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Kinnard Funeral & Cremation Services Obituaries

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

Wallace J. Pelnar

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

James F. Wautlet

James F. Wautlet

Jan 3, 2025

James F. Wautlet, 86, Casco, passed away on January 3, 2025. He was born on February 3, 1938, to the late Fred and Lucy (Monfils) Wautlet. He married Verna Jadin at St. Martin Church in Tonet on October 21, 1961. Together Jim and Verna spent their life tending to the land and devoted countless hours to their farm in Casco, where...

Susan L. Cisneros

Susan L. Cisneros

Jan 3, 2025

Susan Lorraine Cisneros, 65, Algoma, passed away on January 3, 2025, in Luxemburg at Helping Hearts Assisted Living. She was born on February 7, 1959, in Sturgeon Bay, to the late Roger and Mary Ann (Raymond) Haskell.

Survivors include brother, Robert (Cathy) Haskell, and sisters, Carol Kinnard and Marilyn (Robert) d’Enteremont; son, Jahiro (Kivo) LeFevre; grandson, Gabriel LeFevre; aunts, uncles, nieces, and...

Julius A. Thiry

Julius A. Thiry

Dec 25, 2024

Julius A. Thiry, 88, Casco, went to be with his Lord on Christmas, December 25, 2024, at Autumn Fields. He was born on April 14, 1936, to the late Henry and Stella (Prokash) Thiry. On September 5, 1959, he married Bonnie Langnehs at St. Peter Catholic Church in Lincoln. He worked at Casco Cheese for 9 years, then Fort Howard...

Dale M. Massart

Dale M. Massart

Dec 24, 2024

Dale Michael Massart, 75, Algoma, passed away on December 24, 2024. Born on December 2, 1949, in Algoma, Wisconsin, to the late Edwin and Lorraine (Deprey) Massart, Dale was a loving father, a skilled welder, and a dedicated Air Force veteran.

Dale had several things that filled his life with joy, among them were woodworking, a love for airplanes and motorcycles...

Wayne J. Fischer

Wayne J. Fischer

Dec 23, 2024

Wayne J. Fischer, 86, Kewaunee, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, at his home. He was born in Chicago, IL on September 25, 1938, to the late Joseph and Agnes Fischer. He married Janet Kowalski at St. Peter's Church in Chicago, IL on December 23, 1976.

Wayne was a supervisor for Non-emergency Services, Department of Streets and Sanitation in Chicago,...

Lani Swanson

Lani Swanson

Dec 18, 2024

Lani L. Swanson entered heaven Dec. 18, 2024, from a 37-year battle with 3 different cancers. She was born August 29, 1962, to Celia and late Marvin Forsty. She was born in Madison, WI, raised in Columbus and then moved and graduated from Tomahawk High School. Lani married Bill Swanson, who was in the Navy and relocated them to South...

Keith Clark

Keith Clark

Dec 15, 2024

Keith M. Clark, 69, of Algoma, passed away at Green Bay Health Services on December 15, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Keith was born on September 29, 1955, to the late Ronald and Verna (Paape) Clark.

Keith worked as a salesman and as a mail carrier with the U.S. Postal Service through his life. When he was not working...

Wiliam A. Oswald

Wiliam A. Oswald

Dec 14, 2024

Kinnard Funeral & Cremation Services is sharing this obituary for the family of William A. Oswald. Please be aware the services are not set that we are aware of and arrangements are being handles by Miller & Macari Funeral Home in CT.

William A. Oswald, 89, Oxford, CT, died Saturday, December 14, 2024, peacefully at home with family by his side. He...

David Mastalir

David Mastalir

Dec 8, 2024

David J. Mastalir, 65, of Kewaunee, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 8, 2024. He was born January 13, 1959, to Catherine and the late Edward Mastalir. Dave was born and raised in Kewaunee. He attended school at Holy Rosary and Kewaunee High School. Dave's work ethic kept him busy, and he was in high demand to help cut lawns,...

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