 1, 1967 to William and Barbara (Dahm) Malley. She completed her education at J.F. Magee Elementary, L.B. Clark Junior High, and graduated from Washington High School in 1986.

After graduating from high school, she briefly enrolled...

Martin Kyle Metternich

Martin Kyle Metternich

Oct 27, 2025

Martin "Kyle" Metternich, age 72, passed away unexpectedly on October 27, 2025, at his residence. 

Kyle was born on August 15, 1953, in Illinois to the late David and Ilene (Dunsworth) Metternich. 

He served his country in the United States Navy.

Per Kyle's wishes no funeral service will be held. 

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting dejamartin.com.

Deja & Martin Funeral...

James G. Wichlacz

James G. Wichlacz

Oct 20, 2025

James George Wichlacz left this world on Monday, October 20, 2025, to move on to a better place. Jim was the son of George and Bernice (Taddy) Wichlacz. He was born in Two Rivers on July 6, 1939, recently celebrating his 86th birthday. He spent his entire life there except for four years in the US Navy and the past...

Ann Marie Kinnunen

Ann Marie Kinnunen

Oct 15, 2025

Ann M. Kinnunen, age 64, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away unexpectedly on October 15, 2025, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee with her beloved husband by her side.

She was born in Manitowoc on April 10, 1961, to Woodrow and Agnes (Peterik) Aulik.

On December 26, 1998, Ann was united in marriage to Scott G. Kinnunen in Marquette, Michigan. The couple was...

Donald W. Phillip

Donald W. Phillip

Oct 13, 2025

Donald W. Phillip, age 78 of Reedsville, passed away peacefully Monday morning, October 13, 2025 at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

Don was born in Maple Grove on April 19, 1947 to George and Viola (Feil) Phillip. He attended St. Patrick's School in Maple Grove and graduated with the class of 1965 from Reedsville High School. Donald proudly served...

Michael J. VanEss

Michael J. VanEss

Oct 12, 2025



Michael J. VanEss, of Sturgeon Bay, passed from this life on October 12, 2025 at the Jack & Engrid Meng Hospice Residence after a short illness.

Michael was born November 29, 1954 in Two Rivers to Henry and Dolores (Schultz) VanEss. He graduated from Washington High School with the class of 1973. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree from UW-Green Bay and...

Gabriella A. "Gabby" Christiansen

Gabriella A. "Gabby" Christiansen

Oct 12, 2025

Baby Gabriella A. “Gabby” Christiansen passed away on October 12, 2025. Gabby was born on August 6, 2025, to Stephanie Vogel and Ted Christiansen at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay.

Although Gabby lived a short life, she touched so many hearts and filled everyone's lives with love and excitement. She had the most beautiful blue eyes and a charming smile that...

Lucille F. Redo

Lucille F. Redo

Sep 26, 2025

Lucille Frances Redo passed away peacefully on Friday, September 26, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Born in Benicia, California, in 1923 to Mitchell and Josephine Carmo, Lucille was proud of her Portuguese roots and her late husband’s twenty-seven years of service at the CIA. A lifelong learner, she inspired her children to be intellectually curious, to show kindness to others, and...

Norman J. Ringmeier

Norman J. Ringmeier

Sep 24, 2025

Norman J. Ringmeier, Jr., beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at the age of 87.

A lifelong resident of Two Rivers, Norm was born on February 12, 1938 to Norman and Anna (Levanetz) Ringmeier, Sr. On March 3, 1962, he married his soul mate, JoAnn Ahrndt and had two children, Jodi and Brad. Norm established...

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