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Local obituaries for the Algoma, Casco, & Kewaunee, WI areas
Karen L. Robillard
Aug 29, 2025
Karen Lorraine Farley Robillard, 78, of Kewaunee, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on August 29, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on May 8, 1947, in Middletown, Connecticut, and was the oldest of four children to Luther and Lois (Spray) Farley.
From a young age, Karen was dedicated to serving others. She began...
Daniel M. Brown
Aug 27, 2025
Dan Brown, 68, Kewaunee, was born on January 7, 1957, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. On July 2, 1976, he married the love of his life, Kathy, and together they built a family and a lifetime of memories rooted in love, laughter, and adventure.
Dan spent his early years in Nebraska before moving with his family to California in the mid-1980s, where he...
Diane Marie Vanderbloemen
Aug 22, 2025
Diane Marie Vanderbloemen, 77, Kewaunee passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025. She was born on July 10, 1948, to the late Leo “Butch” and Rosie (Verdegan) Vanderbloemen.
She worked in sales and customer service, where her gift for connecting with others touched countless lives. She was known for her welcoming spirit, her friendly nature, and the way she truly loved...
Jaxen J. Pagel
Aug 7, 2025
Jaxen J. Pagel, 14, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 7, 2025. He was born on November 11, 2010, to J.J. and Chase (Baugnet) Pagel. Jaxen was the nicest, sweetest kid you'd ever get to meet. He had an infectious smile that no matter how your day was going it just got you. He instantly became friends with just about everyone he ever met. He enjoyed...
David J. Janowski
Aug 3, 2025
David Joseph Janowski, age 87 of Kewaunee, passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, August 3, 2025. He was born in Kewaunee on November 5, 1937, to the late Leo and Regina (Brusda) Janowski.
After graduating from Kewaunee High School, he was a member of the Wisconsin Army National Guard, and later he owned and operated a dairy farm...
Bonnie J. Schuller
Aug 2, 2025
Bonnie J. Schuller, age 83, of Kewaunee passed away on Saturday August 2, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on October 18, 1941, in Kewaunee to the late Robert and Rita (Peronto) Krauss.
Bonnie had many gifts and talents. She was ahead of her time in her career and held positions that were not typically occupied by women....
Russell B. Younk
Jul 30, 2025
Russell B. Younk, 65, Sturgeon Bay, passed away on July 30, 2025, after a battle with cancer.
Russ was born on September 12, 1959, to Russell and Bernice (Schneider) Younk.
Russ married Sandi (Stuth) Carpenter in 1977 and had four children together. They later divorced in 1999. Russ enjoyed his life while working, hunting, fishing and spending time with his friends and family.
Russ...
Doris Massart
Jul 26, 2025
Doris Ann Massart, 88, of Rosiere passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025. She was born on February 16, 1937, to the late William and Doris (Hoffman) Havel. She married Joseph Massart on October 4, 1958, at St. Hubert's in Rosiere, he preceded her in death on April 10, 2018.
Doris dedicated over two decades of her life as a caring...
Elvera Timm
Jul 23, 2025
Elvera Timm, 87, of Kewaunee, WI passed on July 23, 2025. Elvera was born and raised in Arlington, MN. She married her late husband, Herbert, in 1963. She had 4 children and 3 grandchildren. She earned a teaching degree from Dr. Martin Luther College and a Bachelor’s degree from UW-Oshkosh. While raising her first 2 children she attained a Master’s...
Ralph J. Kraynik
Jul 19, 2025
Ralph Joseph Kraynik, 89, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on July 19, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital. Ralph was born on July 11, 1936, in Kewaunee to the late Joseph and Hazel (Delveaux) Kraynik.
He graduated from Kewaunee High School in 1954. He was very proud of his Super Chief and had fun stories he would...
