Obituaries

Kinnard Funeral & Cremation Services Obituaries

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

Betty Jane Zimmer-Wegner

Betty Jane Zimmer-Wegner

Mar 7, 2026

Betty J. Zimmer-Wegner, 82, Kewaunee WI, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026, at home with her family by her side. She was born to the late Archie and Myrtle (VanPay) Van Goethem on October 12, 1943. She married Marlin Zimmer on June 18, 1960, at St. Hubert Church in Sugarbush. He preceded her in death on May 31, 1982. She...

Vicki L. Sipe

Vicki L. Sipe

Mar 6, 2026

Vicki Lynn Sipe, 83, Kewaunee, WI passed away from Alzheimer’s Disease, Friday morning, March 6, 2026, while comfortable in her bed with her loyal little dog, Satch. Vicki was born April 8, 1942, in Savanna, IL to parents Wayne R. “Poppy” & Arvilla A. “Honey” (Kampmeier) Williams. Vicki, always beautiful with a lipstick smile and curled blond hair, well known...

Mark E. Dolski

Mark E. Dolski

Mar 4, 2026

Mark Emery Dolski, 81, Our beloved brother passed into eternity on March 4, 2026. He was the first born to Jerome and Edith (Voyles) Dolski on February 27, 1945, and grew up on the family farm.

He attended Holy Rosary, Sacred Heart Seminary in Oneida for three years, and graduated from Kewaunee High School. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business...

Jeffery Lynn Myers

Jeffery Lynn Myers

Mar 4, 2026

Jeffery Lynn Myers, 76, New Franken, passed away on March 4, 2026, just days shy of his 77th birthday. Jeff was born on March 7, 1949, in Decatur, Illinois to the late Raymond "Neil" and Maisey "Mae" (Nixon) Myers. Throughout his life, Jeff was employed in management within the medical manufacturing sector, where he was greatly respected for his strong...

Debra A. Kourlesis

Debra A. Kourlesis

Feb 27, 2026

Debra A. Kourlesis, 67, Formerly of Algoma, passed away on February 27, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones near her home in Shorewood, Illinois after an illness.

“Debbie” was born in February 1959 in Kaukauna to Jim and Yvonne (Wickmann) Seif, the 4th of 6 children. She married Robin Urban of Casco in 1979 and became mother of two children, Afam and...

Richard M. Stuebs

Richard M. Stuebs

Feb 26, 2026

Richard “Dick” M. Stuebs, 76, Kewaunee, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 26, 2026. He was born in Kewaunee, on May 31, 1949, to the late Milton and Amy (Pelnar) Stuebs. Dick married Marie Stuebs on July 31, 1990.

Dick worked at Kewaunee Fabrications for many years. He enjoyed playing baseball, dart ball, bowling, and playing cribbage with family and friends....

Patricia A. Jurczykowski

Patricia A. Jurczykowski

Feb 24, 2026

Patricia A. “Mouse” Jurczykowski, 66, Kewaunee, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, surrounded by the people she loved most. She was born on June 7, 1959, and was the beloved daughter of the late Melvin and Valerie Pisha.

From an early age, she devoted her life to caring for others. She spent 15 years working as a CNA. Later,...

Donald B. Bruening

Donald B. Bruening

Feb 18, 2026

Donald B. Bruening, 85, Kewaunee, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, with his family by his side. Donald was born June 1, 1940, to the late Henry and Ann Marie (Thompson) Bruening. He graduated from Kewaunee High School in 1959.

Donald was a lifetime member of Holy Rosary Parish and the Knights of Columbus. He was one of the original members who established...

LaVerne K. Zuroske

LaVerne K. Zuroske

Feb 16, 2026

LaVerne K. Zuroske, 65, of Algoma, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, February 16, 2026, in the early morning hours. She was born May 7, 1960, to Bob and Delores (Tesnow) Brown. LaVerne graduated from Gibraltar High School in 1978 and went on to build a dedicated career as a postal clerk, retiring after 26...

Gary W. Oswald

Gary W. Oswald

Feb 15, 2026

Gary W. Oswald, Kewaunee, a man of immense strength and deep faith, has passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at the age of 78.

Gary spent his career building the world around him, working in construction throughout Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula. He spent years at Hamachek building equipment to harvest food for people. Known for his physical power, he...

