Obituaries

Sep 5, 2022

Wayne John Hansen, age 81, of Two Rivers, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Wayne was born on April 19, 1941, in Denmark, a son of the late Alvin and Viola (Nelsen) Hansen. On July 24, 1965, Wayne married Audrey Schultz at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Two Rivers. He worked at...

Aug 28, 2022

Mike Clark, age 60, of Two Rivers, died Sunday afternoon, August 28, 2022, with his wife Kelly by his side, at home. Mike was born on May 27, 1962, in Malone, New York, a son of Betty (LeMay) Vaillancourt and the late Donald Clark, Sr. Mike graduated from Bayview High School and then served in the U.S. Army from...

Aug 26, 2022

Craig S. Litel, age 42, of Two Rivers, died unexpectedly, at home, on Friday, August 26, 2022. Craig was born on January 11, 1980, son of Sharon (Taylor) Litel and the late Kriss S. Litel. He completed high school and earned his mechanic certification from N.W.T.C. On September 28, 2012, he married Sarah M. Peterman at Grace Congregational UCC...

Aug 17, 2022

Duane W. Simmons, age 53, of Manitowoc, died unexpectedly, of natural causes, on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at home. Duane was born in Madison, WI, a son of William and Carol (Meingast) Simmons, and grew up in Janesville, WI. Following high school, he graduated from Marquette University with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, earned his Masters Degree in Guidance...

Aug 17, 2022

LaVerne M. Denk, age 88, longtime resident of Two Rivers, passed away unexpectedly at her residence Wednesday, August 17, 2022.

LaVerne was born in the Town of Glenmore on August 19, 1933 to Frank and Clara (Sauer) Pelishek and was a graduate of Denmark High School. On September 5, 1951, she married LeRoy G. Denk at St....

Aug 15, 2022

James (Jim) LaFond, age 73, a lifelong resident of Two Rivers, passed away on Monday, August 15th, 2022.

He was born on March 10, 1949 to Cyril and Arbutus (Schaden) LaFond. Jim graduated from St. Luke's grade school and Washington High School in Two Rivers with the class of 1967. He married Mary LaFond on April 17,...

Aug 15, 2022

Marjorie E. Barta, age 88, longtime Two Rivers resident, peacefully entered eternal life early Monday, August 15, 2022.

Marjorie was born July 16, 1934 in London, England to William and Mary Tate. She married Donald J. Hedman in 1952, in England and later was married to Jim Barta in 1986. Marjorie was employed with Paragon Electric for...

Aug 10, 2022

Peter D. Skwor, age 85, lifelong resident of Mishicot, passed away unexpectedly early Wednesday morning, August 10, 2022 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc.

Peter was born in Mishicot on May 20, 1937 to Hugo and Florence (Nachtwey) Skwor and attended Mishicot Public Schools. On July 30, 1960, he was united in marriage to Marlis M....

Aug 9, 2022

Suzette R. “Sue” Becker, age 68, of Two Rivers, died Tuesday morning, August 9, 2022, with her family at her side, at home. Suzette was born on October 5, 1953, in Manitowoc, the daughter of the late Robert and Jan (Heimerl) Petrie. She graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the class of 1972 and earned her Dental Assistant...

Aug 4, 2022

Darlene J. Lambrecht, age 94, a resident of Wisteria Haus of Two Rivers, died unexpectedly, Thursday morning, August 4, 2022, at Wisteria Haus. Darlene was born on January 16, 1928, in Oconto, the 11th of 12 children born to the late William and Anna (Nelson) Lambrecht. She attended Two Rivers Public Schools, graduating from Washington High School with the...

Aug 3, 2022

Wayne R. "Windy" Marcelle, age 79 of Mishicot, peacefully entered eternal life Wednesday morning, August 3, 2022 at the Aurora BayCare Medical Center, Green Bay.

Wayne was born in Manitowoc on July 27, 1943 to Amand and Joyce (Mott) Marcelle. He attended Mishicot schools and later attended Lakeshore Technical Institute for his molding apprenticeship through Eck Foundry....

Aug 2, 2022

Robert J. "Bobby" Hansen, age 81 of Two Rivers, passed peacefully Tuesday afternoon, August 2, 2022 at the home of his son while in the presence of his pastor and his family.

Robert was born in Green Bay on May 23, 1941 to Leonard and Bernice (Raymakers) Hansen. He was united in marriage to Diane M. Sehloff...

Jul 27, 2022

Mary Anne “Marie” Holtz, age 87, of Two Rivers, entered eternal life Wednesday morning, July 27, 2022, at the Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. Mary Anne was born on June 10, 1935, in Montpilier, a daughter of the late Wencil and Anna (Pivonka) Kugel. She graduated from Luxemburg High School. On November 23, 1957, she married Leonard A....

Jul 23, 2022

Faye Ann Kappelman, age 69, lifelong resident of Two Rivers, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, July 23, 2022 with her family at her side after courageously battling ALS.

Faye Ann was born in Two Rivers on August 18, 1952 to Benny and Janice (Fenlon) Landt. She attended schools in Two Rivers, graduating from Washington High School with...

Jul 22, 2022

Shirley A. Miller, age 76 of Mishicot, peacefully entered eternal life on Friday, July 22, 2022, with her family at her side.

Shirley was born in Kewaunee on September 17, 1945 to Walter and Wilma (Senkbiel) Drumm, Sr. She graduated from Kewaunee High School in 1965, and later attended culinary school at Fox Valley Tech. Shirley worked...

Jul 17, 2022

Roland F. "Rollie" Griepentrog, age 86, of rural Reedsville, peacefully entered eternal life on Sunday morning, July 17, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.

Rollie was born in the town of Morrison on July 4th, 1936 to Norbert and Helen (Eichhorst) Griepentrog. Rollie was a faithful, lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church, Wayside where he was baptized...

Jul 13, 2022

Donald John Schoenke, age 75, of Two Rivers, died unexpectedly, on July 13, 2022.

Don was born in and grew up in Menomonee Falls, WI. After high school graduation there, he joined the U.S. Navy and received nuclear and electronic schooling during his 6 years in service. He then worked for the Point Beach Nuclear Power Plant...

Jul 10, 2022

Donna M. “Cookie” Collard, age 77 of Manitowoc, died peacefully at her residence on Sunday afternoon, July 10, 2022 with family at her side.

Donna was born in Eaton, WI on October 8, 1944 to Anthony and Catherine (Wertel) Swantek. She graduated from Denmark High School and worked as a hairdresser before owning and operating the Cedar...

Jul 9, 2022

Jane Engeldinger, age 65, lifelong resident of Two Rivers, passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning, July 9, 2022 at the Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers.

Jane was born in Two Rivers on August 5, 1956 to Victor and Ethel (Robinson) Engeldinger and was a graduate of Washington High School in Two Rivers. She was a longtime employee of...

Jul 1, 2022

Shirley A. Steinhauer, age 86, lifelong resident of Two Rivers, passed away peacefully Friday morning, July 1, 2022 at her residence.

Shirley was born in Two Rivers on September 28, 1935 to Roland and Theresa (Spaeth) Beth. She attended St. Luke's Catholic Grade School and graduated from Washington High School with the class of '54. On October...