Obituaries

Kinnard Funeral & Cremation Services Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Algoma, Casco, & Kewaunee, WI areas

Michelle R. (Prodell) Phillip

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Marilyn A. Melchior

Marilyn A. Melchior

May 12, 2025

Marilyn (Barbiaux) Melchior, a beloved member of the Luxemburg community, has left us peacefully at the age of 91. Marilyn was a remarkable woman whose warmth and kindness touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.

Born in Luxemburg, on September 15, 1933, to the late Elmer and Dorothy (Kohlbeck) Barbiaux. Marilyn was the salutatorian of her high school class...

Kenneth J. Boucher

Kenneth J. Boucher

May 10, 2025

Kenneth John Boucher, age 73, of Luxemburg passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on May 10, 2025, after an 8 year battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was born at home in Tonet, WI to Gaylord and Virgil (Cravillion) Boucher on June 12, 1951. Ken’s mother passed away when he was 4 months old. He was then...

Barbara A. Schroeder

Barbara A. Schroeder

May 5, 2025

UPDATE: Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church on Friday, June 13, 2025, at 11:00 am with Fr. George Daniel officiating with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

Barbara A. Schroeder, 91, Kewaunee, passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning of Monday, May 5, 2025. She was born on December 3, 1933, in Lohrville,...

Donald P. Zuege

Donald P. Zuege

May 4, 2025

Donald Patrick Zuege “Zinc”, 80, Kewaunee, passed away unexpectedly on May 4, 2025. Born on March 12, 1945, in Kewaunee, to the late Sylvester and Mabel (Koskubar) Zuege, Don was a beloved figure in his hometown, known for his warm spirit, sense of humor and strong sense of community.

Don devoted many years to the city as a dedicated street department...