Obituaries

Kinnard Funeral & Cremation Services Obituaries

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

Mary Jane (Marsicek.)  Schanilec

Mary Jane (Marsicek.) Schanilec

Aug 2, 2021

Mary Jane Schanilec, age 94 of Kewaunee died on Monday, August 2, 2021.  She was born on June 10, 1927 in the Town of Casco to the late Louis and Beatrice (Seeman) Marsicek.

She married Arthur Schanilec on June 5, 1946 at Holy Trinity Church in Casco.  He preceded her in death on May 5, 2007 after...

Cecelia S. (Vandervest)  Rubens

Cecelia S. (Vandervest) Rubens

Aug 1, 2021

Cecelia Sarah (Vandervest) Rubens , went to her heavenly home at the age of 96 years. She was born, November 7th, 1924, in Duvall Wisconsin to the late Josephine (Bader) and Joseph Vandervest.

Ceil married Robert Rubens on March 29th, 1942, in Duvall. Bob preceded her in death on November 29th, 1975. Together they had...

William (Billy) J. Baumeister

William (Billy) J. Baumeister

Jul 29, 2021

William (Billy) Baumeister died on July 29, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital.  He was born on February 22, 1949 in Kewaunee to the late Gilbert and Rose (Kanera) Baumeister.

At his request a private burial will take place by the family in Holy Rosary Cemetery.

Jennifer S. (Dachelet)  Verhulst

Jennifer S. (Dachelet) Verhulst

Jul 28, 2021

Jennifer Sue Dachelet-Verhulst, 47, of Cleveland, WI, passed away on Wednesday, July 28th, 2021, at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee after a long illness. She was born on March 16th, 1974, to Allan and the late Kathy (Pribyl) Dachelet in Algoma WI. Jennifer was married to her husband, Matthew Verhulst, December 18th, 2015.

She...

Anthony J. Nowak

Anthony J. Nowak

Jul 27, 2021

Anthony “Tony” J. Nowak, 78 passed away peacefully at his home on 7/27/21, he was born on 4/1/43 in DePere Wisconsin. The son of Joseph and Mildred (Vanden Langenberg) Nowak.

Anthony’s life passion was to run a family dairy farm, Anthony and his wife Judith successfully ran their dairy farm for 32 years in the town of...

Gail (Sarbaugh)  Hague Donovan

Gail (Sarbaugh) Hague Donovan

Jul 23, 2021

Gail Hague Donovan, age 73 of Kewaunee died peacefully on Friday, July 23, 2021 at her home.  She was born on September 21, 1947 in Woodstock, IL to the late Robert and Gloria (Messeck) Sarbaugh.

Gail graduated from Crystal Lake Community High School in 1965.  After attending Northern University, she married Richard Hague on April 16, 1966...

Julie M. (Brusky)  Romenesko

Julie M. (Brusky) Romenesko

Jul 21, 2021

Julie Romenesko, age 71 of Green Bay died recently at home.  She was born on September 8, 1949 in Kewaunee to Buelah (Knipp) Brusky and the late Norbert Brusky.

She graduated with the class of 1967 from Southwest High School.  She retired from the Brown County Highway Commission.

Survivors include her mother: Buelah Levy; one...

Ethel (Fameree-Nelson)  Heier

Ethel (Fameree-Nelson) Heier

Jul 20, 2021

At the ripe young age of almost 98, Ethel (née Fameree) (Nelson) Heier died after a lifetime of community service, adventure, and good times. Born on July 31, 1923, to the late Ernest and Emma (Delaine) Fameree, she grew up in Casco, Wisconsin, graduating from Casco High School. She was a professional roller skate dancer and worked as an...

Michael J. Kostka

Michael J. Kostka

Jul 11, 2021

Michael J. Kostka, 62 of Kewaunee, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021. He was born to Virginia and the late Robert Kostka. He was a career Machinist working at Kewaunee Engineering and C.A. Lawton. He married Susan and together they raised three daughters. Mike had a lifelong interest in hunting and enjoyed spending many weekends Up North. He was...

Patricia Ann (Koss)  Mastalir

Patricia Ann (Koss) Mastalir

Jul 11, 2021

Patricia Ann Mastalir , 91, passed away on July 11, 2021. She was born on January 25, 1930 to the late Edward and Helen (Fencil) Koss. Patricia graduated from the Casco High School in 1948 and then attended the Hade School of Fashion Design in Milwaukee. Patricia married Joseph Mastalir on October 22, 1949. He preceded her...

