Wisconsin State Journal Local News

Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, Donald Trump and Russ Feingold all appeal to the economically-ignorant voters, doubtless a majority, with their attacks on free trade.

The Milwaukee suburb won a hard-fought battle to draw its drinking water from Lake Michigan in the first test of a compact designed to safeguard the Great Lakes region's fresh water supply.

Dane County officials say they are not concerned that an offer to buy the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce building for use as a day center for the homeless came in $400,000 above an appraised value.

Card, the 2016 NCAA discus champion, is one of 517 nominees for the award that honors academic achievements, athletics excellence, community service and leadership of graduating female college athletes from all three divisions.

Vorlander is named Division 2 coach of the year by his peers after leading the Crusaders to the WIAA Division 2 state title.

MADISON / TOMAHAWK - Ann J. Richardson, age 62, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2016, following a long battle with cancer. She was born on Jan. 19, 1954, in Burlington, Wis., the daughter of Bruce and Joyce Thompson. On…

MADISON - Jeffrey Clarence McPike, age 53, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and loved ones on Friday, June 17, 2016, at Agrace HospiceCare. Jeff was born on May 23, 1963, in Jacksonville, Ill., to Ruth and Milton McPike.…

TOWN OF HAMPDEN / TOWN OF LEEDS - Leola E. Hermanson, age 97, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2016. She was born on Nov. 9, 1918, in the Township of Leeds, Wis., the daughter of Otto and Leona Lanzendorf.…

COTTAGE GROVE - Jean Carol Hanson, age 91, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2016, at Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge with her children by her side.

MADISON - Frank Lam, formerly of Madison, passed away Monday, June 20, 2016, in Long Beach, Calif. A celebration of life will be held at a future date in Madison. Messages can be sent to [email protected].

WAUNAKEE - Virginia, age 72, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Sunday, June 19, 2016, following a lengthy illness. She was born in Waunakee on July 14, 1943, to Albin and Dorothy (Meffert) Ziegler.

PINE BLUFF - Marie G. Lamberty, age 93, of Pine Bluff, Wis., died on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at St. Mary's Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Ellestad Camacho Funeral Home, 500 N. 8th St., Mount Horeb.

MOUNT HOREB - Delores M. (Schraepfer) Jelle, age 91, of Mount Horeb, died on Sunday, June 19, 2016, at Ingleside Manor surrounded by her family.

MADISON - Kathleen M. "Kathie" (Smith) Zaremba, of Madison, Wis., passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on Sunday, June 19, 2016, at Agrace HospiceCare, following her fight against very aggressive cancer she discovered in May. Kathie was born…

OAK CREEK - Timothy D. Renz found peace on June 16, 2016, at the age of 49 years. He was the loving and devoted dad of Connor and Duncan Renz; dear son of Carol (Ronald) Holz and Dale (Elaine) Renz;…

JEFFERSON - William A. Scafe was born on March 24, 1945, in Sparta, Wis., to Clayton and Bernice (Johnson) Scafe. He grew up in Sparta, graduating from Sparta High School in 1963. Upon graduation he switched from being a member…

OREGON / MONROE - Hedwig "Hedy" Deininger, age 93, of Oregon, formerly of Monroe, died Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at Sienna Crest Assisted Living in Oregon. She was born on Sept. 23, 1922, to Anna (Amacher) and John Brunner. Hedy…

MADISON - Jeanette Winifred (Thompson) Denu, age 88, passed away peacefully in her sleep Monday, June 20, 2016.

MADISON - Dorothy Lewandowski, age 92, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2016. She was born on March 16, 1924, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Julius and Cecelia Gapinski. Dorothy was united in marriage to Stanley Lewandowski on June 14,…