Obituaries

Kinnard Funeral & Cremation Services Obituaries

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

Wenzel (Bucko) J. Hrabik

Wenzel (Bucko) J. Hrabik

May 7, 2022

Wenzel (Bucko) J. Hrabik Jr. age 81, of  Kewaunee died on Saturday, May 7th, 2022.  He was born on January 31, 1941 in Kewaunee, WI to the late Wenzel (Jim) Sr and Ella (Delwiche) Hrabik.

Bucko married the love of his life, Karen Duescher, on July 13th, 1963.  They were blessed with five  children and ten grandchildren...

Ruth M. Younk

Ruth M. Younk

May 5, 2022

Ruth M. Younk , 92, Rio Creek, passed away May 5, 2022 at the Jack and Engrid Meng Hospice Center in DePere. She was born February 8, 1930, to the late Fred and Esther (Chapek) Mikle. On July 24, 1949, she married Arlan Younk in Algoma, he preceded her in death on September 4, 1999. Ruth enjoyed...

Eugene L. Gauger

Eugene L. Gauger

Apr 28, 2022

Eugene L. Gauger, 76, Algoma, passed away April 28, 2022, after a long courageous battle with gallbladder/liver cancer with his loving wife of 41 years and son Justin by his side. Eugene was born in Sturgeon Bay, WI at Door County Memorial Hospital on July 13, 1945, at 3:45pm to Frank W. Gauger and Agnus W (Johnson)...

Mary Ann (Dhuey)  Conard

Mary Ann (Dhuey) Conard

Apr 6, 2022

Mary Ann Conard , 79, Casco, passed away April 6, 2022. She was born August 18, 1942, to Zepherence and Josephine (Joniaux) Dhuey. On April 27, 1963, she married Francis Conard. He preceded her in death in 2012. Mary Ann worked hard all her life, first at The Plumber's for 30 years, then at Wisconsin Label for...

Sally J. (Williams)  Williams Griese

Sally J. (Williams) Williams Griese

Mar 26, 2022

With heavy heart, we announce the death of Sally J. Williams Griese, age 62, of Greenleaf, WI on March 26, 2022 as a result of an automobile accident.

Sally was born on October 2, 1959 to the late Russell and Pearl Williams in DePere.  She attended schools in DePere.  Sally enjoyed her job with McKemma Enterprises.  She...

Joshua P. Czoske

Joshua P. Czoske

Mar 25, 2022

Joshua Czoske, age 41 of  Kewaunee died on Friday, March 25, 2022 in a tragic car accident.  He was born at Algoma Memorial Hospital on October 11, 1980 to Paul and Melanie (Gaedtke) Czoske.

Josh loved to spend time with his children, go camping and fishing whenever he could.  Music was a large part of his life. ...

John S. Eberle

John S. Eberle

Mar 24, 2022

John S. Eberle, 60, Algoma, passed away March 24, 2022, at home after living for 2 years with cancer. He was born on December 5, 1961, to the late Stephen & Loretta (Young) Eberle in Trenton, MI. After graduating high school, he served in the U.S. Navy.  On December 23, 1983, he married Cheryl Rosendaul at St....

Gene Burmeister

Gene Burmeister

Mar 24, 2022

Gene Burmeister, age 68 of Kewaunee died peacefully on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at home with his children by his side after a long courageous battle with cancer.  He was born on December 9, 1953 in Kewaunee to the late Harlan and Frances (Opicka) Burmeister.

Gene graduated from Kewaunee High School with the class of 1972. He...

Johanna M. (Kroening)  Opicka

Johanna M. (Kroening) Opicka

Mar 21, 2022

Johanna M. Opicka , 93, formerly of Kewaunee, passed away March 21, 2022, at the Algoma Long Term Care Center. She was born May 21, 1928, to Ernest and Louise (Hafeman) Kroening in Algoma. On June 2, 1948, she married Elton (Bob) Simonar at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Algoma. They had 2 children, Ronnie and Gail....

Esther (Schemenkowski)  Skubal

Esther (Schemenkowski) Skubal

Mar 16, 2022

Esther Skubal, age 78 of Kewaunee died on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at Bellin Memorial Hospital.  She was born on August 25, 1943 in Kewaunee to the late Louis and Sophie (Malchak) Schemenkowski.

