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Local obituaries for the Algoma, Casco, & Kewaunee, WI areas
Robert (Bob) J. Shimanek
Jan 22, 2025
Robert (Bob) J. Shimanek, 92, formerly of Kewaunee, passed away January 22, 2025. Some people tiptoe through life, sticking to the well-worn path. Bob, on the other hand, treated life like an open runway-full throttle, no hesitation, and always ready for takeoff. He was an explorer of ideas, a collector of experiences, and a firm believer that if something was...
Terry L. Henry
Feb 19, 2025
Terry Lynn Henry, age 66, of Kewaunee, passed away February 19, 2025. He was born to James L. and Estelle Lou (Maxwell) Pratt on September 20, 1958, in Freer, Texas. His mother later married Spencer Lee Henry, and Terry was adopted. Terry is survived by two sisters, Barbara Ann Kruschke, of Texas, Peggy Sue Smith, of Maryland; his brother-in-law, Kenneth...
Robert (Bob) A. Karl
Feb 17, 2025
Robert (Bob) A. Karl, 89, passed away at home February 17, 2025, after a short illness. He was born March 16, 1935, in Kewaunee to Clarence and Matilda (Plansky) Karl. Bob attended Holy Rosary School and graduated from Kewaunee High School in 1953. He met his wife, Joan Thompson, in high school and they were married on June 30, 1955,...
Harry "Carl" Kinjerski
Feb 16, 2025
Harry "Carl" Kinjerski, age 80, of Kewaunee, went to his eternal rest surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 16, 2025. He was born on February 23, 1944, in Kewaunee to the late Harry W. and Anita (Plohar) Kinjerski.
Carl attended Kewaunee High School from 1959 to 1962. He enjoyed participating in all sports, especially baseball and football. Throughout his career...
Darrell M. Jorgensen
Feb 12, 2025
Darrell M. Jorgensen, 62, a lifelong resident of Algoma, passed away February 12, 2025, at Kewaunee Health Services. He was born on August 31, 1962, in Algoma to Dale and Elizabeth (Libbie) Jorgensen.
Darrell was a self-employed handy man who painted many local buildings in the business district. He was an avid Harley Davidson motorcycle enthusiast, and proud member of the...
Thomas A. Hoeft
Feb 12, 2025
Thomas A. Hoeft, 84, Luxemburg, passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. He was born in Milwaukee, WI on October 16, 1940, to the late August and Mae (Marlborough) Hoeft. He married Judith Diedrich on September 7, 1963, in Askeaton, WI. Thomas was a member of the U.S. Army National Guard.
Thomas graduated from Valders High School in...
Dennis Laurent
Feb 12, 2025
Dennis Laurent, 78, passed away on February 12, 2025, at Autumn's Journey Assisted Living in Algoma. He was born on July 13, 1946, to Walter and Lucy (LeGreve) Laurent. Dennis grew up in Rio Creek. As part of a large family, they always kept watch over him, lovingly nicknaming him "Sam".
Dennis lived independently in Casco for over 20 years and...
Lois Boudnik
Feb 9, 2025
Lois A. Boudnik, 82, Algoma, died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, February 9, 2025, after a long battle with dementia. She was born in Algoma, Wisconsin on August 22, 1942, to Rudolph and Eleanor (Lardinois) Rackow. Lois attended St. Mary's Catholic School and Algoma High School. She married Roger Boudnik with whom she had her first three children with....
Owen C. Vaughn
Feb 3, 2025
Owen C. Vaughn, 17, Kewaunee, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 3, 2025, after losing a battle with mental health. He was born June 1, 2007, to Chris Vaughn and Ashlee (Malvitz) Vaughn. He was a Junior at Kewaunee High School where he was a member of the Football, Wrestling, Baseball and Trap teams. He was an avid outdoorsman who...
Wallace J. Pelnar
Feb 3, 2025
Wallace J. Pelnar, 92, husband, father, and friend, left this world on February 3, 2025. Born on December 24, 1932, to the late Jim and Alice (Olson) Pelnar.
