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Gov. Scott Walker’s column in last Sunday's newspaper, "Let’s keep moving Wisconsin forward," displays once again his disingenuous interpretation of Wisconsin’s recent economic history.

Jenny Pressman's column in last Sunday's State Journal, "Occupation of Gaza is both tragic and ironic," about the Israeli "occupation" of Gaza, left out a critical detail.

MADISON—Sarah T. “Sally” Washburn, passed peacefully from this life on May 14, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Sally was born Sept. 15, 1925, in Lake Mills, to Frank W. Tillotson and Ellen Faville Tillotson.

MADISON / MESA, Ariz.—Mina M. Waldie, age 87, of Mesa, Ariz., passed peacefully from this life on to the next on Feb. 16, 2018, at her home. She was born on April 1, 1930, in La Crosse, Wis., the daughter…

MADISON / JANESVILLE—Victor F. Lubke, age 86, passed away on Friday, June 1, 2018, at Sebring Assisted Living Facility, Madison. He was born on Jan. 1, 1932, in Tarrytown, N.Y.

LODI—Charles P. “Chuck” Zeman, age 85, of Lodi, Wis., passed away on May 31, 2018, at SSM Health Hospice House in Baraboo, Wis. Chuck was one of 12 children born to Charles and Emma (Benish) Zeman. Charles was united in…

MADISON - Timothy "Tim" Peat, age 60, passed away Friday, June 1, 2018. Arrangements are pending and a full obituary will be published when completed. Please share a memory at www.CressFuneralService.com.

MADISON / ST. PAUL, Minn. - Merry Arpin Stoll, age 94, formerly of Madison, Wis., passed away May 26, 2018. Merry was born Oct. 8, 1923, as the 4th child of Harold and Betty Arpin.

MADISON - Carolyn A. (Ruppe) Stewart, age 73, of Madison, died unexpectedly on May 30, 2018, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. She was born June 16, 1944, in Iowa County to Margaret M. (Cody) and Joseph L. Ruppe.

COTTAGE GROVE - Robert T. Shorey, age 75, of Cottage Grove, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018, at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on Nov. 17, 1942, the son of Earl and Irene (Oknewski) Shorey. Robert graduated from Merrill…