Obituaries

Kinnard Funeral & Cremation Services Obituaries

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

Ronald A. Duescher

Ronald A. Duescher

Dec 2, 2025

Ronald A. Duescher, 69, Algoma, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025. He was born in Algoma on January 7, 1956, to the late Henry and Violet (Breitlow) Duescher.

Ron grew up on a farm alongside his brothers, David and Larry, and sister Darlene. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Montpelier, where he also attended school through the...

Genevieve V. Monfils

Genevieve V. Monfils

Nov 30, 2025

Genevieve V. Monfils, 101, Algoma, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025. She was born in the town of Lincoln on May 26, 1924, to the late Julian and Catherine (Jandrin) Finendale. She married Richard Monfils on June 12, 1945. Together they owned and operated a dairy farm in Rosiere for 33 years. Genevieve and her husband Richard graduated from Police...

Roger E. Zuege

Roger E. Zuege

Nov 17, 2025

Roger E. Zuege, 84, Kewaunee, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025. Roger was born on March 18, 1941, to the late Sylvester and Mabel (Kuskabar) Zuege.

Roger joined the Navy right out of High School. After returning from serving his country, he married the love of his life, Linda. He was a proud family man. He loved watching his grandchildren...

David J. Grosbeier

David J. Grosbeier

Nov 17, 2025

David J. “Grosy” Grosbeier, age 60, formerly of Casco, made his way to heaven on Monday, November 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, after a long, courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. He was born on March 15, 1965, to Wayne and Sharon (DeKeyser) Grosbeier.

Dave graduated from Algoma High School, Class of 1983. Following graduation, he was employed by his...

Joni Lepow

Joni Lepow

Nov 15, 2025

Joni L. Lepow, 70, Kewaunee, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, with her family by her side. She was born in Springfield, MO on June 22, 1955, to the late Charles and Marjorie (Little) Easley.

She met her husband John, while working for the Missouri Lottery. They married on October 17, 1987, at First United Methodist Church in Jefferson...

Roy E. Malvitz Jr.

Roy E. Malvitz Jr.

Nov 10, 2025

Roy Edward Malvitz Jr., 82, passed away on November 10, 2025. Roy was born on August 8, 1943, in Wisconsin to the late Roy and June (Ginsbach) Malvitz Sr. Roy lived a life filled with the music and laughter and created memories that will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew him.

Roy was a sawmill operator and semi-driver...

Charles "Chuck" Nuhlicek

Charles "Chuck" Nuhlicek

Nov 6, 2025

Charles "Chuck" Nuhlicek, 80, Kewaunee, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born in Green Bay on June 15, 1945, to Dorathy Nuhlicek. Chuck married Mary Stodola on June 14, 1969, at St. Mary's Church in Luxemburg.

After high school, Chuck worked at Hamachek Machine Company. In 1969, at the age of 24, and with...

William Kenzik

William Kenzik

Nov 1, 2025

William "Bill" V. Kenzik, III, 89, Algoma, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025, at Autumn's Journey in Algoma, WI.

Bill was born on March 13, 1936, to the late William II and Elizabeth (Woodall) Kenzik in Dayton, Ohio. Bill grew up in Dayton, Ohio and then attended General Motors Institute in Michigan to earn his degree in Mechanical Engineering. He...

Theresa A. Veeser

Theresa A. Veeser

Oct 29, 2025

Theresa A. Veeser, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. She was born on September 27, 1953, to the late Harvey and Dorothy (LaCrosse) DeGuelle. She married the love of her life, Lee Veeser, on June 24, 1972.

Terri found passion in many different ways—whether she was volunteering for the Zoological Society, whipping up delicious recipes in the kitchen,...

Cletus L. Challe

Cletus L. Challe

Oct 28, 2025

Cletus “Captain Clete” L. Challe, 88, Kewaunee, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. He was born March 31, 1937, to the late Raymond and Berdine (Vandermause) Challe. Cletus married Nancy J. Detampel at Holy Rosary Church on May 15, 1965.

Cletus was a great basketball player in high school. He served his country in the U.S. Army and spoke often...

