Author Archive: RVPEditor

DAVID JAMES YOUNG, SR.

DAVID JAMES YOUNG, SR.

David James Young, Sr., 78, of Belvidere, passed away in his home on May 5, 2023, surrounded by his family.  He was born June 14, 1944, in Whitewater, WI, the son of Fred and Mariam (Keller) Young. He graduated from Orfordville High School in 1963. David served in the US […]

 
 

ROBERT DELOS BROWN

ROBERT DELOS BROWN

April 19, 1931 – May 5, 2023 Monroe/Brodhead – Robert (B5) Brown, age 92, passed away on May 5, 2023 at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Monroe WI. Robert was born on April 19, 1931 in Reno, NV, the son of Russel and Alma (Thornquist). Bob married Ann Coady on […]

 
 

2023 BRODHEAD PROM COURT

2023 BRODHEAD PROM COURT

Brodhead’s high school prom court for 2023 has been chosen.  Back row (from left):  Joey Brown, Jaxson Dooley, Brenley Jones, and Gunner Boegli.  Middle row:  Evan Senobe, Jaelyn Hilliard, Jerrica Schwartz, Nicole Miller, Marcus McIntyre, Paityn Kail, and Addison Yates.  Front, Prom Pages:  Lincoln Myhre and Aubrey Condon. Marcus McIntyre […]

 
 

SETTING IT STRAIGHT

SETTING IT STRAIGHT

In last week’s issue of The Independent-Register Shopper, April 17, information was published about a “Tour the Farms Day” event. Unfortunately, unbeknownst to me, the source was incorrect. Therefore, there is no event. Please accept my apology for any disturbances or problems with regard to the mistake. Thank you, Robin […]

 
 

ANN LOUISE (KLETZIEN) LUTZ

Easter Lily --- Image by © Royalty-Free/Corbis

  Anne Louise (Kletzien) Lutz was born July 2, 1951 to Joyce Madeline McCormick Kletzien and Ronald William Kletzien, the fourth of six children. She is survived by sisters Chris (Tom) Grannis and Helene (Steve) Gyarmaty; brothers Rolf (Judy) Kletzien and Loyal (Bill O’Rourke) Kletzien; her two children:  son, Staff […]

 
 

Brodhead fire district announces new firefighter

Brodhead fire district announces new firefighter

Green County, Brodhead – The Brodhead Fire District announced on April 21 the addition of Liz McGuire, 23 of Brodhead as a Firefighter with the District. “Liz has passed the Firefighter 1 examination and practical testing and has earned her black firefighter’s helmet,” reports the District Public Information Officer, Alice […]

 
 

KENNETH L. WEIRES

KENNETH L. WEIRES

Kenneth L Weires, 86, of Pecatonica IL died on March 15, 2023 at his home. Born April 8, 1936 in Rockford IL, the son of Leo and Genevieve (Meyers) Weires. Married the former Judi Landin in Rockford on December 13, 1958 and she proceeded him in death on March 23, […]

 
 

RICKY J. MURRAY

RICKY J. MURRAY

Ricky J. Murray, age 63, passed away on Wednesday April 12th with his wife Julie at his side. He was born the son of James and Sally (Smith) Murray on September 28th 1959. He graduated from Brodhead High School in 1977 where he participated in wrestling, football, and FFA. He […]

 
 

SARAH ANN BUSJAHN

SARAH ANN BUSJAHN

Sarah Ann Busjahn passed away April 3, 2023 at age 88. She was born April 23, 1934 in Green county Wisconsin to Otto Becker and Fern Douglas Becker. Her interests were cake, decorating sewing, beadwork, writing, photography, house plants, flower arranging, canoe racing and family history. She had articles printed […]

 
 

JACK SCHWENNEKER

JACK SCHWENNEKER

Orangeville, IL – Jack Schwenneker, age 93, passed away at Walnut Acres Nursing Home in Freeport on March 30, 2023. Jack was born on September 29, 1929 in Hilsdale, IL the son of Harry and Alberta (Wilder) Schwenneker.  After graduating, Jack was drafted and served in the US Army during the […]