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Kinnard Funeral & Cremation Services Obituaries

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

William J. Doperalski

William J. Doperalski

Jan 16, 2024

William “Bill” J. Doperalski, 77, Kewaunee, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2024. Bill was born on April 16, 1946, to the late Chester and Betty (Lazansky) Doperalski.  On October 25, 1975, he married Sara Schrevens and they had four children, whom Bill was very proud of: Mark, Nick, Tim, and Joe.  Sara preceded him in death on May 4,...

Ronald J. Jeanquart

Ronald J. Jeanquart

Jan 14, 2024

Ronald “Ron” Joseph Jeanquart, 74, Luxemburg, passed away at Bellin Hospital on Sunday, January 14, 2024. Ron was born on September 9, 1949, to the late Elmer and Hildegarde (Thayse) Jeanquart. He married Linda DeGrave on October 7, 1967, at St. Peter’s in Lincoln. She preceded him in death on July 5, 1996. Ron spent his life as a dairy...

Angela M. Peterson

Angela M. Peterson

Jan 13, 2024

Angela Marie Peterson, age 50, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on Saturday, January 13, 2024. She was born on July 27, 1973, to Arlin and Mary Lou (Barbiaux) Karnopp.

In 1991, Angela graduated from Kewaunee High School and went on to receive her degree in Hospitality & Tourism from the University of Wisconsin-Stout in 1996. Her degree took...

Cole O. Kuehl

Cole O. Kuehl

Jan 12, 2024

Cole O. Kuehl, 78, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2024, at Aurora Hospital in Two Rivers.  He was born August 7, 1945, in Kewaunee to Elmer A. and Helen O. Kuehl. 

Cole graduated from Kewaunee High School in the early 60’s and went on to post-secondary education at Steven’s Point.  He began his career in law enforcement at that...

Mary A. Novak

Mary A. Novak

Jan 12, 2024

Mary Ann Novak, age 82, of Manitowoc, died peacefully on January 12th after a long battle with cancer. Mary Ann was born on December 4th, 1941, in Two Rivers to Anton and Gertrude (Nesper) Nemetz.

Mary Ann was raised in Two Rivers and eventually lived in Larabee on her family’s farm. Mary Ann attended schools in both Two Rivers and Manitowoc...

James M. Abrahamson

James M. Abrahamson

Jan 4, 2024

James M. Abrahamson, 91, Hobart, passed away on January 4, 2024. He was born December 5, 1932, in St. Paul, Minnesota to the late Howard and Mildred (Mattson) Abrahamson. He graduated high school from Humboldt High School in St. Paul. He then attended the University of Minnesota. He served in the U.S. Air Force based in El Paso, TX. In...

James C. Engelking

James C. Engelking

Jan 4, 2024

James “Jim” Craig Engelking, 49, of Algoma, WI, after a 2-year battle with brain cancer, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at the Jack and Engred Meng Hospice Residence in De Pere, WI. He was born on April 21, 1974, to Craig and Barbara (Nee Marit) Engelking in Algoma, WI. Jim was a very caring and compassionate person,...

Jean M. Fictum

Jean M. Fictum

Jan 3, 2024

Jean Marie Fictum, 58, passed away on January 3, 2024, at Kewaunee Health Services. Jean was born on May 14, 1965, to the late James and Dolores (Drab) Fictum. Jean never married; she spent her life working on the family farm. She loved animals, watching soap operas, doing crosswords, and she loved her sweets.

Jean is survived by her brothers...

Gerhart L. Struck

Gerhart L. Struck

Jan 1, 2024

Gerhart Louis Milton Struck, 80, passed away on January 1, 2024, in Kenmare, ND. Gary was born on March 17, 1943, to the late George and Marie (Pelnar) Struck. A graduate of Kewaunee High School in 1961, he went on to serve in the US Army as a Medic. After serving in the Army he continued his schooling, going on...

Larry O. Hoffman

Larry O. Hoffman

Dec 28, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Larry Ortwin Hoffman, age 84, of Kewaunee, Wisconsin. Larry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Larry passed away peacefully at Waterfall Health of Algoma on December 28, 2023, where he was recently admitted. He was born on...