She graduated from Kewaunee High School with the class of 1961.  Esther married Vernon Skubal on October 12, 1963.

She worked at...

Faith A. Barbian

Faith A. Barbian

Mar 15, 2022

Faith A. Barbian of Kewaunee died on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at her home.  She was born on August 26, 1941 in Green Bay.

She married Herbert Barbian Jr. on September 27, 1958 and he preceded her in death on May 10, 2011.

She enjoyed her garden and fishing on East Alaska Lake.

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Robert (Bob) Hruska

Robert (Bob) Hruska

Mar 14, 2022

Robert (Bob) Hruska, age 96 of Green Bay, formerly of Kewaunee died on Monday, March 14, 2022 at Allouez Parkside Village.  He was born on June 30, 1925 in Kewaunee to the late Louis J. And Katherine (Walechka) Hruska.

Bob served in the U.S. Army during WWII. After service, he worked at Krohn’s Cheese Factory and for...

Daniel (Dan) Lee Pelishek

Daniel (Dan) Lee Pelishek

Mar 13, 2022

Daniel (Dan) Pelishek, age 73 of Kewaunee passed away unexpectedly at his favorite place in Dunbar, WI.  He was born in Kewaunee to the late Gordon and June (Poehls) Pelishek. Dan graduated from Kewaunee High School with the class of 1966.  He enlisted in  the U.S. Army Reserves in 1969 and served for thirty-two years, retiring as a Command...

Irene M. (Chalupsky)  Pekarek

Irene M. (Chalupsky) Pekarek

Mar 11, 2022

On the morning of March 11, 2022 God reached out His tender hand and gently pulled our mother, Irene Pekarek  home with him and our dad.  She was born February 11, 1937 in the Town of Carlton to the late William and Clara (Robinson) Chalupsky. Irene graduated from Washington High School in Two Rivers with the class of 1955. ...

Dennis J. Cherney

Dennis J. Cherney

Mar 10, 2022

Dennis J. Cherney, age 79 of Kewaunee died on Thursday, March 10 at home.  He was born on December 11, 1942 to the late Joseph H. and Lucille (Vogeltanz) Cherney.

He graduated from Kewaunee High School with the class of 1961.  He farmed all of his life in the Town of Carlton and also worked at Formrite...

Robert (Rob) E. Prudhomme

Robert (Rob) E. Prudhomme

Feb 25, 2022

Robert (Rob) E. Prudhomme , 56, of Algoma, Wisconsin, passed away on February 25, 2022, after a lengthy battle with liver disease. He was born on March 5, 1965, in Green Bay, to the late Ron and Pat (Pettey) Prudhomme. He graduated from Algoma High School and went on to proudly serve his country in the US...

Sarah Ruth (Lauchle)  Oswald

Sarah Ruth (Lauchle) Oswald

Feb 23, 2022

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Sarah Oswald, our loving and devoted grandmother, mother, and friend to all whose lives she has touched. On February 23 2022, she left us while sleeping peacefully at her home in Kewaunee, WI. She was in her 89th year. Born and grew up in Downers Grove, IL, Sarah Lauchle was sister...

Maynard E. Lufter

Maynard E. Lufter

Feb 20, 2022

The Patriarch of his family, Maynard E. Lufter, Sr., went peacefully to his Heavenly abode on Sunday afternoon, February 20, 2022, after living on this earth for 103 years, 7 months, and 6 days. He was born in Kewaunee, Wisconsin on July 14, 1918 in the city that he so loved, and lived there his entire life. He grew...

Erma M. (Jadin)  Sisel

Erma M. (Jadin) Sisel

Feb 20, 2022

Erma M. Sisel, 92, of Casco, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2022, with her family at her side. She was born on October 19, 1929, in Namur, to the late Adam and Irene (Baudhuin) Jadin. She graduated from Brussels High school in 1946 and achieved salutatorian of her class at the age of 16. On...

Michael (Mike) J Sevcik

Michael (Mike) J Sevcik

Feb 20, 2022

Michael (Mike), J. Sevcik 76, of Kewaunee passed away on Sunday afternoon, February 20, 2022 after a sudden cardiac arrest. He was born in Kewaunee on March 20, 1945 to the late T. John & Lorraine (Nowicki) Sevcik. He was a lifelong member of Holy Rosary Church where he was baptized and confirmed. He grew up on the family...

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