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Kinnard Funeral & Cremation Services Obituaries

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

Jerome G. Ternes

Jerome G. Ternes

Mar 22, 2025

Jerome G. Ternes, age 76, Two Rivers, passed away March 22, 2025, at Abridge Care Cottage in Kewaunee. He was born on July 9, 1948, to the late Arthur Sr. and Josephine (Feider) Ternes. On June 17, 1972, Jerome married Lynn Gardner at St. Mary's Church in Kohler. He was a carpenter for Walter Walenstein and Sons Builders for many...

Roy T. Swallow

Roy T. Swallow

Mar 21, 2025

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Roy T. Swallow who peacefully passed away Friday, March 21st, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Roy was born July 21, 1943, in Chicago Illinois to the late Clarence and Anne (Skiba) Swallow. He was the youngest of 6 boys. Roy was an aircraft mechanic in the United States...

Leslie E. Wilken

Leslie E. Wilken

Mar 20, 2025

NOTE: WE ARE SHARING THIS ON BEHALF OF THE FAMILY. SEE FULL FUNERAL DETAILS IN COLUMBUS, WI. Jensen Funeral & Cremation in Columbus is assisting the family. Please visit their website or contact them for any questions regarding service information. Thank You!

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COLUMBUS—Leslie “Les” Eldred Wilken died on his 87th birthday, Thursday, March 20, 2025 at Home Again Assisted Living in...

Carol Jerabek Skarvan

Carol Jerabek Skarvan

Mar 18, 2025

Carol Jerabek Skarvan, age 92 born May 22, 1932, to the late Art and Lena Neuville, Brussels, WI, passed away at Aurora BayCare on March 18, 2025. She married Frank Jerabek on August 5, 1950, and then Ken Skarvan on August 7, 2010.

Recently, we asked Mom, "When you were growing up, what did you wish for your life?" MaMa responded,...

Karen A. Muchowski

Karen A. Muchowski

Mar 18, 2025

Karen A. Muchowski, 61, passed away at home on March 18, 2025, after a three year battle with cancer. Karen was born and raised in Kewaunee County. She graduated from Kewaunee High School in 1982. Her parents owned Bob and Carol's Hideaway where she enjoyed connecting with many people. Karen and Pat moved to Arizona in 1987 where they got...

Lisa H. Kinstetter

Lisa H. Kinstetter

Mar 16, 2025

Lisa H. Kinstetter, 66, Kewaunee passed away at home March 16, 2025. She was born in Cleveland, OH on October 29, 1958, to the late Robert and Evalyn Hanslik. She married Kenneth Kinstetter on April 16, 2016, at Holy Rosary Church in Kewaunee. She worked as an Occupational Therapist Assistant for many years.

Lisa was the loving mother of Danielle, and...

Lenore M. Deprey

Lenore M. Deprey

Mar 12, 2025

Lenore M. Deprey (née Burmeister), age 79, Algoma, passed away March 12, 2025, just shy of her 80th birthday.

Lenore was born on March 28,1945 in Kewaunee, WI to Harlsworth and Rosemary (Gotstein) Burmeister. After her mother’s passing when she was just seven years old, her Gotstein aunts–especially Aunt Bea–helped raise her and her two brothers. Her father later remarried Betty...

Shawn P. Gau

Shawn P. Gau

Mar 10, 2025

Shawn Patrick Gau, 48, Algoma. Shawn passed away unexpectedly on March 10, 2025. Born in Algoma, WI, on June 19, 1976, to the late Kenneth and Patricia (Loberg) Gau, Shawn lived a life filled with laughter, love, and adventure. He would have celebrated 25 years of marriage to the love of his life, Stephanie Eytcheson, this August-a partnership built on...

Jean F. Fiala

Jean F. Fiala

Mar 1, 2025

Jean F. Fiala, 82, Kewaunee, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025, peacefully with family by her side. She was born on April 17, 1942, to Edward Sr. and Adeline (Augustine) Koudelka.

Jean graduated from Kewaunee High School in 1960. She married Joseph Fiala Jr. on November 11, 1961, at Holy Rosary Church. She worked at Kewaunee Equipment as well as...

Robert J. Hale

Robert J. Hale

Feb 28, 2025

Robert “Bob” J. Hale, 78, Kewaunee, passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side after a battle with cancer, on February 28, 2025. He was born in Illinois to the late Lynwood and Mildred (Devroy) Hale on March 21, 1946. 

Bob’s greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family, especially watching his grandchildren participate in their sporting events....

Kenneth "Kenny" Kotyza

Kenneth "Kenny" Kotyza

Feb 27, 2025

Kenneth "Kenny" Kotyza, 66, Kewaunee, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at his home with his family by his side, after a very short diagnosis of cancer.

Kenny and his wife, Wendy, had an awesome 44 years of marriage. In his younger years he loved racing Motocross, as well as watching his kids do the same. They spent many weekends at Motocross...

Susan E. Klapka

Susan E. Klapka

Feb 20, 2025

Susan E. Klapka, 66, Kewaunee, passed away on February 20, 2025. She was born on September 10, 1958, to the late Harris Eugene and Ethel Irene (Galger) Linday. After graduating from High School, Susan worked for herself, cleaning homes.

Susan is survived by her sister, Kathleen Linday; half-brother, Randy Linday; nieces and nephews, Michael Vonstockhausen, Danielle Vonstockhausen, and Randi Linday; and...

Terry L. Henry

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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