Obituaries

Kinnard Funeral & Cremation Services Obituaries

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

Michelle Lynn (Vandermause)  Stolz

Michelle Lynn (Vandermause) Stolz

Jun 22, 2023

Michelle Lynn Stolz , 54, Algoma, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at ThedaCare in Appleton.  She was born on June 15, 1969, to the late Harold and Ellen (Sevcik) Vandermause. On March 22, 2003, she married John Stolz in Maplewood. Michelle was a great cook and loved doing it. She enjoyed gardening and watching birds...

Anita (Reckelberg)  Schuller

Anita (Reckelberg) Schuller

Jun 19, 2023

Anita Schuller, 86, Kewaunee, passed away on Monday June 19, 2023, at home with her family by her side.

Anita was born in Kewaunee on July 14, 1936, to Julius and Helen Reckelberg, the sixth of ten children.

Anita grew up on the family farm in Montpelier, Wisconsin.  Her parents instilled a hard...

John "Jack" Naze

John "Jack" Naze

Jun 14, 2023

John “Jack” Naze, 83, Forestville, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Jack was born on May 14, 1940, to the late William and Catherine (Willems) Naze. After graduating Casco High School in 1958, he married Darlene Everard on February 7, 1959, at St. Hubert Catholic Church in Rosiere. He farmed for over 50...

Ruth J. (Jirtle)  Massart

Ruth J. (Jirtle) Massart

Jun 14, 2023

Ruth June Massart, 84, Algoma, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Ruth was born on June 7, 1939, in the Town of Clay Banks to the late William and Lily (Nelson) Jirtle. She married Keith Massart on November 4, 1961, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Algoma.

Ruth was a graduate of Lakeview School...

Mary Ann (Raymond)  Magle

Mary Ann (Raymond) Magle

Jun 12, 2023

Mary Ann Magle, 85, Algoma, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023.  She was born on April 5, 1938, to the late Lloyd Raymond and Lucille (Nels) Nelson.  On November 26, 2004, she married Dennis Magle.  He preceded her in death in 2019.  Mary Ann enjoyed living life - she played bingo, liked music, and polka dancing. ...

John E. Tess

John E. Tess

Jun 7, 2023

John Edward Tess, 62, Kewaunee, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. He was born on March 18, 1961, to the late Ervin and Shirley (Summerfield) Tess. On June 1, 1985, he married Ann Shefchek at Holy Rosary Church in Kewaunee. John was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. His greatest joys in life were spending time...

Trevor A. Hallet

Trevor A. Hallet

Jun 6, 2023

Trevor A. Hallet, 19, Kewaunee, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Loving son of Patrick Hallet and Amity Vandenheuvel. He was born on August 28, 2003. A graduate of Preble High School, he was employed by Kewaunee Fitness on the janitorial staff and Hollyhock house as a groundskeeper. Trevor had the kindest soul. He had a...

Francis J. Bair

Francis J. Bair

May 31, 2023

Francis Joseph Bair , 93, Algoma, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at the Algoma Long Term Care Unit. Francis was born on December 19, 1929, to the late Frank and Marie (Longley) Bair. He married Jean Kostichka on July 3, 1954, at St. Mary’s in Algoma. Francis served in the U.S. Army and then worked...

Karen Pinchart

Karen Pinchart

May 30, 2023

Karen Pinchart, 78, of Casco, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, in Pound, WI. She was born on May 14, 1945, to the late Bernard and Ethel (Dejardin) Pinchart. Karen was always full of life, always happy, laughing, and smiling. She loved to tease and joke around with everyone she knew. As a child she loved...

Susan M. (Rohr)  Gerdmann

Susan M. (Rohr) Gerdmann

May 30, 2023

Our loving mother Susan Gerdmann , 81, Town of Vanderbroek, made her journey home to heaven on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Sue was born on February 23, 1942, in Sturgeon Bay. She lived much of her life in Kewaunee until 2006 when she moved to the Kaukauna area. She was the daughter of the late Alvin and...

