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Kinnard Funeral & Cremation Services Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Algoma, Casco, & Kewaunee, WI areas
Fay M. Ferron
Apr 29, 2026
Fay Mary Ferron, 93, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and teacher, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, surrounded by the love and care of her family. Born on October 8, 1932, to the late Richard and Eva (Vandertie) Fett. Fay filled her life with beauty and purpose, nurturing both her flowering gardens and the minds of her students...
Clara Engebose
Apr 29, 2026
Clara (Buhr) Engebose, 97, Casco, went to her eternal rest on April 29, 2026. She was born in the Town of Lincoln on October 21, 1928, to the late Peter and Louise (DeBauche) Buhr. She married Harvey Engebose on September 14, 1948, at St. Peter Catholic Church in Lincoln and farmed the Buhr homestead until their retirement. She was a member...
Donna Kotyza
Apr 26, 2026
Donna Kotyza (Jirtle), age 97, formerly of Kewaunee, died peacefully on April 26, 2026, with her daughter and daughter-in-law by her side at Hamilton Health Services of Two Rivers. She was born on July 20, 1928, to the late Lee and Myrtle (Kuehl) Jirtle, and grew up in Kewaunee, Wisconsin, where she attended and graduated from Kewaunee High School in...
Thomas "Owl" Swagel
Apr 26, 2026
Thomas P. "Owl" Swagel, 68, Kewaunee, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026. He was born in Green Bay on January 14, 1958, to the late John A. and Frances (Seidl) Swagel. He married Mary Wavrunek on July 1, 2000, at St. Therese Parish, Pilsen.
Tom worked the Hamachek Company and later at Vollrath. Tom was an avid fan of all Wisconsin...
Donald F. Hucek
Apr 25, 2026
Donald Frank Hucek, passed away on April 25, 2026, at the age of 81. He was born on February 12, 1945, to the late Marvin and Ruth (Wierichs) Hucek. Don was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, friend, and neighbor. He married June Yunk on September 14, 1968, at St. Peter Catholic Church in Lincoln.
Don lived a life filled with adventure and...
Patricia A. Broadbent
Apr 19, 2026
Patricia A. Broadbent passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026. She will be returning home to Illinois for her burial.
Karen A. Kinjerski
Apr 13, 2026
Karen A. Kinjerski, 79, Kewaunee, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2026, at Aurora Hospital – Green Bay. She was born November 13, 1946, to the late Sylvester and Clara (Roidt) Riha. She married Larry Kinjerski on September 30, 1967, at St. Mary’s Church, Tisch Mills. He preceded her in death in 2017.
Religion was very important to Karen, and...
Aileen B. Zachek
Apr 10, 2026
NOTE: WE ARE SHARING THIS ON BEHALF OF THE FAMILY. SEE FULL FUNERAL DETAILS IN MISHICOT, WI. Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home is assisting the family. Please visit their website or contact them for any questions regarding service information. Thank You!
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Aileen B. Zachek, age 95, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026, at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay with her...
Judith A. Berger
Apr 9, 2026
Judith Ann Berger, 79, Algoma, passed away on April 9, 2026, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Born on August 9, 1946, in Wisconsin, to the late Carl and Lorretta (McCarty) Kenn.
Judi lived a life full of passion, compassion, and advocacy. Judi was a devoted caregiver, nurturing and helping others in her career. Her heart was as big as her outspoken spirit, especially when...
Louise M. Charles
Apr 6, 2026
Louise M. Charles, 90, Kewaunee, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 6, 2026. She was born on August 2, 1935, to the late Tony and Alice (Christman) Swintosky.
She was particularly proud of the days walking from Birchwood to the one-room schoolhouse in Footbridge. She graduated from Kewaunee High School in 1953. She married Delbert Charles February 11, 1956, at St. Hedwig Church in...
Dennis J. Raisleger
Apr 5, 2026
Dennis J. Raisleger, age 78, suddenly passed away on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026. He was born on June 22, 1947, to Joseph C. and Evelyn J. (Konop) Raisleger. He was the oldest of 6 children and grew up on the family farm in Stangelville. He married Joan Selner on October 23, 1971. They were married for 54 years.
He graduated from Kewaunee High School in...
Debra Ann Nelis
Apr 5, 2026
Debra A. Nelis, 70, Casco, passed away on April 5, 2026, Debbie was born on September 4, 1955, in Algoma, Wisconsin, to the late Edmund and Louella (Charles) LeCloux. Debbie made her home in Casco, where she opened her heart and her home running an in-home daycare, in addition to working for many years for the Olsonite corporation.
Debbie was...
Rolland J. Derenne
Apr 4, 2026
Rolland (Ron ) J Derenne, 83, Luxemburg, passed away April 4, 2026. He was born on October 7, 1942, to the late Joseph J. and Anna G. (Petiniot) Derenne. Per Ron’s wishes, all services are private.
Lorraine H. Nyberg
Apr 3, 2026
Lorraine Helen Nyberg, 70, Algoma, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Lorraine passed away on April 3, 2026, at her home. Born on November 24, 1955, in Sycamore, Illinois, to the late Frank and Patricia Edlinski.
Lorraine was a dedicated case worker for Innovative Services in Green Bay who in her spare time had a special flair for writing music lyrics....
Wenzel C Swagel Jr.
Mar 30, 2026
Wenzel C. Swagel Jr., 89, Kewaunee, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, March 30, 2026. He was born on February 19, 1937, to the late Wenzel A. and Mary (Dworak) Swagel. Wenzel graduated from Kewaunee High School in 1955. He served in the United States Army from 1959-1962. Wenzel married Emily L. Plansky on September...
Norbert Nicholas Beining
Mar 29, 2026
Norbert N. Beining, 80, Denmark, passed away peacefully with his family by his side Sunday, March 29, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. He was born on April 16, 1945, to the late Gerald and Florance (Neinhaus) Beining. Norbert married Mary Pardowsky on October 12, 1991, at Holy Rosary Church, Kewaunee.
Norbert proudly served his country as a Military Police...
Dale M. Pilgrim
Mar 26, 2026
Dale Melvin Pilgrim, 79, left us peacefully on March 26, 2026. Born on December 14, 1946, in Wisconsin, to the late Gerhardt and Marcella (Ollmann) Pilgrim. Dale dedicated his life to the joys and hard work of being a dairy farmer. Farming wasn’t just his job—it was his passion. He loved every moment spent in the fields, caring for the land,...
Marilyn A. Massart
Mar 24, 2026
Marilyn A. Massart, 94, Brussels, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, peacefully passed away on March 24, 2026. Born on October 29, 1931, in Kewaunee County, to the late George and Anna (Bouche) Detampel Sr.
She married Charles J. Massart, Jr. on June 17, 1953, at St. Peter Catholic Church in Lincoln. Marilyn made her mark in the community, serving...
Debra R. Atkinson
Mar 18, 2026
Debra "Debbie" Atkinson, 72, Kewaunee, passed away peacefully at St. Vincent Hospital on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. She was born in Green Bay on July 6, 1953, to the late Elmer and Edestine (Brunette) Bongean. She is survived by family and friends.
A full obituary will be posted at a later date with details for a Celebration of Life. Kinnard...
Randy J. Wavrunek
Mar 17, 2026
Randy J. Wavrunek, 59, Kewaunee, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026. He was born on March 2, 1967, to Donald J. and Anna Marie Heezen Wavrunek.
Randy loved farming. Any time he wasn't hauling cattle or milk, he was out planting or doing spring or fall tillage or harvesting. He ran his own cattle hauling company, Four Star Trucking, for 25...
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