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Local obituaries for the Algoma, Casco, & Kewaunee, WI areas
Mary Lou Karnopp
Oct 1, 2024
Mary Lou Karnopp (née Barbiaux), 72, of Luxemburg, passed away peacefully on October 1st, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, after a long and courageous battle with illness. She was born on September 13th, 1952, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay to Jonas and Lucille (Lemens) Barbiaux. Mary Lou was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to...
Evelyn Massart
Oct 1, 2024
Evelyn "Granny" Mary Massart, 101, Casco, It is so hard to say goodbye after such a wonderful long life to our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was born on July 20, 1923, to the late John and Agnes (Eland) Johnson. She graduated from Algoma High School and later married Harris "Smokie" Massart. Evelyn was always by Harris's side, supporting...
Sandra Kudick
Sep 28, 2024
Sandra A. Kudick, 77, Luxemburg, peacefully passed away at home, which is what she wanted, after suffering from many serious health battles, on Saturday September 28, 2024. She was born in Milwaukee on June 19, 1947, to the late Paul and Phyllis Lederer.
Sandie married the love of her life, Ron Kudick, on March 31, 1967. In 1969, they...
Donald Hartjes
Sep 26, 2024
Donald P. Hartjes, age 80, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024. He was born on March 14, 1944, to the late Victor and Olive (Joslin) Hartjes. Don married the love of his life, Barbara Van Thiel, in Kimberly on June 15, 1967. Barbara preceded him in death on August 6, 2015.
Don served in the U.S. Army, and then worked...
James J. Sisel
Sep 22, 2024
James J. Sisel, 89, Jesus took his hand and led him home on September 22, 2024, in Kewaunee WI. He was born on May 8, 1935, in Casco, WI to the late Edward and Mary (Kalcik) Sisel. James graduated from Casco High School and later married the love of his life Daune Shimek on January 21, 1961. Together they had...
Dale Ratajczak
Sep 21, 2024
Dale J. Ratajczak, age 57, Kewaunee, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 21, 2024. He was born in Kewaunee on November 17, 1966, to Donald and Judy (Kraning) Ratajczak.
Dale attended ESI in Algoma where he enjoyed arts and crafts. Dale had a fascination with bugs. He truly enjoyed watching them. Dale also loved shooting hoops, putting puzzles together, and listening...
Mary Jo Wessely
Sep 21, 2024
Mary Jo Wessely, 72, of Menominee, MI passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024. She was born in Kewaunee on September 30, 1951, to the late Stanley and Donna (Magle) Horak.
Mary Jo married Joy Wessely on April 7, 1973, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Kewaunee. Together they enjoyed spending time with their family and taking care of their grandchildren....
Sharon A. Thayse
Sep 15, 2024
Sharon Ann Thayse, 79, Casco, passed away on September 15, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 23, 1944, to the late Edwin and Mary (De Namur) Gilson. On June 14, 1960, Sharon married the love of her life, Gary Thayse at St. Hubert's in Rosiere. In the early years she worked at Marchant's Food in...
Joyce M. Heim
Sep 9, 2024
Joyce Marie Heim, 76, Casco, passed away on September 9, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 27, 1947, to the late Norman and Maime (Vandervest) Monfils. Joyce married Lloyd Heim on August 6, 1966, and together they raised 3 wonderful children and worked together on the family farm.
Those who knew Joyce know that she loved...
James D. Lindsley
Sep 7, 2024
James Donald Lindsley, 81, Casco, passed away on September 7, 2024, surrounded by his loving wife Maryjane Lindsley in their Casco home. Born on April 9, 1943, to the late Wilbur and Bernice (VanLanen) Lindsley, he married Maryjane in 1962 and raised their 2 children together. He spent his life working as a paper maker for Procter & Gamble. In...
