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Ostermeyer, Sandee L.
MADISON - Sandee L. Ostermeyer, age 61, passed away unexpectedly of an apparent heart attack on Thursday, June 30, 2016. She was born on Dec. 11, 1954, in Richland Center, the daughter of the late Fred and Freda (Richards) Ostermeyer.…
Ramsden, Lisa M.
SAUK CITY - Lisa Marie Ramsden, 60, of Sauk City, kind hearted counselor, avid bargain hunter, yoga instructor, beloved sister, and a spectacular mom, died Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at the Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Lisa graduated from St. Louis…
Gottschall, Marcella E.
MADISON - Marcella E. Gottschall, age 84, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2016. Arrangements are pending. A full obituary will be published at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Voss, John Schroeder
BURNSVILLE, Minn. - John Schroeder Voss, age 80, of Burnsville, Minn., formerly of Verona, Wis., passed away on June 27, 2016. He was preceded by his parents and brothers, Gil and David. He is survived by his loving wife, Kathy;…
Gay, Bernie
MONONA - Bernie Gay of Monona is dead, expired, deceased, has gone to meet his maker, on June 30, 2016. Bernie was preceded in death by his tonsils, half a stomach from ulcers, and a knee (almost). He drifted thru…
Sheets, Cecilia
MADISON - Cecilia (Reischl) Sheets, age 91, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. She was born on Nov. 21, 1924, in Menasha, Wis., the daughter of James and Mary (Heid) Reischl. Cecilia graduated from St. Maly's High…
Duerst, Frederick D.
MADISON / MONONA - Frederick D. Duerst, age 80, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2016, at Oak Park Place, surrounded by family.
Harr, Marjorie Ann (Troyer)
BARABOO - Marjorie Harr (Marge), loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, was called home to Jesus on Friday, July 1, 2016. She passed away at home surrounded by her family after a short battle with ovarian cancer.
Steuber, Doris G.
PRAIRIE DU SAC - Doris G. Steuber, age 97, passed away on June 24, 2016, at Pine Villa Memory Care, Prairie du Sac. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Breunig, Anna Marie
ROXBURY - Anna Marie Breunig, age 74, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2016, at Maplewood Nursing Home after a long illness. She was born March 9, 1942, to the late Conrad and Veronica (Eckstein) Breunig. She graduated Sauk City…
Breneman, Iva Merle (Evans)
PARDEEVILLE - Iva Merle (Evans) Breneman, of Pardeeville, made her final journey home on June 29, 2016. Iva was born on the Evans family farm outside Mackford in Green Lake County on Nov. 8, 1920, to James Russell and Guida…
Rudy, Perine "Petie"
MADISON - Perine "Petie" Rudy, age 80, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2016. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 602 Everglade Drive, Madison, on Friday, July 29, 2016, at 10:30 a.m.…
Credit union mergers multiply, in Wisconsin and nationwide
But membership continues to rise.
High marks improve further for Madison-area credit unions
An independent research firm says they are all on above-average financial footing.
Patrick Durkin: Sale of state lands quietly continues
So, if you missed the DNR’s recent announcement, you can go online at http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/lands/RealEstate/landsale.html to see if your favorite state lands are candidates for sale.
State giving prisoners medication to prevent opioid relapse
In an effort to reduce opioid relapses among criminals who have struggled with addiction, the state Department of Corrections started a pilot program in April that allows inmates to get monthly injections of a medication that can increase their chance…
Despite efforts, stubborn barriers remain to opioid, heroin addiction treatment
Recent legislation shows promise for treating opioid abuse, but barriers remain, including limited insurance coverage and inadequate access to medications.
UW-Madison group helps students in recovery Live Free
After Carter Kofman left UW-Madison as a sophomore to get treatment for alcohol addiction, he returned sober and realized how much campus culture is saturated with alcohol or drug use.
Christian Berkey: The FDA's war on vaping is misguided
HARTLAND — Close to a million jobs could vanish and nearly 30,000 businesses could close because of federal regulations on vaping.
Inside Wisconsin: WARF's Carl Gulbrandsen a quiet contributor to state's economy
The departing head of UW-Madison's intellectual property arm helped harness the economic potential of the university's research.