Ismale “Smiley” Vasquez, 59, of Delavan, died suddenly at Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center in Janesville on Aug. 6, 2017. Funeral service is at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Andrew Catholic Church. Friends may call one hour prior to services at the church and from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday […]
Month: August 2017
JADA MAE MELITO
Jada Mae Melito died Aug. 4, 2017. She was born Feb. 3, 2000. She was a beautiful young lady who had a smile that was infectious. She lit up every room that she entered simply with her smile. She had a love for others that made her a selfless soul. […]
Take a book; leave a book
Little Free Library encourages reading By Heather Ruenz SLN staff A Little Free Library outside the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Elkhorn has been getting a lot of business, so to speak, since it was installed a few months ago. “When it was put up in early May, […]
Second antique, garden market planned
Forget-Me-Not Flower Market owners look for event to grow By Heather Ruenz SLN staff The first antique and garden market, held in mid-June, was so successful organizers Stephanie Atwell and Amy Hurwitz – who own Forget-Me-Not Flower Market – are planning a second one for Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. […]
For the animals
Diane Hanson, of rural Elkhorn, hosts a summer party at her home July 23 featuring live music by Tracy Becka (above), a silent auction and refreshments with the request that guests bring donations for Lakeland Animal Shelter. “I’m an animal person and the shelter is always in need so I […]
County employees attend dementia friendly training
By Heather Ruenz SLN staff It’s estimated 13.6 percent of the population in Walworth County has Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia and by the year 2025, that number is expected to jump to 20 percent. In an effort to increase awareness and offer a better understanding of how to […]
His style, and smile live on
Jerry Ketchpaw loved barbering, sports and people By Heather Ruenz SLN staff “I can’t tell you a lot about the first 53 years or so that Jerry was at this barbershop but I can tell you about the last seven. He took a chance on me,” Megan McCormick, a stylist […]
Blast to the Past
East Troy Area Historical Society to host annual 5K run-walk By Meghan Griffin Correspondent The East Troy Area Historical Society, in conjunction with the East Troy High School cross country team, will host the Blast to the Past 5K run-walk on Saturday, Aug. 19. Proceeds from the event will be […]
Janesville man dies in Town of Darien crash
A 46-year-old Janesville man died Saturday in a crash in the Town of Darien. Ryan Andrew Phetteplace died when the 2008 Subara Impreza he was driving east on Highway 11 and 14 in the Town of Darien went into the westbound lane and collided head-on with a semi, according to […]
TRISHA NEUHAUS FRENCH
Trisha Neuhaus French, 44, of Delavan, died Aug. 1, 2017, at Mercy Hospital in Janesville. Funeral services are at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Betzer Funeral Home in Delavan. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Betzer funeral home.
