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Local obituaries for the Algoma, Casco, & Kewaunee, WI areas
Judith Ann Wiese
Oct 14, 2026
Judy "Judith" A. (Grovogel) Wiese, 86, Algoma, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2026, after fourteen years of dealing with dementia. Judy was born in Algoma on February 6, 1940, to the late Raymond and Melva (Michaletz) Mura. Judy graduated from Algoma High School in 1958. She married Earlin "Shorty" Grovogel on August 23, 1958, at St. Mary's Church in Algoma....
Whitney K. Reinhold
Oct 10, 2026
Our beautiful butterfly Whitney Kelly Reinhold was born into the arms of Jesus on October 10, 2026.
She is survived by her loving parents Adam and Jessica Reinhold and her proud big brother Weston. Her grandparents Kelly and Julie Pinchart, Tim and Julie DeVries and Scott and Patty Reinhold, great grandmas Laverne Malcore and Joyce Bessert, aunts, uncles, cousins, great aunts...
Deborah Elizabeth Crean
Oct 8, 2026
Deborah Elizabeth Crean, née Chesebro, 73, aka Jesse inkyhide, passed away on October 8, 2026, at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay. She was born on July 22, 1953, in Coldwater, Ohio to the late Robert and Betty Lou (Acton) Chesebro.
Deborah lived a life centered on caring for others. She was trained as an LPN nurse and worked as an LPN...
Peter J. Schleis
Oct 8, 2026
Peter J. Schleis, 65, Kewaunee, passed away suddenly Thursday, October 8, 2026. He was born in Kewaunee on May 18, 1961, to the late Jacob L. and Delores (Steinhorst) Schleis. Peter married Terri Michiels on May 5, 1984.
Peter grew up in Kewaunee. He was a person who always had plans and goals, was very organized and prompt. These traits, along...
Rosalie Mildred Dembinski
Oct 7, 2026
Rosalie M. Dembinski, Kewaunee, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. She was born January 3, 1941, to the late Alvin and Elva (Longley) Kuehn. She married Walter "Wally" Dembinski in 1958.
Rosalie grew up in Door County. She moved to Kewaunee after marrying the love of her life, Walter. She worked at Mirro Co. in Manitowoc for over thirty...
Darlene Joan Muellner
Oct 6, 2026
Darlene J. Muellner, 88, Kewaunee, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. She was born in Chicago, IL on March 3, 1938, to the late William and Violet (Conrad) Borjes. Darlene married Kurt F. Muellner on May 5, 1956, in River Grove, IL. He preceded her in death on November 21, 2010.
Darlene graduated from Steinmetz High School one...
Diane C. Hoffman
Oct 4, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Diane Carol Hoffman, age 83, formerly of Kewaunee, Wisconsin. Diane was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Diane passed away peacefully at Ecumen Seasons at Apple Valley Senior Living Center, where she had recently moved to be closer to...
Paul Basken
Oct 3, 2026
Paul Basken, 79, Kewaunee, left us on October 3, 2026. Born on May 31, 1947, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, to the late Clarence and Mabel (Duffek) Basken, Paul was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother.
Paul Basken, 3rd oldest of 16 siblings, left home at the age of 14 with seven years of formal schooling and a lifetime of work ethic...
Maynard C. Walecka
Oct 2, 2026
Maynard C. Walecka, 85, Kewaunee, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, October 2, 2026. He was born in Kewaunee on July 5, 1941, to the late Charles and Mildred (Sticka) Walecka. He graduated from Kewaunee High School in 1959. Maynard married Vernelda Treml on May 8, 1965.
Maynard served in the United States Army Reserves for six years. During his long career as a...
Shirley M. Lepow
Sep 28, 2026
Shirley M. Lepow, 101, Kewaunee, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026, with her family by her side. She was born in Waupun, WI to the late Roy and Ruth (Ruenger) Cook. Shirley married James F. Lepow on March 1, 1947, at Holy Communion Lutheran Church, Racine. James preceded her in death on February 18, 1994.
