Klein & Stangel Funeral Home Obituaries

Francis “Butch” J. Bolzenthal, age 79, formerly of Manitowoc, and currently a resident of Scandinavian Court in Denmark, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Scandinavian Court. Butch was born on March 5, 1942 in Milwaukee, son of the late Albert and Sylvia (Kerscher) Bolzenthal. He grew up in Manitowoc County and was a 1960 graduate of Two Rivers Washington High School. Following his graduation from high school he became a member of the United States Air Force in 1963...

Mark O. Matthews, age 63, of Two Rivers passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones on January 15, 2022. Mark was born November 25, 1958 in Leesburg, VA, son of Margaret (Miller) Matthews and the late Fremont Matthews.  He was united in marriage to the former Nicole Kolkovich on July 22, 2017 in Two Rivers. Mark retired from the Two Rivers School district as the IT director and was City Council president at one time.  He loved cooking, photography, hiking,...

Scott A. Hendrick, age 54, of Two Rivers passed away Monday, January 10, 2022 at Aurora Medical Center of Manitowoc County after a long time battle with congestive heart failure. Scott was born on March 18, 1967 in Two Rivers, son of the late Bernard H. and Donna F. (Arrowood) Hendrick. He was a 1985 graduate of Washington High School, Two Rivers. Scott last worked at the Copper Kettle as a cook, where he worked with his best friends; Julie and Rick Vanne and their son Jordan. Survivors...

Rita A. Sittman, age 77, a Two Rivers resident, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at her home. Rita was born on May 13, 1944 in Sheboygan, daughter of the late Omar and Beatrice (Greenwood) Mott. On December 3, 1960 she married Dale M. Sittman in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on April 7, 2010. Rita enjoyed doing yardwork and updating her home. She also like to watch the Price Is Right and Judge Judy. Rita loved to spend time with her grandchildren and great...

Martin F. Gates, age 89, of Two Rivers passed away Monday, January 3, 2022 at Harbor View Assisted Living, Manitowoc. Martin was born November 20, 1932 in Kaukauna.  He was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the Class of 1950.  Martin served his country in the U.S. Army from 1951 until 1954 in the Korean War.  On June 18, 1955 he was united in marriage to Margaret Ann Helmer. Martin was a machine operator (as well as Union Treasurer for many years) for Hamilton...

Elaine M. Emond, age 86, of Two Rivers passed away peacefully in the arms of her daughter, Sarah, on Monday, January 3, 2022 at the Hamilton Home, Two Rivers. Elaine was born March 13, 1935 in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Erich and Caroline (Miller) Stuebs.  She was a graduate of Washington High School, Two Rivers with the Class of 1953. On June 19, 1954 she was united in marriage to Richard L. Emond at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Two Rivers.  He preceded her in death on...

Kenneth P. Kaczrowski, age 67, of Two Rivers passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers due to complications of Covid. Kenneth was born November 8, 1954 in Shawano, son of the late Lawrence and Adeline (Klarkowski) Kaczrowski.  He worked for Fisher Hamilton in Two Rivers prior to his retirement.  Kenneth was united in marriage to the former Jolene Ferry on September 16, 1978 at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Survivors include his...

Olive Katherine Marie Draheim, age 98, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Tender Reflections Assisted Living, Manitowoc, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 1, 1923 in the Town of Two Rivers, daughter of the late William and Caroline (Leitermen) Sprang. Olive attended Washington High School, graduating with the class of 1941. On August 21, 1943 she married Elroy Draheim at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Collins. He preceded her in death on April 23, 2008. She stayed home...

Tom Schumaker passed away on December 30 at the age of 63 at Tender Reflections in Manitowoc. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.  Tom had Down Syndrome, but despite this disability he had many gifts to share with those he met.  He was known by many in Two Rivers and Manitowoc as a friendly, kind and gentle person with a fun and disarming sense of humor.  Tom was born on January 21, 1958 in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, to Dale and Mary Ellen Schumaker. He...

Sue Ann Hinesh, age 77, formerly of Two Rivers passed away Monday, December 13, 2021 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Sue was born on March 19, 1944 in Beloit, daughter of the late Forrest and Elizabeth (Klemstine) Pike.  On December 20, 1996, Sue married the love of her life, Robert F. Hinesh at St Lawrence Catholic Church, Stangelville, WI.  He preceded her in death on August 24, 2010. For most of her life, Sue was employed as a paraprofessional with various...