Obituaries

Apr 10, 2024

Mark A. Schweke, age 72, former Two Rivers resident, passed away with his family at his side, Wednesday morning, April 10, 2024 after a brief illness.

Mark was born in Marshfield, WI on September 20, 1951 to Clifford and Betty (Flink) Schweke. He was a 1969 graduate of Marshfield High School, then furthered his education at the...

Apr 7, 2024

Jean F. Krueger, age 90, longtime Manitowoc resident, passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, April 7, 2024.

Jean was born in Iola, WI on January 21, 1934 to Llewellyn and Pearle (Buttolph) Stevens. She graduated from Washington High School in Two Rivers with the class of 1952. On June 13, 1953, she married Eugene "Peto"...

Apr 7, 2024

Allen A. Riesterer, age 72, of Manitowoc, died Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL. Allen was born on January 20, 1952, in Two Rivers, a son of the late Arthur and Doris (Ringmeier) Riesterer. He attended Two Rivers Schools, graduating from Washington High School with the Class of 1970. On June 4, 1977, he...

Apr 5, 2024

Timothy L. Ross, age 81 was born on December 9, 1942 to Ben and Marie Ross in Up State New York. He passed away on April 5th, 2024 with his wife Eileen and his daughter by his side. He had a peaceful death, after a very long illness.

Tim grew up in Three Mile Bay, New York...

Apr 4, 2024

Marian A. Kunstmann, age 95, longtime town of Kossuth resident, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 4, 2024 at her residence.

Marian was born in Sturgeon Bay, WI on January 29, 1929 to Fredrick and Erna (Boness) Erdmann. She attended the East Maplewood School and graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School. On June 17, 1950, she married Adolph...

Apr 4, 2024

Bruce P. Buyeske, age 75, of Two Rivers, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2024 with his loving wife Kathy by his side listening to his favorite songs.

Bruce was born in Two Rivers on March 22, 1949 to Reginald and Elaine (Nocker) Buyeske. He attended school in Two Rivers, graduating from Washington High School with the...

Apr 3, 2024

David L. (Dave) Konop, age 68 of Francis Creek, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

Dave was born in Algoma on May 13, 1955 to Wencil and Beatrice (Kriescher) Konop. He was a 1973 graduate of Kewaunee High School.

Dave was a truck driver his entire...

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...