Milton A. Anschutz Jr.

Milton A. Anschutz Jr.

Feb 14, 2026

Milton A. Anschutz, 79, Algoma. It is with great sadness that the family of Milton "Milty" August Anschutz Jr., announces his passing on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the age of 79.

Milt was born on December 5, 1946, to the late Milton Sr. and Betty (Simon) Anschutz in Sturgeon Bay, WI. He graduated from Sevastopol High School and proudly joined...

Loyd E. Baum

Loyd E. Baum

Feb 8, 2026

Loyd E. Baum, 78, Sturgeon Bay, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2026. He was born July 8, 1947, to the late Walter and Dorothy (Funk) Baum and spent his childhood in Withee, WI where he enjoyed riding his bike to fish in Black River and graduated Owen-Withee High School class of ‘65.

Loyd was an avid gardener, herbalist, and...

Elaine A. Charles

Elaine A. Charles

Feb 8, 2026

Elaine A. Charles, 87, Luxemburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, February 8, 2026. She was born November 12, 1938, to the late Ervin Jr. and Elsie (Smith) Kazik. She married Myron Charles on April 19, 1958, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Oneida. They celebrated 59 years together. Myron preceded her in death on February 5, 2017.

After...

Catherine L. Mastalir

Catherine L. Mastalir

Feb 1, 2026

Catherine L. (“Cathy”, “Katie”, nee Froelich) Mastalir, 93, Kewaunee WI, died peacefully on Sunday, February 1, 2026, with family by her side. Born December 5, 1932, on a farm in Bellevue WI, she was the third child of Albert & Regina (Kaster) Froelich. She attended a rural one-room school that housed all students, grades 1-8, then St Philip grade school...

Jean M. Lindberg

Jean M. Lindberg

Jan 28, 2026

Jean M. Lindberg, 88, Kewaunee, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026. She was born in Palmer, Michigan on September 28, 1937, to the late Clarence and Lila Goldsworthy. She married George “Dave” Lindberg on October 10, 1959, in Ironwood, Michigan. They were married for 54 years.

Throughout her life, Jean formed many deep and lasting friendships. Affectionately known as “Momma Jean”,...

Helen D. Annoye

Helen D. Annoye

Jan 27, 2026

Helen D. Annoye, 95, Casco, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. She was born in the Town of Lincoln on January 16, 1931, to the late Julian and Catherine (Jandrin) Finendale. She married Elmer Annoye on July 15, 1947. Helen worked as a CNA in nursing homes where she cared for the loved ones of many families. In her...

Debra L. Babcock

Debra L. Babcock

Jan 27, 2026

Debra L. Babcock, 71, Kewaunee, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. She was born on December 4, 1954, to the late Donald and Lorraine (Plansky) Schlies. She married Lawrence "Chip" Babcock.

She was a devoted animal lover whose heart belonged especially to her quarter horses, spending countless hours riding, training them. At home, Debi cherished her feline boys-Roscoe, Augustus,...

Kimberly B. Fromm-Demille

Kimberly B. Fromm-Demille

Jan 20, 2026

Kimberly "Kim" B. Fromm-Demille, 47, Kewaunee, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, after a series of strokes and seizures. She was born in Ann Arbor, MI on July 29, 1978, to Brad Fromm and Susan (Zess) Fromm.

Kim found joy in traveling, especially her trips to the Michigan International Speedway, and she loved the Bellagio in Las Vegas. She had a...

Martha J. Tabordon

Martha J. Tabordon

Jan 19, 2026

Martha J. Tabordon, 83, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026, with her family by her side after a long battle with Parkinson Disease. She was born in Cannonsburg, PA on March 10, 1942, to the late Kenneth and Mary (Westcoat) Green. She married Wayne Tabordon in 1962 in California. He preceded her in death on June 15, 2000.

Martha was a...

Sharon L. Smith

Sharon L. Smith

Jan 17, 2026

Sharon L. Smith, 78, Algoma, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026. She was born in Ohio on May 27, 1947, to the late William and Hilda (Willshire) Nicholas.

She is survived by her husband John Quigley; her son Franklin Snyder; stepdaughter, Miranda (Tom Gilbertson) Kickbusch; step grandchildren Carmine, Aria, Tommy, and Corbin; brother-in-law Adam Robledo; daughter-in-law Holly Vandermause. She was preceded...