Obituaries

Kinnard Funeral & Cremation Services Obituaries

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

Joan Carol Wagner

Joan Carol Wagner

May 16, 2023

Joan Wagner , 90, of Algoma, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Algoma Long Term Care Unit. She was born May 30, 1932, in Algoma, to the late Rufus “Mungo” and Ella (Nelson) Laurent. She attended St. Mary’s Catholic School, Algoma and graduated from Algoma High School.  After Joan’s three children were in the 4th,3rd,...

Dale John Pekarek

Dale John Pekarek

May 14, 2023

Dale J. Pekarek , age 86, of Kewaunee, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2023, at Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc after a courageous battle with cancer.  Dale was born September 25, 1936, in Kewaunee, son of the late Joseph and Irene (Sager) Pekarek. He graduated from Kewaunee High School.

On June 30,...

Timothy N. Johnston

Timothy N. Johnston

May 12, 2023

Tim N. Johnston, 76, of Tisch Mills, WI, passed away at home with his daughter Casi by his side.  He was born in Watertown WI, on April 12, 1947, to the late Rufus and Anita (Schmitz) Johnston.  He graduated from Watertown High School in 1965.  He worked for Johnson Control until his retirement.  Tim enjoyed fishing, riding...

Joyce L. (Jadin)  Worachek

Joyce L. (Jadin) Worachek

May 12, 2023

Joyce L. Worachek, 97, of Casco, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, at Helping Hearts in Luxemburg. She was born on June 12, 1925, to the late Jule and Aldena (Virlee) Jadin. On July 28, 1943, she married Russell Worachek, who preceded her in death in 2017. Joyce worked alongside Russell on the dairy farm. A...

Michael J. Neuman

Michael J. Neuman

May 12, 2023

Michael J. Neuman, 71, of Casco, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023. He was born on May 10, 1952, in Beaver Dam to the late Lester & Delores (Nehmer) Neuman. In 1971 Mike married Mary Mattie. He worked at Monarch in Beaver Dam and Algoma locations until their closure, and then he moved to Agropur until...

Larry E. Kirchman

Larry E. Kirchman

Apr 25, 2023

Larry (Skip) Edward Kirchman (81) of Rio Creek, beloved husband, father, papa to four grandchildren, brother, and faithful servant was called to eternal life on Tuesday evening, April 25, 2023 at the Jack and Engrid Meng Unity Hospice Residence after struggling with a chronic, complex heart condition.  Born in Algoma on May 5, 1941, Larry was a...

Donald J. Collins

Donald J. Collins

Apr 23, 2023

Don Collins , 69, of Bedford Texas (formally from Wisconsin) passed away on April 23,2023 from a short battle with cancer. Don was born on Sept 23,1953 in the town of Lincoln to the late Harold & Elaine (Everard) Collins.

Don enjoyed living 6 months in Texas & 6 months in Wisconsin so he could...

David I. Hafeman

David I. Hafeman

Apr 19, 2023

David I. Hafeman, 91, peacefully passed away on April 19, 2023, at Kewaunee Health Services due to Alzheimer’s Disease. He was born October 11, 1931, in Algoma to the late Otto and Esther (Iwen) Hafeman. Dave graduated from Algoma High School in 1949. Dave was a self-employed electrician (Hafeman Electric) until his retirement. On October 19, 1963,...

James A. Nemecek

James A. Nemecek

Apr 13, 2023

James “Jim” A. Nemecek, 82, Kewaunee, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023. He was born on November 27, 1940, to the late Alhart and Sophie (Wacek) Nemecek. On October 15, 1966, he married the love of his life, Carol Post. Jim proudly served in the U.S. Army overseas in Europe, and then working as a machinist...

Dennis R. Malcore

Dennis R. Malcore

Apr 13, 2023

Dennis R. Malcore, 65, Casco, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. He was born on May 8, 1957, to the late Louis “Bob” and Lorraine (Ferrier) Malcore. On October 23, 1993, Dennis married Gloria Vandertie at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Lincoln. Dennis enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and being a...

