Obituaries

Kinnard Funeral & Cremation Services Obituaries

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

Gail B. Kinjerski

Gail B. Kinjerski

May 23, 2026

Gail B. Kinjerski, 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, May 23, 2026, at home surrounded by the love of her family. A woman of strength, warmth, beauty, and unwavering spirit, Gail leaves behind a legacy rooted in family, hard work, resilience, and love.

Gail was born on October 12, 1938, in Pilsen to Jacob and Mildred (Libal) Gasche. From a very...

Dale L. "Doc" Ferron

Dale L. "Doc" Ferron

May 23, 2026

Dale Louis Ferron, 76, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on May 23, 2026. Dale was born on March 16, 1950, in Algoma, Wisconsin, to the late Louis and Orpha (Cornette) Ferron. Dale spent most of his life in Casco. He graduated as the first class from Luxemburg-Casco High School in 1968 and went on to serve his...

Helen M. Clinton

Helen M. Clinton

May 10, 2026

Helen Mae Clinton, 95, passed away peacefully Sunday May 10th, 2026. She was born on January 14th, 1931, in Sparta Wisconsin. Helen was the only child of Henry and Grace Kenyon, her loving and devoted parents. Always a hard worker, Helen babysat, cleaned homes, and helped at home. She spent her days reading, playing quietly, and dreaming of becoming a...

Cecelia M. Franks

Cecelia M. Franks

May 9, 2026

Cecelia May Franks, affectionately known as "Dolly." 70, born on May 4, 1956, in the bustling city of Chicago, IL, to the late Richard and Cecelia (Rumzis) Franks. Dolly brought light and laughter to the lives of those around her until her peaceful passing on Saturday, May 9, 2026.

Dolly was raised in Chicago along with her twin brother Richard, where...

Jesse Morales Hernandez

Jesse Morales Hernandez

May 9, 2026

Jesse Morales Hernandez, 22, Kewaunee, passed away unexpectedly along with his girlfriend, Mary Elliot, on Saturday, May 9, 2026, due to a motorcycle accident. He was born February 21, 2004, to Crystal Ellis and Epifanio Morales Hernandez. 

Jesse was a free spirit and loved life, family, and friends who he considered family. Hanging out with them was very important to him. Jesse...

Jeanette L. Brusda

Jeanette L. Brusda

May 9, 2026

Jeanette L. Brusda, age 97, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026. She was born on July 23, 1928, and lived a long full life defined by faith, family, and quiet strength. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Family was the center of her world, and she took pride in caring for her loved ones and preserving...

Arlene G. Deprey

Arlene G. Deprey

May 9, 2026

Arlene G. Deprey, 93, Casco, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 9, 2026. She was born in Red River on August 26, 1932, to the late Frank and Mary (Ferron) DeGrave. She married Donald Deprey on June 13, 1950, at St. Peter Catholic Church, Lincoln. Donald preceded her in death on January 1, 1994.

Arlene enjoyed the simple pleasures in life and enjoyed the time...

Wayne Paul Heuer

Wayne Paul Heuer

Apr 30, 2026

Wayne P. Heuer, 86, Kewaunee, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Kewaunee with his family by his side. He was born November 26, 1939, to the late Orland and Gertrude (Zimmerman) Heuer. Wayne was a 1957 graduate of Algoma High School. Wayne served his country in the United States Army, on active duty, the National Guard, and...

Fay M. Ferron

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

Clara Engebose

Apr 29, 2026

Clara (BuhrEngebose, 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...

Priscilla A. Fontaine

Priscilla A. Fontaine

Apr 27, 2026

Priscilla A. Fontaine, 85, Kewaunee, passed away at home on Monday April 27, 2026. She was born in Maplewood, WI, on November 19, 1940, to the late Henry J. and Ethel L. (Sperber) Baumann. She married Kenneth Fontaine on July 19, 1960, at Reese Airforce Base in Lubbock, TX.

Priscilla always enjoyed gardening, growing grapes to make wine, and being on...

Donna Kotyza

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...