Obituaries

Jan 2, 2024

Tracy L. Johnson, age 54 of Two Rivers, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, January 2, 2024 at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers following a very brief battle with cancer.

Tracy was born in Two Rivers on November 22, 1969 to Ronald L. and Holly L. (Scheer) Johnson. He graduated with the class of 1987 from...

Dec 31, 2023

Bobby B. Irick, age 78, of Two Rivers, died Sunday morning, December 31, 2023, at the Montello Care Center, Montello. Bobby was born on January 28, 1945, in Sturgeon Bay, a son of the late Clayton and Ruth (Awe) Irick. He attended Milwaukee Public Schools, following high school,  Bobby was a maintenance worker with the Milwaukee County Parks &...

Dec 29, 2023

William "Bill" A. Ploor, age 60, of Two Rivers, died Friday morning, December 29, 2023, with his family at his side at home. Bill was born on December 12, 1963, in Two Rivers, son of the late Wayne and Caroline (Pilon) Ploor. He attended Two Rivers Public Schools, graduating with the Class of 1982 from Washington High School. On...

Dec 26, 2023

Joseph C. Sippel, age 81, of Kiel, died Tuesday morning, December 26, 2023, at the Hamilton Home, Two Rivers. Joseph was born on August 16, 1942, a son of the late Claudius and Lucille (Kohlmann) Sippel. Joseph attended Plymouth schools, graduating from Plymouth High School with the Class of 1960. On November 16, 1963, he married Sandra Sauermilch, she...

Dec 24, 2023

Clarice L. (Kuether) Schaden, age 86, longtime resident of Two Rivers, passed away peacefully Sunday night, December 24, 2023 at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

Clarice was born in Manitowoc on May 22, 1937 to Clarence and Lorraine Ashenbrenner Rathsack. She attended St. Boniface Catholic School and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class...

Dec 22, 2023

Mary Ann Kaufmann, age 84, longtime resident of Two Rivers, entered eternal life on Friday, December 22, 2023 at Angelus Senior Living of Manitowoc.

Mary Ann was born in Two Rivers on July 7, 1939 to Bernard and Theresa (Brusky) Mahlik, Sr. She attended grade school at St. Anne's in Francis Creek and St. Mark's Catholic School...

Dec 20, 2023

Laddie G. Frank, age 84, longtime town of Two Creeks resident, passed away Wednesday morning, December 20, 2023 at the Hamilton Care Center, Two Rivers.

Laddie was born in Kewaunee on October 11, 1939 to Laddie E. and Mildred (Kustka) Frank. He was a 1958 graduate of Mishicot High School and soon after entered the U.S. Air...

Dec 16, 2023

Patricia K. Hanson, age 87, a longtime Two Rivers resident, died at Pine Haven Christian Communities in Sheboygan Falls on Saturday, December 16. Patricia was born on May 26, 1936, in Oshkosh, daughter of the late Jess and Inez Garland.  On July 26, 1958, she married Paul Hanson in Fond du Lac.  Patricia graduated from Marion College in 1958...

Dec 16, 2023

Daniel F. Nehring, age 69, longtime Town of Gibson resident, died Saturday, December 16, 2023 at River's Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center.

Daniel was born in Two Rivers on April 24, 1954 to Norman and Josephine (Kowalski) Nehring. Danny attended Riverview School in Manitowoc and worked at Holiday House for many years. He enjoyed crab fishing, fantasy...

Dec 15, 2023

Bernice DeWitt, age 86 of Two Rivers, died peacefully at her residence early Friday morning, December 15, 2023 after a lengthy battle with cancer, with her daughters at her side.

Bernice was born in Manitowoc on March 19, 1937 to Reinhold J. and Mary A. (Hill) Kuehnl. She graduated from Valders High School with the class of...

Dec 15, 2023

Paul D. Kappelman, age 74, of Two Rivers, died unexpectedly Friday, December 15, 2023, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Paul was born on September 12, 1949, in Two Rivers, a son of the late Melvin and Doris (Heldt) Kappelman. Paul attended Koenig Grade School and graduated from Washington High School with the Class of 1967. On October 12,...

Dec 15, 2023

Marion G. Prust, age 91, lifetime resident of Two Rivers, died Friday morning, December 15, 2023, at home. Marion was born on October 24, 1932, in Two Rivers, a daughter of the late Herbert and Esther (Braun) Steinhauer.  She attended Tannery Country Grade School and graduated from Washington High School with the Class of 1950. On May 30, 1957,...

Dec 14, 2023

Melvin G. Danay, age 79, resident of Two Rivers, passed away at his residence late Thursday night, December 14, 2023 after a brief illness.

Melvin was born in Taus, WI on June 5, 1944 to George and Eleanor (Denor) Danay. He attended grade school in Taus, and graduated with the class of 1963 from Manitowoc Lincoln High...

Dec 1, 2023

Dennis F. Grimm, age 82, lifelong resident of Two Rivers, passed away at his residence on Friday, December 1, 2023.

Dennis was born in Two Rivers on January 21, 1941 to Frank and Helen (Johanek) Grimm. He attended St. Luke's Catholic School and graduated from Washington High School in Two Rivers. He worked at Hamilton Mfg. for...

Nov 30, 2023

Bruce "Bucky" Zimmerhakel, age 70, lifelong resident of Mishicot, died peacefully Thursday, November 30, 2023 at the Aurora BayCare Medical Center with Becky, Bonnie and Lee at his side.

Bruce was born in Two Rivers on March 6, 1953 to Wallace and Delores (Doubek) Zimmerhakel and attended school in Mishicot.

He is survived by his...

Nov 26, 2023

Daniel J. Magill, age 61, of Two Rivers, died unexpectedly, Sunday, November 26, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. Dan was born in Two Rivers, Wis., on February 25, 1962, to the late Guy and Jean (Manson) Magill, Jr. He graduated from Washington High School with the Class of 1981. Following high school Dan fulfilled his commitment to...

Nov 23, 2023

Virginia L. "Ginger" Steltz, age 86, lifelong resident of Two Rivers, passed away peacefully at her residence Thursday morning, November 23, 2023 surrounded by the love of her family.

Ginger was born in Two Rivers on August 7, 1937 to Leonard and Eva (Konitzer) Birr. She attended St. Luke's Catholic School and graduated from Washington High School...

Nov 21, 2023

Shirley A. Samz, age 94, longtime resident of Mishicot, died peacefully Tuesday night, November 21, 2023 at the home of her daughter Sandy and Dan, surrounded by the love of family.

Shirley was born in Two Rivers on August 10, 1929 to Joseph and Clara (Shedivy) Hronek. She graduated from Washington High School with the class of...

Nov 19, 2023

Paula Luise Kunz, resident of Northland Lodge Assisted Living Facility, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2023.  Paula was born to Karl and Maria (Bracher) Eisenmenger, on April 20, 1927, in Heilbronn, Germany.  As a young woman, she emigrated to the United States, where she eventually became a naturalized citizen.  In time, she met and married, Frederick Kunz, and...

Nov 18, 2023

Lyle W. Mangin, age 87, longtime Town of Franklin resident, died peacefully early Saturday morning, November 18, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay with his family at his side.

Lyle was born in Green Bay on March 9, 1936 to Paul D. and Olive (Kiel) Mangin. He attended school in Maple Grove and graduated from...