Month: August 2017

Elkhorn

‘Friendships that will last a lifetime’

Elkhorn HOSA team shares experiences from international conference By Heather Ruenz SLN staff Not only did the Elkhorn HOSA chapter have the largest team to represent Wisconsin at the international conference this summer, it also had 12 students make it to the big stage, including one team that earned a […]

Obituaries

KENNETH D. RIDDLE

Kenneth D. Riddle, 53, of Fort Atkinson, died Aug. 6, 2017, at the University Hospitals and Clinics in Madison. Ken was born in Minneapolis, July 31, 1964, to William “Bill” and Eunice (Gedde) Riddle. On April 8, 1994, Ken married Audra Lindh. He worked for many years as a supervisor […]

Obituaries

JOHN DANIEL HAPKA

      John Daniel Hapka entered into eternal life on Aug. 7, 2017, at the Edgerton Care Center in Edgerton where he had resided since Jan. 14, 2014. John was born in Milwaukee on Aug. 19, 1934 to Jon and Angeline (Franckowiak) Hapka. John’s father, a World War I veteran, died […]

Obituaries

MIKE SQUIRE

Mike Squire “Squidy,” 57, a lifelong resident of Palmyra, passed away unexpectedly on July 28, 2017 at Aurora Medical Center in Summit. Mike was born on March 3, 1960, to the late Robert and Mary (Overgard) Squire. He graduated from Palmyra/Eagle High School in 1978. Mike worked for Sadie’s Tavern […]

East Troy

Get ready for a party

East Troy Manor to host block party in honor of 40th anniversary By Meghan Griffin Correspondent Local, nonprofit senior housing community and rehab therapy provider East Troy Manor will host a community block party on Sunday, Aug. 20. All residents of East Troy and surrounding communities are invited to the […]

Elkhorn

Project Hero to make stop in Elkhorn

Community members encouraged to welcome, support riders By Heather Ruenz SLN staff On Friday, Aug. 11, a group of bike riders will stop in Elkhorn when Project Hero passes through. Members of the community are encouraged to welcome and support them. “We really want to engage the community in welcoming […]

Walworth-Fontana area

Boilin’ and fryin’

At the Big Foot Lions Club’s Lobster Boil and Steak Fry, July 29 at Reid Park in Fontana, Bob Madden (on left), from Fontana, and Swany, from Williams Bay, keep the lobster frenzy going. The event also featured bounce houses, kids activities and a beer tent. (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)

Obituaries

CHARLES F. MADDEN

        Charles F. Madden, 70, of Elkhorn, died unexpectedly Aug. 6, 2017, at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center, Elkhorn. He was born April 1, 1947, in Elkhorn, to the late John R. and Esther C. (Kolodzik) Madden.       He graduated from East Troy High School with the Class of 1965. […]

Obituaries

ERVEN R. BORCHARDT

Erven R. Borchardt, 69, of Elkhorn, died Aug. 5, 2017, at his home in Elkhorn. He was born April 26, 1948, in Wisconsin to the late Raymond and Mary (Maust) Borchardt. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam conflict. Erven married Anna Sterken on Nov. 24, 1972, […]

Obituaries

LYNN NOSTRANT

      Lynn Nostrant, 70, of Stanwood, Mich., passed away Aug. 4, 2017, at her home. She was born May 9, 1947, in Elkhorn, to Raymond and Juanita (Dyer) McDonough. Lynn graduated from Delavan-Darien High School. She attended the Bryant and Stratton Business College before she earned her cosmetology degree from […]