Tonja Jo Young

Tonja Jo Young, age 67, was called home to heaven on Friday, March 21, 2025. She passed away peacefully with her family at her side.

Tonja was born in Madison, WI on September 5, 1957 to the late Pahl and Ruth (Blank) Young. Her family moved to Manitowoc, WI when she was fourteen. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1975.

Tonja loved interacting with people. After high school, she spent many years working as a waitress and a nursing home aide, where she could put her social skills to good use. After having children, she worked as a lunchroom aide in the Two Rivers School District before eventually retiring.

Tonja’s greatest love in life was spending time with her family and friends (or talking to them on the phone). She was a devoted daughter, sister, mother, and Grammy. In her free time, Tonja enjoyed crocheting, making jewelry, and gardening, and she was an avid Packers fan. She loved helping others and volunteering — especially at the Mariners’ games.

Tonja is survived by her children, Robert (Krista) Krepline and Lucy (fiancé, Keith Kozaczuk) Krepline; grandchildren, Addyson, Malaina, Laytyn, Becky, and Robert; siblings, Pahl (Jacquie) Young, Kim (Steve) Kenaston, and Jeremy (Brenda) Young; and sister in law, Victoria Young. She is further survived by many beloved nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Pahl and Ruth Young, her brother, Todd Young, and other family members including grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th Street, Two Rivers, WI. Fr. Dave Pleier will preside at the service, with a private burial to take place at Holy Cross Cemetery in Two Rivers at a later date.

The family will greet relatives and friends at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The funeral service will be livestreamed on YouTube and can be viewed by visiting Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels channel.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting DejaMartin.com

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the fabulous staff of Meadow View Assisted Living and the wonderful staff of St. Croix Hospice for all their loving, compassionate care given to Tonja.