Obituaries

Kinnard Funeral & Cremation Services Obituaries

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

Bonnie J. Zettle

Bonnie J. Zettle

Apr 21, 2025

Bonita “Bonnie” Jean Zettle, 82, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025. Born on October 4, 1942, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, to the late John and Evelyn (Stone) Pagenkopf, Bonnie touched the lives of many with her vibrant spirit.

Bonnie was a beloved mother to her sons, Michael and John, and a cherished friend to those who knew her. She worked...

Wayne M. Parizek

Wayne M. Parizek

Apr 20, 2025

Wayne M. Parizek, 69, of Kewaunee, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Wayne was born on February 15, 1956, to the late Leonard and Leona (Vandenberg) Parizek. Per the families wishes there will be no memorial service. Kinnard Funeral & Cremation Services is assisting the family. Onliine condolence messages may be shared at KinnardFCS.com.

Dale H. Jorgensen

Dale H. Jorgensen

Apr 20, 2025

Dale H. Jorgensen, 95, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Sycamore Lodge in Algoma. Dale was born on April 8, 1930, to the late Harold and Alsen (Swagel) Jorgensen. He graduated from Algoma High School in 1948. He then joined the US Army in 1951, where he served during the Korean War as a radio engineer and communication...

Scott Vlies

Scott Vlies

Apr 16, 2025

Scott L. Vlies of Algoma, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at the age of 70. He was born in Algoma on December 18, 1954, to the late Clifford A. and Juanita R. (Culp) Vlies. He was a graduate of Algoma High School, class of 1973. He married his high school sweetheart, Vicki Starr, on August 27, 1977, at...

Susan I. Shaffer

Susan I. Shaffer

Apr 14, 2025

Susan I. Shaffer, 52, Kewaunee, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, peacefully with family by her side, after a battle with cancer. She was born in Kewaunee on August 24, 1972, to Ray and Jeanette (Skaleski) Van Goethem. She married Craig Shaffer on September 16, 2000, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pilsen.

Susan was a Lab Technician at Nature's Way....

Paula W. Larsen

Paula W. Larsen

Apr 9, 2025

Paula W. Larsen, 60, Kewaunee, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025. She was born at Fort Benning, Georgia on June 25, 1964, to P.W. and Sherry (Vaughn) Pryor. She married Dave Larsen on October 18, 1986, at Snowmass Village, Colorado.

Back in the day, Paula loved traveling to different areas and being part of the crowd watching Dave play in his...

William "Bill" Erichsen

William "Bill" Erichsen

Apr 2, 2025

William "Bill" L. Erichsen, 84, Kewaunee, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. He was born in Kewaunee on April 21, 1940, to Alvin and Erna (Hoffman) Erichsen. He married Phyllis Reckelberg on September 22, 1962, at St Paul Lutheran Church - Montpelier.

Bill was a mechanic, and he ran his own businesses, Erichsen Repair and Erichsen Bus Service....

Daniel J. Schreurs

Daniel J. Schreurs

Mar 31, 2025

Daniel J. Schreurs, Age 69, of Florence County, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025, in his own home unexpectedly. Daniel was born on January 31, 1956, in Kaukauna to the late Gordon and Theresa (Boots) Schreurs. He graduated from Little Chute High School in 1974. He was a very good basketball player, which he played in high school and...

Ronald E. Anderson

Ronald E. Anderson

Mar 24, 2025

Ronald “Opie” E. Anderson, 65, Casco, beloved husband, father, papa, and friend, passed away on March 24, 2025. He was born on July 10, 1959, to the late Gustave and Emily (Goll) Anderson. On August 27, 1983, he married the love of his life, Lynn Gilson in Tonet.

Through the years, Ron worked in construction. When not working, Ron “The Lincoln...

Arlin D. Monfils

Arlin D. Monfils

Mar 24, 2025

Arlin D. Monfils, 81, Casco, WI. Passed away on March 24, 2025, in the loving care of his niece, Toni, at her home. Arlin was born on February 28, 1944, to the late William and Beulah (Bellin) Monfils in Casco where he grew up and graduated from Casco High School. Arlin spent his life as a dairy farmer having lived...

Rick LeFevre

Rick LeFevre

Mar 24, 2025

Ricky H. LeFevre, 67 of Casco, passed away Monday, March 24, 2025. He was born on January 4, 1958, in Algoma, to Harvey and Mae (Delebreau) LeFevre. Rick married the love of his life, Julie Romuald, on July 11, 1987, at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion.

