Obituaries

Kinnard Funeral & Cremation Services Obituaries

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

Arlene G. Deprey

Arlene G. Deprey

May 9, 2026

Arlene G. Deprey, 93, Casco, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 9, 2026. She was born in Red River on August 26, 1932, to the late Frank and Mary (Ferron) DeGrave. She married Donald Deprey on June 13, 1950, at St. Peter Catholic Church, Lincoln. Donald preceded her in death on January 1, 1994.

Arlene enjoyed the simple pleasures in life and enjoyed the time...

Wayne Paul Heuer

Wayne Paul Heuer

Apr 30, 2026

Wayne P. Heuer, 86, Kewaunee, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Kewaunee with his family by his side. He was born November 26, 1939, to the late Orland and Gertrude (Zimmerman) Heuer. Wayne was a 1957 graduate of Algoma High School. Wayne served his country in the United States Army, on active duty, the National Guard, and...

Fay M. Ferron

Fay M. Ferron

Apr 29, 2026

Fay Mary Ferron, 93, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and teacher, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, surrounded by the love and care of her family. Born on October 8, 1932, to the late Richard and Eva (Vandertie) Fett. Fay filled her life with beauty and purpose, nurturing both her flowering gardens and the minds of her students...

Clara Engebose

Clara Engebose

Apr 29, 2026

Clara (BuhrEngebose, 97, Casco, went to her eternal rest on April 29, 2026. She was born in the Town of Lincoln on October 21, 1928, to the late Peter and Louise (DeBauche) Buhr. She married Harvey Engebose on September 14, 1948, at St. Peter Catholic Church in Lincoln and farmed the Buhr homestead until their retirement. She was a member...

Priscilla A. Fontaine

Priscilla A. Fontaine

Apr 27, 2026

Priscilla A. Fontaine, 85, Kewaunee, passed away at home on Monday April 27, 2026. She was born in Maplewood, WI, on November 19, 1940, to the late Henry J. and Ethel L. (Sperber) Baumann. She married Kenneth Fontaine on July 19, 1960, at Reese Airforce Base in Lubbock, TX.

Priscilla always enjoyed gardening, growing grapes to make wine, and being on...

Donna Kotyza

Donna Kotyza

Apr 26, 2026

Donna Kotyza (Jirtle), age 97, formerly of Kewaunee, died peacefully on April 26, 2026, with her daughter and daughter-in-law by her side at Hamilton Health Services of Two Rivers. She was born on July 20, 1928, to the late Lee and Myrtle (Kuehl) Jirtle, and grew up in Kewaunee, Wisconsin, where she attended and graduated from Kewaunee High School in...

Thomas "Owl" Swagel

Thomas "Owl" Swagel

Apr 26, 2026

Thomas P. "Owl" Swagel, 68, Kewaunee, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026. He was born in Green Bay on January 14, 1958, to the late John A. and Frances (Seidl) Swagel. He married Mary Wavrunek on July 1, 2000, at St. Therese Parish, Pilsen.

Tom worked the Hamachek Company and later at Vollrath. Tom was an avid fan of all Wisconsin...

Donald F. Hucek

Donald F. Hucek

Apr 25, 2026

Donald Frank Hucek, passed away on April 25, 2026, at the age of 81. He was born on February 12, 1945, to the late Marvin and Ruth (Wierichs) Hucek. Don was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, friend, and neighbor. He married June Yunk on September 14, 1968, at St. Peter Catholic Church in Lincoln.

Don lived a life filled with adventure and...

Patricia A. Broadbent

Patricia A. Broadbent

Apr 19, 2026

Patricia A. Broadbent passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026.  She will be returning home to Illinois for her burial.

Karen A. Kinjerski

Karen A. Kinjerski

Apr 13, 2026

Karen A. Kinjerski, 79, Kewaunee, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2026, at Aurora Hospital – Green Bay. She was born November 13, 1946, to the late Sylvester and Clara (Roidt) Riha. She married Larry Kinjerski on September 30, 1967, at St. Mary’s Church, Tisch Mills. He preceded her in death in 2017.

Religion was very important to Karen, and...

