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Christmas trees are in good shape this year, say growers
Two straight years of good growing conditions have helped the crop rebound from the drought of 2012.
Cold but quiet on Thanksgiving
Travelers heading to Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday should have little to worry about weather-wise, as long as you are dressed warmly.
Westbury, Catherine W.
MADISON - Catherine W. Westbury, age 94, of Madison, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014, at St. Mary's Care Center, Madison.
Hougan, John R.
STOUGHTON - God called a great man, John R. Hougan, age 64, to be one of his angels on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014.
Coyle, Cecilia "Teed"
MADISON - Cecilia "Teed" Coyle, age 88, died on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014. She was born in Portage, the fifth child of William and Anna (Vesely) Amend. Her schooling included St. Mary's Grade Sc…
Guetzke, Rollo E.
JANESVILLE - Rollo E. Guetzke, age 85, of Janesville, died on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014, after a battle with cancer, surrounded by his family.
Hansen, Ludwig Karl Hermann
MARSHALL / DEERFIELD - Ludwig Karl Hermann Hansen, age 77, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014. He was born on Jan. 19, 1937, in Niebull, Germany, to Richard and Luise (Nissen) Hansen. On Sep…
Conner, Howard Emmett
MADISON - Howard Emmett Conner died on Nov. 18, 2014, in his home of over 40 years where he, and his wife, Shirley, raised their family.
Jeffris, Peter Anthony
OREGON - Peter Anthony Jeffris passed away in a climbing accident on Longs Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colo., on Nov. 16, 2014, while pursuing one of the joys of his life, summiting …
Cain, Glen G.
MADISON - Glen G. Cain, age 81, Madison resident since 1963, passed away suddenly on Monday, Nov. 24, 2014.
Spengler, E. Thomas
MADISON - E. Thomas Spengler, age 90, passed away in the afternoon on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, at Oakwood West. Tom was born on Sept. 15, 1924, in Shannon, Ill., to the late Frank and Clara Spengler.
Strassman, Gerald J. "Jerry"
MADISON - Gerald J. "Jerry" Strassman died on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, surrounded by his loving children. He was 89.
Schenkenberg, Paul R.
DeFOREST - Paul R. Schenkenberg, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Slattery, James F.
FITCHBURG - James F. Slattery, age 64, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014. Arrangements are pending. A full obituary will follow in Sunday's edition. Online condolences may be made at www.g…
Schmidt, Ruby Ann
DeFOREST - Ruby Ann Schmidt, age 85, went to her heavenly home on Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, with her loving family by her side.
Roberts, Phillip R.
RICHLAND CENTER - Phillip R. Roberts, age 92, of Richland Center, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014, at Pine Valley Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on Jan. 6, 1922, to K…
Ott, Elton L.
REESEVILLE / SUN PRAIRIE - Elton L. Ott, age 93, died peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, at Veterans Hospital in Madison.
Meyer, Jerry
WAUNAKEE - Jerry Meyer, age 73, passed away on Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, at his home, with family.
Pockey, James K.
WATERTOWN - James K. Pockey, age 60, of Watertown, Wis., was received by the Lord on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014. He was born on July 28, 1954, in Milwaukee, Wis., to Beatrice and Eugene Pockey.
More deer hunting to come after Sunday, DNR says
The final gun shot at sundown on Sunday doesn't signal the end of deer hunting in Wisconsin.