After graduating from high school, Wallace proudly served in the United States Navy from 1951 to 1955. In 1967, he began life as a dairy farmer in Algoma. In 1956, Wallace married the...
Karen M. Hoffman
Jan 28, 2025
Karen M. Hoffman, 84, Kewaunee, passed away on January 28, 2025. She was born April 18, 1940, to the late Clyde and Kathryn (Hartel) Weber. Karen married her high school sweetheart, Myron “Mike” Hoffman in 1964. He preceded her in death on August 2, 2021.
Karen was a very devout Catholic. Her faith was seen through her volunteering at the thrift...
Jerry H. DeGrave
Jan 21, 2025
Jerry Henry DeGrave, 81, passed away at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. He was born in Sturgeon Bay, WI on May 19, 1943, to the late Orville DeGrave and Mary DeVillers. He married his wife Patricia Deprey on July 8, 1981, in Bridge City, TX.
Jerry served honorably in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1960 to 1964....
Richard Piesler
Jan 15, 2025
Richard Piesler, 80, beloved father, brother, and friend to many, passed away peacefully in his sleep with family around him on January 15, 2025. Richard was born February 15, 1944, to the late Aheart Piesler Sr. And Dorothy (Deering) Piesler.
Richard attended Gillett High School. Where he met and married childhood friend, Mary Mueller and together the two of them shared...
Danny Stuebs
Jan 15, 2025
Daniel "Danny" F. Stuebs, 74, Kewaunee, passed away on January 15, 2025, after a long illness. He was born to the late Roland and Norma (Dahlke) Stuebs on February 4, 1950.
Danny was a kind loving husband to his wife, Kandy, for 39 years. He was a compassionate dedicated father to daughter, Nicole (Stuebs) Vogel, son Ryan Stuebs, stepchildren Katie Sturdevant...
Becky Duescher
Jan 15, 2025
Rebecca "Becky" R. Duescher, 75, Kewaunee, passed away on January 15, 2025. She was born in Kewaunee on August 8, 1949, to the late Ottmar and Ruth (Fager) Kuehl. She married Donald Duescher on January 23, 1971. Donald preceded her in death on May 2, 2013.
Becky loved singing no matter if it was in church or karaoke. She was an...
Gary J. Massart
Jan 14, 2025
Gary J. Massart, 72, Casco, passed away on January 14, 2025. Gary was born on November 7, 1952, to the late Harold and Delores (Charles) Massart. He married Kathy Englebert on June 25, 1993, in Kewaunee.
Gary was known for his social spirit. He found great fulfillment in his work as an Assistant Service Manager in diesel mechanics, but before we...
Victor Knappmiller
Jan 12, 2025
Victor (Vic) H. Knappmiller, 88, Kewaunee, passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 12, 2025. Vic was born in Kewaunee on the Timble farm to the late Herman and Christine (Huber) Knappmiller on March 14, 1936. He grew up on the family farm, where he learned the value of hard work. He graduated from Kewaunee High School in 1954....
Jean Klemish
Jan 5, 2025
Jean C. Klemish, 91, passed away on January 5, 2025, at Shady Lane in Manitowoc, WI. She was born in Algoma, WI on May 26, 1933, the daughter of the late Arnold (Bud) Koutsky and Genevieve Ann (Keller).
Jean was an active member of the Ladies Aid at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Kewaunee. She was an organizer and volunteer...
Dawn J. Kieckbusch
Jan 5, 2025
Dawn J. Kieckbusch, 91, Kewaunee, passed away on January 5, 2025. She was born on the family farm on January 2, 1934, to the late Henry and Vianas (Schmiling) Jacobs. She graduated from Algoma High School in 1951. She married Russell Kieckbusch on June 28, 1951, at Grace Lutheran Church in Green Bay. Together they enlarged their family with four...
Jamie J. Thayse
Jan 3, 2025
James "Jamie" J. Thayse, 53, Casco, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 3, 2025. He was born on December 20, 1971, to Gary and Sharon (Gilson) Thayse in Green Bay.
In his younger years, Jamie worked side by side with his family on the farm. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, ATVs and snowmobiling. He bowled and shot pool for Joe...
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