Rick was a carpenter by trade, retiring from Bay Lakes Manufacturing. He...

Jerome G. Ternes

Jerome G. Ternes

Mar 22, 2025

Jerome G. Ternes, age 76, Two Rivers, passed away March 22, 2025, at Abridge Care Cottage in Kewaunee. He was born on July 9, 1948, to the late Arthur Sr. and Josephine (Feider) Ternes. On June 17, 1972, Jerome married Lynn Gardner at St. Mary's Church in Kohler. He was a carpenter for Walter Walenstein and Sons Builders for many...

Roy T. Swallow

Roy T. Swallow

Mar 21, 2025

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Roy T. Swallow who peacefully passed away Friday, March 21st, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Roy was born July 21, 1943, in Chicago Illinois to the late Clarence and Anne (Skiba) Swallow. He was the youngest of 6 boys. Roy was an aircraft mechanic in the United States...

Leslie E. Wilken

Leslie E. Wilken

Mar 20, 2025

NOTE: WE ARE SHARING THIS ON BEHALF OF THE FAMILY. SEE FULL FUNERAL DETAILS IN COLUMBUS, WI. Jensen Funeral & Cremation in Columbus is assisting the family. Please visit their website or contact them for any questions regarding service information. Thank You!

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COLUMBUS—Leslie “Les” Eldred Wilken died on his 87th birthday, Thursday, March 20, 2025 at Home Again Assisted Living in...

Carol Jerabek Skarvan

Carol Jerabek Skarvan

Mar 18, 2025

Carol Jerabek Skarvan, age 92 born May 22, 1932, to the late Art and Lena Neuville, Brussels, WI, passed away at Aurora BayCare on March 18, 2025. She married Frank Jerabek on August 5, 1950, and then Ken Skarvan on August 7, 2010.

Recently, we asked Mom, "When you were growing up, what did you wish for your life?" MaMa responded,...

Karen A. Muchowski

Karen A. Muchowski

Mar 18, 2025

Karen A. Muchowski, 61, passed away at home on March 18, 2025, after a three year battle with cancer. Karen was born and raised in Kewaunee County. She graduated from Kewaunee High School in 1982. Her parents owned Bob and Carol's Hideaway where she enjoyed connecting with many people. Karen and Pat moved to Arizona in 1987 where they got...

Lisa H. Kinstetter

Lisa H. Kinstetter

Mar 16, 2025

Lisa H. Kinstetter, 66, Kewaunee passed away at home March 16, 2025. She was born in Cleveland, OH on October 29, 1958, to the late Robert and Evalyn Hanslik. She married Kenneth Kinstetter on April 16, 2016, at Holy Rosary Church in Kewaunee. She worked as an Occupational Therapist Assistant for many years.

Lisa was the loving mother of Danielle, and...

Lenore M. Deprey

Lenore M. Deprey

Mar 12, 2025

Lenore M. Deprey (née Burmeister), age 79, Algoma, passed away March 12, 2025, just shy of her 80th birthday.

Lenore was born on March 28,1945 in Kewaunee, WI to Harlsworth and Rosemary (Gotstein) Burmeister. After her mother’s passing when she was just seven years old, her Gotstein aunts–especially Aunt Bea–helped raise her and her two brothers. Her father later remarried Betty...

Shawn P. Gau

Shawn P. Gau

Mar 10, 2025

Shawn Patrick Gau, 48, Algoma. Shawn passed away unexpectedly on March 10, 2025. Born in Algoma, WI, on June 19, 1976, to the late Kenneth and Patricia (Loberg) Gau, Shawn lived a life filled with laughter, love, and adventure. He would have celebrated 25 years of marriage to the love of his life, Stephanie Eytcheson, this August-a partnership built on...

Jean F. Fiala

Jean F. Fiala

Mar 1, 2025

Jean F. Fiala, 82, Kewaunee, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025, peacefully with family by her side. She was born on April 17, 1942, to Edward Sr. and Adeline (Augustine) Koudelka.

Jean graduated from Kewaunee High School in 1960. She married Joseph Fiala Jr. on November 11, 1961, at Holy Rosary Church. She worked at Kewaunee Equipment as well as...