Debra M. Obry

Debra M. Obry

Dec 21, 2023

Debra M. Obry, 61, Kewaunee, passed away at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee on Thursday, December 21, 2023. Deb was born on February 21, 1962, to the late Marvin and Marie (Hoffman) DeJardin. After graduating from high school she went on to school to become a beautician. She married Robert Obry on June 4, 1983, in St. Mary’s in Luxemburg. Deb...

Donald E. Delebreau

Donald E. Delebreau

Dec 19, 2023

Donald E. Delebreau, 91, Casco, passed away on December 19, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. He is leaving behind a legacy of love and accomplishments. Born on November 2, 1932, in Lincoln, to the late Theophile and Veronica (Koss) Delebreau. Catherine Delebreau, his stepmother, also played an important role in his life. Donald married Jeanette Stepanek on May...

Kraigg S. Karnopp

Kraigg S. Karnopp

Dec 11, 2023

Kraigg "Louie" Scott Karnopp, age 51, Kewaunee, passed away unexpectedly on Monday December 11, 2023. Kraigg was born on April 28, 1972, to Nolan and June (Paplham) Karnopp.

Kraigg was one of a kind. He was a shy guy, but once you got to know him there was nobody else like him. He enjoyed spending time at his Uncle Neil...

Richard L. Neveau

Richard L. Neveau

Dec 11, 2023

Richard “Dick” Lee Neveau, 75, of Kewaunee, WI, passed away December 11, 2023, surrounded by family at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay. Richard was born on November 29, 1948, in Baraboo, WI, to the late Paul and Ethel (Hoefert) Neveau. He attended Preble High School, graduating in 1967. He went on to obtain a degree from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College...

Lynne L. Wilken

Lynne L. Wilken

Dec 8, 2023

At the Request of the Wilken Family, we are sharing this on our website. Services are being provided by Jensen Funeral & Cremation Services in Columbus, WI. Please contact them with any questions about the services for Lynne

COLUMBUS—Lynne Lesley Wilken, age 83, died on Friday, December 8, 2023 at Home Again Assisted Living in Columbus, WI. She was born...

Ronald D. Worachek

Ronald D. Worachek

Dec 8, 2023

Ronald D. Worachek, 74, passed away in Kewaunee on December 8, 2023, after a 9-month battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on August 6, 1949, in Casco, WI to the late Loddie and Martha (Ray) Worachek. After high school Ronald joined the U.S. Army where he served proudly in Vietnam and then continued in the U.S. Army Reserves until...

Marguerite “Marge” Massart

Marguerite “Marge” Massart

Nov 30, 2023

Marguerite “Marge” (Schmidt) Massart, 81, Green Bay, WI, passed away peacefully, November 30, 2023. She was born February 25, 1942, in Sturgeon Bay, WI to Ottmar & Marion (Pfeifer) Schmidt. Marge was born number 6 of 13 children and raised on the family farm. She graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School. She married Mark Massart on October 27, 1962, and...

Lynn M. Kinnard

Lynn M. Kinnard

Nov 29, 2023

Lynn M. (Kipp) Kinnard, 72, Casco, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family after a short illness on November 29, 2023. She was born June 15, 1951, in Sturgeon Bay, WI to the late Wallace and Lois (Destree) Kipp. On May 2, 1970, she married the love of her life, Richard Kinnard in Duvall, WI. They celebrated 53 years of...

Christopher L. Tepp

Christopher L. Tepp

Nov 27, 2023

Christopher L. Tepp, 61, Kewaunee. Chris left this world in his sleep on November 27, 2023, to joyfully meet his father, Leon Tepp and Mother, Sylvia Niemczyk Tepp Kunst in heaven.

Chris was born February 3, 1962, in Milwaukee. As the youngest of six children, he enjoyed a life with open boundaries and a smiling disposition. The family moved back...

Jean L. Rohr

Jean L. Rohr

Nov 26, 2023

Jean L. Rohr, 81, Kewaunee, passed away on November 26, 2023. She was born on June 1, 1942, to the late Richard and Dorothy (Berkovitz) Helbick. On April 12, 1958, she married James Rohr, he preceded her in death on June 8, 2021.

Jean enjoyed crafting making cards, playing cards, doing puzzles, traveling to Alaska and Utah and spending time...

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