Obituaries

Dec 7, 2022

Elizabeth Allyson (Bowen) Smith, age 60, left this earthly life to join her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 7, 2022.

Beth was born in Germantown, WI, on June 26, 1962, to Robert Orville and Sherin Rose (Lemke) Bowen.  The family moved to Stevens Point, WI, in 1966, where her father became professor at the University of...

Dec 7, 2022

Jill Shimulunas, age 72 of Two Rivers, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, December 7, 2022 at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

Jill was born in Wausau on January 29, 1950 to Rodney and Virginia (Stuplich) Wendland. She was a graduate of D.C. Everest High School in Schofield. On August 13, 1970, she married George...

Dec 5, 2022

Matthew D. "Matt" Fuller, age 47 of Two Rivers, died unexpectedly Monday, December 5, 2022 at his residence.

Matt was born in Connecticut on June 17, 1975 to Mark J. Fuller and Joanna V. (Stefanowski) Fuller. He attended Two Rivers High School, and married Cory Thomas on May 28, 2006 in Two Rivers. Matt worked as a...

Dec 2, 2022

Paul W. Koch, age 85, lifetime resident of Two Rivers, died at home Friday evening, December 2, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.

Paul was born in Two Rivers on January 2, 1937 to Edgar C. and Julitta M. (Schwake) Koch, the second-oldest of five children. He attended St. Luke's Grade School and graduated from Washington High...

Dec 2, 2022

Harold F. Burt, age 84 of Mishicot, died unexpectedly Friday evening, December 2, 2022 at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

Harold was born on April 11, 1938, son of Norman and Myrtle (Redeker) Burt. He graduated from Mishicot High School and has been a lifelong area resident. On June 23, 1962 he was united in...

Nov 29, 2022

Marion Domnitz, age 82, longtime resident of Two Rivers, passed away early Tuesday morning, November 29, 2022 after a lengthy illness at the Hamilton Care Center in Two Rivers.

Marion was born January 28, 1940 to Joseph and Helen (Pries) Kaiser. She graduated with the class of 1957 from Kewaunee High School. On June 19, 1965 she...

Nov 29, 2022

Kenneth L. “Ken” Swade, age 83, of Two Rivers, died Tuesday evening, November 29, 2022, with his family at his side at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Ken was born on June 24, 1939, in Two Rivers, a son of the late Richard and Lucy (Halla) Swade. He graduated from Mishicot High School with the Class of 1957. Ken...

Nov 16, 2022

Helen M. Schwake, age 81, lifetime resident of Two Rivers, died unexpectedly, yet peacefully Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at her residence.

Helen was born in Two Rivers on May 22, 1941 to Joseph and Helen (Soukup) Maresh. She grew up in rural Two Rivers and was a graduate of Washington High School. On November 3, 1962, Helen...

Nov 15, 2022

Joe Mott, age 64, formerly of Larrabee, currently residing at River's Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center, died Tuesday morning, November 15, 2022 at River's Bend.

Joe was born in Manitowoc on February 2, 1958 to Willard and Gertrude (Flessert) Mott and was a lifelong area resident. Over the years, he worked as a farmer, worked at Lakeside...

Nov 12, 2022

Chuck "Chas" Willman, age 61 of Reedsville, died unexpectedly Saturday afternoon, November 12, 2022.

Chuck was born in Manitowoc on November 28, 1960 to Carl "Bud" and Ruth (Cohen) Willman. He attended St. Joseph's Catholic Grade School in Kellnersville and graduated from Reedsville High School with the class of 1979. On August 17, 1985, he was united...

Nov 10, 2022

Rose Mary Zastrow, age 83, a longtime Two Rivers resident, died in the loving arms of her daughter, Kristin, Thursday morning, November 10, 2022, at The Cottages Assisted Living & Memory Care in Shawano, Wisconsin. Rose Mary was born October 2, 1939, in Shawano, the oldest daughter of the late Alexander and Erna (Schutt) Haut. She attended Shawano schools,...

Nov 3, 2022

Michael A. Konitzer, age 67 of Manitowoc, passed away Thursday afternoon, November 3rd, 2022.

Mike was born in Two Rivers on July 26, 1955 to Andrew and Alice (Beiker) Konitzer, Sr. He attended schools in Two Rivers, and graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School in 1974. On March 11, 1978 he married Marylee Gates at St. Luke's...

Oct 31, 2022

John Charles Havlichek, 70, passed away peacefully, October 31, 2022 in Hallestville, Texas.

John was born on May 11, 1952 to Howard and Hazel Havlichek. He was a 1970 graduate of Washington High School in Two Rivers, where he loved and excelled at the sport of wrestling. He went on to serve his country as a member...

Oct 29, 2022

Casey A. Meneau, age 28 of Two Rivers, passed away early Saturday morning, October 29, 2022 at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers after a lifelong battle with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

Casey was born in Two Rivers on May 15, 1994 to Scott and Patty (Skubal) Meneau. He attended Two Rivers Public Schools, graduating from Two Rivers...

Oct 29, 2022

Loren P. Maruga, age 94, lifelong resident of Two Rivers, died Saturday afternoon, October 29, 2022 at the Northland Lodge, Two Rivers.

Loren was born in Two Rivers on April 8, 1928 to Steve and Theresa (Behnke) Maruga. He grew up with his family on a farm in Kewaunee County, and attended schools in Kewaunee, St. John's...

Oct 27, 2022

Joyce E. Sinkula, age 96, town of Carlton, Kewaunee County resident, died Thursday, October 27, 2022 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay after a short illness.

Joyce was born in Two Rivers, WI on July 28, 1926 to Henry and Mabel (Kappelmann) Mandel. On September 7, 1946, she married Leonard A. Sinkula at St. Joseph's...

Oct 24, 2022

William E. Gruetzmacher, age 77, longtime resident of Two Rivers died Monday, October 24, 2022 at St. Luke's Hospital in Milwaukee.

Bill was born on July 31, 1945 and grew up in Watertown, Wisconsin. He was the son of William F. and Lylas (Krohmer) Gruetzmacher. He graduated from

Watertown High School in 1963 and UW...

Oct 20, 2022

Joan M. LaFond-Schultz, age 84 of Two Rivers, passed away Thursday evening, October 20, 2022 at her residence.

Joan was born in Two Rivers on July 27, 1938 to Mark and Edna (Perlewitz) LaFond. She attended St. Luke's Catholic Grade School and was a graduate of Washington High School in Two Rivers. She then furthered her education...

Oct 17, 2022

David L. Tice, Sr., age 88 of Two Rivers, died early Monday evening, October 17, 2022 at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers, surrounded by his loving family.

David was born in 1934 in Winegar, Vilas County, Wisconsin to Milton and Margaret (Girsch) Tice. He attended Winegar State Grade Schools, in Winegar, Wisconsin and graduated from...

Oct 14, 2022

Mary Ann Philipps, age 91, lifetime resident of Two Rivers, currently residing at River's Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center, entered eternal life Friday evening, October 14, 2022.

Mary Ann was born in Two Rivers on December 7, 1930 to Victor and Helen (Coenen) Buenzow. She attended St. Luke's Catholic School and graduated from Washington High School with...