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Local obituaries for the Algoma, Casco, & Kewaunee, WI areas
Hamlin Mertens
Apr 4, 2017
Hamlin Mertens , 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 4 at Anna's House New Franken surrounded by his family. Hamlin was born on October 29, 1926 in Thiry Daems, WI to the late Louis and Emma (Ferron) Mertens. He served his country in the United States Army during WWII in the Philippines under General MacArthur. Upon...
Marietta S. (Korth) Bader
Mar 26, 2017
Marietta S. Bader , 65, Rio Creek, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday March 26, 2017. She was born on July 7, 1951 to the late Alvin and Pearl (Petit) Korth. On September 9, 1972 she married the love of her life Ted. Marietta worked at Sweet Seasons in Dyckesville for 30 years....
Myron J. Abts
Mar 21, 2017
Myron J. Abts , 71, of Casco passed away unexpectedly at home on March 21, 2017. He was born on March 11, 1946 to the late Robert and Florence (Thiry) Abts. He enjoyed family, especially his grandkids, giving rides on his John Deere tractor, and was always willing to lend a hand. He was looking forward to...
Gordon R. Grall
Mar 15, 2017
Gordon R. Grall , age 80, of Bay Settlement, Town of Scott, passed away March 15, 2017 after a brief illness. Gordy was born January 4, 1937 in Bay Settlement to the late Wilbert A. and Ceceilia (Champeau) Grall. After serving his country in the U.S. Marine Corps, Gordy worked for many years as a hydraulic, automobile,...
Delores L. (Swoboda) Nell
Mar 8, 2017
Delores L. Nell , 86, Algoma, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017. She was born September 30, 1930 in Lincoln to the late John and Odile (Kinnard) Swoboda. Delores married Orville Nell on February 27, 1954 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Algoma, he preceded her in death on September 9, 2005.
Delores was a cook...

Barbara J. (Swift) Brumm
Feb 13, 2017
Barbara J. Brumm , 97, Algoma, passed away on February 13, 2017 at Door County Medical Center with her family by her side. Barbara was born on November 2, 1919 in San Francisco, CA to the late Henry and Estelle (Kronquist) Swift. Wiesner & Massart Funeral Home - Algoma is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolence...
Fern Paul
Feb 13, 2017
Fern A. (Rankin) Paul , 95, formerly of Algoma and Casco, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital. Fern was born on November 18, 1921 to the late Anton and Caroline Bruening. Following the death of her mother as a young girl, Fern was raised by her special Aunt Elizabeth and Uncle Frank...
Kelly Giese
Feb 5, 2017
Kelly Giese , 47, Casco, was called home by God unexpectedly on Sunday, February 5, 2017. She was born July 10, 1969 to Norman Bowers and Shelby Hartzler. Kelly married Denny Giese on October 27, 1989 in Milwaukee. Kelly was very involved with Krusin' for Kids. She loved reading, writing, gardening, and cooking. Kelly loved people and...
Myron (Charlie) Charles
Feb 5, 2017
Myron (Charlie) Charles , 78, died peacefully at home surrounded by family. After retiring from P&G, Myron enjoyed woodworking, the Badgers and the Packers. He is survived by his wife Elaine; children Lisa, Linda, Luann, Carl, and Lori along with their spouses and significant others; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph...
Donald J. Wilquet
Jan 30, 2017
Donald J. Wilquet , 63, of Luxemburg passed away on Monday, January 30, 2017. Donald was born on February 23, 1953 to the late William and Eunice (Rasmussen) Wilquet of Tonet. He graduated from L-C High with the class of 1971. Donald ran the family farm he grew up on while also working part time for Rita’s...
Elizabeth (LaCourt) Allen
Jan 27, 2017
Elizabeth Allen , 101, Algoma passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017. She was born to the late Joseph and Sadonia (Heurion) LaCourt on August 25, 1915, in the Town of Little River, Oconto County.
She graduated from Oconto High School in 1933 and then went to Hibbing, Minnesota to live with her sister. She...

James L. Toppe
Jan 23, 2017
James Lawrence Toppe , 79, was born into eternal life on January 23, 2017 at the Algoma Medical Center & Long Term Care Unit.
He leaves behind his sister Janet Zill (Toppe) of Milwaukee, Nieces Kathie Ehlke (Toppe) of Waukesha, WI, Lisa Chamberlain (Zill) of Houston, TX, Laurie Mallum (Zill) and nephew David Zill also...

Kenneth J. Petrina
Jan 22, 2017
Kenneth Joseph Petrina , age 88, of Kewaunee, Wisconsin, died Friday, January 22nd, 2017 at the Atrium Post Acute Care of Kewaunee.
Ken was born April 7th, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois, to Amanda Trump and Anton Petrina. He graduated from high school in Chicago. Besides living in Illinois and Wisconsin, he has lived in Florida...
Veronica J. (Derenne) DeVillers
Jan 17, 2017
Veronica J. DeVillers , 84, Luxemburg, died Tuesday evening, January 17, 2017.
Veronica was born February 25, 1932, the oldest of four children, in rural Algoma to Eli and Annie (Jandrin) Derenne. She graduated from Casco High School in 1950, where she played clarinet in the marching band.
On September 21, 1950 she...
Jeanne A. Pallex
Jan 17, 2017
Jeanne Ann Pallex , 50, of Algoma, entered into eternal peace at Atrium Post-Acute Care in Kewaunee on January 17, 2017, with her family by her side after a long battle with cancer. She was born on May 7, 1966 in Algoma to the late Siegfried and Anne (Renier) Pallex. Jeanne was a free-spirited soul and will...
Viola M. (Ferron) Bouche
Jan 15, 2017
Viola Mary Bouche , 95, formerly of the Village of Casco, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Algoma Long Term Care. She was born May 10, 1921 in the Town of Casco to the late Joseph and Philomena (Berger) Ferron. Viola married Harvey Bouche, October 6, 1942 at St. Hubert Catholic Church, Rosiere he preceded her...
Rhonda Rae (Matelski) Pagenkopf
Jan 5, 2017
Rhonda Rae Pagenkopf , 68, of Algoma, passed away at Bellin Memorial Hospital on Thursday January 5, 2017. She was born on October 8, 1948 in Laona, WI to the late Raymond and Clarann (Enders) Matelski. She was a graduate of Niagra High School in 1967. She was married to Leslie Pagenkopf. Rhonda worked on the assembly...
Marion F. (Englebert) Mickelson
Dec 30, 2016
Marion Frances Mickelson , 98, of Algoma passed away peacefully at Algoma Long Term Care on December 30, 2016. She was born on November 6, 1918 in Algoma to the late Joseph and Anna (Hucek) Englebert. She was a graduate of Algoma High School. On June 22, 1938 she married Orville Mickelson at St. Mary's Catholic Church,...
Elizabeth (Betty) (Reince) Delain
Dec 26, 2016
Elizabeth (Betty) Jane (Reince) Delain , 89, of Casco passed away peacefully at Autumn Fields Senior Living on December 26, 2016. She was born on August 27, 1927 to the late Fabian and Josephine (Charles) Reince. She graduated from Algoma High School. She met her future husband, Vince, when she went to collect on an over-due library...
Cletus Engebose
Dec 26, 2016
Cletus Engebose , 66, passed away on December 26, 2016. He was born on January 1, 1950 to Harvey and Clara Engebose. He married Theresa Drewieske on November 15, 1975. He worked for Fort Howard/Georgia Pacific west from 1977 until his retirement in 2015. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, enjoyed woodworking, snowmobiling and...
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