Obituaries

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Larry Pearson

Larry Pearson

Mar 6, 2026

Larry Pearson, age 72, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 6, 2026 at St. Mary’s in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

He was born on August 28, 1953, in New York, New York to the late Lucille Pearson and Pleas Tusant Pearson.

Larry grew up in Harlem, New York where he gained an education in various trades. Later in his life he made notable moves...

Rosalyn J. Bourgeois

Rosalyn J. Bourgeois

Mar 4, 2026

Rosalyn Joanne Bourgeois, age 88, resident of Two Rivers, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, with family at her side.

Rosalyn was born in the town of Ahnapee (Algoma) on December 2, 1937, to Arwed and Virgin (Krueger) Wolter. She grew up on the family farm and graduated from Algoma High School with the...

Marlene A. Froelich

Marlene A. Froelich

Mar 3, 2026

Marlene A. Froelich, age 83, a resident of the Town of Kossuth, passed into eternal life on March 3, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Marlene was born on August 1, 1942 in Mishicot to the late Edward and Loretta (Wollenburg) Kakes. She graduated from Mishicot High School with the class of 1960 and she continued her education at LTC.

On May...

John M. Rexses

John M. Rexses

Mar 2, 2026

John Merritt Rexses, 86, of Appleton, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026, with his family by his side. John was born in Ottumwa, Iowa, on October 31, 1939, to the late William and Geraldine Rexses. After moving to Fond du Lac, John enjoyed playing basketball at North Fond du Lac High School and later at Sault Ste. Marie High...

Dale F. Wendt

Dale F. Wendt

Feb 25, 2026

Dale Frederick Wendt, 65, of rural Denmark entered into eternal rest on Wednesday evening, February 25th, surrounded by his children and loved ones.

Dale was born on March 3rd 1960, to Harry and Janet (Bloedorn) Wendt. He attended Denmark Schools graduating in 1978.

Dale married Lynne Susan Bergelin on June 20th, 1981, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran church in Gibson.

Besides being a...

James R. Rehbein, Sr.

James R. Rehbein, Sr.

Feb 23, 2026

James R. "Jim" Rehbein, Sr., 73, lifelong town of Gibson resident died Monday, February 23, 2026 at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay, surrounded by his family.

Jim was born January 29, 1953 in Gibson to Harry and Theresa (Ronk) Rehbein. He attended the Larrabee and Jambo Creek Schools, and graduated from Mishicot High School with the class of 1971. He then...

Allan H. "Al" Thielbar

Allan H. "Al" Thielbar

Feb 9, 2026

Allan H. “Al” Thielbar, age 88, died Monday morning, February 9, 2026, at Complete Care in Manitowoc.

Al was born on November 27, 1937, in Two Rivers to the late William and Marcella (Sladky) Thielbar. He attended Mishicot High School and graduated with the class of 1957. Following graduation, Al enlisted in the United States Army and served his country overseas...

Wilmer W. Siebert

Wilmer W. Siebert

Jan 25, 2026

Wilmer W. "Bill" Siebert, age 90, longtime town of Gibson resident, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, January 25, 2026 with his family at his side.

Bill was born in the town of Morrison, Brown County, on December 7, 1935 to Edmund and Mathilda (Rose) Siebert. He attended Wayside Lutheran School and Reedsville High School. He then served his country during...

Randy J. Ziarnik

Randy J. Ziarnik

Jan 12, 2026

Randy J. Ziarnik, age 81, longtime town of Gibson resident, died unexpectedly Monday afternoon, January 12, 2026 at the Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay.

Randy was born February 24, 1944 to Alvin and Delores (Bucholtz) Ziarnik. He was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School and furthered his education at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. He was then...

Martin John Posvic

Martin John Posvic

Jan 2, 2026

Martin John Posvic, age 79, passed away peacefully on Jan 2, 2026, with the love of his family and comforting arms of our Lord.

Martin (Marty) was born on June 17, 1946, the first-born son, to the late Vincent and Elaine Posvic and Anamae (Kelliher) Posvic.

Marty grew up in and around the Mishicot, WI area. He thrived in many different areas...

