Obituaries

Mar 27, 2024

Elaine E. Kutil, age 92, longtime resident of Two Rivers, died peacefully early Wednesday morning, March 27, 2024 at the Northland Lodge in Two Rivers.

Elaine was born on April 10, 1931 in Taus, WI to Frank and Anna (Muench) Oswald. On April 22, 1950, she married Robert Q. Kutil at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Kellnersville....

Mar 23, 2024

Edna J. Laurin, age 90, former Two Rivers resident, died peacefully Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Birch Hill Nursing Home in Shawano, WI.

Edna was born in England on September 2, 1933 to Gus and Daisy Thompson. On August 7, 1954, she married Russel R. Laurin in England. After settling in Two Rivers to raise their family,...

Mar 8, 2024

Raymond H. Haack, Jr., age 89 of Mishicot, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 8, 2024 at Laurel Grove Assisted Living Facility, surrounded by family.

Ray was born on March 25, 1934 in Kewaunee, WI to Raymond and Margaret (Graff) Haack, Sr. He attended schools in Algoma, graduating from Algoma High School in 1951.  After high school...

Mar 7, 2024

Gladys M. Witak, age 91, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, March 7, 2024 at Harbor View Assisted Living of Manitowoc.

Gladys was born May 30, 1932 to Walter and Marcella (Wier) Cornils. On June 18, 1949, she married Victor Witak at St. James Catholic Church in Cooperstown. He preceded her in death in 1990. Gladys was employed...

Mar 7, 2024

Nancy J. Orchekowski, age 88, longtime resident of Two Rivers, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, March 7, 2024 at St. Mary's Home at Felician Village, with her family at her side.

Nancy was born in Two Rivers on December 15, 1935 to Owen (Hans) and Melania T. (Borusky) Henrickson. She attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and graduated...

Mar 6, 2024

Michael A. Dunn, age 69, resident of Mukwonago, WI, formerly of Manitowoc, passed away peacefully at his residence Wednesday morning, March 6, 2024.

Michael was born in North Carolina on April 2nd, 1954 to Bernard J. and Sophia (Jimos) Dunn. He was a 1973 graduate of Washington High School in Two Rivers, then entered the United States...

Mar 2, 2024

Burton F. Root, age 90 of Two Rivers, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, March 2, 2024 at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

Burt was born in Fond du Lac on July 29, 1933 to Elmer and Dorothy (Bennett) Root. He graduated from Two Rivers Washington High School in 1952 and also attended Carthage College. He...

Mar 2, 2024

Judith Ann (Judy) Graff, age 82, rural Two Rivers resident, passed away peacefully at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers on Saturday, March 2, 2024, with her husband, all her children & their spouses, grandchildren, and siblings comforting her in her final days.

She was born on August 4, 1941, in Manitowoc, WI, as the first...

Mar 2, 2024

Scott Alan Krueger, age 56 of Two Rivers, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at the Aurora Medical Center, with his wife Sara at his side.

Scott was born in Manitowoc on March 5, 1967 to Jerry and Terry (Kluczinske) Krueger. He was a 1985 graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School where he was a...

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...