The Samuel Phoenix Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution and the Lake Geneva Public Library are teaming up to bring a special exhibit to the Lake Geneva area. “We Stand on Their Shoulders: A History of Wisconsin Women and Voting” is a Wisconsin Historical Society traveling exhibit that […]
Month: January 2020
SALLY V. BOWER
Sally V. Bower, 76, was called to her eternal home on Jan. 26, 2020. Sally had a long and successful career in real estate and her own broker/owner office in Mukwonago – Realty Executives. She was an avid golfer and club champion for 35 years at Rivermoor Country Club in […]
And then there were four
Palmyra-Eagle School Board members resign after dissolution decision By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The School Board overseeing the Palmyra-Eagle Area School District lost three of its members in the immediate aftermath of an advisory group’s decision against dissolution earlier this month. After a series of emotional, sometimes tear-filled comments, board members […]
Spreading the word key to prevention
Efforts to increase awareness about human trafficking continue By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer In 2018, Dawn Heath-Fiedler had 50 conversations with different clubs and organizations about human trafficking. Last year, the number of groups she spoke to jumped to more than 85. In other words, awareness about the issue is […]
BERNICE HAFFERKAMP
Bernice D. Hafferkamp, 89, of Sharon, passed away Jan. 26, 2020, at Golden Years in Walworth. She was born Nov. 13, 1930, in Arlington Heights, Ill., the daughter of Herman and Edna (Blume) Blume. Bernice married Arthur Hafferkamp in Palatine, Ill., on July 23, 1949. Art passed away on […]
EARL WATKINS
Earl Charles Watkins Jr., of Manitowish Waters, formerly of Delavan, passed away on Jan. 15, 2020, at home. He was born Dec. 16, 1937, in Oshkosh. Earl was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Laura (Beier) Watkins,Sr. and his youngest brother, Kenneth Watkins. He is survived by […]
VERNON GREENQUIST
Vernon C. Greenquist, 71, of Delavan passed away on Jan. 24, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Janesville. Memorial Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1 at First United Methodist Church in Whitewater. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on […]
FELIPE RIVERA
Felipe Rivera, Jr., 66 of Delavan, passed away at his home on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020. A visitation will be held at the Betzer Family Funeral Home, 118 S. 2nd Street, Delavan, at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 28. A service will be held at 11 a.m. with the Rev. […]
Lions legacy project
The Delavan Lions Club pledged $10,000 as a legacy project to Congdon Gardens for a seating area at its 80th Anniversary party in May 2018 with a $5,000 check to start the project, followed by $2,500 the next two years with the final payment made Jan. 8. Work began […]
Man in relationship with 13-year-old found with porn
A status conference is scheduled for Feb. 13 for a Walworth County Jail inmate found with child pornography and images of himself having sex with an animal and holding a gun. Zachery J. Horsefall, 20, was charged Dec. 11 in Walworth County Circuit Court with three counts of possession of […]