Obituaries

Feb 5, 2022

Dale E. Lischka, age 76 of Manitowoc, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Saturday, February 5, 2022.

Dale was born June 18, 1945 in Kewaunee County to Frank and Gladys (Schneider) Lischka. He was a 1963 graduate of Washington High School in Two Rivers, then furthered his education at Lakeshore Technical College where he earned a...

Feb 4, 2022

Walter E. Rohr was born on September 23rd, 1954, to Lewellyn and Lorraine Kelliher Rohr. He was the sixth and youngest child in the family. Wally had a unique spirit. He was a hard worker. He was proud of his carpentry skills, and he loved music and to sing. Walter was a 1973 graduate of Washington High School in...

Jan 25, 2022

David E. Gauger, Sr., age 65, resident of Manitowoc, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Tuesday evening, January 25, 2022 at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.

Dave was born in Manitowoc on January 22, 1957 to Karl and Shirley (Klug) Gauger and was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1975....

Jan 23, 2022

Elaine L. Novak, age 98, resident of Manitowoc, died Sunday, January 23, 2022 at the Aurora Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa, WI

Elaine was born on February 26, 1923 in Denmark, Wisconsin to Rudolph and Edna (Hansen) Novak. She attended schools in Denmark and Brillion, graduating from Brillion High School in 1941. Elaine worked for many years...

Jan 21, 2022

Rueben C. “Rube” Peserik, age 83, of Two Rivers, died unexpectedly, Friday morning, January 21, 2022, at home. Rueben was born on June 20, 1938, in Kewaunee, a son of the late Anton and Lucille (Wells) Peserik. On June 21, 1958, he married Joyce Jindra at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Rube was a foreman at Mirro...

Jan 20, 2022

Lorraine M. Maresh, age 91 of Two Rivers, passed away late Thursday, January 20, 2022 at the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice Center in Sheboygan Falls.

Lorraine was born July 18, 1930 in Laona, WI to Gust and Clara Wall. Her parents and brothers, Hubert Wall (deceased), George Wall, and Donald Wall (deceased) moved to Manitowoc in...

Jan 17, 2022

With hope and thanksgiving, we announce the passing of Marvin Joseph Dax at his home in Two Rivers surrounding by family singing his favorite songs on January 17, 2022, the birthday of his loving wife, Clair (Servais), of 63 years. He was 92-1/2 years young. Marvin Dax was born at home on June 26, 1929, the fifth child of...

Jan 13, 2022

Paul M. Dier, age 74 of Two Rivers, passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday evening, January 13, 2022 after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Paul was born July 26th, 1947 in Brussels, WI to Alex and Julia (Tlachac) Dier. He graduated from Washington High School in Two Rivers with the class of 1965, then served...

Jan 9, 2022

James E. Konop of Two Rivers, passed away in the hospital on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at the age of 69.

Jim was born July 2, 1952, the youngest son of George and Marcella Konop. He grew up in Green Bay attending Premontre High School and graduating with the class of 1970. He enlisted in the U.S....

Jan 8, 2022

Sandra L. “Sandy” Denfeld, age 75, of Two Rivers, died Saturday morning, January 8, 2022, at home. Sandy was born on January 14, 1946, in Sheboygan, a daughter of the late Arno and Lydia (Schneider) Dehne. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the Class of 1964. On October 3, 1964, she married Wayne Denfeld at Salem Ebenezer Reformed...

Jan 7, 2022

Jean Antoinette (Fessler) Eis, age 87, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, friend, and Mishicot resident passed away January 7, 2022, surrounded by her loving children.

Jean was born May 5, 1934, to Frank and Isabel (Gehrig) Fessler. Jean was a graduate of Lincoln High School, class of 1952. On May 17, 1958, Jean married Bob Eis.  She worked...

Jan 6, 2022

Ardis A. Honzik, age 93, formerly of Two Rivers, died Thursday, January 6, 2022, surrounded by family, at Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center. Ardis was born on October 11, 1928, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Frederick and Leona (Petri) Geimer. She graduated from Washington High School with the Class of 1946. On September 29, 1951, she was...

Jan 3, 2022

Jane M. Rappe, age 56, resident of Two Rivers, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday evening, January 3rd, 2022 at the Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers.

Jane was born in Two Rivers on September 27, 1965 to Philip and Suzanne (Schrimpf) Gospodarek. She attended Two Rivers Public Schools, graduating with the class...

Dec 27, 2021

Nancy L. Thielbar, age 71, Seymour, WI, formerly of Denmark, WI, passed away on December 27, 2021, surrounded by her loving sons, daughters-in-laws, and grandchildren.

Nancy was born September 26, 1950, in Two Rivers, to the late Harvey and Bernice (Jerabek) Worachek. She was a 1968 graduate of Kewaunee High School. She married Delmar Thielbar, the young...

Dec 24, 2021

Frances F. Doughman, age 89, former Mishicot resident, died Friday December 24, 2021 at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Frances was born in Two Rivers on March 21, 1932 to Adam and Agnes Brefczynski Tolksdorf.  She married Nelson Ney on September 2, 1950 and he preceded her in death in 1983.  She later married Gladwyn Doughman...

Dec 21, 2021

Marie C. Young, age 101, resident of Laurel Grove Assisted Living, Manitowoc, died peacefully Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at the Aurora BayCare Medical Center, Green Bay.

Marie was born in Maple Grove on January 12, 1920 to Joseph J. and Emma (Swoboda) Phillip. She attended the Grassy Knoll Country School in the town of Franklin, St. Patrick's...

Dec 21, 2021

On Tuesday, December 21,2021, after 97 years of grace here on earth, the Lord called Hazel Vera Hilda Barthels to Himself in heaven. She was born on September 20, 1924 to Edward and Alice K. (Jindra) Zell, in Mishicot, Wisconsin. She died surrounded by her family, in the same loving home she made for all of them for the...

Dec 20, 2021

Lon J. Grimm, age 63, of Two Rivers, passed away peacefully Monday evening, December 20, 2021, surrounded by his family. Lon was born on November 29, 1958 in Green Bay to Mildred (Luedtke) Grimm and the late Ervin Grimm. He grew up on the family farm in Reedsville; one of 11 children. On November 10, 1979, Lon married the...

Dec 19, 2021

Veronica E. "Ronnie" Blahnik, age 85, of Two Creeks, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, December 19, 2021 at the Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers.

Veronica was born on May 20, 1936 to George and Mary (Shefchik) Treml. She graduated with the class of 1955 from Luxemburg-Casco High School. On June 20, 1959, she married the love...

Dec 13, 2021

Aurora Joan Baca Hernandez, age 93, was called to heaven on December 13, 2021. Aurora was born on November 14, 1928, in El Paso, Texas. Her family soon moved to Chicago, Ill. She lived most of her life there, but later moved to Mexico City, where she worked at Reforma Hotel as a travel agent. She met her future...