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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 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, 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 “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, 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, 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 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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 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, 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, 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, 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...
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...
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, 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...
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...
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