Wisconsin State Journal Local News

MADISON - Ida Kate Seiling, age 94, of Madison, Wis., passed away quietly and with a smile, on the evening of July 13, 2016, at her home with her family close by.

MONONA - Frank Anthony Rossi, of Monona, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at UW Hospital. He was born on Sept. 20, 1930, in Kenosha, the son of John and Antonia (Bracci) Rossi.

RHINELANDER - Denise L. Rheaume-Ceplina ran out of miracles on June 24, 2016, after a brave and arduous battle with Leukemia. Mother, wife, artist, designer, gardener, and lover of people, she was a unique spirit. Denise easily developed "passions" for…

MADISON - Russel T. Perttunen, age 78, passed away peacefully at home, on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born Nov. 8, 1937. He was the beloved husband of Joan (Pire), dear father of Theodore…

MILTON - Lois J. Skatrud, age 83, of Milton, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 15, 2016, at Rock Haven Nursing Home in Janesville, Wis. She was born on Mother's Day, May 14, 1933, in Reedsville, Wis., the daughter of…

TUCSON, Ariz. / MADISON - Janet Sveum, age 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 2, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz., after a struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. She grew up in Middleton and after her marriage to Harold "Ollie" Sveum, they…

MADISON - Beloved husband, father, friend, and physician James Trotter "Jim" Schulz passed on peacefully Saturday morning, July 16, 2016, at St. Mary's Hospital, where he spent much of his professional life as a General Surgeon. Throughout the days prior…

MADISON / MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - Peter J. Cafferty Jr., age 92, passed away peacefully at Catholic Eldercare in Minneapolis on Wednesday, July 13, 2016. He was born on Aug. 11, 1923, in Marshfield Wis. He worked in the inventory department…

VERONA - Clinton P. Dahlk, age 73, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2016. Arrangements are pending.

DEFOREST - James F. "Jim" Cullen, age 74, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2016, at UW Hospital in Madison. He was born on Aug. 28, 1941, in Columbus, Wis., the son of Ellen (Montegue) and Edward Cullen.

Survey results of the male bird’s drumming this spring were reason for some optimism, at least in Wisconsin’s Northern and Central regions, where most grouse hunting occurs.

VATICAN CITY — As cameras that shoot 360-degree photos and videos become affordable, curious users will face a new challenge: Figuring out how to take meaningful and compelling shots in what’s effectively a new medium.

PHILADELPHIA — I watched Paul Ryan’s town hall on CNN last week for a number of reasons, not the least of which is my slight (OK, significant) crush on the House speaker.

SEATTLE — Nintendo is diving deep into the well of nostalgia.

Windsor, Wisconsin - Settlers bank is excited to announce the addition of Jason Vater to the Settlers bank team as Consumer Loan Processor. Jason is an experienced banking professional having served most recently as a Personal Banker at Heartland Credit…

The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP has announced that Daniel G. Radler will become the firm's managing partner, effective December 1, 2016. Fredrick G. Lautz, who has served in the position since its inception in 2007, will…

MADISON - Murphy Desmond Attorney Lawrence Bechler has been elected as a member of the Fellows of the American Bar Foundation.

MADISON, WI, - First Business Financial Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: FBIZ) announced today that Eliza Barron has been hired as a Deposit Operations Representative.

MADISON, WI, - First Business Financial Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: FBIZ) announced today that Monica Schlicht has been hired as Vice President - Private Wealth Management.

Perhaps familiarity between blacks and police breeds equity.