Obituaries

Kinnard Funeral & Cremation Services Obituaries

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

Jacob Schleis

Jacob Schleis

Oct 19, 2024

Jacob L. Schleis

November 14, 1933 - October 19, 2024

Jacob L. Schleis, age 90, Kewaunee, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024. He was born on November 14, 1933, to the late Jacob and Frances (Konop) Schleis. He married Delores M. Steinhorst on June 8, 1955, at Holy Rosary Church. She preceded him in death on July 31, 2022.

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Robert LeCaptain

Robert LeCaptain

Oct 14, 2024

Robert W. LeCaptain, age 81, Casco, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024, at home with his family by his side. He was born on October 28, 1942, to the late Elmer and Mildred (Flavion) LeCaptain.

A proud United States Marine Corps veteran, Bob served his country with honor before dedicating his days to farming, a passion that filled his...

Raymond W. Swagel

Raymond W. Swagel

Oct 14, 2024

Raymond W. Swagel, 89, Kewaunee, passed away at home on Monday, October 14, 2024. Ray was born on February 14, 1935, to the late George and Lillian (Blahnik) Swagel. Ray met his wife Betty Dvorak in 1957 at a Memorial Day dance in Denmark and they have been together ever since. They married on January 3, 1959, in Mishicot. Together...

Mary E. Stewart

Mary E. Stewart

Oct 6, 2024

Mary Elizabeth (Beaudet) Stewart passed away on Sunday, October 6th at Waterfall Health in Algoma, WI.

She was born on the 1st of November, 1953 in New Jersey as the third child and only daughter of Arthur and Charlotte (McGann) Beaudet. She and her four brothers (Art, Al, John, and Ed) spent their childhood in New Jersey and Texas.

Mary moved to...

Richard T. Huber

Richard T. Huber

Oct 3, 2024

Richard T. Huber, 86, Kewaunee, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024. Richard was born on April 29, 1938, in Carlton, WI to the late Victor J. and Irma (Schermetzler) Huber.

Richard worked at ESI in Algoma and Hamachek's in Kewaunee. He loved John Deere Tractors and helping on the family farm, as well as his cousin Lester's farm....

Mary Lou Karnopp

Mary Lou Karnopp

Oct 1, 2024

Mary Lou Karnopp (née Barbiaux), 72, of Luxemburg, passed away peacefully on October 1st, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, after a long and courageous battle with illness. She was born on September 13th, 1952, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay to Jonas and Lucille (Lemens) Barbiaux. Mary Lou was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to...

Evelyn Massart

Evelyn Massart

Oct 1, 2024

Evelyn "Granny" Mary Massart, 101, Casco, It is so hard to say goodbye after such a wonderful long life to our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was born on July 20, 1923, to the late John and Agnes (Eland) Johnson. She graduated from Algoma High School and later married Harris "Smokie" Massart. Evelyn was always by Harris's side, supporting...

Sandra Kudick

Sandra Kudick

Sep 28, 2024

Sandra A. Kudick, 77, Luxemburg, peacefully passed away at home, which is what she wanted, after suffering from many serious health battles, on Saturday September 28, 2024. She was born in Milwaukee on June 19, 1947, to the late Paul and Phyllis Lederer.

Sandie married the love of her life, Ron Kudick, on March 31, 1967. In 1969, they...

Donald Hartjes

Donald Hartjes

Sep 26, 2024

Donald P. Hartjes, age 80, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024. He was born on March 14, 1944, to the late Victor and Olive (Joslin) Hartjes. Don married the love of his life, Barbara Van Thiel, in Kimberly on June 15, 1967. Barbara preceded him in death on August 6, 2015.

Don served in the U.S. Army, and then worked...

James J. Sisel

James J. Sisel

Sep 22, 2024

James J. Sisel, 89, Jesus took his hand and led him home on September 22, 2024, in Kewaunee WI. He was born on May 8, 1935, in Casco, WI to the late Edward and Mary (Kalcik) Sisel. James graduated from Casco High School and later married the love of his life Daune Shimek on January 21, 1961. Together they had...

