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Local obituaries for the Algoma, Casco, & Kewaunee, WI areas
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...
Robert Cherney
Jun 10, 2025
Robert Edward Cherney, 71, Kewaunee, a beloved brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on June 10, 2025. Born on August 27, 1953, Robert enjoyed a life filled with cherished memories, simple pleasures, and family bonds.
Robert was a proud graduate of the Kewaunee High School Class of '71. He spent many years working as a dedicated machinist at the Manitowoc Company,...
Pamela A. Wagner
Jun 7, 2025
Pamela Ann Wagner, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully in Kewaunee, Wisconsin at the age of 68. She was born in Hammond, Indiana, to the late Elaine (Olson) Holmes-Jelinek and John Holmes Sr. They lived in Aurora, Illinois until moving to Kewaunee in 1968.
Pam was a hardworking entrepreneur who broke barriers in male-dominated fields. She raised her family before...
Sharon Rass
Jun 5, 2025
Sharon Louise Rass, age 75, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025, after a ten-month fight with pancreatic cancer. Born on April 23, 1950, in Algoma, Wisconsin, to the late Melvin and Rose (Thiry) Gilson. Sharon lived a life filled with joy, love, and cherished moments shared with those she held dear. Sharon married her husband Ken Rass on May...
Nancy J. Grandaw
May 27, 2025
Nancy J. Grandaw, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on March 2, 1948, in Algoma, WI, to the late John and Genevieve (Tlachac) Buhr, Nancy married her first love, Gary P. Dantoin, on June 18, 1966, shortly after his return from the Army. Together, they welcomed five wonderful...
Viola M. Seidl
May 26, 2025
Viola M. Seidl, age 96, of Kewaunee, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025. Vi was born on December 10, 1928, a daughter of the late Jerry and Etta (Baumgartner) Paplham. She married Sylvester Seidl on July 8, 1950.
Upon graduation from Kewaunee High School, she was employed by the State Bank of Kewaunee. She was also employed as an AT&T...
Adeline V. Parins
May 23, 2025
Adeline Verna Parins, 92, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 23, 2025. She was born on February 19, 1933, to the late George and Mary (Nemetz) Robinson. On July 12, 1959, Adeline married the love of her life, Edwin Parins. She was a true caretaker at heart, and a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Adeline loved Angels,...
Daniel L. Eckert
May 21, 2025
Daniel L. Eckert, of Alaska, Wisconsin passed away on May 21, 2025, aged 89 years.
The youngest of 9 children born to Stanley and Clara Eckert, Dan grew up in Milwaukee, WI graduating from Bay View HS. He spent the summer following graduation working in the Yaak Valley Wilderness Area of NW Montana due to his love of the outdoors. College...
Roger W. Kuehl
May 20, 2025
Roger William Kuehl, 82, Kewaunee, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on May 20, 2025. Born on November 24, 1942, in Kewaunee to the late Alvin and Mildred (Kimpel) Kuehl, Roger lived a life full of love for the outdoors, a passion for sports, and a deep connection to his family and friends. He married the love of his...
LaVela A. Deprez
May 14, 2025
LaVela “Velly” Amelia Deprez, Algoma, passed away on May 14, 2025, at Odd Fellows in Green Bay. Born on September 24, 1940, in Rio Creek, Wisconsin, to the late Bernard and Mildred (Hanmann) Moede. Velly entered the world as a twin, alongside her beloved sister LaVera, who sadly passed away shortly after their birth on October 16, 1940.
On August 7,...
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