Obituaries

Kinnard Funeral & Cremation Services Obituaries

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

Beverly June (Irons)  Smiley

Beverly June (Irons) Smiley

Dec 25, 2019

Beverly (Bev) J. Smiley, age 85 of Kewaunee died on December 25, 2019 at home after a battle with cancer.  She was born on April 26, 1934 in Iowa to the late Ernest and Ruth (Thompson) Irons, the 12th of 14 children. She graduated from New Albin High School in Iowa as the Salutatorian of her class.  She then...

Delbert J. Charles

Delbert J. Charles

Dec 20, 2019

Delbert J. Charles, age 82 of Kewaunee passed away on Friday December 20, 2019.  He was born on March 11, 1937 to the late Randall and Marie (DeDecker) Charles.

He graduated from Holy Rosary Grade School and was a 1955 graduate of Kewaunee High School.  He married Louise Swintosky February 11, 1956 at St. Hedwig Church in...

Martin F. Kokan

Martin F. Kokan

Dec 9, 2019

Martin F. Kokan, age 85 of Kewaunee died on Monday, December 9, 2019 at Aurora Baycare Medical Center.  He was born on June 8, 1934 in Pewaukee, WI to the lateMarko and Anna (Nagel) Kokan.

He worked for Roxo in Waukesha making Soda.  He married Patricia Rezach on September 4, 1954 and were married fifty-nine years until...

Elaine Verna (Vanderkinter)  Jandrin

Elaine Verna (Vanderkinter) Jandrin

Dec 7, 2019

On Saturday night heaven gained another angel, as our beloved Elaine Verna Jandrin, 69, of Lincoln, Wisconsin passed away on December 07, 2019 surrounded by family. After a six-year battle with breast cancer, God called her home at Aurora Bay Care Medical Center in Green Bay, WI. Elaine was born on January 1, 1950 to Norbert and Olga (Brant)...

Lorraine M (Kinzie)  Hrivnak

Lorraine M (Kinzie) Hrivnak

Nov 30, 2019

Lorraine Hrivnak, age 94 of Kewaunee died on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Linden Manor.  She was born on August 30, 1925 in Chicago to the late James and Anna (Prochoska) Kinzie.

She married George Hrivnak and he preceded her in death 1989.

Lorraine lived in Cicero, IL for eighty-four years until about ten years...

David Rice

David Rice

Nov 28, 2019

L. David Rice, age 62 of Kewaunee died on Thursday, November 28, 2019 after complications due to surgery.  He was born on December 18, 1956 in Oshkosh, WI to the late Leonard and June (Hellwig) Rice.

David graduated from Winneconne High School in 1975 and then graduated from U.W. Platteville in 1983 with a degree in engineering. ...

Kenneth Alon Hultgren

Kenneth Alon Hultgren

Nov 27, 2019

Kenneth (Ken) Alon Hultgren, Sobieski, age 60, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, November 28, 2019.

Ken was born in Billings, Montana on May 19, 1959 to Mary Louise and Gordon Hultgren.  He graduated from Denmark High School in 1977.  He married his high school sweetheart, the former Darlene Kudick of Denmark, and they had a...

Thomas Charlier

Thomas Charlier

Nov 27, 2019

Thomas Charlier, age 72 of Kewaunee died Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at Bellin Memorial Hospital.  He was born on January 26, 1947 in Kewaunee to the late Clarence and Marion (Selner) Charlier.

He graduated from Kewaunee High School in 1965.  He married Marjorie Seifert on July 21, 1979.  Together they operated Mermaid Sales and Antiques.

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William (Bill) J. Draeb

William (Bill) J. Draeb

Nov 19, 2019

William (Bill) Draeb, age 79 of Kewaunee died on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 after a lingering illness.  He was born on July 22, 1940 in Kewaunee to the late Thomas and Helen (Zielinski) Draeb.

He graduated from Kewaunee High School in 1958 and later graduated from U. W. Green Bay with a Bachelor of Science degree.  For...

Leonard Mastalir

Leonard Mastalir

Nov 10, 2019

Leonard Mastlair, 81 years young passed away peacefully at home in Kewaunee with loved ones by his side.

