Judy “Judith” A. Wiese

Judy A. (Grovogel) Wiese
February 6, 1940 – October 14, 2026
Judy “Judith” A. Wiese, 86, Algoma, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2026, after
fourteen years of dealing with dementia. Judy was born in Algoma on February 6, 1940,
to the late Raymond and Melva (Michaletz) Mura. Judy graduated from Algoma High
School in 1958. She married Earlin “Shorty” Grovogel on August 23, 1958, at St. Mary’s
Church in Algoma. Earlin preceded her in death on July 30, 1993. Judy married Joseph
Wiese on December 8, 2001, at St. Mary’s.
Over the years, Judy worked in the offices of several local businesses, including Algoma
Hardwoods, Peterson Builders, and WS Packaging. She was active in her community, serving on the Algoma City Council, serving on the St. Mary’s Rosary Society, the Algoma Fire/Rescue Auxiliary, and sharing her musical talents as a member of the community band. Judy enjoyed traveling, dining out, and especially the opportunity to visit with others. She was always up for a good game of Sheepshead and had a special fondness for Boxer dogs. Judy
also believed in giving back, donating over 16 gallons of blood to the American Red Cross over the years.
Judy is survived by her husband Joe; children, Theresa (Ralph) Grovogel Schmal, Donna Grovogel, Tom (Mary) Grovogel, David (special friend Linda) Grovogel; grandchildren, Jeremy Pelnar, Karen Stoller, Amy Pelnar Lardinois, Daniel Pelnar, Heidi Grovogel, Ty Grovogel, Max Grovogel, Brandon Grovogel, and Nathan Pichette; step children
Scott (Paula) Wiese, Christopher Wiese, and Jason (Jackie) Wiese; step grandchild, Rachel Schmal; ten great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; sister Marilyn (Ron) Pallex, Green Bay; sisters-in-law Eleanor Grovogel, Mary (Mike) Bohman; also survived by many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her first husband Earlin Grovogel; her parents, Raymond and Melva Mura; her father-in-law and mother-in-law Roy and Lettie Grovogel; her sister and brother-in-law, Carol (Lloyd Vertz); brothers-in-law, Alvin (Doris) Grovogel, Oliver Grovogel, John Wiese; sister-in-law Delores (Earl) Swette.
A visitation will take place on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Kinnard Funeral & Cremation Services, Algoma from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue Thursday October 22, 2026, at St.
Mary’s Catholic Church, Algoma, from 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Timothy Machila officiating. Burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Kinnard Funeral & Cremation Services – Algoma is assisting the family. Online condolences can be shared at KinnardFCS.com.
Special thanks to Jennie and the staff at Autumn’s Journey, and Unity Hospice for the care given to Judy.