Willard W. Magle

Willard W. Magle

Jul 6, 2021

Willard Wayne Magle , 80, was called to his eternal home on July 6, 2021, with his family by his side.

Willie was born on March 27, 1941, to the late Albert and Libbie (Novak) Magle. He married the love of his life Leilani Bero, on November 4, 1961. Born and raised in Algoma, Willie...

Marilyn (Penney) (Harmon)  Parr

Marilyn (Penney) (Harmon) Parr

Jul 5, 2021

Marilyn "Penny" Parr age 77 went to be with our Lord Monday eve. July 5, 2021. She was surrounded by her husband and friends. Penny was born in Tulsa Okla. to Max. and Mary Harmon. She married her husband Larry on May 20 1973 in San Deigo, Calif. She Worked several jobs, as a witress, a dept. store clerk,...

Don H. Kickbusch

Don H. Kickbusch

Jul 1, 2021

Donald H. Kickbusch, age 90 of Kewaunee died on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Bellin Memorial Hospital from systemic infection  surrounded by his family.  He was born on May 28,1931 in Kewaunee to the late Clarence and Gertrude (Tegen) Kickbusch.

Don graduated from Kewaunee High School in 1949 and then attended N.W.T.C.  He served in the U....

Karen (Berkovitz)  Barrette

Karen (Berkovitz) Barrette

Jun 30, 2021

Karen Barrette, age 78 of Kewaunee died on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.  She was born on November 23, 1942 in Kewaunee to the late Walter F. and Leona (Zuzanek) Berkovitz. Karen married Paul Barrette May 14, 1960 and he preceded her in death on June 17, 1988.  She worked at Bernard Company in Two Rivers and Fiala’s Fish Market...

Joseph Lee Berkovitz

Joseph Lee Berkovitz

Jun 26, 2021

Joseph Lee (Joe) Berkovitz, 64, of Green Bay formerly of Kewaunee, died of natural causes on Saturday June 26, 2021 at his home.  He was born on September 14, 1956, in Algoma to the late Frank J. and Edith (Bruemmer) Berkovitz. He was a 1970 graduate of Holy Rosary Catholic School, a 1974 graduate of Kewaunee High School and...

Leonard E. Pribek

Leonard E. Pribek

Jun 24, 2021

Leonard E. Pribek, age 89 of Kewaunee died on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at Aurora Baycare Medical Center.  He was born on January 12, 1932 in Kewaunee to the late Joseph and Frances (Lischka) Pribek.

He married Anna Mae VanDeLoo on September 4, 1963 at St. Francis Church, Hollandtown and she preceded him in death on January...

Donald J. Lukes

Donald J. Lukes

Jun 23, 2021

Donald J. Lukes , 86, Algoma, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Born on December 11, 1934, to the late Jerry and Blanche (Dvorak) Lukes. Donald graduated Algoma High School and later joined the U.S. Army. After the Army he worked as a carpenter for Petersen Builders and Bay Ship. Donald married JoAnne Kostichka on May...

Anton (Tony) Kotyza

Anton (Tony) Kotyza

Jun 22, 2021

Anton (Tony) Kotyza. Age 92 , formerly of Kewaunee died on June 22, 2021 at Northland Lodge Assisted Living of Two Rivers. He was born in Kewaunee on July 20, 1928 to the late Anton & Anna (Reichel) Kotyza.

Tony graduated from Kewaunee High School in 1947. He then attended the University of Wisconsin. He married the...

Leonard Cherney

Leonard Cherney

Jun 20, 2021

Leonard Cherney, age 77, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021 after a 1-month battle with cancer. Leonard was born on January 21, 1944 to Matt and Dorothy (Kugel) Cherney of Stangleville. He graduated from Kewaunee High School in 1962 and served in the US Army. When he returned, he married Marilyn De Cramer of Kewaunee on November 6,...

Erwin Schwantes

Erwin Schwantes

Jun 15, 2021

Erwin Schwantes, age 90, of Kewaunee died on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Bellin Memorial Hospital.  He was born on May 27, 1931 in Kewaunee to the late Erwin and Edna (Hayes) Schwantes.

He married Carol Martin on June 16, 1951 in Chicago, IL.

He and Carol operated a farm in West Kewaunee until retiring....

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