Shirley A. Bower, 82, of East Troy, died Jan. 9, 2014, at her home. She was married to her husband Robert for 63 years. She was a past member of the Eastern Star. She loved gardening and was a big fan of the Badgers, the Packers, and watching NASCAR. She […]
Author: Tracy Ouellette
MARILYN GRAHAM
Marilyn Graham, 72, of Casey, Ill., died on Jan. 7, 2014, at her home at the age. She was a retired registered nurse and beloved mother. Her many family and friends were not ready to say goodbye and will miss her greatly. Marilyn was born on Aug. 5, 1941, in […]
Wisconsin Ovens breaks ground on addition
In celebration of its 40th anniversary, the Wisconsin Oven Corporation in East Troy recently broke ground new 30,000-square-foot addition. The facility will be suited for making massive equipment to serve the automotive, aerospace, mining, and energy industries. Wisconsin Oven has experienced record growth year after year since 2005. After a […]
Strey wins title at Mid-States Classic
Wrestlers grapple with illness at Burlington duals The East Troy High School wrestling team traveled to Burlington Jan. 4 to face some tough competition in the Burlington duals. The Trojans were minus two starters due to illness and came up short in their dual meets. However, they did have some […]
Boys fall to Stoughton, 51-44
By Dan Truttschel Sports Correspondent Whether the East Troy boys basketball team can make another long run into the post-season with plenty of new faces remains to be seen. But one things is certain, and that’s the Trojans never will back down from a challenge. East Troy, a Division 3 […]
LOUISE MCLANE HUNTER
Louise McLane Hunter, age 90 of Whitewater, died Dec. 24, 2013m at Rainbow Hospice Center. She was born Dec. 7, 1923 in Sherman, Texas, the daughter of William T. and Exa (Whitt) McLane Sr. Louise received her Bachelor of Science in voice from North Texas State University and then a […]
HEINRICH HOFMANN
Heinrich Hofmann, 89 of East Troy found peace after a long illness. He was married to Ludwika (née Tenikat) in Trabelsdorf, Bavaria, Germany, in 1954. Heinrich was a voracious reader, had a keen interest in politics, loved working on the farm, was skilled in carpentry, brick laying, and building things […]
JANICE M. KLUMB
Janice Maureen Klumb, 77, died peacefully surrounded by her children on Dec. 25, 2013. She and her husband were owners of DJ’s Supper Club for 32 years, Arby Construction for 29 years, KS Energy Services since 2005, and a member the East Troy Lioness Club for more than 28 years. […]
RICHARD CHILDERS
Richard Childers, 59, of East Troy, died Sunday Dec. 22, 2013, at Froedert Memorial Hospital, Wawautosa. He was born on June 30, 1954, in Petersburg, Va., to Richard and Frances Childers (Gardner). He attended school in Willowich, Ohio. He married Wendy (nee Wells) on Sept. 22, 1984, at Heaven City, […]
Designate a driver before you celebrate on New Year’s Eve
Although no one really knows what the New Year will bring, everyone can take steps to make sure 2014 doesn’t start with a drunken driving arrest or crash. “An effective way to avoid an arrest or a crash is to designate a sober driver before you celebrate,” says David Pabst, […]
