UW-Whitewater is hosting the Wisconsin Premiere of the film J. Fred Woell: An American Vision. The film will be shown Monday, November 5 at 6:00 … Read more
The Whitewater Arts Alliance (WAA) Board of Directors welcomed Robert Mertens back to the board of directors as well as new member Jason Miklik, bid … Read more
Friday, November 2 at 10:30 am Starin Park Community Center This talk focuses on the work of a Burial Archaeologist; similar to those who … Read more
The Discover Whitewater Series (DWS): Half Marathon, Half Marathon Relay and 5K sponsors, team leaders, volunteers, and five local charities gathered for a night of … Read more
To thank you for your service and commitment to our country, Whitewater Middle School would like to invite you to join us for a special … Read more
Jake Schmidt, Geneva Lake Conservancy (GLC) staff member, Kevin Brunner, GLC Board Member, and Karen Yancey, GLC Executive Director display a map of the remnant … Read more
She was born on April 11, 1928, in Rochelle, Illinois to Oliver and Margaret (Frye) Rainwater.
On February 26, 1955, she married Roger Beckman. Following their marriage, they lived in Rockford, Il and Morris, Il before retiring to Whitewater, WI in 1987.
Virgene worked for Illinois Bell and the Rockford Board of Elections.
She enjoyed entertaining friends and family, campfires and country life. She especially enjoyed playing bridge (and winning).
She was born January 28, 1925, in Helenville, WI to Joseph and Sadie (Neipert) Walther. On November 3, 1962, she married Willard Krohn, at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church.
She worked for Schweiger Industrial of Jefferson WI, Clinton Power Co. of Whitewater, and Whitewater Electronics, and volunteered at the Food Pantry in her retirement. Ruth was a life-long active member of Saint John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Ruth was a great baker and loved to share family meals after church on Sundays. The holidays would not have been complete without her apple pies, pumpkin bars, and Christmas cutoff cookies! Ruth enjoyed sewing and took pride in mending the family’s clothing.
The annual Whitewater Arts Alliance Members Show (and sale) will be exhibited at the Whitewater Cultural Arts Center, 402 West Main Street, from Thursday, Nov. … Read more
Come join the Whitewater High School jazz band and the UW Whitewater Jazz One for a fun night of dancing, food, and jazz music! Tickets … Read more
City Wide Trick or Treat, October 31, from 4 pm to 7 pm
Members of the Gymhawks Gymnastics Competitive Team in Whitewater recently worked together to complete 19 Random Acts of Kindness from October 5 – 24 to … Read more
John Houwers was a presenter at the 2018 Geofest that was held on the campus of St. Norbert College. Geofest is sponsored by the Wisconsin … Read more
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