Obituaries

Kinnard Funeral & Cremation Services Obituaries

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

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...

Sylvester Stauber

Sylvester Stauber

Oct 23, 2021

Sylvester Stauber, age 94, of Kewaunee passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021.  He was born on February 18, 1927 in Brussels, WI to Michael and Elsie (Oldenburg) Stauber. He grew up on the family farm in Brussels and worked at the shipyard in Sturgeon Bay and at Algoma Plywood. He married Arlene Conard on June 6, 1953. Together...

Norma (Romdenne)  Hlinak

Norma (Romdenne) Hlinak

Oct 22, 2021

Norma Hlinak, age 90 of Kewaunee died on Friday, October 22, 2021 at the Kewaunee Care Center.  She was born on May 14, 1931 in Kewaunee to the late John and Pauline (Albrecht) Romdenne. Norma married David Hlinak on April 24, 1958.

Norma was most proud of her career as a registered nurse, graduating in 1953 at...

Kenneth C. Lionarons

Kenneth C. Lionarons

Oct 17, 2021

Kenneth C. Lionarons, 70, Passed away at home on October 17, 2021. Services for Kenneth are being held in New York.

Dean R. Hartwig

Dean R. Hartwig

Oct 13, 2021

Dean Robert Hartwig , age 60, passed away at home on Wednesday, October 13th, 2021. He was born on September 26th, 1961 in Sturgeon Bay to the late Sylvester and Erma(Krause) Hartwig. Dean married Julie Mertens on May 26th, 1984 at St. Agnes Episcopal Church, Algoma.

Dean is survived by his wife, Julie; children, Brandon...

Jerry Ann (Millay)  Creech

Jerry Ann (Millay) Creech

Oct 12, 2021

To a Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Friend,

“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.”

—A.A. Milne

Your presence will forever be missed by so many, none more so than your family. Whom, you took the time to get to know, to love, and to create...

Virgil O. Robinson Sr.

Virgil O. Robinson Sr.

Oct 11, 2021

Virgil O. Robinson Sr., age 78 of Carlton died on October 11, 2021at home surounded by his family.  He was born in Carlton on March 26, 1943 to the late Otto Sr. And Lucille (Mott) Robinson.

He married Janice Brans in Maplewood on October 24, 1964.

Virgil started working for Mirro Aluminum Co. of Two...

Henry F. Opicka

Henry F. Opicka

Oct 8, 2021

Henry F. Opicka, 88, Kewaunee, passed away on October 8, 2021. Henry was born on July 14, 1933, to the late Henry and Mae (Sterba) Opicka. Henry was a graduate of Casco High School. On June 11, 1966 he married Johanna (Kroening) Simonar at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Algoma. Together they farmed in Slovan until 1979,...

Sandra Boulanger

Sandra Boulanger

Oct 7, 2021

Sandra Boulanger, 83, Green Bay, formerly of Casco, passed away on October 7, 2021. Sandy was born on July 28, 1938, to the late Joseph and Ethel (Duescher) Boulanger. Sandy was a graduate of Casco High School. Sandy managed the trucks for her father’s construction company. Sandy was independent and spirited. Although not having her own children,...

Barbara J. (Shillin)  Smith

Barbara J. (Shillin) Smith

Oct 4, 2021

Barbara J. (Shillin) Smith, age 89 of Kewaunee, died peacefully on Monday, October 4, 2021, at Aurora Baycare Medical Center with her family by her side. She was born on May 17, 1932, in the city of Kewaunee to the late George and Leone (Berkovitz) Shillin.

She attended Holy Rosary Catholic School and graduated from Kewaunee High...

Eileen (Worachek)  Hamachek

Eileen (Worachek) Hamachek

Oct 3, 2021

Eileen W. Hamachek, age 102, formerly of Kewaunee, died on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Autumn’s Promise Assisted  Living in Green Bay.  She was born on February 4, 1919 in Slovan,WI to the late Louis and Mary (Sisel) Worachek.  She grew up on the family farm in Slovan and attended local schools.  She married Richard L. Hamachek on August...

Jeanette E. (Yunk)  Paul

Jeanette E. (Yunk) Paul

Sep 22, 2021

Jeanette Paul entered eternal life, surrounded by her family on September 22, 2021, at the age of 84. She was born on April 4, 1937 in Gregorville, WI to the late Phillip and Marie (Malfroid) Yunk as the eldest of 9 children. Jeanette graduated from Casco High School. On October 5, 1957 she married the love of...