Leonard was born February 28th, 1938 in Kewaunee to the late Anna M. Wachal and Edward Mastlair. Leonard dearly loved his farm and was a true farmer from the beginning to the end. He farmed until he officially retired...

Herman A. Draeger

Herman A. Draeger

Nov 2, 2019

Herman A. Draeger, age 88 of Kewaunee died on Saturday, November 2. 2019 at home.  He was born on May 2, 1931 in Sheboygan to the late Helmuth and Malinda (Rautmann) Draeger.

He attended Kewaunee High School and later joined the U. S. Air Force serving three years.  Herman married Judy Kuehl on May 12, 1962 at...

Leone (Levy)  Koudelka

Leone (Levy) Koudelka

Nov 2, 2019

Leone (Levy) Koudelka, age 99 of  Kewaunee,  passed  away peacefully Saturday, November 2, 2019.     She was born December 12, 1919 to Frank and  Mary (Mraz) Levy in the Town of  Carlton.  She grew up on the family farm and graduated from Wayside School.  She worked on her parents' farm, then in Milwaukee and Two Rivers.  She married  Frank Koudelka...

Lance J. Vlies

Lance J. Vlies

Nov 1, 2019

Lance J. Vlies , 35, of Luxemburg passed away unexpectedly, on November 1, 2019.  He was born on May 12, 1984 to Rick and Wendy (Englebert) Vlies.  He was a graduate of Luxemburg-Casco High School and NWTC with a degree in Architectural Engineering.  For the past 12 years Lance has been employed at Pierce Manufacturing as a...

Vernie Monfils

Vernie Monfils

Oct 30, 2019

Vernie C. Monfils , 90, formerly of Rosiere, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at Anna's House in New Franken. Vernie was born on April 18, 1929 to the late David & Ida (Massart) Monfils. He married Catherine Finendale at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Lincoln. She preceded him in death on January 29, 2015. Vernie...

Herbert Heinz Timm

Herbert Heinz Timm

Oct 19, 2019

Herbert Heinz Timm, Town of West Kewaunee, passed away on October 19, 2019 at the age of 92.

Herbert was born on June 19, 1927 in Kewaunee, Wisconsin to the late Herman & Charlotte Laabs Timm. Herbert is survived by loving family and friends, including his wife of 56 years Elvera; son Philip (Colleen) Timm; son Nathanael...

Eugene R. Rezach

Eugene R. Rezach

Oct 7, 2019

Eugene R. Rezach , 82, of Algoma passed away on October 7, 2019.  He was born on September 6, 1937 to the late James and Grace (Swarts) Rezach. Eugene worked as a farmer for most of his life on his own farm.

A private graveside service was held for Eugene on Saturday October 12, 2019...

Thomas E. Belleau

Thomas E. Belleau

Oct 6, 2019

Thomas Eugene Belleau, 83, passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer on October 6, 2019. He was born on July 7, 1936 in Menominee, Michigan to the late Mose and Mary Belleau. Tom married Dorothy Schiltz on June 21, 1958 at St. Mary’s Maplewood.  He served in the Army Reserves from 1956 to 1963 as a Sergeant...

Willard J. Kuss

Willard J. Kuss

Oct 6, 2019

Willard “Willie” J. Kuss, 81, of Algoma passed away peacefully after a short illness on October 6, 2019.  He was born on August 11, 1938 in Algoma to the late Harland and Clara (Schmitz) Kuss.  After graduating from Algoma High School, he proudly served his country in the United States Army.  On April 16, 1964 he married...

Magdalene E. (Stoller)  Opicka

Magdalene E. (Stoller) Opicka

Oct 4, 2019

Magdalene E. Opicka, 95, Casco, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019. Magdalene was born on June 23, 1924 to the late Cornelius and Laura (Laurent) Stoller. She married Donald F. Opicka on October 4, 1944 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, he preceded her in death on July 13, 2000. She was a member of St. Adalbert’s...

Marvin A. Vandervest

Marvin A. Vandervest

Oct 4, 2019

Marvin “Red” A. Vandervest , 95, of Algoma, passed away with his family at his side on October 4, 2019 at Algoma Long Term Care Unit.  He was born August 20, 1924 in Algoma, WI to the late Fred and Mary (Dellis) Vandervest.  He was an altar boy throughout grade school and high school.  Red proudly served...