Author: Heather Perkins

Obituaries

SHIRLEY ROBINSON

      Shirley Mae Robinson, daughter of Myra and Adrain Hudson, passed away on Feb. 16, 2021, after a long illness. Shirley is survived by four daughters, Wanda Robinson of Paragould, Ariz., Christine Wolff of Stevens Point, Diane (David) Kreb of Stevens Point, Karen (Steven) Lamers of New London; and one […]

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Traditional enrollment down in WUSD

Other numbers balance out the decline, district officials say By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Collective student enrollment within the five schools in the Whitewater Unified district decreased from September to January, officials announced recently, but other data reportedly has evened out the decline. Business Manager Matthew Sylvester-Knudtson provided a glimpse into […]

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ALAN LEE WIMER

      Alan Lee Wimer, 71, of Elkhorn, passed away on Feb. 10, 2021, at Lakeland Healthcare Center in Elkhorn. He was born in Clinton on Oct. 14, 1949, to Kenneth and Hilda (Weinke) Wimer. Alan was a sprinkler fitter in the area for many years. He was an active member […]

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MARION BASS

      Marion L. Bass, 88 of Elkhorn, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021 at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee. She was born Dec. 6, 1932 in Elkhorn, to the late Peter and Catherine (Lescher) Bleser. Marion graduated from Elkhorn High School with the Class of 1950. She […]

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LOUIS VOGT

      Louis J. Vogt, 82 of Elkhorn, died on Monday, Feb. 8, 2021 at his home in Elkhorn. He was born Jan. 16, 1939 in Lyons, to the late George and Mathilde (Held) Vogt. Louis was united in marriage to Michelle J. Kieffer on Dec. 18, 1971 in Delavan. Louis […]

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CARL PORTER

      Carl D. Porter, 79, of Whitewater, passed away Friday, Feb. 5, 2021 at Rainbow Hospice House. Born in Iowa City, Iowa on Sept. 21, 1941, he was the son of Carl Edward Porter and Lucille Dora Baker. He lived in Iowa City until the age of 12 when his […]

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Winter barn

This barn outside of Whitewater stands out amidst the thick frost blanketing trees on a recent day. The current cold spell that’s been felt throughout much of the Midwest for several days is expected to end this week, according to weather officials, with temperatures returning to “normal” ranges. (Tom Ganser […]