Robert Cody Southard, 33, of Sharon passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford, Ill. A Celebration of Life was held Sunday at Veterans Park in Delavan. Monroe Funeral Home in Delavan is assisting the family.
Month: August 2020
TERESA BATES
Teresa DeWolfe Bates, 76, of Waterford, passed away at her residence July 23, 2020. She was the daughter of Terrence Edward and Esther Virginia Frecker DeWolfe; mother of Christopher A. Bates (Darien); and sister of Teddy DeWolfe, Dan DeWolfe (Aspen, CO), Pat DeWolfe (Allentown, PA), and Lisa DeWolfe Krueger (Platteville). […]
JOHN LEEK
John B. Leek, 61, of Delavan passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020 at home. He was born on Aug. 31, 1958 to William and RoseMary (Broome) Leek. John was the owner and operator of American Marine in Delavan since the 1970’s. He was a longtime member of St. Andrews […]
MELANIE ROSALES
Melanie R. Rosales, age 63, of Delavan passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at home in Delavan. She was born on Dec. 24, 1956. Melanie worked at Trostel Manufacturing for over 20 years. Melanie is survived by her husband, Albert Zomer; a son, Raul Rosales, of Lake Geneva; a […]
High School sports set to return Aug. 17
WIAA votes 8-3 to bring sports back in two phases By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent The Southern Lakes region is one step closer to the return of high school sports. In a special meeting July 23, the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association voted 8-3 to bring back fall high school sports. The […]
Town of Delavan delays decision on Water’s Edge
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Town of Delavan board tabled decisions on a funding plan and bid awards for the renovation of the Community Park building known as Water’s Edge on July 21. Board members did make clear the board is still committed to the project despite rumors to […]
Man gets new trial in killing of brother-in-law
Appeals court says claim of self-defense should have been allowed By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief A man convicted of killing his brother-in-law in 2016 in Whitewater has been granted a new trial after an appeals court ruled the judge in the case erred in failing to instruct the jury […]
Walworth fair canceled as COVID threat rises
Organizers plan to have animal meat, junior livestock sale By Tracy Ouellette Staff Writer Officials with the Walworth County Fair, which was one of few holdouts in the state still planning to host a fair this summer, announced last week the event has been canceled as the threat of COVID-19 […]
Teen raises $10,000 with ‘Support Wisconsin Dairy’ signs
Whitewater FFA member launched drive amid pandemic To rally support for Wisconsin’s dairy industry – crippled this spring by the onset of the coronavirus pandemic – Elizabeth Katzman of Whitewater sold ‘Support Wisconsin Dairy’ yard signs and raised $10,000. Katzman, who will be a senior at Whitewater High School, delivered […]
Delavan Lions Club to host Corn & Brat drive-thru
Multi-weekend event in response to fair cancellation Now that the Walworth County Fair has been canceled, the Delavan Lions Club is working to identify other fundraisers that are feasible, given the current public health concerns. “Because the corn roast at the fair is the main source of our fundraising, we […]
