Obituaries

Jan 1, 2025

Geraldine Marie Ramseth, age  84, was called to eternal rest  on January 1, 2025 at Meadow View Assisted Living in Two Rivers, WI.  She was born May 26, 1940 in Negaunee, MI, daughter of the late Clarence and Helen (Schaffer) Kutchie and resided in Negaunee, Michigan for 81 years of her life.

Geraldine graduated from St. Paul’s...

Dec 28, 2024

Albert R. (Roger) Stedl, age 77 of Two Rivers, passed away at his residence Saturday morning, December 28, 2024 following a lengthy illness.

Roger was born in Manitowoc on March 12, 1947 to Albert J. and Celestine "Sally" (Mrotek) Stedl. He attended St. Mary's elementary school in Manitowoc and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class...

Dec 23, 2024

James W. "Jimmy" Vanne, age 76, lifelong resident of Two Rivers, died late Monday night, December 23, 2024 at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay.

Jimmy was born in Two Rivers on May 5, 1948 to Raymond and Rita (Lesperance) Vanne. He attended St. Luke's Catholic Grade School, and graduated from Washington High School with the class of...

Dec 22, 2024

Maria L. "Lola" Longoria, age 57 of Two Rivers, passed away peacefully at her residence Sunday morning, December 22, 2024 with family at her side.

Maria was born in Donna, Texas on March 5, 1967 to Maria D. Alfaro and the late Catarino R. Alfaro. She graduated high school in Donna, Texas, then furthered her education at...

Dec 19, 2024

Dan Chupita age 63, a lifelong resident of Menchalville, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 19, 2024. He was a son of the late John Chupita and Doris Steiner.

Dan attended Reedsville Public Schools, graduating from Reedsville High School in 1979. He was a BAC Union Member, working many years as a tilesetter for Bob Castellan of...

Dec 12, 2024

Nancy A. Swoboda March 17, 1964 – December 12, 2024

Nancy A. Swoboda, 60, of Two Rivers, WI, passed away on December 12, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Known for her vibrant personality and kindhearted nature, Nancy touched the lives of everyone she met with laughter and warmth.

Born on March 17, 1964, in...

Dec 11, 2024

Kathleen C. "Kathy" Myers, age 87, longtime Two Rivers resident, passed away early Wednesday morning, December 11, 2024 at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers, surrounded by her loving family.

Kathy was born in Milwaukee on February 11, 1937 to George and Marguerite (Kulzick) Carnachan. She was a 1954 graduate of Shorewood High School, then furthered her...

Dec 9, 2024

Neil F. "Trix" Dassey, age 91, resident of Mishicot, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, December 9, 2024 at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

Neil was born in Two Rivers on March 10, 1933 to Lester J. and Eleanor A. (Krueger) Dassey. He attended Two Rivers schools, graduating from Washington High School with the class of...

Dec 4, 2024

Thomas L. "Big Tom" Scherer, age 73, lifelong resident of Two Rivers, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday night, December 4, 2024 at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

Tom was born in Two Rivers on May 29, 1951 to George E. and Gertrude E. (Wiese) Scherer. He attended St. Luke's Catholic School and was a 1969 graduate...

Nov 25, 2024

“Butch” Arthur W. Haese, age 77, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2024.

He was born on April 25, 1947 in Manitowoc to Arthur G. Haese and Wonnie (Murray) Haese-Chouinard.

He married Helen Funk on September 9, 1972 at Holy Redeemer in Two Rivers.

Butch enjoyed working on old cars. His real passion...

Nov 19, 2024

Thomas F. "Tom" Johnson, age 66, lifelong resident of Two Rivers, passed away peacefully early Tuesday, November 19, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Tom was born in Two Rivers on March 17, 1958 to Catherine (Schultz) Johnson and the late Francis Johnson. He attended Two Rivers Public Schools, graduating with the class of 1977 from Washington...

Nov 15, 2024

Wayne John Schmoock, age 77, passed away November 15, 2024 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

The son of the late Dale and Eleanor (Zipperer) Schmoock was born February 13, 1947, in Two Rivers, the second of five brothers. He grew up on the family dairy farm in Two Creeks and graduated from Mishicot High School in 1965.

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Nov 14, 2024

Roger Lee Lodel, a devoted family man and faith-filled member of the community, died at home of natural causes on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at the age of 68. Born on November 2, 1956 in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, Roger’s life was filled with love, joy and a good story.

While working at Roorbach’s Greenhouses in Manitowoc, Roger...

Nov 14, 2024

Lorrie A. Cummings, age 59 of rural Reedsville, died unexpectedly on her birthday, Thursday, November 14, 2024 at the Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay.

Lorrie was born in Maple Grove on November 14, 1965 to Arthur and Bernadine (Zelewske) Ollendorf. She attended Reedsville Public Schools, graduating with the class of 1984 from Reedsville High School....

Nov 14, 2024

Joanne Eggers, age 89, lifetime resident of Two Rivers, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, November 14, 2024 at the Lakeside Villa in Manitowoc.

Joanne was born in Two Rivers on April 18, 1935 to Thomas and Josephine (Schemenowski) Melanson. She attended St. Luke's Catholic Grade School and graduated from Washington High School with the class of...

Nov 13, 2024

Frances P. Puls, age 94, longtime Two Rivers resident, died Wednesday morning, November 13, 2024, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc. Frances was born on March 1, 1930, in Two Rivers, a daughter of the late John and Mabel (Hickox) Bonk. She attended St. Luke’s Catholic Grade School and graduated from Washington High School with the Class of...

Nov 7, 2024

Ray Monka, age 85, lifetime resident of Two Rivers, died early Thursday morning, November 7, 2024 at the Hamilton Care Center, Two Rivers.

Ray was born in Two Rivers on January 19, 1939 to Raymond L. and Dorothy (Bagniewski) Monka. His mother died when Ray was only 3. He attended St. Luke's Grade School and played on...

Nov 4, 2024

Mary Jane Rozmarynoski, age 90, of Two Rivers, died peacefully Monday morning, November 4, 2024, at Meadow View Assisted Living, Two Rivers. Mary Jane was born on September 2, 1934, in Two Rivers, a daughter of the late Leon and May (Brievogel) Strouf. She attended St. John’s Grade School and graduated from Washington High School with the Class of...

Nov 3, 2024

Mark S. "Sparky" Sinkula, age 67, town of Carlton, Kewaunee County resident, passed away unexpectedly at home Sunday evening, November 3, 2024.

Mark was born in Two Rivers on November 12, 1956, the fifth of six siblings to Leonard and Joyce (Mandel) Sinkula. He grew up in the Kewaunee area and graduated from Kewaunee High School in...

Nov 2, 2024

Mary E. Sheehy, age 69, resident of North Grimms, passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, November 2, 2024 with her family at her side.

Mary was born in Maple Grove on August 7, 1955 to Donald and Gertrude (Rogala) O'Leary. She attended St. Patrick's Catholic School in Maple Grove and graduated with the class of...