Obituaries

Kinnard Funeral & Cremation Services Obituaries

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

Marvin Joseph Dequaine

Marvin Joseph Dequaine

Sep 9, 2015

Marvin Joseph Dequaine , 79, of Algoma, passed away with his family by his side at Aurora Hospital on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 after a courageous 19 year battle with MDS. He was born on March 3, 1936 in Rosiere, WI to the late William and Louise (Massart) Dequaine. He graduated from Casco High School in 1953....

Leonard J. Lemens

Leonard J. Lemens

Aug 30, 2015

Leonard J. Lemens , 75, of Luxemburg, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Sunday evening August 30, 2015 at Anna's House, New Franken WI. He was born on May 31, 1940 to the late George and Mary (Gauthier) Lemens. He attended Luxemburg High School and graduated in 1958. He then proudly served his...

Leona T. (Hlinak)  Lukes

Leona T. (Hlinak) Lukes

Aug 18, 2015

Leona T Lukes , 90, of Kewaunee, passed away at Kewaunee Health Care Center on Tuesday August 18, 2015. She was born on August 28, 1924 in Alaska, WI, to the late Frank and Anna (Herold) Hlinak. On August 21, 1948 she married Louis Lukes at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Algoma. Louis preceded her in death in...

James (Jimmy) Allen Thogersen Minor

James (Jimmy) Allen Thogersen Minor

Aug 4, 2015

James (Jimmy) Allen Thogersen Minor , 33, Algoma, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, Aug. 4, at home.

Born Jan. 11, 1982, in Tampa, Fla., he later moved with his mom and sister to Menomonee Falls, Wis., and then as an adult to Silver Cliff, Wis. and later to Algoma, Wis.

He attended Menomonee...

Doris A. (Sconzert)  Stoller

Doris A. (Sconzert) Stoller

Jul 17, 2015

Doris A. Stoller , 92, formerly of Casco passed away on Friday July 17, 2015 at Anna's Health Care. She was born on January 7, 1923 to the late Joseph and Rose (Rank) Sconzert. On October 16, 1946 she married Eli Stoller. He preceded her in death on December 8, 2013. Doris was a dedicated secretary first...

LaVerne B. (Sibilsky)  Maedke

LaVerne B. (Sibilsky) Maedke

Jul 11, 2015

LaVerne B. (Sibilsky) Maedke , 101, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2015 at the Algoma Long Term Care Unit in the company of her daughters. LaVerne was born at home to Helen and Ernst Sibilsky in Rankin, WI where she spent a happy and fulfilling childhood. Her parents owned and operated cheese factories in the area...

Carol M. (Ravet)  Cravillion

Carol M. (Ravet) Cravillion

Jul 2, 2015

Carol M. Cravillion 84, of Casco passed away July 2, 2015 at Anna's House in New Franken. She was born on April 1, 1931 in Walhain to the late Frank and Irene (Wilquet) Ravet. On June 16, 1948 she married Lloyd Cravillion at St. Amend's Church in Walhain. He preceded her in death on June 11, 2014....

Marion (Renard)  Rankin

Marion (Renard) Rankin

Jun 27, 2015

Marion Rankin , age 82 of Algoma, went peacefully to heaven in the Lord's arms Saturday, June 27th with her family at her side. She was born August 24th 1932 in Namur, WI to Benjamin Renard and Anna (DeKeyser) Renard. She attended Brussels area schools. On April 18th 1953, she married Harold Rankin at St. Francis Catholic...

Thomas Joseph Berger

Thomas Joseph Berger

Jun 11, 2015

Thomas Joseph Berger , 68, Algoma, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015. He was born January 18, 1947 in Green Bay, WI to Eli and Mabel (Rankin) Berger. Tom married Barbara Blahnik on November 18, 1972.

Tom was a fitter at the shipyard. He enjoyed baseball, softball, the Cubs, the Packers and most of all...

Eunice M. (Boucher)  Laurent

Eunice M. (Boucher) Laurent

Jun 5, 2015

Eunice Marie Laurent , 99, formerly of Casco, passed away on Friday June 5, 2015 at Bellin Hospital. She was the last surviving of 15 children. She was born on January 22, 1916 to the late Joseph and Mary (Pirlot) Boucher. On October 16, 1934 Eunice married Theophile (Chuff) Laurent at St. Odiles Catholic Church in Thiry...