Roger M. Scholbe

Roger M. Scholbe

Apr 11, 2023

Roger M. Scholbe , 72, Kewaunee, was called home on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. He was born on August 5, 1950, to the late Leroy Scholbe and Marian (Pigeon) Hansen. A career Army Veteran, he retired as a Chief Warrant Officer as a Black Hawk Maintenance Supervisor.

Roger is survived by his granddaughter, Violet Kirkland;...

Joseph W. Glime

Joseph W. Glime

Apr 5, 2023

Joseph W. Glime , 89, of Algoma, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. He was born on May 26, 1933, to the late Joseph and Anna (Naze) Glime. Joe served in the U.S. Army and on July 16, 1955, he married his wife of now 69 years, Patricia Hurley at St. Mary’s in Algoma. He retired...

Kevin M. Dart

Kevin M. Dart

Mar 31, 2023

Kevin M. Dart, 62, of Luxemburg, passed away on March 31, 2023. He was born on May 8, 1960, to the late Arthur & LaVerne (Heim) Dart. Kevin owned and operated Dart’s Automotive in Luxemburg. He was a retired member of the Road Rebels and enjoyed Harley Motorcycles. He also enjoyed snowmobiling, 4-wheeling and spending time with...

Donald H. Walter

Donald H. Walter

Mar 31, 2023

Donald (Don) Walter, 86, of Rio Creek, WI was called to his heavenly home early Friday morning, March 31, 2023, at the Jack and Engrid Meng Unity Hospice Residence after a 5-year battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. The son of Wilbert and Frances (Huck) Walter was born on November 21, 1936, in Alaska, WI. Don married Wendy Lou...

John "Jackie" L. Recker

John "Jackie" L. Recker

Mar 19, 2023

John “Jackie” L. Recker , 94, of Kewaunee passed away on March 19, 2023. He was born on July 20, 1928 to the late Leo and Marie (Vondruska) Recker. John served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the American Legion for 65 continuous years. He enjoyed all music, especially country, watching sports, playing softball,...

Catherine G. (Otto)  Rohr

Catherine G. (Otto) Rohr

Mar 17, 2023

Catherine G. Rohr, 78, of Kewaunee passed away on March 17, 2023, with her family by her side. She was born September 23, 1944, to the late Ormon and Eva (Gee) Otto. On August 1, 1964, Catherine married William Rohr. She was an active member of the Community Congregational Church, singing in the choir. She enjoyed quilting,...

Thomas L. Maigatter

Thomas L. Maigatter

Mar 14, 2023

Thomas L. Maigatter , 72, of Green Bay passed away on March 14, 2023. He was born on November 20, 1950, to the late Raymond and Madonna (Mazanet) Maigatter. Thomas served in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed running long distances throughout his life, running many marathons. He also enjoyed biking. After his time in the Army Tom...

Joseph W. Klaubauf

Joseph W. Klaubauf

Mar 13, 2023

Joseph W. Klaubauf , 66, of Kewaunee, passed away on March 13, 2023. He was born on December 24, 1956, to the late Walter and Marguerite (Donovan) Klaubauf. During his life he worked as a machinist at Exactech.

Joe is survived by his brother; John (Carol) Klaubauf; sister, Mary (Bob) Mow; as well as by...

Patti L.. (Kotyza)  Seidl

Patti L.. (Kotyza) Seidl

Mar 11, 2023

Patti L Seidl, 66, of Kewaunee passed away on March 11, 2023, with her family by her side. She was born November 14, 1956, to Julie and the late Joseph Kotyza. Patti married Peter Seidl at Holy Rosary Church on July 31, 1976. Patti enjoyed working most of her career at the Kewaunee Power Plant until it...

William E. "Bill" Brusky

William E. "Bill" Brusky

Mar 9, 2023

William E. Brusky, was born in the Town of Carlton to the late W. Edwin and Mary (Jorgensen) Brusky on December 17, 1944. He went to Carlton Graded and Kewaunee High School, graduating in 1963. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves after his junior year of High School and upon graduation in 1963 he was sent...