Obituaries

Feb 3, 2023

Timothy B. "Tim" Theiss, age 69 of Two Rivers, died peacefully with family at his side on Friday, February 3, 2023 at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers, following a battle with cancer.

Tim was born in Two Rivers on December 7, 1953, to Frank and Angeline (Haag) Theiss. He graduated from Washington High School with...

Feb 2, 2023

Joan, age 82, passed away February 02, 2023, at Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on January 10, 1941, in Manitowoc to Norman and Elizabeth (Andres) Bergene. She married James Kokesch on April 25, 1959. He preceded her in death November 4, 2013. She married Delue Miller on January 10, 2020. He preceded her in death on...

Feb 1, 2023

Marilyn Wachowski-Hampel, age 92 of Two Rivers, died peacefully in her sleep early Wednesday morning, February 1, 2023.

Marilyn was born in Two Rivers on June 3, 1930 to Edward and Martha Schwers Meyer and attended schools in Two Rivers. On January 29, 1949, she married Lloyd Wachowski and he preceded her in death on February 17,...

Jan 31, 2023

Melvin Anthony Bourgeois of Mishicot, passed away at home Tuesday morning, January 31, 2023 at the age of 91.

He was born August 13, 1931 at the family home in Red River Township, Kewaunee County, Wisconsin to Joseph Anthony Bourgeois and Mary Josie (Boucher) Bourgeois.

He graduated from Luxemburg High School in 1949. Melvin served...

Jan 29, 2023

Grace Ethel Schleis, age 91, longtime resident of Mishicot, currently residing at the Northland Lodge in Two Rivers, entered eternal life Sunday evening, January 29, 2023.

Grace was born in Two Rivers on May 8, 1931 to Alvin and Leona (Meineke) Jindra, Sr. She was raised on a farm in the town of Mishicot and attended Mishicot...

Jan 16, 2023

Janet R. Hauck, age 89 of Mishicot, entered eternal life Monday morning, January 16, 2023 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay.

Janet was born in Two Rivers on December 28, 1933 to Hilbert and Gladys (Glandt) Stefl. She was baptized at St. John's Lutheran Church in Two Rivers on January 21, 1934 and confirmed at...

Jan 12, 2023

Sandra “Sandy” Ann DeRosier (Kenville), age 75, of Mishicot, WI entered eternal life early Thursday morning, January 12th, 2023 in the comfort of her home. She was welcomed into heaven by her father and mother, John and Gladys (Prucha) Kenville and her sister, Susan (Kenville) Lindeblad.

Sandy was born July 4, 1947 in Two Rivers, WI and...

Jan 9, 2023

Dorothy Mae Krejcarek, age 89, of Two Rivers, died Monday night, January 9, 2023, at Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital. Dorothy Mae Krejcarek was born to Frank and Tille (Fidler) Kvitek on February 28th, 1933 in Cooperstown, Wisconsin. She was one of three girls in the family and took great pride in how she and her sisters, Olive and...

Jan 6, 2023

Tom Rysticken, age 79 of Two Rivers, passed away unexpectedly Friday evening, January 6, 2023.

Tom was born in Manitowoc on May 18, 1943, to Leo and Mabel (Strouf) Rysticken. He was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School and then went on to receive his Bachelor’s Degree in Education from UW-Oshkosh. In the meantime, he married...

Jan 4, 2023

Kathryn L. "Kathy" Kubec, age 79 of Two Rivers, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, January 4, 2023 at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

Kathy was born in Chicago, IL on January 8, 1943. She graduated from Mishicot High School with the class of 1961, then furthered her education to earn her certified nursing assistant certificate....

Jan 2, 2023

Sara J. Parkos, age 82, current resident of Meadow View Assisted Living of Two Rivers, died unexpectedly Monday evening, January 2, 2023 at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

Sara was born in Rice Lake, WI on November 24, 1940 to Joseph and Myrtle (Amans) Parkos, Sr. As a child, she attended a country school in...

Dec 31, 2022

Marilee Hanshew, of Two Rivers, Wisconsin, age 82, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Aurora Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born, September 1, 1940, in Wamego, Kansas, the daughter of William Lester Hauldren, Jr. and Genevieve Magdelena Arnold of St. George. Her mother died suddenly when she was less than two years old and her...

Dec 30, 2022

Marilyn M. Zich, age 73, longtime Two Rivers resident, currently residing in Suamico, passed away Friday afternoon, December 30, 2022 at Bay Harbor Assisted Living in Suamico, following a year long battle with cancer.

Marilyn was born in Manitowoc on December 17, 1949 to Lester J. and Gertrude M. (Grumann) Zich. She graduated High School from Silver...

Dec 26, 2022

Geraldine A. Rausch, age 77, rural Two Rivers resident, died Monday afternoon, December 26, 2022 at Azura Memory Care in Manitowoc.

Geraldine was born in Two Creeks on January 9, 1945 to Ralph and Eunice (Beyer) Weber. She was a graduate of Mishicot High School with the class of 1963. On April 20, 1968 she married Lester...

Dec 25, 2022

Keith A. Coenen, age 65, lifetime town of Two Rivers resident, died unexpectedly Sunday, December 25, 2022 at his residence.

Keith was born in Two Rivers on July 20, 1957 to Elaine (Bratz) Coenen and the late Raymond J. Coenen. He attended Two Rivers schools, graduating from Washington High School with the class of 1975. On January...

Dec 14, 2022

Anna Mae Olson, age 93 of Two Rivers, died early Wednesday morning, December 14, 2022 at Meadow View Assisted Living of Two Rivers.

Anna Mae was born August 28, 1929 in Mosling, WI to Julius and Emma (Wasmund) Beilfuss. She was a graduate of Gillett High School. On May 5, 1956 she married Roger H. Olson at...

Dec 10, 2022

Dale G. VanLaarhoven, age 87, of Two Rivers, died Saturday evening, December 10, 2022, with his family at his side, at home. Dale was born on February 19, 1935, in Two Rivers, son of the late George and Phyllis (Messman) VanLaarhoven. He graduated from Two Rivers Washington High School with the Class of 1953. Dale served in the U.S....

Dec 9, 2022

Bernadine M. Parizek, age 90, of Two Rivers, died with her family by her side on Friday morning, December 9, 2022 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Bernadine was born on August 4, 1932, in Manitowoc, a daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Braun) Vogel. The family then moved to the Tisch Mills area. She graduated from Mishicot...

Dec 7, 2022

Elizabeth Allyson (Bowen) Smith, age 60, left this earthly life to join her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 7, 2022.

Beth was born in Germantown, WI, on June 26, 1962, to Robert Orville and Sherin Rose (Lemke) Bowen.  The family moved to Stevens Point, WI, in 1966, where her father became professor at the University of...

Dec 7, 2022

Jill Shimulunas, age 72 of Two Rivers, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, December 7, 2022 at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

Jill was born in Wausau on January 29, 1950 to Rodney and Virginia (Stuplich) Wendland. She was a graduate of D.C. Everest High School in Schofield. On August 13, 1970, she married George...