Shirley grew up in Waupun. After graduating from...
David G. Schanilec
Sep 22, 2026
David G. Schanilec, 75, formerly of Kewaunee, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2026. He was born May 12, 1951, to the late Arthur and Mary Jane (Marsicek) Schanilec.
Visitation will take place Monday, September 28, 2026, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at St. Hedwig's Church, Krok. Funeral Service to follow at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Dennis Drury officiating. Entombment at Knollwood...
Allen H. Baumgartner
Sep 11, 2026
Allen H. Baumgartner, 86, of Kewaunee, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 11, 2026, surrounded by the family he so deeply cherished. Born in the town of Casco on October 25, 1939, to the late Allen Sr. and Esther (Haack) Baumgartner, Allen grew up with a deep appreciation for hard work, family, and the land, graduating from Casco High School...
Donald H. Schneider
Sep 5, 2026
Donald "Don" H. Schneider, 67, formerly of Kewaunee, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2026. He was born in Kewaunee on August 11, 1959, to the late Edward and Alvina (Smeester) Schneider.
In Don's younger years, he worked at Palmer Johnson as a welder. He later was the janitor at St. Paul Lutheran School in Green Bay. He enjoyed spending time...
John J. Anderson
Aug 31, 2026
John J. Anderson passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026, at the age of 82. He was born in Algoma on October 11, 1943, to the late Glenn and Dorothy (Hall) Anderson.
John was a Law Enforcement Officer in Kewaunee County and a member of the Algoma Fire Department for a number of years. He loved to play golf and go...
Cynthia M. Tadisch
Aug 29, 2026
Cynthia "Cindy" M. (Legois) Tadisch, 67 years of experience, 49 years of marriage, completed her journey of life August 29, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and coworkers. On November 5, 2025, she was diagnosed with liver cancer while working that day. Showing great courage, she refused to let cancer take control of her life no matter how many treatments...
Matthew W. Zelten
Aug 27, 2026
Matthew W. Zelten, 51, Kewaunee, passed away at home on Thursday, August 27, 2026. He was born on March 3, 1975, to Bert and Kim (Dorn) Zelten. Matt married Leah Meinders on April 21, 2023. Matt served his county in the United States Air Force for 9 ½ years. This included tours overseas in Saudia Arabia and Bahrain.
Matt was...
Julia Rose Kotyza
Aug 18, 2026
Julia Rose Kotyza, of Kewaunee, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, on the very day of her 98th Birthday.
Julie was born on August 18, 1928, to the late Joseph G. and Josephine (Blahnik) Fiala. She graduated from Kewaunee High School in 1946. After losing her mother at an early age, Julie spent her teenage years living and working...
Alice Mae Gillis
Jul 24, 2026
Alice M. Gillis, 84, Casco, passed away Friday, July 24, 2026, with her family by her side. She was born on May 1, 1942, to the late Stanley and Mary (Muchowsky) Glinski. She was a graduate of Luxemburg High School. Alice married Ronald Gillis on April 27, 1963, at Ss. Cyril and Methodius, Eaton.
Throughout the years, Alice worked at...
Barbara Sue Ludlow
Jul 23, 2026
Barbara S. Ludlow, 83, Kewaunee, passed away peacefully, Thursday, July 23, 2026. Barbara was born on August 8, 1942, in Iron Mountain, Michigan, to Milton and Hortense Ludlow. During her early elementary school years, her family moved to Kewaunee, Wisconsin, where she spent most of her life and developed deep roots within the community.
As a young woman, Barbara helped...
John L Reinke
Jul 21, 2026
John L. Reinke, 92, Kewaunee, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in the same home he was born in. On April 11, 1934, John was born to the late John A. and Frances (Spitzer) Reinke. John graduated from Kewaunee High School in 1952. He served in the Army Reserves from 1957-1963.
John started a business with Kelly Tires while working on...
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