Aug 2, 2018

Rose K. Baumeister, age 99 of Kewaunee died on August 2, 2018 at Aurora Baycare Medical Center.  She was born on November 24, 1918 in Kewaunee to the late John and Delia (Drab) Kanera where her parents operated the country store and her father owned a cheese factory in Carlton.

After high school she completed cosmetology school....

Jul 31, 2018

Sharon J. Zemke, age 76, died peacefully July 31, 2018 in Kewaunee, WI. Sharon was born December 6, 1941 in New Richmond, WI, the daughter of Elert and Hazel (Davis) Anderson. Sharon was the youngest of 6 children. She married William Zemke Sr. They moved to Kewaunee in the early 1970’s where Sharon became an active member in the...

Jul 24, 2018

Donald Piette passed away peacefully on July 24 at Atrium Post Acute Care of Kewaunee where he was a resident the last two years. Don was born on June 30, 1928 to Henry and Ruby (Seeman) Piette.  He attended Holy Rosary School and graduated from Kewaunee High School in 1946.  Don enlisted in the army and was stationed in...

Jul 24, 2018

Richard H. Mertens , 94, of Luxemburg passed away on July 24, 2018.  He was born on November 7, 1923 to the late Louis and Emma (Ferron) Mertens.  On September 12, 1944 Richard married Bertine Engelbert.  She preceded him in death on July 15, 2015.  Richard served in the US Army and worked for himself as a...

Jul 22, 2018

Sandra L. Massart , 77, Brussels, went home to her Heavenly Father on Sunday, July 22, 2108. She was born on May 22, 1941 to the late Melvin and Elizabeth (Koch) LaCrosse. Sandra married the love of her life, Marvin Massart on November 29, 1958. After High School Sandra went on to become a Certified Nursing Assistant....

Jul 20, 2018

James Gayhart, age 69, of Kewaunee was received into Heaven July 20, 2018. He was born in Wabeno, WI to Elmer and Cecelia (nee’ Hilden) Gayhart on June 25, 1949. He was raised in the Grand Plank Hotel owned by his parents. From an early age Jim’s parent’s instilled in him their family conviction to treat everyone in their...

Jul 20, 2018

Jack Prokash died at home on Friday, July 20, after a pitched battle with many illnesses for many years.  His family was caring for him with the help of Unity Hospice, whom they would like to thank for their tremendous support.

Jack was born to Alvin and Emily (Thiry) Prokash on September 4, 1942.  He...

Jul 19, 2018

Theresa (VandenBush) Hegnet, age 61 of Humboldt was called home on Thursday, July 19, 2018.  She was born on January 2, 1957 to the late Ralph and Doris (Rentmeester) VandenBush.

She married Roger (Red) Hegnet on April 4, 1986.  He preceded her in death on October 4, 2015.  They enjoyed motorcycle riding and going up North.

Jul 18, 2018

Emilio Antonio Castro, age 69 of Kewaunee died on Wednesday, July 11, 2018.  He was born on June 8, 1949 in Cotulla, TX to the late Jose and Juanita (Diaz) Castro.

Emilio moved to Kewaunee with his family.  He worked for Kewaunee Engineering, now Kewaunee Fabrications all of his life retiring in 2014.

He loved...

Jul 10, 2018

Lorraine E. (Herison) Srnka, 99, died on July 10, 2018, at McCormick Assisted Living in Allouez. She was born on April 10, 1919, in the Town of Lincoln, Kewaunee County, to the late Arthur and Amelia (Willman) Herison.

She attended Lincoln Grade School and graduated from Algoma High School in 1937. After graduation she worked for some...

Jul 10, 2018

Demonica "Dee" A. Krueger , 85, of Algoma passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2018.  She was born on May 4, 1933 in Port Allegany, PA to the late Dewey and Florence (Connelly) McGonnell. Dee was a graduate of Port Allegany High School and then went on to Nursing School at Saint Vincent School of Nursing in...

Jun 27, 2018

Edward J. Michalek, New Berlin WI, died unexpectedly Wednesday June 27 at the age of 68. Ed was born in Kewaunee on January 18, 1950 to the late Edward V. and Esther M. Michalek.  He graduated from Kewaunee High School with the class of ’68.  He attended UW-Oshkosh and then moved to Milwaukee where he had a career in...

Jun 23, 2018

Harmon T. Allyn, 95, of Algoma, passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2018. He was born on April 7, 1923 to the late Frank & Melissa (Toffey) Allyn. He married his wife of 69 years, Violet Nell on November 6, 1948 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Algoma. Together for over 70 years they owned and operated the...

Jun 23, 2018

Donna Tess, age 89, Brillion, formerly of Kewaunee, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, June, 23, 2018.  She was born on February 16, 1929, in Krok, to the late Herman and Lillian (Schoessow) Pechman.  She attended Krok grade school and graduated from Kewaunee High School.  After graduation she worked at Leyse Aluminum Co. office for five and a...

Jun 22, 2018

Frank C. Fameree , 78, of Casco passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 22, 2018.  He was born on January 27, 1940, to the late Ernest and Emma (Delain) Fameree.  Frank was a proud graduate of Casco High. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corp.  Frank owned Fameree’s Red Owl Grocery Store in Casco with...

Jun 20, 2018

Wayne J. Melnarik, age 66 of Kewaunee entered into eternal life peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at home.  He was born in Denmark to the late Donald and Marion (Kipp) Melnarik.

Wayne worked most of his life with his brother’s family owned Melnarik Concrete business.  He was one of the best finishers...

Jun 19, 2018

Steven R. Kudick, age 61 of Kewaunee passed on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at his home, in his bed, peacefully after a long battle with several long-term chronic illnesses that he fought bravely until the end.  Steve was born November 10, 1956 to John and Florence (Bosacki) Kudick of Montpelier. His entire life he shared an extremely close relationship...

Jun 17, 2018

On June 17, 2018 Sandie peacefully passed away with her loving family at her side. She was born on August 18, 1944 to the late Charles and Edna (Tlachac) Swoboda. Sandie graduated from Algoma High School in 1962 and in 1997 with a BA in Liberal Arts from the UWGB Extended Degree Program where she served on their Alumni...

Jun 17, 2018

Beatrice Alice Pavlat , Casco, beloved wife and mother, passed away on June 17, 2018. She was born on October 26, 1928 in Kewaunee, WI to the late Norman and Alice (Boucher) DePas. She grew up in Luxemburg and graduated from Luxemburg High School in 1946. Bea was a Girl Scout and played basketball in high school....

Jun 11, 2018

Jacqueline (Jackie) Bertrand, age 83 of Kewaunee, died on Monday, June 11, 2018 at Aurora Baycare Medical Center.  She was born on February 27, 1935 in Chicago to the late Casmir and Lillian (Valentine) Mitra.

She married Charles H. Bertrand on May 12, 1957 and he preceded her in death on September 20, 1990.

She...