Obituaries

Feb 22, 2024

Carol M. Martin, age 91, peacefully entered eternal life on Thursday, February 22, 2024, embraced by her loving family. Born to Michael and Phoebe (Stoneman) Koch on October 8, 1932, Carol was the last living of 12 children.

Growing up on a dairy farm in Mishicot, Carol understood the value of hard work, persistence, and a tree...

Feb 18, 2024

Ned Ruben Horner, age 57, of Two Rivers, died peacefully, Sunday afternoon, February 18, 2024, with his family at his side, at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center, Milwaukee. Ned was born on June 10, 1966, in Two Rivers, a son of the late Edmund and Grace (Hafeman) Horner. He attended Two Rivers schools, graduating from Washington High School with...

Feb 16, 2024

Richard E. (Dick) Franz, age 75,  town of Two Rivers resident, died peacefully at home Friday afternoon, February 16, 2024, surrounded by family.

Richard was born in Two Rivers on November 18, 1948 to Edwin and Alice (Dawidowich) Franz. He graduated from Two Rivers Washington High School with the class of 1967. On June 28, 1969, he...

Feb 14, 2024

Paul J. Franz, age 73, lifelong resident of Two Rivers, died peacefully at his home Wednesday evening, February 14, 2024 after lingering health issues.

Paul was born in Two Rivers on February 23, 1950 to Edwin and Alice (Dawidowich) Franz. He graduated with the class of 1968 from Washington High School, then furthered his education to earn...

Feb 10, 2024

Raymond L. Valenta, age 88, of rural Two Rivers, passed away Saturday afternoon, February 10, 2024, with family at his side, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Raymond was born on August 26, 1935, in Two Rivers, a son of the late Frank and Josephine (Bolz) Valenta. He attended Mishicot Public Schools. On June 22, 1957, he married Patricia...

Feb 9, 2024

James H. Sorensen, age 88, formerly of Green Bay, currently a resident of the Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center, passed away Friday morning, February 9, 2024.

James was born in Green Bay on April 2, 1935 to Herbert and Violet M. (Doxtater) Sorensen. He grew up in Green Bay and was employed with Procter & Gamble Company...

Jan 31, 2024

Cyndi L. Fairchild, age 64, current resident of Two Rivers, WI formerly of Mauston, passed away early Wednesday morning, January 31, 2024 at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers after a lengthy, hard fought battle with cancer.

Cyndi was born on October 20, 1959 to George and Marlyss (Friday) Walli. She graduated from St. Francis High...

Jan 30, 2024

Charleen Steinhauer, 88, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, surrounded by family, at Serenity Villa in Slinger, Wisconsin. Charleen was born on February 5, 1935 in Two Rivers, Wisconsin to Christine (Althen) and Albert Albrecht.  She married the love of her life, John Steinhauer, on August 23, 1957.  They lived in Green Bay, WI for the majority of...

Jan 29, 2024

Donald Joseph Mailand, age 87, resident of rural Manitowoc (Shoto), passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Monday January 29, 2024.

Donald was born in Manitowoc on October 4, 1936 to Joseph and Lucille (Neuser) Mailand. He was a life-long area resident, who also served many years with the Army National Guard. On April 18, 1959 he...

Jan 27, 2024

Sandra A. "Sandi" (Wondrash) LuMaye, age 77, lifelong resident of Two Rivers, entered eternal rest at her home on Saturday, January 27, 2024.

Sandi was born in Two Rivers on April 20, 1946 to Joseph and Florence (Gronoski) Wondrash. She graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic School in 1960 and from Two Rivers Washington High School with the...

Jan 24, 2024

Peter John Patek, age 77, longtime Mishicot area resident, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, January 24, 2024, with his daughter by his side.

Peter was born in Two Rivers, WI on August 7, 1946, to Van and Mary (Kuffel) Patek. He attended Holy Cross school in Mishicot and graduated from Mishicot High School with the class of...

Jan 20, 2024

Carol Faye (Williams) Plasky, age 85 of Two Rivers, passed away peacefully at her residence Saturday morning, January 20, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.

Carol was born in Crystal Falls, Michigan on November 8, 1938 to Armas and Agnes (Long) Williams. She grew up in Beechwood, MI and was the beloved granddaughter of Mary Lahti; baptized...

Jan 20, 2024

Audrey Mae (Crass) Campion, age 88, town of Kossuth resident, passed away at her home on Saturday, January 20, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Audrey was born in Phelps, WI on November 21, 1935 to Joseph and Edna (Geigel) Crass. She graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School in 1953. On January 9, 1954, she married John (Jack)...

Jan 14, 2024

Shirley Ann (Lentsch) Beath born May 9, 1930 and passed away quietly Sunday, January 14, 2024 with her two remaining children by her side.

Shirley was born on May 9, 1930, in Chicago, Ill., daughter of the late Frank and Caroline (Thoma) Lentsch. On June 28, 1952, she married William C. Beath, Jr. at St. Benedict Catholic...

Jan 10, 2024

Lois M. Miller, age 90, resident of Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening, January 10, 2024 at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

Lois was born in Cooperstown on May 28, 1933 to Clarence and Vivian (Pelischek) Miller. She was a graduate of Kewaunee High School and worked at Mirro Aluminum Company for many years until her retirement...

Jan 9, 2024

Albert J. Gauthier, Jr., age 78, lifelong resident of Two Rivers, died on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at his residence.

Albert was born in Two Rivers on October 25, 1945 to Albert and Mavis (Ross) Gauthier, Sr. He attended Two Rivers Schools and in 1966 joined the United States Army, serving his country during the Vietnam War....

Jan 7, 2024

Patricia S. "Patti" Engelbrecht, age 71 of Manitowoc, passed away with her family at her side Sunday night, January 7, 2024 at Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital after a short illness.

Patti was born in Two Rivers on August 26, 1952 to Earl and Pearl (Plansky) Mathiesen. She attended St. Mark's Catholic grade school and graduated from...

Jan 2, 2024

Tracy L. Johnson, age 54 of Two Rivers, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, January 2, 2024 at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers following a very brief battle with cancer.

Tracy was born in Two Rivers on November 22, 1969 to Ronald L. and Holly L. (Scheer) Johnson. He graduated with the class of 1987 from...

Dec 31, 2023

Bobby B. Irick, age 78, of Two Rivers, died Sunday morning, December 31, 2023, at the Montello Care Center, Montello. Bobby was born on January 28, 1945, in Sturgeon Bay, a son of the late Clayton and Ruth (Awe) Irick. He attended Milwaukee Public Schools, following high school,  Bobby was a maintenance worker with the Milwaukee County Parks &...

Dec 29, 2023

William "Bill" A. Ploor, age 60, of Two Rivers, died Friday morning, December 29, 2023, with his family at his side at home. Bill was born on December 12, 1963, in Two Rivers, son of the late Wayne and Caroline (Pilon) Ploor. He attended Two Rivers Public Schools, graduating with the Class of 1982 from Washington High School. On...