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MAZOMANIE - Jerry C. Booth, age 79, passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 29, 2016, surrounded by his family. He was born at home in Arena on May 9, 1937, to the late G. Rex and Marie A.…

ELROY - Joann Christine (Bertz) Hayden, age 82, formerly of Elroy, died Wednesday, June 29, 2016, in Eau Claire, Wis.

MADISON - Marzo Porter Bliss led a life characterized by an abundance of love. He possessed an unassuming but unshakeable commitment to his family and the community that surrounded him, and his presence was an abiding comfort to those around…

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.…

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…

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.

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;…

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…

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…

MADISON / MONONA - Frederick D. Duerst, age 80, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2016, at Oak Park Place, surrounded by family.

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.

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.

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…

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…

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.…

But membership continues to rise.

An independent research firm says they are all on above-average financial footing.

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.

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…

Recent legislation shows promise for treating opioid abuse, but barriers remain, including limited insurance coverage and inadequate access to medications.