Wisconsin State Journal Local News

Even though his draft evasion conviction was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court, at the end of the day, Muhammad Ali did indeed turn his back on the United States.

The 50-year-old man from Albany suffered serious injuries and taken to UW Hospital by helicopter.

An expansive study of employee positions, pay and benefits in the University of Wisconsin System will also touch on family leave policies.

Despite a number of recent victories by upstart Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton now has enough delegates to become the Democratic Party's presidential nominee.

MADISON / ROSHOLT, S.D. - Caryl R. Townsend, age 86 of Rosholt, S.D., passed away Saturday, June 4, 2016, at the Northeast Care and Rehabilitation Center in Rosholt. Caryl Rosalia was born July 29, 1929, in Madison, Wis., to Otto…

BARNEVELD - Peggy Leister, age 59, of Barneveld, died on Sunday, June 5, 2016, at her home with her family by her side. She had been diagnosed in January with pancreatic cancer. She was born on April 4, 1957, in…

TOMAHAWK - Richard "Dick" Knuteson, age 65, formerly of Tomahawk, passed away after a short illness on Sunday, June 5, 2016, at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital in Ontonagon, Mich.

SAUK CITY / MIDDLETON - James Patrick Sweeney passed away in the early morning of Sunday, June 5, 2016, after a prolonged illness.

COLUMBUS - Mary Jane Premo, age 92, died on Monday, June 6, 2016. She was born Sept. 27, 1923, in Columbus, the daughter of Leo and Ida (Kehl) Hatzinger. She was a 1941 graduate of Columbus High School and a…

CARROLLTON, Ga. - Theresa Buechner passed away on Dec. 2, 2015. A Celebration of Life will be held in Tina's honor from noon to 5 p.m. on June 12, 2016, at the home of her brother, 4289 Dicky Lane, Madison.…

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN - Barbara Jean Huebsch, age 84, of Prairie du Chien, passed away Monday, June 6, 2016, at the Crossing Rivers Hospital after a brief illness.

MADISON - Frank Postiglione, age 64, passed away with peace and dignity on Saturday night, June 4, 2016, at home surrounded by his son and close friends. A full obituary will appear at a later date. Online condolences may be…

MADISON - Sharynn K. Schloemer, age 61, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2016. There has been a change to the funeral and visitation times stated in the Tuesday paper.

MADISON - Janet K. Gormican, age 80, passed away at home on Sunday, June 5, 2016, surrounded by family. She was born on July 7, 1935, in Madison, the daughter of Milton and Mamie (Nelson) Nodolf.

PLATTEVILLE - Carol Jane Nabbefeld, age 91, of Platteville, Wis., passed away peacefully with her children, Craig and Karen, at her side, on Monday, June 6, 2016, at Ingleside Manor, Mount Horeb. Carol was born on July 12, 1924, in…

MIDDLETON - Helen J. (Delzer) Black, age 91, of Middleton, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Monday, June 6, 2016. Helen was born to William and Elsie (Wendt) Delzer on June 18, 1924, in the Town of…

MIDDLETON - Eileen M. Chvala, age 88, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2016, in Middleton.

MADISON / SUN PRAIRIE - Daniel R. "Dan" Oasen passed away on Monday, June 6, 2016, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on Jan. 2, 1954, in Madison, the son of Robert and Beatrice (Longland) Oasen.

MADISON - Elizabeth S. "Bette" Sonneland, age 91, loving wife of Dr. Arthur M. Sonneland, passed away Monday, June 6, 2016, at St. Mary's Hospital following a brief illness. A full obituary will be published in Sunday's edition.

CAMBRIA - Edward Brandsma, age 83, lost his fight with cancer on June 6, 2016, at Agrace HospiceCare. He bravely battled cancer with the same determination and strength from the way he lived his life.