JOHN F. DEGEN

JOHN F. DEGEN

John F. “Jack” Degen, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and cornerstone of the Burlington community, passed away on April 15, 2026, at the age of 95. He lived a life defined by hard work, deep devotion to his family, and a genuine love for the people and places...
GARY A. ECKHOFF

GARY A. ECKHOFF

Gary A. Eckhoff, 84, of Delavan, went on Saturday, April 18, 2026 to the loving arms of his Savior and Lord Jesus Christ. Gary was born on Nov. 9, 1941 in Steamboat Rock, Iowa, to Elsie and Arend Eckhoff. He graduated from Wellsburg Community High School and went on...
RONALD A. TORREY

RONALD A. TORREY

Ronald A. Torrey, 77, of Delavan, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at home. Ron was born on Nov. 27, 1948 in Springfield, Illinois to John and Rita (Mounce) Torrey. He was united in marriage to Sharilyn Stanley on April 27, 1996 in Danville, Illinois. He was the...
VIRGINIA L. STIRMEL

VIRGINIA L. STIRMEL

Virginia L. Kohler Stirmel, 88, of Darien, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at home. Virginia was born on Dec. 8, 1937 to Edward and Julie (Staiger) Kohler. She graduated from Delavan High School in 1956. She was united in marriage to James Stirmel on May 1,...
Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity

(Whitewater Register, April 16, 2026) Habitat for Humanity in Walworth County recently blessed two homes in a new build in Whitewater. (Tom Ganser photo)