Obituaries
Local Obituaries
Dennis Leland
Jan 5, 2026
Dennis Leland, age 59, a resident of Two Rivers, died unexpectedly, Monday, January 5, 2026.
Dennis was born in Two Rivers to Tom and Mary Sue (Schroeder) Leland.
On August 29, 1992, he was united in marriage to Mary Wisniewski at St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Two Rivers. The couple was blessed with 33 years of marriage and two children.
Dennis was currently...
Joyce Novachek
Jan 3, 2026
Joyce Frances (Lodel) Novachek, age 86, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, surrounded by love and family. She lived a life defined by devotion to her family, quiet strength, and her unique touch of sass.
Born on July 11, 1939, in Norman, WI, Joyce was the daughter of Ben and Mary (Pribek) Lodel. She attended Kewaunee High School. In...
Gloria J. Samz
Jan 2, 2026
Gloria Jean Samz, 85, Two Rivers, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, January 2, 2026. She was born on June 9, 1940, to the late Eugene Sr. and Viola (Shimon) Petska. Gloria was a 1958 graduate of Denmark High School. She married Donald H. Samz on May 12, 1962, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Two Rivers.
Following...
Bonnie S. Wichlacz
Dec 30, 2025
Bonnie S. Wichlacz, age 85, lifelong resident of Two Rivers, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, December 30, 2025 at Complete Care of Manitowoc.
Bonnie was born in Two Rivers on October 4, 1940 to Al (A.E.) and Agnes (Schmeichel) Bocher. She graduated with the class of 1958 from Washington High School then furthered her education at the Manitowoc County Teachers' College...
Donald Francis Shavlik
Dec 22, 2025
Donald F. Shavlik, age 89, former Two Rivers resident, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025 at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.
Donald was born in the Town of Franklin on July 3, 1936 to George J. and Verna M. (Oswald) Shavlik, Sr. Following his high school graduation, Don served his country as a member of the U.S. Army....
Patricia "Patty" J. Casavant
Dec 17, 2025
Patricia (Patty) Casavant (Conway/Gagne), age 80 of Two Rivers, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 with family by her side.
She was born in the upper peninsula of Michigan and grew up in Escanaba after being adopted by Joseph and Dorothy Gagne. Patty worked at Arvy’s Diner, Mirro, and Hamilton Industries before marrying Andy/Andre Casavant. After they married,...
Mary F. Jansky
Dec 16, 2025
Mary F. Jansky, age 82, current resident of Mishicot, died peacefully at home Tuesday morning, December 16, 2025 surrounded by her family.
Mary was born in Manitowoc on August 14, 1943 to Clarence and Lorraine (Ashenbrenner) Rathsack. She was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, and married Wynn Jansky, Sr. on May 12, 1960 in Manitowoc. Mary worked for many...
Dale E. Swoboda
Dec 13, 2025
Dale E. Swoboda, age 79, a resident of both Two Rivers and Kewaunee, passed away peacefully, Saturday morning, December 13, 2025, at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay.
Dale was born on June 15, 1946, to the late Eugene and Vivian (Repitz) Swoboda in Kewaunee. Following his graduation from high school, he worked at Hamiltons for a short period before...
John D. Kappelmann
Dec 6, 2025
John D. Kappelmann, age 85, lifelong resident of Two Rivers, died peacefully early Saturday morning, December 6, 2025 at Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital in Manitowoc, with his family by his side.
John was born in Two Rivers on July 8, 1940 to Walter F. and Gertrude (Schroeder) Kappelmann. He attended St. Luke's Parochial School, St. Norbert's High School in DePere,...
Allen G. LeClair
Dec 5, 2025
Allen G. LeClair, age 93, a resident of New Perspective Senior Living in Howard, Wisconsin was called home to heaven on Friday, December 5, 2025.
Allen was born on April 28, 1932, son of George and Mary (Taddy) LeClair in Two Rivers, Wisconsin. Allen married Marilyn Messman on April 23, 1960. Allen enlisted in the Navy and served from 1952 to...
