Wilbert “Willie” L. Recknagel, 97, passed away peacefully Oct. 29, 2019, at Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington. He was born on Dec. 6, 1921, in German Settlement to the late George and Hulda (Buchholz) and spent his early years on the farm with his brother, George. He graduated high school […]
Month: November 2019
SHARON K. RUX-WALDECK
Sharon K. Rux-Waldeck, 81, of Palmyra, passed from the garden of life into the garden of eternity Nov. 5, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents and daughters, Valorie (Scott) MacDonald and Tami (Al) Mayack. She is survived by her husband, Lee; sons, Randy (Karen) Rux, Oconomowoc, Todd […]
Four allegedly robbed area apartments
A status conference is scheduled for Nov. 26 for a Lake Geneva woman charged with burglarizing her dad’s apartment and another residence along with three of her friends. Mercedes P. Sharkus, 21, was charged Oct. 1 in Walworth County Circuit Court with armed robbery, burglary of a building or dwelling […]
Ghouls of all ages
The annual Ghouls Night Out activities were held in downtown Whitewater Oct. 24, with many businesses offering games and handing out Halloween treats to trick-or-treaters. Two days later, the eighth annual trick or treat walk was held throughout Prairie Village the morning of Oct. 26. Youngsters visited 31 homes […]
Delavan closes vacant building loophole
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan Common Council closed a loophole in its recently adopted vacant buildings registration ordinance on Oct. 15. The loophole allowed some building owners to avoid having their buildings inspected twice a year by the fire department to make sure they are up to code. […]
Walking to reduce mental health stigma
By Cathy Kozlowicz Correspondent When Bill Rullman’s son, Michael, died at the age of 47, many people, understandably asked Bill what happened? Rullman, from the Town of Linn, has no qualms in answering that question. “He took his life,” he said. Michael died June 13, 2019. “There is no shame. […]
LOUISE A. KEATING
Louise A. Keating, 82, of Fort Atkinson, achieved heavenly grace on Oct. 31, 2019, at Alden Estates, surrounded by her loving family. Louise was born on March 20, 1937, in Elkhorn, to Lavern and Jane (Langley) Koepnick. On Sept. 26, 1959, Louise married Alan Keating. They celebrated 60 years […]
CHARLES LUNDBERG
Charles Edward Lundberg, 81, of Delavan, passed away on Nov. 3, 2019, at his home in Delavan. Monroe Funeral Home in Delavan is assisting the family.
ANGIE IPEMA
Angie Ipema, 78, of Elkhorn, passed away on Oct. 15, 2019, at her home. She was born in the Netherlands on Sept. 27, 1941, to Henry and Wilma (Boer) Veldsema, Angie was united in marriage to John Ipema on Aug. 18, 1972, at the Delavan Christian Reformed Church. John […]
KEVIN ROSS WILSON
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Kevin Ross Wilson, 53, announces his unexpected passing on Oct. 26, 2019. He is survived by his children, Casey (Michelle Johnston) and Korynne; brother Scott (Susan Griffing); mother, Linda; a niece; nephews; and other relatives. He was preceded in death by […]