Patricia Mae (Pettey)  Prudhomme

Patricia Mae (Pettey) Prudhomme

May 30, 2015

Patricia Mae Prudhomme , age 77 of Port St. John FL (Algoma WI), passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2015.  She was born on March 17, 1938 in Marinette WI to the late Harlan E. and Marjorie E. (Brix) Pettey.  On January 14, 1957 she married Ronald E. Prudhomme in Marinette WI—her life-long love preceding her in...

Floyd E. Sisel

Floyd E. Sisel

May 29, 2015

Floyd E. Sisel , 88, of Casco passed away Friday, May 29, 2015 with his family at his side. He was born on April 27, 1927 in Casco to the late Edward and Mary (Kalcik) Sisel. He graduated from Casco High School in 1944. On June 9, 1948 he married Erma Jadin at St. Mary's of the...

Joyce M. (Boucher)  Haegele

Joyce M. (Boucher) Haegele

May 28, 2015

Joyce M. Haegele , 88, of Algoma, passed away on May 28, 2015 at Bay Road Place with her family by her side. She was born December 2, 1926 to the late Ferdinand (Fred) and Mary (Dellis) Boucher in the Town of Lincoln. She worked at St. Paul's Lutheran School, as a cook, Algoma Net Company and...

Ed (Eddie) Mencheski

Ed (Eddie) Mencheski

May 27, 2015

Ed (Eddie) Mencheski , 50, Casco, died Wednesday, May 27, 2015. He was born May 9, 1965 to the late Leo and Juanita (Doxtator) Mencheski. Ed married Suzie Massart on September 8, 1984 at St. Hubert Catholic Church, Rosiere.

Ed was a very loving and giving person, as evidenced by his Gift of Life, through...

Sharon A. (Koss)  Anderson

Sharon A. (Koss) Anderson

May 16, 2015

Sharon A. Anderson , 66 of Algoma, passed away at home with her family by her side on May 16, 2015. She was born on September 4, 1948 to the late Kenneth and Evelyn (Fett) Koss. Sharon graduated from Algoma High School and NWTC, with an Associate Degree in computer programming. Sharon married John S. Anderson in...

Bernard J. Granius

Bernard J. Granius

May 16, 2015

Bernard J. Granius , 82, of Luxemburg passed away Saturday May 16, 2015 at Anna's House, with his family at his side, after a battle with lung cancer. He was born February 24, 1933 in Namur to the late Henry and Mamie (Draize) Granius. He graduated from Brussels High School in 1950. In 1952 he married Mildred...

Edward (Poncho) DeVillers

Edward (Poncho) DeVillers

May 13, 2015

Edward (Poncho) DeVillers , 79, of Casco passed away Wednesday May 13, 2015. He was born to the late Aloysius and Cecelia (Charles) DeVillers. On November 16, 1949 he married Geraldine Coppens. She preceded him in death on December 28, 2005. He worked for many years at Algoma Net Company. Ed was an avid fisherman and hunter....

Hubert Erwin (John) Pionke, Jr

Hubert Erwin (John) Pionke, Jr

May 6, 2015

Hubert Erwin (John) Pionke, Jr. , 79, Algoma, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2015. He was born June 5, 1935 in Chicago, IL to the late Hubert and Estelle Pionke.

A graduate of Crane Technical High School and DeVry University for Electronics, John worked in sales/service in electronics for Varityper International for 25 years, as...

Roger E. Brandt

Roger E. Brandt

Apr 24, 2015

Roger E. Brandt , 70, of Algoma passed away on Friday April 24, 2015. He was born on January 2, 1945 in Port Washington WI to the late Walter H. and Rosa L. (Flok) Brandt. On October 14, 1972 in Newburg WI he married Katie Vida. Roger truly enjoyed farming, and also found joy in growing and...

Shawn M. Frea

Shawn M. Frea

Apr 10, 2015

Shawn Michael Frea , 45, Virginia Beach (originally from Two Rivers, WI) passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 10, 2017. He was born on December 22, 1971. He joined the U.S. Navy May of 1992 and retired as a Petty Officer First Class. Shawn is survived by his parents, John and Shirley Frea; wife, Violy Frea; step-daughter,...