Month: April 2018

Elkhorn

Area duo in Kids from Wisconsin troupe

Group shining the light on 50th anniversary tour By Heather Ruenz SLN staff Two Elkhorn Area High School students – Zoe Gatz and Nathan Huberty – will tour with Kids from Wisconsin this summer. Students, including singers/dancers and instrumentalists, apply online and prepare a song for an audition in February. […]

Elkhorn area

Season opening win

The Elks Christina Crawford heads toward home April 2 in the season opener while Mukwonago’s third baseman keeps an eye on the play in the outfield. Elkhorn scored eight runs in the final four innings to beat the Indians. (Rick Benavides photo)

Obituaries

GLENN H. JOHNSON

     Glenn H. Johnson, 68, of Palmyra, passed away unexpectedly April 13, 2018, at ProHealth Care Emergency Room in Mukwonago. He was born March 15, 1950, in Milaca, Minn., the son of the late Carl and Elsie (Renstrom) Johnson. Glenn was united in marriage to Sandra J. Anderson on Feb. […]

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WARREN E. HANSEN

Warren E. Hansen Sr., 101, died April 13, 2018, at Linden Ridge Assisted living Center, Mukwonago. He was born on July 11, 1916, to Lendar and Erma (Greeley) Hansen in Caldwell. He worked on the family farm, taking over major responsibilities upon the death of his father when he was […]

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THOMAS R. POLZER

      Thomas Robert Polzer, 60, passed away at his home in Wisconsin Rapids on April 7, 2018. He was born March 7, 1958, to Robert and Ann (Emans) Polzer in Elkhorn. Tom was a graduate of Big Foot High School, class of 1976 and the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, class […]

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OSCAR G. LONG JR.

Oscar “Oz” G. Long, Jr., 65, of Delavan, passed away April 14, 2018, at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo. Funeral services will be at noon Friday at Community Church of Fontana in Fontana. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday at the church. […]

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LARRY A. BAKER

      Larry Allen Baker, 66, went to his real home on April 5, 2018. Born April 1, 1952, in Elkhorn, to Jean and James Baker, he was the second oldest of eight children. In 1977, he moved to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Generosity and kindness defined Larry. Animals and children alike […]

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DAVID S. ACKER

David S. Acker, 72, passed away March 29, 2018, with both his sons by his side, shortly after the Cubs emerged victorious from their season opener. David was born Feb. 2, 1946, in Rockford Ill., to Harold and Lorraine Acker. He attended the University of Illinois and later enrolled in […]

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DOUGLAS L. HIPP

Douglas “Butch” L. Hipp, 74, of Delavan, passed away April 10, 2018, at The Glenwood at Mulberry in Whitewater. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Delavan. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of the service Wednesday at the church. […]