Team Ferradermis traveled to LaCrosse from Wednesday, April 4, through Saturday, April 7, to compete in the Seven Rivers Regional FIRST Robotics Competition. This was … Read more
[text-blocks id=”1613″ slug=”1613″] JEFFERSON HIGH 4, WHITEWATER HIGH 3 Singles No. 1 — Tyler Seisser, JEFFERSON HIGH, def. Slate Spear, WHITEWATER HIGH, 7-5, 6-7 (5), … Read more
Irvin L. Young Memorial Library is pleased to join in the announcement of a new statewide contest that will accept submissions of self-published Young Adult … Read more
The Innovators’ Showcase is an opportunity for Whitewater’s entrepreneurial community to gather, share ideas and resources, and plan new collaborative endeavors. Innovation Center companies and … Read more
Congratulations to Emerson Ellenwood on being named the honorable mention winner in the 2017-18 Letters about Literature program. His reflective letter was written to Veronica … Read more
At the recent American Beverage Licensees (ABL) 16th Annual Meeting at Harrah’s Hotel & Casino in New Orleans, sixteen beverage retailers from across the United … Read more
[text-blocks id=”1611″ slug=”bob-mischka”] Comments from Coach Houwers: The track and field teams competed for the first time outdoors this season on Tuesday night. Even with … Read more
From Coach McCrea: On Tuesday, April 10, the Whippets hosted Delavan Darien in a non-conference match ending in a 1-1 tie. Whitewater found the back … Read more
At approximately 8:30 pm on April 9, 2018, the Whitewater Fire Department was dispatched for a structure fire on N. Esterly Ave. First arriving crews … Read more
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater will host several events, open to community members as well as students, for Money Smart Week 2018. Are you concerned about … Read more
The City of Whitewater learned today that it has received Federal approval for two proposed Economic Opportunity Zones (EOZs) in the community. The EOZ designation, … Read more
You’ve Seen Them on TV…Now Watch Live as Lightwire Theater ‘Lights Up’ theYoung Auditorium Stage Friday, April 27th – 7:30 pm When the lights go … Read more
[text-blocks id=”1611″ slug=”bob-mischka”] Recap by Nate Parrish Whitewater High School baseball team came out swinging on a cold and windy night as the Whippets improved … Read more
She was born in Milwaukee on June 20, 1952 the daughter of Jack and Janet (Biegler) Pickup. She graduated from high school in Wayne, New Jersey and earned her bachelor’s degree in education from Carroll College where she was a member of Chi Omega. On August 30, 1975 she married Donald “Duck” Sura; he preceded her in death on September 19, 2007. Julie worked for Dr. Jeff Eaves, DDS for 19 years and then for Family Vision Center in Burlington until her retirement earlier this year. She was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church where she was a member of the church choir and bell choir. Julie enjoyed working out at Curves but her pride and joy was her family. She never missed any of her children or grandchildren’s performances and the last show she was able to see was her granddaughter Charlotte performing in Jack and the Beanstalk. She will be forever missed by all who knew her.
He was born on June 20, 1931, in Rockford, Il to Clarence and Genevieve (Matranga) Beckman.
He spent his early life in Rockford, Il Attended East H.S. in Rockford before entering the Army. He was stationed in Germany during the Korean War.
On February 26, 1955, he married Virgene Rainwater. Following their marriage, they lived in Rockford, Il and Morris, Il before retiring to Whitewater, WI in 1987
He worked for Commonwealth Edison Power Company in Rockford and Morris Il retiring after 35 years.
He was a member of the Lion’s Club in Whitewater, WI participating in many of the 4th of July parades. Roger spent is winters in Florida where he enjoyed playing the accordion and organ in bands with fellow retirees.
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