The Walworth County University of Wisconsin-Extension will hold three “Introduction to Pressure Canning” classes in Room 220 of the Walworth County Government Center, 100 W. Walworth St., Elkhorn: • 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 23 • 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 22 • 5:30 p.m. to […]
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WCAC luncheon celebrates alliance’s accomplishments
By Kellen Olshefski and Tyler Lamb Elkhorn Independent Staff The Walworth County Alliance for Children (WCAC) held its annual luncheon Sept. 26 to celebrate the hard work of volunteers and donors who have contributed to the year’s accomplishments. Held at Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva, the event brought together […]
Better late than never
Love of music drives local musicians to begin performing late in life By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer They may officially fall into the “blue haired” category, but the only thing blue about the members of a local band is that the “blues” are one of several genres they enjoy jamming […]
Hispanic Heritage Festival highlights culture
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The La Luz del Mundo (Light of the World) Church in Delavan hosted the second annual Hispanic Heritage Festival at Phoenix Park on Sept. 21. Berenice Solis and her husband, Luis Solis, organized the free event. Solis said the motivation for the event in its […]
BARB SCHMALING
Barb Schmaling, 64, of Delavan, passed away peacefully at home with her family Sept. 14, 2013, following her courageous battle with breast cancer. Family and friends were Barb’s passion and delight. She loved to host and entertain, especially during the holiday season. Somehow, we think with the help of elves, […]
SYLVIA M. MORAN
Sylvia M. Moran, 94, of Darien, died Friday, Sept. 27, 2013, at her home. She was born May 28, 1919, in Lena, to the late Joseph and Selma (Daelle) Wondrash. She married Joe Moran on May 30, 1959. She worked at Borg Industries in the clock division and at several […]
DOUGLAS McCONNELL
Douglas R. McConnell, of Walworth, died Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013, after a lingering illness. He was born Aug. 27, 1964, in Darlington, to Merlyn and Dixie McConnell. The family relocated from Darlington to Eagle River in 1978. He graduated from Northland Pines High School in 1983 and attended the University […]
DONALD T. MARKS
Donald went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013, age 87. Loving husband of 58 years to Phyllis. Cherished father, loving grandpa and dear brother. Don was born 1925 in Berlin, Wis., to Sadie and Julius Marks. Services were Sept. 18, 2013 at St. Mary Catholic […]
CAROL J. COUTURE
Carol Jean Couture died Sept. 19, 2013, at Aurora Lakeland Hospital, Elkhorn, after a brief illness. Carol was born Jan. 11, 1949, to the late Bob and Jean Couture, two missionaries serving in India. Carol was born in the mission hospital in Chinchpada, West Kandesh, which is northeast of the […]
SOLEDAD BUSTAMANTE
Soledad Bustamante (nee Montoya), of Delavan, Janesville and Madison, died Sept. 23, 2013, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in California, Durango, Mexico, on April 2, 1926. She was preceded in death by her parents, Felix Montoya and Carlota Carrillo; husband, Juan Jose Bustamante; three siblings, three […]
