Obituaries

Kinnard Funeral & Cremation Services Obituaries

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

Charles G Jadin

Charles G Jadin

Jan 4, 2022

CHARLES G. JADIN

June 2, 1949-January 3, 2022

Charles George Jadin, 72, Casco, passed away unexpectedly on January 3, 2022.  Chuck was born on June 2, 1949, to the late Julius Jadin and Patricia (Rank) Jadin.  He married Barbara DeJardin on May 3, 1975, at St. Peter Catholic Church in Lincoln.  He enjoyed...

Hon. Keith A. Mehn

Hon. Keith A. Mehn

Dec 25, 2021

Hon. Keith A. Mehn, 62, of Kewaunee, passed away on December 25, 2021, after a diagnosis of kidney cancer 14 months ago.  He passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.  Keith was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on August 12, 1959, to the late Robert P. and Carrol (Stadler) Mehn. On September 21, 1996, he married Michelle (Bertrand)...

James J. Powell

James J. Powell

Dec 20, 2021

James Joseph Powell , 58, Pulaski, passed away at home with his family by his side on December 20, 2021. James was born on July 31, 1963, to the late Gary & Patricia (Bonk) Powell. He married Annalyse LeFevre on March 5, 2019. He loved hunting, traveling, and being with his family and friends. He also loved...

Donna Mae (Bonnin)  Flaherty

Donna Mae (Bonnin) Flaherty

Dec 15, 2021

Donna Mae Flaherty, 76 years old, of Kewaunee, passed away on December 15, 2021. Donna was born on March 10, 1945, in Shawano, to Hilbert and Margaret (Bartelt) Bonnin. She graduated from Bonduel High School in 1963. Over her lifetime, Donna worked hard and held various roles, including an optometrist assistant, executive secretary at American Medical Security, and customer...

Florence M. (Monfils)  Massart

Florence M. (Monfils) Massart

Dec 15, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Florence Massart announces her passing on December 15, 2021.

She was born on May 25, 1927, to John and Mabel (Lacrosse) Monfils and raised on the family farm. She married Harry Massart on June 8, 1954, at St. Hubert Catholic Church in Rosiere, and together ran the family...

Eleanor Jean (Bitzan)  Machut

Eleanor Jean (Bitzan) Machut

Dec 10, 2021

Eleanor Jean Machut, born July 10, 1931, went to be with her Lord on Friday morning, December 10, 2021, after a brief but tough fight with cancer. Eleanor grew up in the farm life and loved the hard and valuable work farmers do. After graduating from Casco High School, she married her husband, Melvin Machut and together they had...

Violet L. (Nell)  Allyn

Violet L. (Nell) Allyn

Dec 10, 2021

Violet Lillian (Nell) Allyn, 94, Algoma, passed away at Woodside Lutheran Home in Green Bay on December 10, 2021. Vy was born on November 16, 1927, to the late Frederick and Lillian (Miller) Nell. She married Harmon Allyn on November 6, 1948, at St. Paul’s in Algoma, He preceded her in death on June 23, 2018. Vy...

Judith M. (LaCrosse)  Schleis

Judith M. (LaCrosse) Schleis

Dec 7, 2021

Judith M. (LaCrosse) Schleis, 81, Norman, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay on December 7, 2021. She was born at home in the Town of Scott on April 24, 1940, to the late Joe and Emma (Wery) LaCrosse. Judy married the love of her life, Ronald Schleis on...

Nancy J. (Detampel)  Challe

Nancy J. (Detampel) Challe

Dec 2, 2021

Nancy J. (Detampel) Challe, age 85 of Kewaunee died on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born on November 21, 1936 in Kewaunee to the late Emanuel (E.P.) And Rose (Tischler) Detampel.

She graduated from Holy Rosary Grade school and Kewaunee High School with the class of 1954.  After high...

Jesse Lee Sinicki

Jesse Lee Sinicki

Nov 29, 2021

Jesse Lee Sinicki, age 49 of Kewaunee died on Monday, November 29, 2021 at home surrounded by his family.  He was born on September 19, 1972 in Kewaunee to Edwin and Shirley (Graunke) Sinicki.

