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MCFARLAND - Tim Ring passed away on June 16, 2016, at his home after a brief illness. Tim was born on Dec. 27, 1951, in Madison, Wis., the son of Don and Florine (Ballweg) Ring.

STOUGHTON - Lucille P. Kreitling, age 84, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2016, at Azura in Stoughton. Arrangements are pending. A full obituary will appear on Tuesday. Please share your memories of Lucille at www.cressfuneralservice.com.

MUSCODA - Susan M. Prochaska, 64, of Muscoda, died on Friday, June 17, 2016, at UW Hospital, Madison.

BLACK EARTH - Constance A. "Connie" Goderstad, age 89, of Black Earth, Wis., died unexpectedly on Saturday, June 18, 2016, at Sauk Prairie Healthcare in Prairie du Sac, Wis. She was born Nov. 29, 1926, in Vermont Township, Wis., to…

WINDSOR / DEFOREST - Gail A. Kempfer, age 74, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2016. Arrangements are pending.

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