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Cut administrators to fund the freeze -- George Savage
The phrase “tuition freeze” makes for good politics, but not good policy. The University of Wisconsin System campuses have been economically pinched for years. As a result, many of the best and brightest faculty have simply left for other states.
Help panhandlers find stable jobs -- Susan Nelson
It breaks my heart to see the number of homeless, jobless and desperate people begging for money at the traffic intersections of the malls and shopping centers.
Trump is his own worst enemy -- Michael J. Paul
Do you know who is Donald Trump's worst nightmare? The answer is obvious to the Democratic Party: It's Donald Trump himself!
Where are the better options for homeless? -- Eve Siegel Beck
Wednesday's State Journal editorial, "Panhandlers should steer clear of roads," contended "they have better options for seeking help than distracting heavy traffic." It also stated that "banning begging at major intersections will encourage the truly indigent to find better options…
Lagerroos, William A.
MADISON - William A. Lagerroos, age 74, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016, at his home. A full obituary will appear at a later date. Please share your memories at www.CressFuneralService.com.
Strain, Gregory E.
MADISON - Gregory E. Strain, age 69, passed away on Aug. 13, 2016. Arrangements are pending.
Thaden, Thomas C.
SUN PRAIRIE - Thomas C. Thaden, age 64, passed away on Aug. 12, 2016. He was born April 29, 1952, the son of Charles and Dorothy (Perkins) Thaden.
Van Meer, William Bruce Sr.
BELLEVILLE - William Bruce Van Meer Sr., age 82, passed away on Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, at his home in Belleville. He was born on Sept. 30, 1933, in Owosso, Mich., to his parents, Ernest and Ahlela (Keyes) Van Meer.
Waech, Todd Wayne
MADISON - The Lord called Todd Wayne Waech, age 58, to his heavenly home, peacefully joining his parents, George and Betty Waech, and his brother, Jeffrey Waech, on Aug. 9, 2016. Todd is survived by his sister, Kim; nephew, Collin;…
Gehin, Leo B.
BELLEVILLE - Leo B. Gehin, age 92, of Belleville, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016, at Heartsong Assisted Living in Belleville.
De Haven, Doster Robert "Doc" Jr.
MADISON - Blow, Gabriel Blow. Beloved father, musician, and teacher, Doster Robert "Doc" De Haven Jr., passed to heaven on Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, after a courageous battle with cancer. His rendition of "Basin Street Blues" accompanied him and his…
Hellenbrand, Evelyn C.
WAUNAKEE - After a courageous battle with Alzheimer's, Evelyn C. "Evie" Hellenbrand, age 87, of Waunakee, passed away on Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, at The Ridges in Lodi, Wis. She was born in Martinsville on Oct. 25, 1928, to Weinand…
Herbrand, Melvin L.
WAUNAKEE - Mel Herbrand, age 91, a proud World War II veteran, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, peacefully passed away on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016, at a Madison hospital.
Halvorson, James "Jim"
STOUGHTON / OREGON - James "Jim" Halvorson, age 73, passed away on Friday, Aug. 12, 2016. He was born on July 23, 1943, to Ervin and Agnes Halvorson. Jim grew up in Stoughton and graduated from Stoughton High School in…
Anderson, Joyce Esser
FITCHBURG - Joyce Esser Anderson, age 79, of Fitchburg, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016, surrounded by her five loving daughters. She was born Oct. 8, 1936, on the family farm in Ridgeville, Wis., to Myron…
Brunner, Lucille S.
BLACK EARTH - Lucille S. Brunner was reunited with her husband in Heaven on Aug. 11, 2016. Lucille, age 93, of Black Earth, was born on Oct. 9, 1922, to Fred and Irene (Endres) Statz Sr. On Sept. 14, 1943,…
Pelletier, Patricia A. (Motiff)
MIDDLETON - Patricia A. (Motiff) Pelletier, age 80, passed away peacefully at her home (Hope and a Future assisted living) on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Oct. 23, 1935, in Madison, Wis.,…
Pergande, Lucille B.
COLUMBUS - Lucille B. Pergande, age 84, passed away after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016, with her husband and daughter, Sandy, by her side. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon, with visitation…
McDonald, Sue
WESTFIELD - Sue McDonald, age 56, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2016, at UW Hospital, Madison, following an unexpected accident.
Schreier, Maria Jeanette
MIDDLETON - Maria Jeanette Schreier, daughter of Jeanette Schreier Semprini and sister of Michelle and Mark Schreier, passed away on Monday, Aug. 8, 2016, at UW Hospital from injuries suffered in an accident.
