Wisconsin State Journal Local News

STEVENS POINT - Dever "Spence" Spencer was born on June 28, 1922, in Fennimore, Wis. He passed away on May 23, 2016, in Stevens Point, Wis.

MARSHALL / GILBERT, Ariz. - Donna Rogers, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, in Gilbert, Ariz. She was born on Feb. 2, 1932, in Onalaska, Wis., to Herman and Anna Ziegler.

MADISON - Patricia C. "Pat" McNelly, age 85, passed away on May 2, 2016. A celebration of Pat's life will be held on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at WAUNAKEE MANOR, 801 S. Klein Drive,…

SUN PRAIRIE - David T. "Dave" Westover, age 66, died on Tuesday, May 24, 2016. Dave was born on March 29, 1950, in Beaver Dam, the son of Donald and Thelma (Graville) Westover.

GREENDALE - Ronald B. Disch, age 80, of Greendale, Wis., died suddenly on Thursday, May 26, 2016. Ron was born Feb. 11, 1936, in Madison, Wis. He was the son of Casper and Catherine Disch. He is lovingly survived by…

DEFOREST - Roger W. Timm Sr., age 82, passed away at home on Wednesday, May 25, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Jan. 12, 1934, in rural DeForest, the son of Albert and Anna (Severson) Timm.…

VERONA - Jeanette E. Balousek, age 96, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2016. She was born on April 20, 1920, in Highland, Wis., to Albert and Angela (Hebgen) Johanning.

PARDEEVILLE - Yoshie Shreeve, age 60, lost her battle to lung cancer on May 23, 2016, at her home in Pardeeville, Wis., surrounded by loving family members.

DEFOREST - Richard F. Lockman, age 65, passed away on May 26, 2016, peacefully with his family by his side at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, Wis., eight days after being diagnosed with cancer.

This State Journal editorial ran on May 29, 1916, as leaders campaigned for a stronger military after the outbreak of World War I:

Laurie Solchenberger’s class at Madison’s Lincoln Elementary School has participated in the Birdathon four years. They feed birds outside their classroom window, and use field guides to identify each species. The class’ most exciting ID last year was a great…

For the third straight summer, Dylan and Aiden Lynch are heading to the University of Illinois to attend Camp Kesem, where they’ll kayak, swim, play and talk with other kids who’ve watched a parent battle cancer.

Cellular Dynamics International, Propeller Health and Fetch Rewards each announce a new partnership.

On a FLYY expedition, youth and young adults get a chance to discover their own inner strengths.

On Memorial Day we remember the men and women who died in service to our country. We should not forget those who died waiting for care after they faithfully served.

Knowing the people we vote for can only be good for democracy, right?

Madison Memorial's Colt Tegtmeier seeded No. 4, Middleton's Xavier Sanga No. 7 in Division 1 singles; Middleton's Jin/Markel No. 7 in D1 doubles

Rain causes nearly six hours' worth of delays and pushes two games to Saturday in Grand Chute.

Senior Lexy Kemnitzer pitched a one-hit shutout, striking out nine and walking one, to lead the McFarland softball team to a 4-0 victory over visiting Platteville in a WIAA Division 2 regional final Thursday.

They combine for three home runs and five RBIs as the Brewers hand the Reds their 11th consecutive loss.