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Richards, Alice M.
WAUNAKEE / CROSS PLAINS - Alice M. Richards, age 91, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2015, at Middleton Village Nursing Home. She was born on Feb. 2, 1924, to Minor and Gertrude (Laufenberg) …
Bothum, Robert E.
JUNEAU - Robert E. Bothum, age 94, died on Thursday, May 21, 2015. He was born in Dane County on Dec.10, 1920, the son of Christ and Tilla Bothum. Robert enlisted in the U.S. Army and served h…
Tom Still: Uncertain about mission of state economic agency? It’s called competition
During a debate over what to do next about Wisconsin’s lead economic development agency, a Republican member of the Legislature’s budget-writing committee took an openly skeptical stance.
Brewers: Jace Peterson's two-out single in the 11th lifts Braves
Peterson hit the first pitch from Brandon Kintzler toward the gap in left-center field.
Country needs relief from politicians, war -- Lila Hemlin
Gov. Scott Walker, "the un-presidential candidate," stated at the Wisconsin Republican Convention that he wouldn't rule out U.S. ground troops in the Middle East. "Boots on the ground" is a fa…
Hillary Clinton is not an average middle-class American -- Robert White
I was just thinking what a wonderful country we live in. Where else on this planet can a woman who was “dead broke” only a few years ago after her husband lost his job, become one of the wealt…
Meningitis vaccine can save lives -- Meredith Leigh
Two years ago my son Henry Mackaman, a 21-year-old UW-Madison student, died of meningitis strain B.
Candidates naive and ignorant on Iraq -- George Savage
Republican candidates for president seem to agree that the Iraq War made sense in 2003, but they add in hindsight the war was a bad idea. Typically the candidates will mention that “even” Hill…
Family values key to solving problems -- Dennis Atkinson
Before a problem can be solved you must first admit it exists and define the specifics.
Henry Vilas Zoo's new Arctic Passage: It's a real wow factor
The new Arctic Passage exhibit at Henry Vilas Zoo attracts a large and enthusiastic crowd for its grand opening on Saturday.
College baseball: MATC's World Series opener pushed back a day by rain
The WolfPack will have to wait until Sunday to take on Connecticut-Avery Point.
Hands on Wisconsin: Scott Walker fires up the grill this weekend
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker claims his dramatic position shifts of issues, such as immigration reform, have not been "flips."
Fischer, Erline
MADISON - Erline Fischer, age 88, of Madison, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on June 11, 1926, in Leola, S.D., the daughter of Jacob and Magdelena (Le…
Bothum, Robert E.
JUNEAU - Robert E. Bothum, age 94, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2015, at Clearview Nursing Home in Juneau. Arrangements are pending. A full obituary will follow.
Bauer, Marguerite Ann "Peggy"
MADISON - Marguerite Ann "Peggy" Bauer, age 85, joined God's choir on Thursday, May 21, 2015. She was born on Dec. 5, 1929, in Duluth, Minn., the daughter of Arthur and Helen (Crego) Carlson. …
Jull, Robert George
COTTONWOOD, Idaho / MADISON - Robert George Jull, age 71, of Cottonwood, Idaho, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, May 12, 2015. He was born Dec. 1, 1943, in Madison, to George A. and Ellen L.…
Schmelzer, Johanna Lucille
MADISON - Johanna Lucille Schmelzer, age 78, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2015. She was born on Dec. 25, 1936, in Madison, the daughter of Theodore and Bernadette (Manning) Feisst. Johanna w…
Lee, Mary C. (O'Connell)
LODI - Mary C. (O'Connell) Lee, age 81, passed away surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, May 20, 2015. Mary was born on Sept. 13, 1933, in the Town of Vermont, to James and Margaretta (Powe…
Kolner, Mary Susan
MADISON / LEWISTON, Minn. - Mary Susan Kolner passed away April 21, 2015. Born Sept. 10, 1930, Mary grew up in Lewiston, Minn., where her father was the town's doctor, and she became an accomp…
Emden, Richard C. "Dick"
MADISON - Richard C. "Dick" Emden, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at Meriter Hospital in Madison, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 26, 1929, in Rhinelander, the …
