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Neil Shuman, 97, peacefully passed away January 1st at Pacifica Assisted Living in Escondido California.

January 29, 2019

He enjoyed engaging in various activities such as singing, following the Packers and meeting new people. Neil attributed his longevity to clean living, exercise, and avoiding sweets.

Neil was born to Charles and Mehta Shuman literally at home on the farm and stayed close with many loving cousins.

Neil was a career military man, having proudly served in the Air Force at various locations around the US and Europe from 1945 to 1972

Audrey Chandler Elkins, 98 formerly of Burlington went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 25, 2019 in Whitewater, Wisconsin.

January 29, 2019

She was born in Caswell county to the late Junious Beard and Mattie Glenn Boswell Chandler.

Audrey was a seamstress for many years. She was a longtime member of Grove Park Baptist church, member of the choir and handbell choir and the Ruth Sunday School class. She made the communion bread for many years and was a former nursery worker. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

Geraldine E. “Gerrie” Carney, 90, of Whitewater, WI, formerly of Mauston, WI passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at the Fairhaven Senior Services, Whitewater.

January 27, 2019

Geraldine was born on May 13, 1928 in Mauston the daughter of Edward and Geraldine (Noonan) Moriarty.

Geraldine attended St. Therese Hospital, Waukegan, IL where she obtained her Registered Nursing degree graduating in 1949. She was united in marriage to Frederick “Jim” Carney on November 18, 1950, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Mauston. They lived in Libertyville, IL and were devoted parents to nine children. Gerrie’s career as a Registered Nurse spanned 50 years. In retirement, she volunteered her time as a Hospice nurse. Gerrie’s life was dedicated to caring and serving others and guided by her strong faith.

Weather Closings for January 28, 2019

January 27, 2019

WUSD Schools Closed on Monday, January 28 From District Administrator Mark Elworthy: All district schools will be closed Monday, January 28 due to the significant accumulation … Read more

Call for Cold Weather Gear!

January 27, 2019

Help keep the community safe and warm during the coming freeze! If you have new or used hats, gloves, scarves, jackets or boots, please drop … Read more

UWW Basketball Recaps

January 25, 2019

Brown Jr. Breaks Scoring Record as Men’s Hoops Downs UW-Platteville The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater men’s basketball team picked up its second straight Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic … Read more

The Wife – Tuesday, January 29 at 12:30 PM, Seniors in the Park

January 25, 2019

The Wife is a 2017 drama film directed by Björn Runge and written by Jane Anderson, based on the novel of the same name by Meg Wolitzer. It stars Glenn Close, Jonathan Pryce, and Christian Slater, and follows a wife who questions her life choices as she travels to Stockholm with her narcissistic husband, who is set to receive the Nobel prize in Literature.

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