Obituaries

Jan 20, 2024

Carol Faye (Williams) Plasky, age 85 of Two Rivers, passed away peacefully at her residence Saturday morning, January 20, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.

Carol was born in Crystal Falls, Michigan on November 8, 1938 to Armas and Agnes (Long) Williams. She grew up in Beechwood, MI and was the beloved granddaughter of Mary Lahti; baptized...

Jan 20, 2024

Audrey Mae (Crass) Campion, age 88, town of Kossuth resident, passed away at her home on Saturday, January 20, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Audrey was born in Phelps, WI on November 21, 1935 to Joseph and Edna (Geigel) Crass. She graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School in 1953. On January 9, 1954, she married John (Jack)...

Jan 14, 2024

Shirley Ann (Lentsch) Beath born May 9, 1930 and passed away quietly Sunday, January 14, 2024 with her two remaining children by her side.

Shirley was born on May 9, 1930, in Chicago, Ill., daughter of the late Frank and Caroline (Thoma) Lentsch. On June 28, 1952, she married William C. Beath, Jr. at St. Benedict Catholic...

Jan 10, 2024

Lois M. Miller, age 90, resident of Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening, January 10, 2024 at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

Lois was born in Cooperstown on May 28, 1933 to Clarence and Vivian (Pelischek) Miller. She was a graduate of Kewaunee High School and worked at Mirro Aluminum Company for many years until her retirement...

Jan 9, 2024

Albert J. Gauthier, Jr., age 78, lifelong resident of Two Rivers, died on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at his residence.

Albert was born in Two Rivers on October 25, 1945 to Albert and Mavis (Ross) Gauthier, Sr. He attended Two Rivers Schools and in 1966 joined the United States Army, serving his country during the Vietnam War....

Jan 7, 2024

Patricia S. "Patti" Engelbrecht, age 71 of Manitowoc, passed away with her family at her side Sunday night, January 7, 2024 at Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital after a short illness.

Patti was born in Two Rivers on August 26, 1952 to Earl and Pearl (Plansky) Mathiesen. She attended St. Mark's Catholic grade school and graduated from...

Jan 2, 2024

Tracy L. Johnson, age 54 of Two Rivers, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, January 2, 2024 at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers following a very brief battle with cancer.

Tracy was born in Two Rivers on November 22, 1969 to Ronald L. and Holly L. (Scheer) Johnson. He graduated with the class of 1987 from...

Dec 31, 2023

Bobby B. Irick, age 78, of Two Rivers, died Sunday morning, December 31, 2023, at the Montello Care Center, Montello. Bobby was born on January 28, 1945, in Sturgeon Bay, a son of the late Clayton and Ruth (Awe) Irick. He attended Milwaukee Public Schools, following high school,  Bobby was a maintenance worker with the Milwaukee County Parks &...

Dec 29, 2023

William "Bill" A. Ploor, age 60, of Two Rivers, died Friday morning, December 29, 2023, with his family at his side at home. Bill was born on December 12, 1963, in Two Rivers, son of the late Wayne and Caroline (Pilon) Ploor. He attended Two Rivers Public Schools, graduating with the Class of 1982 from Washington High School. On...

Dec 26, 2023

Joseph C. Sippel, age 81, of Kiel, died Tuesday morning, December 26, 2023, at the Hamilton Home, Two Rivers. Joseph was born on August 16, 1942, a son of the late Claudius and Lucille (Kohlmann) Sippel. Joseph attended Plymouth schools, graduating from Plymouth High School with the Class of 1960. On November 16, 1963, he married Sandra Sauermilch, she...

Dec 24, 2023

Clarice L. (Kuether) Schaden, age 86, longtime resident of Two Rivers, passed away peacefully Sunday night, December 24, 2023 at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

Clarice was born in Manitowoc on May 22, 1937 to Clarence and Lorraine Ashenbrenner Rathsack. She attended St. Boniface Catholic School and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class...

Dec 22, 2023

Mary Ann Kaufmann, age 84, longtime resident of Two Rivers, entered eternal life on Friday, December 22, 2023 at Angelus Senior Living of Manitowoc.

Mary Ann was born in Two Rivers on July 7, 1939 to Bernard and Theresa (Brusky) Mahlik, Sr. She attended grade school at St. Anne's in Francis Creek and St. Mark's Catholic School...

Dec 20, 2023

Laddie G. Frank, age 84, longtime town of Two Creeks resident, passed away Wednesday morning, December 20, 2023 at the Hamilton Care Center, Two Rivers.

Laddie was born in Kewaunee on October 11, 1939 to Laddie E. and Mildred (Kustka) Frank. He was a 1958 graduate of Mishicot High School and soon after entered the U.S. Air...

Dec 16, 2023

Patricia K. Hanson, age 87, a longtime Two Rivers resident, died at Pine Haven Christian Communities in Sheboygan Falls on Saturday, December 16. Patricia was born on May 26, 1936, in Oshkosh, daughter of the late Jess and Inez Garland.  On July 26, 1958, she married Paul Hanson in Fond du Lac.  Patricia graduated from Marion College in 1958...

Dec 16, 2023

Daniel F. Nehring, age 69, longtime Town of Gibson resident, died Saturday, December 16, 2023 at River's Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center.

Daniel was born in Two Rivers on April 24, 1954 to Norman and Josephine (Kowalski) Nehring. Danny attended Riverview School in Manitowoc and worked at Holiday House for many years. He enjoyed crab fishing, fantasy...

Dec 15, 2023

Bernice DeWitt, age 86 of Two Rivers, died peacefully at her residence early Friday morning, December 15, 2023 after a lengthy battle with cancer, with her daughters at her side.

Bernice was born in Manitowoc on March 19, 1937 to Reinhold J. and Mary A. (Hill) Kuehnl. She graduated from Valders High School with the class of...

Dec 15, 2023

Paul D. Kappelman, age 74, of Two Rivers, died unexpectedly Friday, December 15, 2023, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Paul was born on September 12, 1949, in Two Rivers, a son of the late Melvin and Doris (Heldt) Kappelman. Paul attended Koenig Grade School and graduated from Washington High School with the Class of 1967. On October 12,...

Dec 15, 2023

Marion G. Prust, age 91, lifetime resident of Two Rivers, died Friday morning, December 15, 2023, at home. Marion was born on October 24, 1932, in Two Rivers, a daughter of the late Herbert and Esther (Braun) Steinhauer.  She attended Tannery Country Grade School and graduated from Washington High School with the Class of 1950. On May 30, 1957,...

Dec 14, 2023

Melvin G. Danay, age 79, resident of Two Rivers, passed away at his residence late Thursday night, December 14, 2023 after a brief illness.

Melvin was born in Taus, WI on June 5, 1944 to George and Eleanor (Denor) Danay. He attended grade school in Taus, and graduated with the class of 1963 from Manitowoc Lincoln High...

Dec 1, 2023

Dennis F. Grimm, age 82, lifelong resident of Two Rivers, passed away at his residence on Friday, December 1, 2023.

Dennis was born in Two Rivers on January 21, 1941 to Frank and Helen (Johanek) Grimm. He attended St. Luke's Catholic School and graduated from Washington High School in Two Rivers. He worked at Hamilton Mfg. for...