Jason Chaloupka

Jason Chaloupka

Dec 30, 2025

Jason J. Chaloupka, 46, Two Rivers, died Tuesday, December 30, 2025. He was born in Two Rivers on March 31, 1979, to the late Terry Chaloupka and Johanna (Bitto) Chaloupka. On April 15, 2009, he married Mary Madden in Las Vegas, NV.

Jason enjoyed the simple things in life like cooking, shopping, and hunting. His favorite thing to do was...

Preston Scott Yindra

Preston Scott Yindra

Dec 18, 2025

In Loving Memory of PrestonPreston was a fisherman at heart—a soul most at peace with a rod in his hand and water at his feet. Whether chasing walleyes at sunrise or swapping stories after a long day on the water, Preston lived for the simple joys found in fishing, hunting, and being surrounded by those who shared his passion for...

Bruce Robert Grossheim

Bruce Robert Grossheim

Dec 16, 2025

Bruce Robert Grossheim, age 74, was sent to his eternal home on December 16, 2025. He passed away peacefully at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers WI overlooking Lake Michigan, where he loved to spend time out on “the Lake”.

Bruce was born on May 19, 1951, and grew up in Cascade, WI. Confirmed St Paul’s Lutheran Church, he graduated from...

Leah M. Wavrunek

Leah M. Wavrunek

Dec 14, 2025

Leah Wavrunek, age 79, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025 at Meadow View Assisted Living, Two Rivers.

Leah Marie was born in Two Rivers on August 3rd, 1946 to Roy A. and Stella (Brin) Kahrs. She attended St. Mark’s Catholic School and graduated from Washington High School in Two Rivers with the class of 1964. Leah married Allen G. Wavrunek...

Joseph D. "Joe" Tuschel

Joseph D. "Joe" Tuschel

Dec 7, 2025

Joseph D. “Joe” Tuschel, age 57, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday morning, December 7, 2025, at his home.

Joe was born in Manitowoc on March 25, 1968, to the late Donald and Shirley (Loeh) Tuschel.

He was united in marriage to Kathleen Ruttner on July 26, 2003. The couple was blessed with 22 years of marriage.

Joe worked at Nemak in Sheboygan for 37...

Dorothy A. Kobes

Dorothy A. Kobes

Dec 5, 2025

Dorothy A. Kobes, age 91, peacefully entered eternal life at her home on the morning of December 5th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Dorothy was born September 4, 1934 in Denmark to Bernard and Angeline Czarneski. On October 24, 1953 she married James Kobes at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Pine Grove. He preceded her in death on October 20,...

Brad D. Riha

Brad D. Riha

Nov 29, 2025

Brad D. Riha, 37, Two Creeks, passed away due to injuries from a car accident. He was born on April 1, 1988, to Dave and Barb (Rusch) Riha. Brad was the toughest person his friends and family knew, as he lived his life battling Cerebral Palsy. But he did not let that get him down, a graduate of Kewaunee High...

Judith M. "Judy" Petska

Judith M. "Judy" Petska

Nov 25, 2025

Judith M. “Judy” Petska, age 94, longtime resident of the town of Gibson, died in the early hours of Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the Complete Care nursing home in Manitowoc.

Judy was born on August 1, 1931, to the late Edwin and Camilla (Swetlik) Chaloupka. She graduated from Mishicot High School with the class of 1949.

She worked for many years...

Ronald K. "Ron" Hasselman

Ronald K. "Ron" Hasselman

Nov 7, 2025

Ronald K. “Ron” Hasselman, age 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family late Friday night, November 7, 2025, at the Northland Lodge in Two Rivers.

Ron was born in Kenosha County on August 23, 1945, to Leland and Helen (Robers) Hasselman. He attended school in Kenosha, eventually graduating from there.

Ron worked and was a union member for 55 plus years...

Eddy Jonas

Eddy Jonas

Oct 23, 2025

Edward L. "Eddy" Jonas, age 61 of Two Rivers, passed away peacefully with his family at his side Thursday afternoon, October 23, 2025 at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.

Eddy was born in Two Rivers on December 31, 1963 to Fritz and Bonnie (Graycarek) Jonas. He was a 1982 graduate of Mishicot...

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