Dale Ratajczak

Dale Ratajczak

Sep 21, 2024

Dale J. Ratajczak, age 57, Kewaunee, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 21, 2024. He was born in Kewaunee on November 17, 1966, to Donald and Judy (Kraning) Ratajczak.

Dale attended ESI in Algoma where he enjoyed arts and crafts. Dale had a fascination with bugs. He truly enjoyed watching them. Dale also loved shooting hoops, putting puzzles together, and listening...

Mary Jo Wessely

Mary Jo Wessely

Sep 21, 2024

Mary Jo Wessely, 72, of Menominee, MI passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024. She was born in Kewaunee on September 30, 1951, to the late Stanley and Donna (Magle) Horak. 

Mary Jo married Joy Wessely on April 7, 1973, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Kewaunee. Together they enjoyed spending time with their family and taking care of their grandchildren....

Sharon A. Thayse

Sharon A. Thayse

Sep 15, 2024

Sharon Ann Thayse, 79, Casco, passed away on September 15, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 23, 1944, to the late Edwin and Mary (De Namur) Gilson. On June 14, 1960, Sharon married the love of her life, Gary Thayse at St. Hubert's in Rosiere. In the early years she worked at Marchant's Food in...

Joyce M. Heim

Joyce M. Heim

Sep 9, 2024

Joyce Marie Heim, 76, Casco, passed away on September 9, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 27, 1947, to the late Norman and Maime (Vandervest) Monfils. Joyce married Lloyd Heim on August 6, 1966, and together they raised 3 wonderful children and worked together on the family farm.

Those who knew Joyce know that she loved...

James D. Lindsley

James D. Lindsley

Sep 7, 2024

James Donald Lindsley, 81, Casco, passed away on September 7, 2024, surrounded by his loving wife Maryjane Lindsley in their Casco home. Born on April 9, 1943, to the late Wilbur and Bernice (VanLanen) Lindsley, he married Maryjane in 1962 and raised their 2 children together. He spent his life working as a paper maker for Procter & Gamble. In...

Roger Kinjerski

Roger Kinjerski

Sep 6, 2024

Roger D. Kinjerski, age 62, passed away September 6, 2024. He was born December 27, 1961, in Kewaunee to the late Joseph and Mabel (Smidel) Kinjerski. He was a graduate of Kewaunee High School. On July 4, 1992, he married Dionne Swagel at Holy Rosary church in Kewaunee. Roger worked at the Vollrath Company, Olsonite Corp. and most recently at Georgia...

James Jeanquart

James Jeanquart

Aug 31, 2024

James Jeanquart, 78, Casco, beloved husband and devoted father, passed away surrounded by his family at home on August 31, 2024. He was born at home in Brussels, WI on April 1, 1946, to the late Alvin and Della (Marchant) Jeanquart. On October 1, 1966, he married the love of his life Gloria Annoye. Together they had over 57 wonderful...

Myron Stepanek

Myron Stepanek

Aug 24, 2024

Myron Alvin Stepanek, 91, passed away on August 24, 2024. Myron, (the self-proclaimed Mayor of Slovan), was born in Denmark, WI, September 23, 1932. Myron was the first of four children born to Edward and Mayme (Ciha) Stepanek. Myron spent a brief part of his childhood in Pilsen, WI. Before Ed decided he needed better employment and moved to Slovan...

Randal LeFevre

Randal LeFevre

Aug 21, 2024

Randal Edward LeFevre, 69 of Casco, passed away peacefully at his home, Wednesday morning, August 21, 2024, with his wife and family at his side. He was born February 9, 1955, in Algoma to the late Harvey and Mae (Delebreau) LeFevre. On November 11, 1989, he married Sandra Annoye at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Lincoln. Randy worked at Bay Ship...

Joseph Worachek

Joseph Worachek

Aug 21, 2024

Joseph V. Worachek, 75, passed away in Kewaunee on August 21, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on September 12, 1948, in Casco, WI to the late Loddie and Martha (Ray) Worachek.

Joe was a factory worker for most of his career. Over the years he spent time working at the Frank Hamachek Foundry, Seyk's...

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