Obituaries

John M. Arkens

Apr 10, 2025

John M. Arkens, age 76, longtime town of Mishicot resident, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, April 10, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton.

John was born in Marinette, WI on March 11, 1949 to Merle and Geraldine (Losch) Arkens. He was a 1967 graduate of Mishicot High School, then furthered his education at Lakeshore Technical College, and is also a...

John Michael Murphy

Apr 2, 2025

John Michael Murphy, age 77, of Mishicot, passed away peacefully at home on April 2, 2025. Born on January 24, 1948, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he was the son of Francis and Helen (Banovich) Murphy.After graduating from high school in Milwaukee, John served his country with honor in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, spending two years in Thailand....

Jacqueline L. Loberger

Mar 24, 2025

Jacqueline L. Loberger, 75, met her Savior on Monday, March 24, 2025. Born and raised in the Mishicot area, Jackie graduated from Mishicot High School and went on to build a life centered around her faith and family. For decades, she served her church, sharing her talents as an organist and Sunday school teacher, inspiring countless lives along the way.

Jackie’s...

Lorna C. Skubal

Mar 20, 2025

Lorna Skubal, age 94, formerly of Mishicot, passed away peacefully March 20, 2025, with her loving family at her side. Lorna was born November 5, 1930, to the late Alvin and Christine Petersen of Denmark.

She married the late Glen Skubal September 2, 1950. He preceded her in death October 20, 2006. Together they raised 10 children.

She was a member of...

Sylvester S. Shillcox

Feb 22, 2025

Sylvester Stephen “Cy” Shillcox passed away on February 22nd, 2025, at the age of 87, He was surrounded by immediate family.

He is survived by one daughter, Vicki Hassemer (Randal Stradal), and grandchildren, Brady (Amanda) Hassemer and Aubry Hassemer (Cody). He is also survived by brothers, Donald Shillcox, and Stanley Shillcox, sister, Patricia (Bob) Radue, sister-in-law, Joanne Shillcox and close friend,...

Harvey Dvorak

Feb 17, 2025

Harvey V. "Bootsie" Dvorak, age 90, a lifetime resident of Mishicot, went home to heaven on Monday, February 17, 2025.

Harvey was born in Mishicot on November 12, 1934 to Harvey J. and Evelyn (Hallada) Dvorak. He attended Holy Cross Catholic School, and graduated from Mishicot High School with the class of 1952. Mr. Dvorak served his country as a member...

Ronald H. Meissner

Feb 7, 2025

Ronald H. Meissner, age 84, longtime resident of Mishicot, passed away unexpectedly Friday morning, February 7, 2025.

Ron was born in Two Rivers on April 2nd, 1940 to Wilmer and Joyce (Schwantes) Meissner. He was a 1958 graduate of Mishicot High School. On June 7, 1958 he married Joan M. Voelker in Mishicot. Joan preceded him in death July 29, 2020....

Clara M. Krcma

Feb 2, 2025

Clara M. Krcma, age 94, passed away February 2, 2025 at Allouez Parkside Village in Green Bay.

Clara was born in Green Bay on June 23, 1930 to the late Sylvester and Dora (Beth) Brosig.

On February 14, 1953 Clara was united in marriage to Paul Krcma at St Phillips Catholic Church in Green Bay. They were blessed with 51 years of...

Dale J. Kopetsky

Jan 17, 2025

Dale J. Kopetsky, 77, Mishicot, passed away on January 17, 2025, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on January 5, 1948, in Two Rivers to the late Leo and Clara (Ozga) Kopetsky. He married Kathy Shedivy in Tisch Mills on October 13, 1973.

Dale attended Lakeview School in Two Creeks followed by graduating from Kewaunee in 1966.

Dale owned...

Melvin J. Kliment

Jan 16, 2025

Melvin J. Kliment, age 84, lifelong resident of Mishicot, died Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay.

Melvin was born January 30, 1940, to Ervin and Olive (Troullier) Kliment. He was a graduate of Mishicot High School with the class of 1958 and attended two years at the Manitowoc County Teachers College, then furthered his...

Mark K. Nicol

Jan 14, 2025

Mark K. Nicol, 70, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at home surrounded by family. He was born on September 24, 1954, in Portland, OR, to the late Lewis and Ruby (Negri) Nicol. He married Laurie Karbowski on May 8, 2009. After some college, he worked most of his life in the construction industry.

Mark is survived by his wife,...

Robert L. Fromm

Dec 31, 2024

Robert L. Fromm, 74, of Mishicot, WI, passed away peacefully of Parkinsons Disease on December 31, 2024, surrounded by his loving wife and caretakers. Born on March 9, 1950 in Munising, Michigan, Robert lived a life filled with love, kindness, and dedication to his family and friends. He was proud of being a teaser and jokester. 

Robert was a graduate of...

Don Heusterberg

Dec 31, 2024

Donald Heusterberg, age 85 of Mishicot, passed away at home on Tuesday evening, December 31, 2024 after an eight week battle with lung cancer.

Don was born in Sheboygan on September 19, 1939 to Fredrick and Esther (Paul) Heusterberg. He graduated as salutatorian of his class from Howards Grove High School in 1957 then served his country...

Francis J. Fictum

Dec 28, 2024

Francis J. Fictum, age 95, longtime Mishicot resident, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 28, 2024 at St. Mary's Home in Manitowoc.

Francis was born in Manitowoc to Anton and Emma (Skubal) Fictum. He was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, then served his country during the Korean War as a member of the U.S. Army. Francis...

Jeanette M. Fabian

Dec 19, 2024

Jeanette Mary Fabian - age 90, entered into eternal life on Thursday,

December 19, 2024.

Jeanette was born May 20, 1934 in the town of Carlton, Kewaunee County to

the Louis and Caroline (Valenta) Staral. Jeanette had been a

lifelong area resident of the Tisch Mills area, and graduated from

...

Gordy Boettcher

Aug 21, 2024

Gordon A. "Gordy" Boettcher, age 75, town of Gibson resident, passed away at home Wednesday morning, August 21, 2024, surrounded by his family.

Gordy was born on June 22nd, 1949 to Alvin and Olive (Worel) Boettcher and has been a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Mishicot High School with the class of 1967 then furthered his...

Robert L. "Bob" Klein

Jun 9, 2024

Robert Louis Klein, age 86, a Manitowoc resident, entered into eternal life on  Sunday, June 9, 2024 at the Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay, surrounded by his loving family.

Bob was born February 28, 1938 in Ashland, WI to Roy H. and Marie G. (Strom) Klein. He married Charlotte Leah Anderson on December 19, 1964...

Betty L. Honzik

Jun 5, 2024

Betty L. (Sloma) Honzik, 85, of Mishicot, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.

Betty was born on March 6, 1939 to Antone and Frances (Wozniak) Sloma. She married the love of her life, Harvey R. Honzik on June 9, 1962 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Pine Grove. Together, they...

Ricky "Scrap Iron" Koenig, Sr.

May 19, 2024

Ricky L. "Scrap Iron" Koenig, Sr., age 70, resident of the town of Franklin, Kewaunee County, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 19, 2024.

Ricky was born in Manitowoc on January 18, 1954 to Leo and Betty (Otto) Koenig and has been a lifelong area resident. He was a 1973 graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School and...

David L. Zahorik

May 17, 2024

David L. Zahorik, age 58, former Mishicot resident, passed away unexpectedly on May 17, 2024 in Milwaukee.

David was born in Manitowoc on July 16, 1965 to William and Sylvia (Genrich) Zahorik.  He was a 1983 graduate of Mishicot High School, then served his country for 4 years as a member of the U.S. Army where he...