Obituaries

Oct 11, 2022

Joan Greenwood, age 89, of Two Rivers, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2022, at Felician Village in Manitowoc. She was born to the late James and Anne (Moran) Matthews in Preston, England, on April 7, 1933. Joan was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Jim Greenwood. She is survived by her two sisters: Mary Utton...

Oct 9, 2022

Daniel G. Hanson, age 62 of Two Rivers, died unexpectedly Sunday, October 9, 2022 at his residence.

Daniel was born in Manitowoc on May 11, 1960 to Joan (Ratajczak) Hanson and the late Glen E. Hanson. He attended schools in Mishicot, graduating with the class of 1978 from Mishicot High School. Daniel just retired this past year...

Oct 1, 2022

Mary Agnes (Haen) Scheuer, age 90, entered into eternal life on October 1, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

Mary Agnes was born November 14, 1931, in Greenleaf, WI to George and Marcella (Leick) Haen. She graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Greenleaf and DePere High School. She attended the University of Wisconsin Extension – Green...

Sep 30, 2022

Maureen L. (Durkee) Gebhard, 50, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee after battling cancer.

Maureen was born with Cystic Fibrosis and always fought hard to live and enjoy each and every day. She had lived her last 7 1/2 years of “Bonus Days” (as she called them) since her double lung...

Sep 30, 2022

Kristin M. Koch, age 40, of Manitowoc, died unexpectedly, following a medical issue, on Friday, September 30, 2022, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Kristin was born on March 19, 1982, in Manitowoc, a daughter of Mary (Kleman) Koch and the late Jonathan “Jon” Koch. She attended St. Andrew’s Catholic Grade School, Cabrini Middle School, graduated from Lincoln...

Sep 29, 2022

Mary Joy Marcelle, age 69, lifelong Two Rivers area resident, died early Thursday morning, September 29, 2022 at her residence.

Mary was born November 12, 1952 to Amand and Joyce (Mott) Marcelle. She attended Two Rivers Public Schools, and later earned her CNA degree. Mary worked her entire life as a CNA, and loved helping other people....

Sep 29, 2022

Glen A. “Whitey” Sinkula, age 70, passed away Thursday, September 29 th , 2022, following a short battle with metastatic stomach cancer.

Glen—the third of six siblings—was born in Two Rivers, Wisconsin on March 23, 1952, to Joyce (Mandel) Sinkula and the late Leonard Sinkula. Glen grew up in Kewaunee, and graduated from Kewaunee High School. After...

Sep 26, 2022

Mary Ann (Bronk) Marek, age 90, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022, at Rennes Health & Rehabilitation in DePere, WI, where she had been a resident for the past 4 1/2 years.

Mary Ann was born in the town of Sharon, Portage County on August 14, 1932 to Emil and Pearl (Eckendorf) Bronk. When Mary Ann...

Sep 19, 2022

Sally J. Ray Baugniet, former Mishicot resident, currently residing in Sturgeon Bay, passed away peacefully Monday evening, September 19, 2022 at Bellin Hospital, Green Bay.

Born in 1932 to Robert and Mildred (deNeveu) Ray, she grew up in Milwaukee/Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with majors in Education and Art and a minor in...

Sep 18, 2022

Kay Lynn “Kay” Slaby, age 56, of Two Rivers, died on Sunday morning, September 18, 2022, with her husband by her side, following complications due to her four year courageous battle with ovarian cancer, at Aurora BayCare Medical Center, Green Bay. Kay was born on May 6, 1966, in Two Rivers, the youngest daughter of the late Harold “Sonny”...

Sep 18, 2022

Helen Christoffel, 97, a resident at Meadow View, 4606 Mishicot Rd, Two Rivers, died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, September 18, 2022.

A celebration of her life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 30, at Calvary Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The family will greet relatives and friends beginning at 10 a.m. Pastor Kim...

Sep 8, 2022

Louis L. Doubek, age 79, longtime Two Rivers resident, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, September 8, 2022 at his residence.

Louie was born in Manitowoc on September 27, 1942 to Louis E. and Mildred (Decker) Doubek. He attended the Meadowbrook Elementary School and Mishicot Public High School, then served with the U.S. Army National Guard from...

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

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 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 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....