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Government should stay out of marriage -- Doug Monroe
Constitutionally, the government has no business dictating the terms of any form of marriage. Marriage is a religious ceremony conducted by a church, not the state. Where is the separation of …
Don't lump all professors together -- Sue Bailey
As an untenured professor at a University of Wisconsin System campus, I have been following the news about tenure and the budget with interest.
Marriage is a contract with the government -- Michael Redmond
With all the state-imposed benefits and regulations surrounding the institution of marriage today, it is as much a contract with the government as it is an act of personal and moral commitment…
Court provides chance for redistricting reform -- Stanley Goldfarb
This week’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling on redistricting in Arizona could have implications for Wisconsin. Writing for the majority, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg stated that the term “legislature…
Legislature finishes budget with a bang in this week's You Toon caption contest
Laura Brown of Madison is this week’s You Toon winner.
Scott Walker, legislative leaders drop open records changes
Gov. Scott Walker and legislative leaders have dropped the provisions related to any changes in the state's open records law.
Hands on Wisconsin: Inalienable rights
Along with life and liberty, gay people in this country now have the right to pursue happiness.
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Friou, The Rev. Dr. Kenneth A. Sr.
MADISON - The Rev. Dr. Kenneth A. Friou Sr. passed away at home on Thursday, July 2, 2015. Born Jan. 15, 1921, to George and Lillian, he grew up in Brooklyn, N.Y., with his three brothers and …
Braier, Jerome W. "Jerry"
MADISON - Jerome W. "Jerry" Braier, age 83, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2015, at his home. He was born on Sept. 18, 1931, in Milwaukee, the son of William and Elizabeth (Greenwood) Braier.
Dibble, Lila (Kubly)
NEW GLARUS - Lila (Kubly) Dibble, age 96, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2015.
Loff, Neil K.
DANE - Neil K. Loff, age 70, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, following a courageous six year battle with melanoma.
Uphoff, Jacqueline J. (Schimelpfenig)
COTTAGE GROVE / DEERFIELD - Jacqueline J. (Schimelpfenig) Uphoff, age 79, had a beautiful ending of her life, on Thursday, July 2, 2015.
Marx-Lybeck, Velma
BLACK EARTH - Velma Marx-Lybeck, age 97, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 17, 2015. She was born Sept. 18, 1917, to George and Nellie (Allen) Williamson. Velma was a devoted mo…
Taplick, Marian N.
STOUGHTON - Marian Nettie Taplick, age 100, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2015, at Harmony Assisted Living Center in Stoughton.
Wolf, Patricia "Pat"
DANE - Patricia "Pat" Wolf, age 72, of Dane, died on Tuesday, June 30, 2015, at St. Clare Hospice House in Baraboo, following a brief illness.
Matz, Arnold R.
KING - Arnold R. Matz gently passed, on Tuesday, June 30, 2015, at age 86. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Hattie Matz; and brothers, Clarence, Alvin, and Lynus. He is surv…
Newton, Charles "Baxter" Newton, Mary "Kay"
MADISON - A joint memorial service will be held to celebrate the lives of Baxter Newton, born on Feb. 19, 1916, and died on March 28, 2015, and his wife, Kay Newton, born on Jan. 15, 1918, and…
Anderson, Max
MADISON - Max Anderson, age 87, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2015.
Vertein, Orville "Orv"
NORTH FREEDOM - Orville "Orv" Vertein, age 80, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2015, at his home in North Freedom, Wis.
