Obituaries

Mar 4, 2022

Lillian F. Matthias, age 79 of Mishicot, passed away peacefully Friday morning, March 4, 2022 at Laurel Grove Assisted Living of Manitowoc, with family at her side.

Lillian was born in Manitowoc on June 11, 1942 to LeRoy and Anita (Goetz) Reif. She attended the Jambo Creek Grade School and graduated with the class of 1960 from...

Mar 4, 2022

Marian C. "Mitzie" Nelson, age 93, lifelong resident of Two Rivers, passed away Friday, March 4, 2022 at Edenbrook of Appleton.

Marian was born on September 17, 1928 in Two Rivers to the late Lester and Mildred (Koeser) Lonzo. She attended St. Luke's Catholic Grade School and Washington High School in Two Rivers.

On July...

Feb 25, 2022

Esther T. Litel, age 89, of 2415 W River St., Two Rivers, died Friday morning, February 25, 2022, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Esther was born on April 27, 1932, in Two Rivers, a daughter of the late Steve and Frances (Strzelecki) Wiza. She attended Two Rivers Public Schools graduating from Washington High School. On October 11, 1952,...

Feb 21, 2022

James R. (Jim) Gagnon, age 62, rural Two Rivers resident, passed away unexpectedly Monday, February 21, 2022 at his residence.

Jim was born in Two Rivers on May 22, 1959 to Carol M. (Zimmer) Gagnon and the late Robert J. Gagnon. He attended Two Rivers Public Schools, graduating from Washington High School. He was employed for many...

Feb 21, 2022

Christine A. Jaehnig, age 70, of Two Rivers, died of cancer early Monday morning, February 21, 2022, in her home.

Christine was born on March 28, 1951, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late James and Lorraine (Maresh) Bonk.

She graduated from Washington High School with the class of 1969.

Christine dedicated her...

Feb 15, 2022

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Paxton Armbruster, 15, who passed away unexpectedly at his home on February 15, 2022.

Paxton was born August 13, 2006 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Green Bay, WI.  Even after childhood illness and many trips to Children’s Hospital, Paxton proved to the world how strong he...

Feb 12, 2022

River Otto Loos-Schneider

“I knew someday you’d fly away. For love is the greatest healer to be found. So leave me if you

need to, I will still remember. Angel flying too close to the ground.” Willie Nelson

With heavy hearts we have sat here since February 12, 2022 trying to...

Feb 6, 2022

Joyce A. “Tootie” Peserik, age 83, of Two Rivers, died early Sunday morning, February 6, 2022, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls. Joyce was born on July 14, 1938, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Oscar and Viola (Fronk) Jindra. She graduated from Washington High School with the Class of 1956. On June 21, 1958,...

Feb 5, 2022

Lorna Ellen Freitag-Bussie, age 85, from Two Rivers, WI, passed peacefully on February 5, 2022.

Lorna was born in Chicago, IL, on July 3, 1936, to Walter Gustav Krenz from Hanover, Germany and Helen Elisabeth (Rentz) Krenz from Oshkosh, WI. The family moved to Whitewater, WI, in 1949, where she graduated from Whitewater High School.

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Feb 5, 2022

Dale E. Lischka, age 76 of Manitowoc, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Saturday, February 5, 2022.

Dale was born June 18, 1945 in Kewaunee County to Frank and Gladys (Schneider) Lischka. He was a 1963 graduate of Washington High School in Two Rivers, then furthered his education at Lakeshore Technical College where he earned a...

Feb 4, 2022

Walter E. Rohr was born on September 23rd, 1954, to Lewellyn and Lorraine Kelliher Rohr. He was the sixth and youngest child in the family. Wally had a unique spirit. He was a hard worker. He was proud of his carpentry skills, and he loved music and to sing. Walter was a 1973 graduate of Washington High School in...

Jan 25, 2022

David E. Gauger, Sr., age 65, resident of Manitowoc, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Tuesday evening, January 25, 2022 at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.

Dave was born in Manitowoc on January 22, 1957 to Karl and Shirley (Klug) Gauger and was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1975....

Jan 23, 2022

Elaine L. Novak, age 98, resident of Manitowoc, died Sunday, January 23, 2022 at the Aurora Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa, WI

Elaine was born on February 26, 1923 in Denmark, Wisconsin to Rudolph and Edna (Hansen) Novak. She attended schools in Denmark and Brillion, graduating from Brillion High School in 1941. Elaine worked for many years...

Jan 21, 2022

Rueben C. “Rube” Peserik, age 83, of Two Rivers, died unexpectedly, Friday morning, January 21, 2022, at home. Rueben was born on June 20, 1938, in Kewaunee, a son of the late Anton and Lucille (Wells) Peserik. On June 21, 1958, he married Joyce Jindra at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Rube was a foreman at Mirro...

Jan 20, 2022

Lorraine M. Maresh, age 91 of Two Rivers, passed away late Thursday, January 20, 2022 at the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice Center in Sheboygan Falls.

Lorraine was born July 18, 1930 in Laona, WI to Gust and Clara Wall. Her parents and brothers, Hubert Wall (deceased), George Wall, and Donald Wall (deceased) moved to Manitowoc in...

Jan 17, 2022

With hope and thanksgiving, we announce the passing of Marvin Joseph Dax at his home in Two Rivers surrounding by family singing his favorite songs on January 17, 2022, the birthday of his loving wife, Clair (Servais), of 63 years. He was 92-1/2 years young. Marvin Dax was born at home on June 26, 1929, the fifth child of...

Jan 13, 2022

Paul M. Dier, age 74 of Two Rivers, passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday evening, January 13, 2022 after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Paul was born July 26th, 1947 in Brussels, WI to Alex and Julia (Tlachac) Dier. He graduated from Washington High School in Two Rivers with the class of 1965, then served...

Jan 9, 2022

James E. Konop of Two Rivers, passed away in the hospital on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at the age of 69.

Jim was born July 2, 1952, the youngest son of George and Marcella Konop. He grew up in Green Bay attending Premontre High School and graduating with the class of 1970. He enlisted in the U.S....

Jan 8, 2022

Sandra L. “Sandy” Denfeld, age 75, of Two Rivers, died Saturday morning, January 8, 2022, at home. Sandy was born on January 14, 1946, in Sheboygan, a daughter of the late Arno and Lydia (Schneider) Dehne. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the Class of 1964. On October 3, 1964, she married Wayne Denfeld at Salem Ebenezer Reformed...

Jan 7, 2022

Jean Antoinette (Fessler) Eis, age 87, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, friend, and Mishicot resident passed away January 7, 2022, surrounded by her loving children.

Jean was born May 5, 1934, to Frank and Isabel (Gehrig) Fessler. Jean was a graduate of Lincoln High School, class of 1952. On May 17, 1958, Jean married Bob Eis.  She worked...