Aileen B. Zachek

Aileen B. Zachek

Apr 10, 2026

NOTE: WE ARE SHARING THIS ON BEHALF OF THE FAMILY. SEE FULL FUNERAL DETAILS IN MISHICOT, WI. Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home is assisting the family. Please visit their website or contact them for any questions regarding service information. Thank You!

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Aileen B. Zachek, age 95, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026, at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay with her...

Judith A. Berger

Judith A. Berger

Apr 9, 2026

Judith Ann Berger, 79, Algoma, passed away on April 9, 2026, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Born on August 9, 1946, in Wisconsin, to the late Carl and Lorretta (McCarty) Kenn.

Judi lived a life full of passion, compassion, and advocacy. Judi was a devoted caregiver, nurturing and helping others in her career. Her heart was as big as her outspoken spirit, especially when...

Louise M. Charles

Louise M. Charles

Apr 6, 2026

Louise M. Charles, 90, Kewaunee, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 6, 2026. She was born on August 2, 1935, to the late Tony and Alice (Christman) Swintosky.

She was particularly proud of the days walking from Birchwood to the one-room schoolhouse in Footbridge. She graduated from Kewaunee High School in 1953. She married Delbert Charles February 11, 1956, at St. Hedwig Church in...

Dennis J. Raisleger

Dennis J. Raisleger

Apr 5, 2026

Dennis J. Raisleger, age 78, suddenly passed away on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026. He was born on June 22, 1947, to Joseph C. and Evelyn J.  (Konop) Raisleger. He was the oldest of 6 children and grew up on the family farm in Stangelville. He married Joan Selner on October 23, 1971. They were married for 54 years.

He graduated from Kewaunee High School in...

Debra Ann Nelis

Debra Ann Nelis

Apr 5, 2026

Debra A. Nelis, 70, Casco, passed away on April 5, 2026, Debbie was born on September 4, 1955, in Algoma, Wisconsin, to the late Edmund and Louella (Charles) LeCloux. Debbie made her home in Casco, where she opened her heart and her home running an in-home daycare, in addition to working for many years for the Olsonite corporation.

Debbie was...

Rolland J. Derenne

Rolland J. Derenne

Apr 4, 2026

Rolland (Ron ) J Derenne, 83, Luxemburg, passed away April 4, 2026. He was born on October 7, 1942, to the late Joseph J. and Anna G. (Petiniot) Derenne. Per Ron’s wishes, all services are private.

Lorraine H. Nyberg

Lorraine H. Nyberg

Apr 3, 2026

Lorraine Helen Nyberg, 70, Algoma, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Lorraine passed away on April 3, 2026, at her home. Born on November 24, 1955, in Sycamore, Illinois, to the late Frank and Patricia Edlinski.

Lorraine was a dedicated case worker for Innovative Services in Green Bay who in her spare time had a special flair for writing music lyrics....

Wenzel C Swagel Jr.

Wenzel C Swagel Jr.

Mar 30, 2026

Wenzel C. Swagel Jr., 89, Kewaunee, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, March 30, 2026. He was born on February 19, 1937, to the late Wenzel A. and Mary (Dworak) Swagel. Wenzel graduated from Kewaunee High School in 1955. He served in the United States Army from 1959-1962. Wenzel married Emily L. Plansky on September...

Norbert Nicholas Beining

Norbert Nicholas Beining

Mar 29, 2026

Norbert N. Beining, 80, Denmark, passed away peacefully with his family by his side Sunday, March 29, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. He was born on April 16, 1945, to the late Gerald and Florance (Neinhaus) Beining. Norbert married Mary Pardowsky on October 12, 1991, at Holy Rosary Church, Kewaunee.

Norbert proudly served his country as a Military Police...

Dale M. Pilgrim

Dale M. Pilgrim

Mar 26, 2026

Dale Melvin Pilgrim, 79, left us peacefully on March 26, 2026. Born on December 14, 1946, in Wisconsin, to the late Gerhardt and Marcella (Ollmann) Pilgrim. Dale dedicated his life to the joys and hard work of being a dairy farmer. Farming wasn’t just his job—it was his passion. He loved every moment spent in the fields, caring for the land,...