Obituaries

Kinnard Funeral & Cremation Services Obituaries

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

Darlene Mumper

Darlene Mumper

Jul 24, 2024

Darlene Mary Mumper, 57, Kewaunee, brought endless joy and warmth to the hearts of all who knew her, passed away on July 24, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 18, 1967, in Two Rivers, WI, to the late Dayton & Irene Pekarek. A graduate of Kewaunee High School, she married the love of her life, Timothy Mumper,...

Ethel Bothe

Ethel Bothe

Jul 14, 2024

Ethel W. Bothe, 102, Kewaunee, passed away on July 14, 2024. She was born on June 9, 1922, in the Town of Pierce, Kewaunee County to the late John and Wanda (Mantei) Wingert. On June 10, 1944, Ethel married Donald O. Bothe at St. John's Lutheran Church in Rankin. They were married for 60 years. He preceded her in death...

Paul L. Ratajczak

Paul L. Ratajczak

Jul 14, 2024

Paul L. Ratajczak, age 57 of Kewaunee passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024. He was born on March 6, 1967, in Kewaunee to Lucas and the late Diana (Sager) Ratajczak. Paul graduated from Kewaunee High School with the class of 1985. In his spare time, he enjoyed being part of the Kewaunee Dart Ball League, and he was an...

James Vandertie

James Vandertie

Jul 10, 2024

James N. Vandertie, 72, passed away on July 10, 2024, after a short battle with cancer. He was born on December 15, 1951, to the late Norbert and Kathleen (Buhr) Vandertie.

Jim was drafted into the U.S. Army. He worked at Bay Ship in Sturgeon Bay for a number of years and then operated Vandertie Oil in Algoma with his father,...

Ellen Szydel

Ellen Szydel

Jul 7, 2024

Ellen (Vannes) Szydel, 77, Kewaunee, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at home with her family by her side. Born in Green Bay on November 4, 1946, to the late Donald and Ethel Vannes, Ellen lived a life rich in family and cherished memories.

Ellen graduated from Green...

Gary Dellemann

Gary Dellemann

Jul 6, 2024

Gary Dellemann, 70, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024. He was the son of Aloys and Gertrude (Andrastek) Dellemann. He was born on October 30, 1953. 

Gary worked for Eck Industries (Foundry) as a molder for nearly 45 years. He progressed in his trade and became one of the first Master Molders by technical certificate. After his retirement he enjoyed yard...

Carol Faye A. Strnad

Carol Faye A. Strnad

Jul 6, 2024

Carol Faye Agnes Strnad, a beloved member of the Casco community, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2024, at the age of 92 surrounded by family at the cottage in Lakewood. Born on June 12, 1932, to the late Walter and Lucy (LeGrave) Laurent, she married Joseph Strnad in October of 1950. He preceded her in death on November 23,...

Daniel L. Schleis

Daniel L. Schleis

Jul 1, 2024

Daniel Schleis, 80, Kewaunee, a beloved father, grandfather, passed away at the age of 80 on Monday, July 1, 2024, at home. Born on March 24, 1944, to the late Albert and Marie (Mleziva) Schleis, Dan lived a life rich in family and cherished memories.

Dan was a graduate of Kewaunee High School. After high school he proudly served his country...

Gary Bertrand

Gary Bertrand

Jun 28, 2024

Gary L. Bertrand, 57, left this world way too early, passing away unexpectedly on Friday, June 28, 2024. He was born on December 4, 1966, to Ruth Bertrand and the late Leonard Bertrand. A graduate of Kewaunee High School, he married Kim Kinjerski on June 18, 1994. He worked at Kewaunee Fabrications for 23 years.

Together they raised two sons, Tyler...

Steven Stodola

Steven Stodola

Jun 15, 2024

Steven "Skizzy" John Stodola, passed away on June 15, 2024, at the age of 67. Steven was born on June 5, 1957, in Kewaunee, WI to the late J. Edwin and Dorothy (Lesperance) Stodola. Skizzy was a graduate of Kewaunee High School. After graduation he worked for Kewaunee Bottling and then Algoma Hardwoods until his retirement. Together with his father...

