Obituaries

May 30, 2023

Vernon J. Schleis, age 97, former Mishicot area resident, currently residing in Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon, May 30, 2023 at Whitetail Estates in Manitowoc.

Vernon was born in Tisch Mills on May 15, 1926 to Matt and Blanche (Zimmerhakel) Schleis. On September 13, 1952, he married Margaret M. Benzinger at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mishicot. Margaret...

May 30, 2023

Yvonne “Gracie” Henrickson, age 84, of Two Rivers, passed away peacefully with family at her bedside on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at the Aurora Medical Center - Manitowoc County.

Yvonne Joan Henrickson was born May 4, 1939, in Stangleville, WI,  to Marvin and Pauline (Burdick) Graycarek.  She spent most of her life in the city of Two...

May 28, 2023

Kenneth W. Kirchman, age 93, lifetime resident of Two Rivers, died early Sunday morning, May 28, 2023 at his residence.

Ken was born in Two Rivers on March 10, 1930 to Alfred and Genevieve (Culligan) Kirchman. He was a 1948 graduate of Washington High School then served 2 years with the U.S. Army during the Korean War....

May 25, 2023

Timothy L. Howard, age 71 of Two Rivers, passed away at his residence early Thursday morning, May 25, 2023, with family at his side.

Tim was born in Toronto, Canada on September 8, 1951 to David and Rose (Howes) Howard. After graduating high school, Tim served in the United States Navy. On December 14, 1993, he was...

May 25, 2023

Howard L. Kluczinske, age 78 of Two Rivers, passed away at his residence on Thursday, May 25, 2023.

Howard was born in Manitowoc on April 25, 1945 to Ruhl and Ruth (Underberg) Kluczinske. He was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, then served with the U.S. Navy Seabees from 1966 to 1968. Howard was employed for...

May 24, 2023

Donald G. Marshall, age 76, a resident of the Village of Mishicot, died unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon, May 24, 2023, at Aurora BayCare Medical Center, Green Bay, with his loving family at his side. Knowing that he is at home with God and his Savior, gives the family great comfort. Don was born in Algoma on August 12, 1946, to...

May 21, 2023

Randall E. Miske, age 72, town of Mishicot resident, died peacefully Sunday morning, May 21, 2023 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in Manitowoc, with his loving wife at his side.

Randy was born in Sheboygan on July 17, 1950 to Walter and Carol (Schuster) Miske. He attended a rural grade school and graduated from Mishicot High...

May 16, 2023

Gladys Rae (Peterson) Schultz, age 91, formerly of Two Rivers, died peacefully Tuesday morning, May 16, 2023 at the Villas (Felician Village), in Manitowoc under Sharon S. Richardson Hospice Care.

Gladys was born January 12, 1932 in Rockford, Illinois to Harold and Mary Peterson. She was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. On November...

May 15, 2023

James J. Korinek, age 85, lifetime resident of Two Rivers, passed away Monday evening, May 15, 2023 at River's Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc.

Jim was born in Two Rivers on September 4, 1937 to Anton and Florence (Kotarek) Korinek. He attended St. Luke's Catholic School and graduated with the class of 1955 from...

May 13, 2023

Bernice L. Mueller, age 96, of Two Rivers, died Saturday afternoon, May 13, 2023, with her family at her side, at Hamilton Health Services, Two Rivers. Bernice was born on April 20, 1927, in Manitowoc, a daughter of the late Henry and Augusta (Prestein) Rusboldt. She was baptized at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church and attended St. John’s  Grade...

May 11, 2023

Ann M. Kakuk, a resident of Manitowoc, died Thursday, May 11, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. Ann was born on August 24, 1961, in Two Rivers, a daughter of the late Richard and JoAnn (Koch) Ploeckelman. She attended Mishicot Public Schools. She married Marc Kakuk. Ann was employed as security guard at Menard’s for several years before...

May 9, 2023

Lee J. "Coach" Nebel, age 83, lifetime resident of Two Rivers, died peacefully Tuesday afternoon, May 9, 2023 at the Hamilton Care Center after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's.

Lee was born in Two Rivers on December 4, 1939 to George and Vernette (Williams) Nebel. He attended St. Luke's Catholic Grade School and graduated from...

May 6, 2023

It is truly on the wings of her Guardian Angel that our beloved and dearest Sister, Mary Ann (Franz) Cherveny, joined her husband Robert in God's eternal paradise.

Mary Ann was born July 8, 1945 on the home farm of her maternal grandparents in Two Rivers, WI, the second child of her parents, Edwin and...

May 6, 2023

Marie Sylvia (Lesperance) Boulanger of Two Rivers, Wisconsin, passed away on May 6 th , 2023, at the age of 88, just seven days short of her birthday.

Marie was born May 13, 1934 in Pound, Wisconsin, to George and Mary (Paremski) Lesperance. After graduating from Coleman...

May 4, 2023

Dennis L. Hanson, age 57, town of Mishicot resident, died unexpectedly at his residence on Thursday, May 4, 2023.

Dennis was born in Manitowoc on May 6, 1965 to Glen E. and Joan J. (Ratajczak) Hanson. He attended schools in Mishicot, graduating with the class of 1983 from Mishicot High School and worked in the...

May 2, 2023

Arlene L. Nehring, age 97 of Manitowoc, passed away Tuesday morning, May 2, 2023 at the Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center.

Arlene was born in the town of Gibson on August 29, 1925 to John and Blanche (Graycarek) Lodl. She attended a country school in Larrabee and graduated from Mishicot High School with the class...

Apr 29, 2023

Shirley A. Duval, age 89 of Two Rivers, died peacefully Saturday, April 29, 2023 at her residence.

Shirley was born in Laona, WI on November 2, 1933 to Frank and Mary (Brunette) Jobelius. She attended grade school in Newald, WI and was a graduate of Laona High School. On June 18, 1955, she married Daniel...

Apr 23, 2023

Peggy A. Gauger, age 62, a resident of Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Sunday, April 23, 2023 at her residence.

She was born in Manitowoc on March 31, 1961 to Sherman Throndson and Pat Wech. Peggy graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the class of 1979 and worked for the Cawley Company for over 40 years....

Apr 22, 2023

Dennis R. “Max” Maxam, age 74, of Two Rivers, died Saturday morning, April 22, 2023, at the Hamilton Home, Two Rivers.

Dennis was born on July 9, 1948, in Freedom, Wis., a son of the late Percy and Helen (Habeck) Maxam. Dennis was a graduate of Freedom High School. Max was an avid Packer and Nascar fan,...

Apr 22, 2023

Leonora A. (Kasten) Jerabek, age 99, former Mishicot resident, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Northland Lodge Assisted Living in Two Rivers.

Leonora was born April 22, 1924 in Manitowoc to Otto and Caroline (Schramm) Kasten.

She attended the Meadow Brook School...