Charles D. Packard

Charles D. Packard

Oct 24, 2025

Charles D. Packard, 78, Kewaunee, WI, passed away peacefully after a hard fought battle with cancer with his loving grandson, Jonathan by his side. Charles was born on March 15, 1946, in Antigo, Wisconsin to the late Dayton and Wilma Packard. Shortly thereafter his family moved to Atmore, Alabama, where he grew up. After serving in the Army he was...

Eugene "Gene" G. Lemon

Eugene "Gene" G. Lemon

Oct 22, 2025

Eugene “Gene” G. Lemon, 76, Kewaunee, WI, passed away peacefully after a short time with cancer, surrounded by his family who loved him so much. Gene was born on June 27, 1949, in Antigo, WI, to Albert Lemon and Bette Jane Lemon. Gene married JoAnna Frisby on February 4, 1970. They have resided in Kewaunee for over 48 years.

Gene is...

Marion F. Feuerstein

Marion F. Feuerstein

Oct 20, 2025

Marion F. Feuerstein, age 95, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025. She was born on May 10, 1930, to the late Alois and Arvilla (Paulu) Kinstetter. She graduated from Casco High School in 1947 and was salutatorian of her class. On August 25, 1954, she married Eugene E. Feuerstein at Holy Rosary Church in Kewaunee. He passed away in...

Lois E. Reeves

Lois E. Reeves

Oct 17, 2025

Lois E. Reeves, age 76, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025. She was born in Casco on May 24, 1949, to the late Walter and Marie Mleziva.

Lois lived a life filled with unique experiences. Early in her life, she traveled the U.S. as a flight attendant, embracing new locations and forging connections along the way. Even when life’s path...

Lee Hendricks

Lee Hendricks

Oct 10, 2025

Lee Hendricks, of Hermitage, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 10, 2025, at the age of 82, surrounded by his loving family.

Lee was born on January 16, 1943, in Casco, Wisconsin, to the late Richard and Rose Hendricks. While attending kindergarten in Casco, he met his lifelong best friend and future wife, Karen. Lee was the first in his family...

Alice J. Massart

Alice J. Massart

Oct 4, 2025

NOTE: This obituary and service information is being shared on behalf of the family. Alice is in Arizona and the funeral will be held there. To view her obituary page in AZ, please visit: Alice Massart Obituary - Goodyear, AZ

Alice J. Massart, fondly known as “Al” and “Grandma Al,” passed away peacefully on October 4, 2025, in Goodyear, Arizona, at...

Edward Drouse

Edward Drouse

Oct 1, 2025

Edward Drouse, 57, Kewaunee, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2025. He was born in Scranton, PA on January 23, 1968, to the late Edward J. Drouse and Wanda (Major) Bachhuber. Ed married Heather Ihlenfeldt on May 28, 2012.

Ed proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps as a combat engineer from 1987-1995. He was a pistol expert and...

Mary Ellen Olszewski

Mary Ellen Olszewski

Sep 27, 2025

Mary Ellen Olszewski, 82, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Mary Ellen was born on May 17, 1943, in Wisconsin to the late Sylvester and Clara (Roidt) Riha. Mary married David Olszewski, on November 12, 1966, at St. Mary's Church in Tish Mills. Mary Ellen was a former healthcare worker and most...

Betty VanSteenburgh

Betty VanSteenburgh

Sep 26, 2025

Betty VanSteenburgh, 97, was born in Minnesota on January 7, 1928. She died Friday, September 26, 2025, in Algoma. She married Carroll Anderson and together they had four children. She later married Leon VanSteenburgh on September 17, 1978. Leon preceded her in death in 2017.

Betty enjoyed visiting with people, traveling, and liked to decorate her house. She loved music and playing the piano was a...

Nancy A. Kuchinski

Nancy A. Kuchinski

Sep 22, 2025

Nancy A. Kuchinski, age 79 Green Bay, passed away Monday, September 22, 2025. She was born in Algoma, February 21, 1946, to the late Arthur and Myrtle (Bank) Haack. She married David Kuchinski March 13, 1968, at St. Mary’s Church in Algoma. Nancy enjoyed gardening, camping, and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her husband, David; their children Chrisanne...