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Hass, Sandra J.
BLACK EARTH - Sandra J. Hass, age 75, of Black Earth, died on Monday, June 1, 2015, at her home with family at her side. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Ellestad Camacho Funeral Home, …
Douglas, Pat
REEDSBURG - Pat Douglas, age 78, of Reedsburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 24, 2015, at the Reedsburg Area Senior Life Center.
Lah, Gisela (Bizjan)
MADISON/CHICAGO, Ill. - Gisela (Bizjan) Lah died on May 27, 2015, in Chicago, Ill., and was born in Ljubljana, Slovenia on April 21, 1919. No service is planned in Madison. A woman of great co…
Stephens, Arlene N.
MADISON - Arlene N. Stephens, age 99, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born the daughter of John and Isabel (Wills) Karsten Nov. 2, 1915, in Madi…
Klingenmeyer, Gary "Butch"
REEDSBURG - Gary "Butch" Klingenmeyer, age 69, died Sunday, May 31, 2015, at his home. Butch was born Jan. 5, 1946, to Lawrence and Wanda (Meske) Klingenmeyer, the sixth of six sons. During hi…
Klubertanz, Harold F.
MADISON - Harold F. Klubertanz passed away May 29, 2015, after a long illness. We would like to thank the kindness and care of Karmenta Nursing Home and of Agrace HospiceCare.
Jorstad, Mary
MIDDLETON / MADISON - Mary Jorstad, age 99, of Middleton, died unexpectedly, yet peacefully, on Saturday, May 30, 2015, at Meriter Hospital. She was born on Sept. 7, 1915, in Madison, the daug…
Lynch, Humphrey J. "Jerry"
MADISON - Humphrey J. "Jerry" Lynch entered the Kingdom of Heaven, on Friday, May 29, 2015. He passed away with family present at Oak Park Place in Madison. He was born on April 19, 1927, at S…
Faust, Robert John "Toot"
SUN PRAIRIE - On May 31, 2015, Robert John Faust, age 75, passed away at home surrounded by family. Robert was born at home in Sun Prairie on April 10, 1940, to loving parents, Robert Faust, S…
On Campus: UW Colleges chancellor survives no-confidence vote
Sandeen just started as chancellor of UW Colleges and UW-Extension in December and walked into perhaps the most challenging time in the colleges’ history.
Madison police use Taser, pepper spray to break up fight
A 19-year-old woman was hitting a 16-year-old girl on the back of the head during the fight outside a house party.
SSM Health to acquire Saint Louis University Hospital
SSM Health announced plans Monday to acquire Saint Louis University Hospital as part of a three-way agreement.
Jennifer Cheatham proposes $1.5M plan to address behavior in Madison schools
About $802,000, or the majority of the new funds, would put at least a part-time staff member at every elementary school to handle student behavior issues and at least one full-time staff mem…
Stolen items recovered, arrest made after alleged apartment thefts
Madison police arrested a 16-year-old boy who attended two house parties Saturday night for burglary and theft.
Madison reopens application process for director of Planning, Community and Economic Development
A national search produced 50 candidates but no finalists.
Deerfield man threatened with handgun at Madison gas station
The armed man, who allegedly displayed a gun in his waistband, threatened the man over a woman, police said.
School Spotlight: Madison district growing its own produce
For the first time, produce grown by the Madison School District will be used for its meal program.
Prep notes: Middleton's Jake Van Emburgh says state title is his aim
WIAA reviews special-qualifier issue; no more Middleton players included for state tournament
Medical College of Wisconsin to start pharmacy school
Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee plans to open a pharmacy school in 2017 or 2018, adding to Wisconsin's two pharmacy schools at UW-Madison and Concordia University.
U.S. credit union members' savings hit historic trillion-dollar mark
The CUNA Mutual Group report also showed growth in new auto loans and may reflect broader economic confidence.