Hugh A. Davies
Jul 19, 2025
Hugh Alexander Davies, 84, was born on January 26, 1941, and died on July 19, 2025. He was born on a farm in Cardiff, Wales, to the late Trevor Howell and Ann Lorina Davies, and he was the oldest of five children. He moved to the United States in 1967 to take a job as a European car mechanic. He...
Thomas Lee DeMeuse
Jul 15, 2025
Thomas Lee DeMeuse, 77, Tom passed away peacefully at home in Wisconsin Rapids from esophageal cancer on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
He was born August 30, 1947, at the Algoma Hospital on Mill St in Algoma WI. Tom had turned blue at birth and was given mouth-to-mouth resuscitation by his great grandmother, Emogene Perry, who was the nurse at the time....
Maynard Kuehl
Jul 12, 2025
Maynard O. Kuehl, age 88, Kewaunee, passed away at home on Saturday, July 12, 2025. He was born on April 18, 1937, to the late Orville and Lorna (Hoffman) Kuehl. On September 7, 1957, he married Janice Kolarik. They had three children together. Janice preceded him in death on May 27, 1978. Maynard married Ethel Huber on February 1, 1979,...
Michelle R. (Prodell) Phillip
Jul 4, 2025
Michelle R. (Prodell) Phillip, 59, formerly of Algoma, passed away in Green Bay on Friday, July 4, 2025, after a thirteen-year battle with breast cancer. She was born in Kewaunee on April 19, 1966, to Ronald and Eleanora Fay (Hanmann) Prodell. She married John Phillip on November 7, 1992, at St. John Church in Luxemburg. They resided in Reedsville, WI...
Margaret Peterson
Jul 3, 2025
Margaret Peterson, 90, of Kewaunee, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025. She was born on March 11, 1935, in Gilman, WI to the late Andrew and Francis (Horvat) Mesiar. In August of 1955 she married John (Jack) E. Peterson in Evanston, IL. He preceded her in death in 1996.
Margaret was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a longtime, active...
Michael L. Verdegan
Jun 29, 2025
On June 29, 2025, Michael “Walter” Lee Verdegan of Kewaunee, WI passed away at the age of 65 years.
Walter was born in Kewaunee, Wisconsin on August 18, 1959. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence “Happy” and Helen, brother Jim and sister Mary Jo, many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Walter is survived by: Ron Seehafer, brother-in-law: five nieces and nephews:...
Murray H. Brown
Jun 19, 2025
The Life of Murray Brown
Murray Brown was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming, where he grew up with quiet strength, curiosity, and a natural gift for all things mechanical and technical. He graduated from Hawk Springs High School in 1955, where he set and held the state record in the 100-yard dash—a symbol of his determination and drive.
Later that year, in August...
Gregory J. Suess
Jun 17, 2025
Gregory J. Suess, 69, Algoma, passed away on June 17, 2025. He was born on December 17, 1955, to the late Joseph and Barbara (Kennig) Suess.
Greg was an extremely old-fashioned man, seldom used a telephone, avoided banks, and never replaced anything that wasn't truly broken. He grew up on a farm on the outskirts of Antigo in a little town called...
Larry L. Lukes
Jun 11, 2025
Larry L. Lukes, 69, died peacefully at his home with family by his side on June 11th, 2025
Larry was born on February 7th, 1956, to the late Earl and Ruth (Bouche) Lukes. He grew up in Casco. On April 8th, 1978, he married Mary Lischka at St. Joseph church in Pilsen. Together they raised their two daughters in the country...
Mary A. Pardowsky
Jun 10, 2025
Mary Ann Pardowsky, 67, Kewaunee, passed away on June 10, 2025, just shy of her 68th birthday. Born in Wisconsin on June 17, 1957, to the late Jacob and Delores (Steinhorst) Schleis. Mary was a loving mother, cherished grandmother, and devoted registered nurse. Her warmth, creativity, and nurturing spirit were felt throughout her community, particularly in her work at the Kewaunee...
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