Obituaries

Oct 21, 2024

Daniel P. Samz, age 55, of Manitowoc, died unexpectedly on Monday, October 21, 2024, at his residence of natural causes. Daniel was born on April 20, 1969, in Two Rivers, son of the late Bernard and Shirley (Hronek) Samz. He graduated from Mishicot High School with the Class of 1987. Dan worked for many years in a variety of...

Oct 21, 2024

Leah B. Lemanchek, age 85, lifelong resident of Two Rivers, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Monday, October 21, 2024.

Leah was born at the family home in Two Rivers on January 29, 1939 to Edward and Agnes (Ruelle) Beitzel. She attended St. Luke's Catholic School and graduated from Washington High School with the class of...

Oct 19, 2024

Paul J. Tuma, age 75, town of Gibson resident, died unexpectedly late Saturday night, October 19, 2024 at his residence.

Paul was born in Two Rivers on May 19, 1949 to Doolan and Clara (Schwoerer) Tuma and has been a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Mishicot High School with the class of 1968, then served his...

Oct 17, 2024

Shirley A. Puls, age 87, a longtime Two Rivers resident, died Thursday night, October 17, 2024, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc. Shirley was born on January 21, 1937, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Ervin and Lucile (Sachse) Holtz. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the Class of 1955. On October 25, 1958, she married Howard...

Oct 10, 2024

Cynthia “Cindy” Fowler, age 73, of Mishicot, died Thursday morning, October 10, 2024, with her family at her side, following a short battle with cancer, at Aurora BayCare Medical Center, Green Bay. Cynthia was born on April 21, 1951, in Two Rivers, the daughter of Mary Jane (Romdenne) Taylor and the late Walter Taylor. She was the first class...

Oct 3, 2024

Patricia A. "Pat" (Zunker) Bonfigt, age 86, lifelong resident of Two Rivers, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, October 3, 2024 at the Hamilton Care Center, Two Rivers.

Pat was born in Two Rivers on October 26, 1937 to William and Hilda (Nero) Naeser. She attended St. John's Lutheran School and was a graduate of Two Rivers...

Oct 1, 2024

Darlene E. Guehlstorf, age 88 of Two Rivers, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, October 1, 2024 at the Wisteria Haus with her family at her side.

Darlene was born in Manitowoc on April 6, 1936 to Arthur and Agnes (Goessl) Posvic and was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. On May 21, 1960 she married Cortland...

Sep 30, 2024

Curtis D. Quistorf, age 35, of Two Rivers, died unexpectedly on Monday, September 30, 2024.

Curtis was born in Manitowoc on November 9, 1988 to Tina M. Werner and Patrick D. Quistorf. He attended Two Rivers High School, and throughout his life was always adventurous. He loved to cook and would prepare many unique meals; he enjoyed...

Sep 27, 2024

Carol A. Pietroske, age 80, lifelong resident of Two Rivers, passed away peacefully Friday, September 27, 2024 at the Aurora Medical Center with her family at her side.

Carol was born in Two Rivers on August 18, 1944 to Alfred and Jeanette (Conter) Grimm. She attended St. Luke's Catholic School and graduated from Washington High School with...

Sep 24, 2024

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Linda Lee Radder, age 68, Milwaukee, died on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Aurora Zilber Family Hospice, Wauwatosa. Born in Two Rivers, WI in 1956 to F. Peter and Lois Eckley. Linda was a registered nurse, nurse practitioner and therapist during...

Sep 23, 2024

Paul H. Burdick, age 94, longtime Mishicot resident, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024.

Paul was born in Two Rivers on April 17, 1930 to Paul and Elsa (Krueger) Burdick. He grew up in Kewaunee and Algoma, graduating with the class of 1948 from Algoma High School. After graduating, Paul worked at the Plywood Plant in...

Sep 15, 2024

Pat Van Eyck, age 60, resident of Mishicot, died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, September 15, 2024.

Pat was born in Green Bay on October 26, 1963 to Jerome and Margaret (Petty) Van Eyck, Sr. He was a 1982 graduate of Washington High School in Two Rivers, and worked as a truck driver for many years....

Sep 13, 2024

Donald John Koch, age 94, a Two Rivers resident, peacefully entered into eternal rest Friday, September 13, 2024 at his home in the company of his family.

Donald was born September 6, 1930 in Two Rivers to the late Edward and Clara Haws Koch. Donald attended schools in Two Rivers and then served in the United States...

Sep 11, 2024

Alvin Bertrand Hanson, age 94, resident of Two Rivers, WI, peacefully passed away at his home early Wednesday morning, September 11, 2024, with his loving family at his side.

Al was born on his farm home in Mt. Horeb on November 22, 1929. He was the fifth of six children to Alvin and Beatrice (Hustad) Hanson. He...

Sep 8, 2024

Jerome (JJ) Wanek, age 91 of Two Rivers, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at his son & daughter-in-law's home in New Berlin, WI.

JJ was born in Two Rivers on December 2, 1932 to Joseph and Viola (Stodola) Wanek. He was a 1950 graduate of Washington High School in Two Rivers, and served our country...

Aug 31, 2024

Paul E. Ruthmansdorfer, age 87, lifelong resident of Two Rivers, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 31, 2024 after a brief illness at the Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers.

Paul was born in Two Rivers on March 7, 1937 to Aloysius and Frances (Prucha) Ruthmansdorfer. He attended St. Luke's Catholic Grade School and graduated from Washington High School...

Aug 21, 2024

Mary A. Messman, age 74, of 5925 Johnston Dr., Two Rivers, died Wednesday night, August 21, 2024, at Azura Memory Care of Manitowoc. Mary was born on April 14, 1950, in Two Rivers, a daughter of the late John and Agnes (Babich) Ploor. She graduated from Washington High School with the Class of 1968. On April 13, 1974, she...

Aug 20, 2024

David J. Abts, Sr., age 79, resident of Two Rivers, passed away at his residence Tuesday night, August 20, 2024, after an illness.

David was born in Champion, WI on January 26, 1945 to Robert T. and Florence (Thiry) Abts. On March 19, 1977, he married the former Marvel Haen at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Francis...

Aug 6, 2024

Carol M. Rabitz, age 79, resident of Manitowoc, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, August 6, 2024 at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers, with her family at her side.

Carol was born in Two Rivers on April 12, 1945 to Andrew L. and Mildred (Brusky) Rathsack. She was a graduate of Sacred Heart Catholic School and...

Aug 5, 2024

Geraldine M. "Gerry" Eckert, age 78, current resident of Northland Lodge in Two Rivers, formerly of Sturgeon Bay, passed away peacefully Monday evening, August 5, 2024 at the Northland Lodge in Two Rivers.

Gerry was born in Los Angeles, CA on July 3, 1946 to Anthony J. and Rosalind F. (Tullis) DiFatta. After graduating from high school,...