05/18/2026
KIM MARIE ENSTROM, age 60 and longtime Menominee resident, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. Kim was born on September 13, 1965 to Glenn “Manny” and Shirley (Wauters) Enstrom. Born with Down Syndrome, God blessed Kim with dedicated and loving parents whose lifelong care for her contributed to her remarkably long life.
After graduating from Boswell School, Kim went on to work at Men-O-Mee and Goodwill. Kim enjoyed attending CCD classes and the special events they offered, bowling, and participating in Special Olympics until health issues prevented these activities. Kim loved good food, listening to music and watching westerns, musicals, and any comedy with a good laugh track while snuggling with her babydolls.
Her father predeceased her in 1988. In 1995, Shirley married Arnold Spaude who was a caring stepfather to Kim. Arnie’s excellent cooking abilities quickly won Kim’s heart.
Throughout her life, Kim lived with the innocent joy of a child. She made her entire family better by reinforcing the simple acts of compassion, caring, kindness, and respect.
Kim is survived by her mother, Shirley Spaude, of Marinette, brother Bruce (Marion) Enstrom of Menominee, sisters Joy (Steve) Kemerly of Warrenville, IL and Julie (Jay) Maurer of Wellington, OH and step-siblings Mary (Shane) Van of Menominee, Mike (Kay) Spaude of Cedar River and Dave (Jamie) Spaude of Fond du Lac. She is also survived by her Godfather, Uncle Glenn Wauters, along with Aunts Geraldine Ihde, Gwenn Wauters, Barbara Hansen, and Mary Enstrom; Uncles Duane (Rita) Wauters, Don (Barb) Wauters, Jerry (Jan) Enstrom, John (Judy) Enstrom, and Steve (Sondra) Enstrom. She is further survived by 24 nieces and nephews, numerous cousins, and her special housemate, Mary.
In addition to her father, Glenn Enstrom, Kim was preceded in death by her stepfather, Arnold Spaude, Grandparents Ben and Edith Enstrom and Arthur and Marian Wauters, Godmother, Aunt Mary Wauters, and Aunts and Uncles: Ruby and Jim Harring, Doris and Frannie Cornell, Gerald Wauters, Paul Ihde, Jerry Hansen and Dick Enstrom.
The family would like to thank the staff at Lakeland Care and Limitless Possibilities, where Kim lived for the last 16 months, for providing her with excellent care and new adventures. The family is also grateful for the compassionate care given by the staff of Bellin Hospital in Oconto, St. Mary and St. Vincent hospitals in Green Bay, and Unity Hospice.
Visitation will be held at Cadieu Funeral Home on Thursday, May 21 at 9:30 a.m. until 10:45. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church with Father Zachary Mazurek presiding. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery. Cadieu Funeral Home is assisting the Enstrom family with arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Area 1 Special Olympics (P.O. Box 275, Wells, MI 49894), Bay Cliff Health Camp (P.O. Box 310, Big Bay, MI 49808), or The Rescue Squad.