William G. Reindl

William G. Reindl

Jun 11, 2024

UPDATE: There will be a Celebration of Life of "Cornfed" at Bruemmer Park at the East Pavillion starting at noon on Saturday, August 24, 2024.

In loving memory of William Gene Reindl, 64, who was born on January 23, 1960, to the late Irvin and Viola (Schneider) Reindl, sadly passed away on June 11, 2024, at his home in Kewaunee, WI....

Carol VanGoethem

Carol VanGoethem

Jun 9, 2024

Carol A. VanGoethem, 80, Kewaunee, passed away on June 9, 2024. She was born on June 24, 1943, to the late Edward and Marie (Coppens) Skaleski. On February 19, 1966, she married Bob VanGoethem. He preceded her in death on June 19, 1994.

Carol was a cook early in life. She then owned and operated Bob & Carol's Hideaway where she...

Ann Reindl

Ann Reindl

Jun 5, 2024

Ann T. Reindl, 60, Algoma, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. She was born on January 27, 1964, to the late John and Joan (Jahnke) Jadin. A graduate of Kewaunee High School, she married Michael Reindl on April 30, 1988. Together they raised their son Kyle. Ann worked as a machine operator for Georgia Pacific, and in her free...

Charles DeGuelle

Charles DeGuelle

Jun 4, 2024

Charles "Chuck" Bernard DeGuelle, 75, Brussels. It is with heavy hearts that we announce Chuck's passing. He left this world on June 4, 2024. He was born on April 12, 1949, to the late Henry "Joe" and Bernice (Johnson) DeGuelle.

Chuck was a hardworking and dedicated farmer on his dairy farm, a profession where he poured his heart and soul. He...

Rosemarie J. Conard

Rosemarie J. Conard

May 29, 2024

Rosemarie Jelaine Conard, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on May 29, 2024, at the age of 84. Born on April 14, 1940, in Wisconsin to the late Eli and Laura (LaCrosse) Engebose. Rosemarie married the love of her life Florian Conard Jr and dedicated her life to raising her family and caring for others as...

Allen Fortemps

Allen Fortemps

May 24, 2024

Allen Lee Fortemps, 69, Algoma, It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our father, a man of few words but a heart full of love and kindness. Born in Sturgeon Bay, WI on October 2, 1954, to the late Allen and Virginia (Betts) Fortemps, Allen passed away on May 24, 2024, in Algoma, WI, leaving behind a...

Carol Ostrand

Carol Ostrand

May 23, 2024

Carol Ann Ostrand, 81, Algoma, passed away on May 23, 2024. She was born on March 2, 1943, in Kewaunee to the late August Wautlet and Geraldine Orde. She married Russ Ostrand on December 17, 1993, he preceded her in death on September 1, 2012.

Carol's warm and vibrant presence will be deeply missed by her family and friends. She took...

Mary Lou Baudhuin

Mary Lou Baudhuin

May 22, 2024

Mary Lou Baudhuin, 90, Algoma, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on May 22, 2024. Born on January 22, 1934, in Sturgeon Bay, WI, to the late Dewey and Amanda (Miller) Maples. She married the love of her life, Harold Baudhuin on January 26, 1952, he preceded her in death on November 3, 1997. Mary Lou dedicated...

Ruth Annoye

Ruth Annoye

May 21, 2024

Ruth E. (Koss) Annoye, 94, of Rural Algoma, passed away peacefully this morning, May 21, 2024, with family by her side. She was born in Casco on September 16, 1929, to the late Charles Sr. and Edith (Romdene) Koss. She was a 1947 graduate of Casco High School. On November 12, 1949, Ruth married Stanley Annoye at Holy Trinity Church,...

Erica Gruetzmacher

Erica Gruetzmacher

May 15, 2024

Erica Marie Gruetzmacher, 38, Algoma, a beloved mother, daughter, spouse, and friend, passed away on May 15, 2024, at the age of 38. Erica was born on November 18, 1985, in Fresno, CA to Adan Robledo and Maria Vasquez. She married Matthew Gruetzmacher on May 18, 2021, in Door County.

Known for her love of music, drawing, coloring, as well as...