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Milwaukee native Gene Wilder was known for his roles in "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory," "Blazing Saddles," "Young Frankenstein," and "The Producers." He passed away Monday at age 83.

Nationwide, bank profits rose 1.4 percent, the FDIC reported.

Wisconsin election officials approved mailing postcards to more than a million people telling them how to register to vote, marking the largest mailing outreach effort they've ever attempted.

The Green Bay Packers released punter Tim Masthay and claimed punter Jacob Schum off waivers from Tampa Bay, the team announced on Tuesday.

It's never too early for college football bowl projections.

MIDDLETON - Paul D. Kieker, age 55, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016, at St. Mary's Care Center. He was born on Nov. 30, 1960, in Madison. Paul worked for Goodwill Industries and retired to enjoy activities with his…

ARENA - She did it her way! May Eleanor Kane Wahl, age 87, of Arena, Wis., passed peacefully away at Greenway Manor on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016. Born April 13, 1929, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, she was the daughter of…

MONROE - Ruth Synnöve Fimreite, age 82, of Monroe, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016, at her home. She was born the daughter of Leo and Esther (Munson) Nyre on Feb. 22, 1934, in Mondovi, Wis. Ruth was united…

REEDSBURG - Ivan L. Fleming, age 93 of Reedsburg passed away on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016, at his home.

FITCHBURG - David A. Carr died at home on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016. The son of James R. and Betty (Fleming) Carr, he was born on Feb. 10, 1954. He married Jo Ann Daly in 1973, she survives.

MOUNT HOREB - Vivian (Ayen) Hefty, age 82, of Mount Horeb, Wis., died on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016, at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born Nov. 1, 1933, in Madison, Wis., the only child of Ted and Bertha (Ulsrud) Ayen. Vivian…

MOUNT HOREB / KYLE, Texas - Cynthia L. Sutter, age 58, of Kyle, Texas, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016. She was born Feb. 11, 1958, to Walter and Carol (Meier) Sutter at St. Joseph's Hospital in Dodgeville, Wis.

MADISON - Clara L. Carey, of Madison, passed away peacefully Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016. She was born Sept. 21, 1930, in Wonewoc, Wis., to Naaman and Lydia Small. Clara graduated from Hillsboro High School. She worked at Rennebohms 20+ years,…

LODI - Her journey here on earth complete, Catherine Louise Steele passed away peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016, at the age of 89.

MONROE - Ruth Synnöve Fimreite, age 82, of Monroe, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016, at her home. She was born the daughter of Leo and Esther (Munson) Nyre on Feb. 22, 1934, in Mondovi, Wis. Ruth was united…

REEDSBURG - Dorothy E. Brennan, age 84, of Reedsburg, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo. She was born on Dec. 25, 1931, in Baraboo, Wis., the daughter of Joseph and Dorothy (Steuber) Conners.

MIDDLETON - George A. Squires, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE, 7435 University Ave., Middleton, at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 2, 2016. Visitation will…

RIO - Richard G. "Rick" Pettibone, 58 years old, of Rio, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016, at Agrace HospiceCare in Madison, with his family by his side.

SAUK CITY / FOX LAKE - Robert Rau, age 79, passed away on Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, at the Villa at Middleton Village. He was born on May 14, 1937, the son of Ernest and Eva (Gritzmacher) Rau. Robert proudly…

MADISON - Don Kanel, age 93, passed away early Wednesday morning, Aug. 17, 2016. He died very quietly in his sleep after a peaceful day in his room at Agrace HospiceCare.