Klein & Stangel Funeral Home Obituaries

Bernard Pavlik, age 98, formerly of 3315 Jackson Street, Two Rivers, passed away Monday, November 21, 2022, at Northland Lodge, Two Rivers. Bernard was born on February 17, 1924, in Stangelville to Andrew and Mary (Konop) Pavlik. On June 9, 1956, Bernard married Martha Kozlik in St. Joseph Catholic Church – Pilsen. Martha preceded him in death on January 20, 2017. Bernard was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters and St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church. He was a veteran of...

Kathleen M. Walecka, 83, of Manitowoc, formerly of Two Rivers passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at Sharon Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls. Kathy was born on May 13, 1939 in Manitowoc to Cyril and Agnes (Shedivy) Wachtel.  Kathy was a graduate of Washington High School in Two Rivers. She then furthered her education at UW-Green Bay where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree. On January 20, 1962 she married John E. Walecka. He preceded her in death on February...

Carol Ann LeClair, 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 4th, 2022 in her home, surrounded by her children and her sister, Jacque. Carol was the eldest daughter of Frank and Lillian (Zima) Kvitek, born on November 26th, 1931. She married Paul J. LeClair on October 27th, 1951 in Two Rivers, WI. Together they raised nine children. Carol loved her family, traveling with family/friends and playing cards. Her meal of choice, especially during the past few weeks, was a burger and a...

Grace I. Kulpa, age 102, of Two Rivers passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Sunday, September 18, 2022. Grace was born February 23, 1920, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Norbert and Mary Jane “Jennie” (LeClair) Frasch.  She was a graduate of Washington High School with the Class of 1937.  On April 26, 1939, she was united in marriage to Frank Kulpa, Sr. at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, Two Rivers.  He preceded her in death on November...

William C. “Bill” Braun, a former Manitowoc resident passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022. William was born December 19, 1939, son of the late Clarence and Lucille (Rief) Braun. Bill served in the United States Marine Corps, serving in Vietnam from 1963-1965. He married the late Sandy Krebbs on May 14, 2005, in Madison and she preceded him in death on June 8, 2013. Bill worked as a Multimedia Service Manager for over 30 years at the UW Madison. He had a passion for music,...

Joan C. Wolvin, age 76 of Two Rivers, passed away Thursday morning, September 8, 2022 at her residence. Joan was born on January 23, 1946 in Detroit, MI daughter of the late Howard and Edna (Krafft) Bilyeu. Joan along with her brother and sister grew up in Port Huron and she attended schools in Port Huron, moving to Wisconsin in 1990. Joan loved to paint, draw, entertain and make people laugh. She also loved to cook soups and enjoyed her family more than anything. Joan had a deep...

Lucille “Lucy” Jean Duval, 80, of Two Rivers died on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at Sylvan Crossings. Lucy was born on February 2, 1942 in Two Rivers to Theodore and Tillie (Schemenkowski) Burbey.  She was a graduate of Washington High School in Two Rivers. On June 24, 1961 she married Leland Duval. He preceded her in death on December 12, 2015.  Lucy was a dedicated and devoted wife, mom, and grandma.  She enjoyed meeting people over the years as she waitressed...

Michael G. Tadych, age 68, of Two Rivers passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at Aurora Baycare Medical Center, Green Bay. Michael was born June 10, 1954 in Two Rivers, son of the late Joseph and Violet (Grenier) Tadych.  He was a graduate of Washington High School with the Class of 1972.  On April 6, 1974 he married his childhood sweetheart Diane Vanderbloemen.  Michael owned Mike's Bait & Taxidermy in Two Rivers and previously owned Northeast Wisconsin Asbestos...

On August 22, 2022, heaven opened its doors and the angels came to Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital to take Walter M. “Buddy” Christoffel home. Walter was born on May 24, 1924, at his parent’s home in Two Rivers.  Beloved son of the late Walter F. and Regina (Raether) Christoffel, Buddy interrupted his high school education to serve the State of Wisconsin in the Civilian Conservation Corps.  He then fulfilled his patriotic duty by enlisting in the United...

John J. (Touche) Kruse, age 93, died on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at his residence.   John was born on January 4, 1929 in Two Rivers, WI to the late Otto & Eva (Morency) Kruse.  He attended local schools in Two Rivers.   Touche worked most of his life sailing for 40 years on the Great Lakes as a cook.  He was a member of the Two Rivers Senior Center.  Touche resided in Two Rivers and Marathon, Florida.   He is survived by one brother: Glenn F. Kruse of...