Kevin James Metzler

Kevin James Metzler

May 22, 2023

Kevin J. Metzler , 57, passed away on Monday May 22, 2023. He was born on July 12, 1965 to Jim and Linda (Bullion) Metzler.

Kevin was a hard worker and spent most of his career working at the Algoma Hardwoods. He greatly enjoyed spending his time watching and playing sports with a special passion...

Carol M. (Kobes-Klimesh)  Stuebs

Carol M. (Kobes-Klimesh) Stuebs

May 21, 2023

Carol M. (Kobes-Klimesh)-Stuebs , 81 from Kewaunee, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on Sunday May 21st, 2023 under hospice care. She was born on October 7th, 1941 at the Two Rivers Municipal Hospital to the late John and Adeline (Assmann) Kobes.

She graduated from Mishicot High School in 1959. After high...

Robert A Vlies

Robert A Vlies

May 20, 2023

Robert A. Vlies , 70, of Algoma, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday May 20, 2023, at Aurora BayCare Hospital.  Robert “Bob” was born June 29, 1952, in Algoma to the late Clifford A. Vlies and Juanita R. (Culp) Vlies. He is a graduate of Algoma High School.  On July 3, 1976 he married his love Lynn M....

Joan Carol Wagner

Joan Carol Wagner

May 16, 2023

Joan Wagner , 90, of Algoma, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Algoma Long Term Care Unit. She was born May 30, 1932, in Algoma, to the late Rufus “Mungo” and Ella (Nelson) Laurent. She attended St. Mary’s Catholic School, Algoma and graduated from Algoma High School.  After Joan’s three children were in the 4th,3rd,...

Dale John Pekarek

Dale John Pekarek

May 14, 2023

Dale J. Pekarek , age 86, of Kewaunee, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2023, at Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc after a courageous battle with cancer.  Dale was born September 25, 1936, in Kewaunee, son of the late Joseph and Irene (Sager) Pekarek. He graduated from Kewaunee High School.

On June 30,...

Timothy N. Johnston

Timothy N. Johnston

May 12, 2023

Tim N. Johnston, 76, of Tisch Mills, WI, passed away at home with his daughter Casi by his side.  He was born in Watertown WI, on April 12, 1947, to the late Rufus and Anita (Schmitz) Johnston.  He graduated from Watertown High School in 1965.  He worked for Johnson Control until his retirement.  Tim enjoyed fishing, riding...

Joyce L. (Jadin)  Worachek

Joyce L. (Jadin) Worachek

May 12, 2023

Joyce L. Worachek, 97, of Casco, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, at Helping Hearts in Luxemburg. She was born on June 12, 1925, to the late Jule and Aldena (Virlee) Jadin. On July 28, 1943, she married Russell Worachek, who preceded her in death in 2017. Joyce worked alongside Russell on the dairy farm. A...

Michael J. Neuman

Michael J. Neuman

May 12, 2023

Michael J. Neuman, 71, of Casco, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023. He was born on May 10, 1952, in Beaver Dam to the late Lester & Delores (Nehmer) Neuman. In 1971 Mike married Mary Mattie. He worked at Monarch in Beaver Dam and Algoma locations until their closure, and then he moved to Agropur until...

Larry E. Kirchman

Larry E. Kirchman

Apr 25, 2023

Larry (Skip) Edward Kirchman (81) of Rio Creek, beloved husband, father, papa to four grandchildren, brother, and faithful servant was called to eternal life on Tuesday evening, April 25, 2023 at the Jack and Engrid Meng Unity Hospice Residence after struggling with a chronic, complex heart condition.  Born in Algoma on May 5, 1941, Larry was a...

Donald J. Collins

Donald J. Collins

Apr 23, 2023

Don Collins , 69, of Bedford Texas (formally from Wisconsin) passed away on April 23,2023 from a short battle with cancer. Don was born on Sept 23,1953 in the town of Lincoln to the late Harold & Elaine (Everard) Collins.

Don enjoyed living 6 months in Texas & 6 months in Wisconsin so he could...

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