Irwin J. Bruhn, M.D. of Walworth, and Englewood, Fla., died June 7, 2013. Private services were held. Irwin was born in 1927 in Milwaukee to Irwin J. Bruhn, Sr. and Edna (Kreitlow) Bruhn. He attended Pulaski High School, where he excelled in mathematics, biology, speech, drama and music, graduating in […]
Month: June 2013
Deputies kill man who allegedly beat mother’s boyfriend, stole squad car and confronted officers with gun
Walworth County Sheriff’s Deputies shot and killed a 39-year-old Elkhorn man early Thursday morning after he allegedly beat his mother’s boyfriend, stole a squad car and came toward deputies with a shotgun. Jeremiah B. Krubert was pronounced dead at the intersection of Millard and Pierce roads in the Town of […]
EDWARD PETERSEN, M.D.
Edward Schmidt Petersen, M.D. passed away at his home in Middleburg, Va., on June 3, 2013 after a fall and subsequent hospitalization. Dr. Petersen was born on Nov. 19, 1921 in Chicago, Ill. He was educated at the Chicago Latin School (1939), Harvard College (1942) and Harvard Medical School (1945). […]
Suspect dies in officer-involved shooting
Deputies from the Walworth County Sheriff’s Department were involved in an on-duty incident early this morning where a suspect was shot and killed. According to a press release for Sheriff David Graves, no deputies were injured in the incident, which occurred at about 2:45 a.m., June 13. The Sheriff’s Department […]
Local man launches food freedom effort
He’ll take his proposal to Troy Town Board By Jen Bradley Correspondent When a judge ruled that “plaintiffs do not have a fundamental right to produce and consume the foods of their choice,” natural health care provider Brandon LaGreca did not agree. He is lobbying the Town of Troy to […]
EUGENE G. DEGNER
Eugene G. Degner, age 77, of Rochester, passed away June 7, 2013 at Froedtert Memorial Hospital. Eugene was born July 31, 1935 to the late Herbert and Herrietta (nee Tellier) Degner. Formerly of Muskego, Eugene attended The Rochester Agriculture School. He was then blessed to meet the love of his […]
RODNEY J. MEILLER
Rodney J. Meiller, 52 of Elkhorn, died unexpectedly Wednesday, June 5, 2013. He was born Dec. 25, 1960 in Fort Atkinson. He was the son of Donald E. and Marilyn (McKelvey) Meiller. Rod owned and operated Cleaning and Restoration Consultants of Elkhorn for over 30 years. He was a member […]
Milton woman dies in single-car crash
A 48-year-old Milton woman died Sunday night in a single-vehicle crash in the Town of Darien. According to the Walworth County Sheriff’s Department, Lisa K. Martin died after the Chevy Blazer she was driving on Highway M near Townline Road crossed the centerline, left the highway and struck a tree […]
Village Board sets term and interest rate for Division Street project assessments
By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer At its meeting Monday night, the East Troy Village Board approved a 10-year repayment term with a flat three percent interest for the final assessments for the Division Street project. Village Administrator Judy Weter noted the board has never exceeded 10 years for assessments to […]
Delavan couple serving Peace Corps in Kenya
By Michael S. Hoey CORRESPONDENT Jennifer and Ryan Hellpap of Delavan, were scheduled to arrive in Kenya, Africa, on Tuesday ready to begin serving the Peace Corps on a 27-month humanitarian mission. Both have a history of volunteering their time, but this experience will be a full-time proposition until it […]