Bettie M. Myers
Dec 5, 2025
Elizabeth M. "Bettie" Myers, age 97, longtime Two Rivers resident, passed away Friday morning, December 5, 2025 with her loving family at her side at New Day Assisted Living of Manitowoc.
Bettie was born in Two Rivers on July 16, 1928 to Ben and Martha (Waier) Domenoski. She attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and graduated with the class of 1945 from...
Maryann Moore
Dec 2, 2025
Maryann Moore, age 89, longtime Two Rivers resident, passed away early Tuesday morning, December 2, 2025 at the Pete and Jelaine Horton Skilled Nursing Facility in Sturgeon Bay.
Maryann was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on September 6, 1936 to Barth and Mary (Renaldi) Bogetto. She graduated with the class of 1954 from St. Paul's High School in Negaunee, Michigan, then furthered...
Verda A. Rahmlow
Nov 29, 2025
Verda A. Rahmlow, age 97, current resident of Northland Lodge in Two Rivers, formerly of Mishicot, died peacefully late Saturday, November 29, 2025 at the Northland Lodge.
Verda was born in the town of Gibson on November 13, 1928 to William and Hattie (Zermuehlen) Weihemuller. She attended the Jambo Creek grade school and was a graduate of Mishicot High School. She...
Gilbert J. Henke
Nov 27, 2025
Gil Henke, age 92 of Two Rivers, died unexpectedly on Thursday, November 27, 2025 at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.
Gil was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on March 3, 1933 to Gilbert and Louise Henke. He attended 3 years of high school in St. Paul, MN and graduated high school in Toledo, Ohio. He then attended Concordia Seminary...
Gregory P. "Greg" Shavlik
Nov 23, 2025
Gregory P. “Greg” Shavlik, age 69, passed away unexpectedly early Sunday morning, November 23, 2025, at Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital in Manitowoc.
Greg was born on September 4, 1956, to Donald and Margaret (Wondrash) Shavlik in Two Rivers.
On September 3, 2003, Greg was united in marriage to the love of his life, Laurie Schleis on Mackinac Island. The couple was...
Allen Kendall Loughead
Nov 14, 2025
Welcome to the story of Allen Kendall Loughead's life. A life that ended way too soon. Allen was a devoted father, skilled craftsman, beloved brother, caring and supportive friend whose warmth and humor touched everyone who knew him.
Allen was born on September 10, 1969, in Fort Atkinson, WI. Allen lived most of his life in or near Two Rivers, WI....
Beverly A. Kummerow
Nov 14, 2025
Bev Kummerow, age 89, former Two Rivers resident, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025 at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.
Bev was born in Two Rivers on October 2, 1936 to Edward and Regina (Brusky) Steffel. She graduated from Two Rivers Washington High School with the class of 1954. On June 9, 1956, she married Richard "Dick" Kummerow at...
Sheila M. Wanek
Nov 6, 2025
Beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Sheila Wanek, passed away peacefully at her home on November 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Sheila was born in Two Rivers on August 9, 1966 to Dennis and Delores (Boulanger) Linzmeier. She attended schools in Two Rivers, graduating from Washington High School with the class of 1984. On October 5, 1985,...
Francis "Frank" Bonfigt
Oct 29, 2025
Francis “Frank” Bonfigt, age 84, died peacefully Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Garrow Villa in Brillion.
Frank was born in Mishicot, on September 20, 1941, to Ben and Dolores (Hall) Bonfigt. Following his graduation from Mishicot High School, he enlisted in the United States Army and served his country stateside during the Cuban missile crisis.
On September 17, 1963, he was united...
Cathy M. Walesh
Oct 28, 2025
Cathy M. Walesh, age 58, resident of Two Rivers, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
Cathy was born in Two Rivers, Wisconsin on October 1, 1967 to William and Barbara (Dahm) Malley. She completed her education at J.F. Magee Elementary, L.B. Clark Junior High, and graduated from Washington High School in 1986.
After graduating from high school, she briefly enrolled...
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