Roger Kinjerski
Sep 6, 2024
Roger D. Kinjerski, age 62, passed away September 6, 2024. He was born December 27, 1961, in Kewaunee to the late Joseph and Mabel (Smidel) Kinjerski. He was a graduate of Kewaunee High School. On July 4, 1992, he married Dionne Swagel at Holy Rosary church in Kewaunee. Roger worked at the Vollrath Company, Olsonite Corp. and most recently at Georgia...
James Jeanquart
Aug 31, 2024
James Jeanquart, 78, Casco, beloved husband and devoted father, passed away surrounded by his family at home on August 31, 2024. He was born at home in Brussels, WI on April 1, 1946, to the late Alvin and Della (Marchant) Jeanquart. On October 1, 1966, he married the love of his life Gloria Annoye. Together they had over 57 wonderful...
Myron Stepanek
Aug 24, 2024
Myron Alvin Stepanek, 91, passed away on August 24, 2024. Myron, (the self-proclaimed Mayor of Slovan), was born in Denmark, WI, September 23, 1932. Myron was the first of four children born to Edward and Mayme (Ciha) Stepanek. Myron spent a brief part of his childhood in Pilsen, WI. Before Ed decided he needed better employment and moved to Slovan...
Randal LeFevre
Aug 21, 2024
Randal Edward LeFevre, 69 of Casco, passed away peacefully at his home, Wednesday morning, August 21, 2024, with his wife and family at his side. He was born February 9, 1955, in Algoma to the late Harvey and Mae (Delebreau) LeFevre. On November 11, 1989, he married Sandra Annoye at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Lincoln. Randy worked at Bay Ship...
Joseph Worachek
Aug 21, 2024
Joseph V. Worachek, 75, passed away in Kewaunee on August 21, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on September 12, 1948, in Casco, WI to the late Loddie and Martha (Ray) Worachek.
Joe was a factory worker for most of his career. Over the years he spent time working at the Frank Hamachek Foundry, Seyk's...
Vergil Charles
Aug 17, 2024
Vergil M. Charles, 99, Kewaunee, passed away on August 17, 2024, after living a long, and full life. She was born to George and Rose (DeBaker) Decremer on November 16, 1924, in the Town of Red River, WI. She married Clarence Charles in Dyckesville, WI on September27, 1944. Clarence preceded her in death on January 1, 2017.
Vergil loved being a mother,...
Ruth E. LeCaptain
Aug 15, 2024
Ruth Elaine LeCaptain, 82 lost her battle with acute leukemia on Thursday, August 15, 2024. As Ruth trusted in Jesus as her Lord and Savior, she is now in heaven with Him!
She was born on November 17, 1941, in Casco, Ruth was the daughter of Elmer and Mildred (Flavion) LeCaptain. She graduated from Casco High School in 1959 and soon...
Michael Hrivnak
Aug 13, 2024
Michael David Hrivnak, 70, of Kewaunee, Wisconsin died August 13, 2024, following a prolonged struggle with early-onset Alzheimer's.
Mike was a talented musician who loved to play guitar and sing with his friends and family. He was born on May 5, 1954, in Cicero, Illinois to George and Lorraine Hrivnak and graduated from Morton East High School and Western Illinois University....
Donald J. Gilson
Aug 4, 2024
Donald Joseph Gilson, 87, of Casco, WI, passed away on August 4, 2024. Born in Rosiere, WI, on April 10, 1937, to the late Melvin and Rose (Thiry) Gilson. Donald was an electrician by trade, working in the manufacturing industry for Procter & Gamble. He was known for his love of garage sales, riding around town, and trips to Menard's,...
Ronald Paplham
Jul 29, 2024
Ronald G. Paplham, 77, entered into eternal life on July 29, 2024, after a hard-fought struggle with pulmonary fibrosis brought on by Agent Orange. Ron grew up on a dairy farm and was eager to get back to it after serving in the United States Army from 1967-1970. He farmed for 32 years until his lungs forced him to retire....
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