Jesse graduated from Kewaunee High School with the class of 1991. He attended N.W.T.C. and found his career working at Optima Machinery Corporation...

Edward J. Kalish

Edward J. Kalish

Nov 28, 2021

Edward J. Kalish, 77 of Kewaunee passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021, at the home of his care giver Cheryl Massey. Edward resided in Kewaunee until the time of his illness. The strong military man he was, he fought hard for 7 months after being diagnosed with leukemia. He was born on May 11, 1944, to...

Stephen D. Eslinger

Stephen D. Eslinger

Nov 18, 2021

On November 18, 2021, another family member was taken from us. Our son-in-law, Stephen D. Eslinger, age 63 passed away at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, Montana.

He was born on July 10, 1958 in Ottumua, Iowa and was raised in Montana.

In 1976 Steve moved to Wisconsin, where he met the love of his...

Donald Patrick Lyons

Donald Patrick Lyons

Nov 16, 2021

Donald P. Lyons, age 83 of Two Rivers, formerly of Kewaunee died on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Hamilton Health Services in Two Rivers. He was born on May 4, 1938 Door County to the late Donald J. and Lorraine (Schiesser) Lyons. He attended Kewaunee High School and then married Jannie Mae Nissley May 5, 1962. She preceded him...

Patricia (Pat) (Graef)  Perron

Patricia (Pat) (Graef) Perron

Nov 12, 2021

Our mom, Patricia (Pat) Perron left us to join her husband and son November 12, 2021. Mom was born in 1931 to the late Ernestine and Phil Graef. She grew up on the family farm in Lena, Wisconsin with her seven siblings. After high school mom joined friends to work in Cudahy WI where she met dad. They were...

Robert (Bob) Lee Fameree

Robert (Bob) Lee Fameree

Nov 8, 2021

Robert Lee Fameree, age 84, of Kewaunee died on Monday, November 8, 2021 at home after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born April 14, 1937 in Kewaunee to Clifford and Minerva (Jirtle) Fameree.  He attended Holy Rosary Grade School and graduated from Kewaunee High School in 1955 where he excelled in football, basketball and baseball. ...

Elaine Mae (Olson)  Holmes-Jelinek

Elaine Mae (Olson) Holmes-Jelinek

Nov 1, 2021

Elaine Mae (Olson) Holmes- Jelinek of Kewaunee died peacefully on November 1, 2021, at her home, holding her daughter’s hand. She was born on May 21, 1938, in Michigan City, IN to Roy and Florence (Riley) Olson. She was raised in Chesterton, IN, where she met her first husband, Johnnie Holmes. They were married May 25, 1956. Johnnie worked...

Anthony (Tony) Fiala

Anthony (Tony) Fiala

Oct 31, 2021

Anthony (Tony) Fiala, age 64, of Kewaunee died surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Aurora Baycare Medical Center.  He was born on April 6, 1957 in Kewaunee to the late John C. And Ruby (Kotek) Fiala.

He graduated from Kewaunee High School with the class of 1976, then attended N.W.T.C. and became...

Mary Ann (Zellner)  Fameree

Mary Ann (Zellner) Fameree

Oct 30, 2021

The Lord took a wonderful loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend to heaven on Saturday, October 30, 2021. Mary Ann Fameree, 84, Casco, journeyed to her heavenly home surrounded by her loving family. She was a woman with strong faith and an infectious smile.

Mary Ann was born on February 17, 1937, to the late...

David P. Kirchman

David P. Kirchman

Oct 28, 2021

David P. Kirchman , left this earthly world on October 28th to be with his Savior and loved ones that travelled before him.  He was born to the late Paul and Nellie (Mikle) Kirchman on June 28, 1941.  He married Joyce Yunk on July 21, 1962 in Lincoln.  When asked how they met his response was “at...

George M. Hocks

George M. Hocks

Oct 27, 2021

George Monroe Hocks, 85, of Rio Creek passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. He was born to the late John and Bridget (Barrette) Hocks on February 22, 1936 in Rio Creek, WI. He graduated from Casco High School in 1954. Upon graduation he was employed as a milk truck driver for the Rio Creek Cheese...