Obituaries
-
Relative: Leon Varjian, known UW prankster, dies at 64
Sep 30, 2015 7:00 am - MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Leon Varjian, who came to the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the 1970s to study in "the graduate school of fun" and ended up masterminding such ...
-
Services Oct. 9 for longtime Arlington Park executive ThayerSep 30, 2015 1:00 am - Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct the date of the services. William A. Thayer Jr., a longtime racing executive whose connections in the sport ex...
-
Catherine Coulson, who played Log Lady in 'Twin Peaks,' dies
-
Former Real Madrid midfielder Ignacio Zoco dies at 76
-
Former Oregonian publisher Fred Stickel dies at 93
-
Sheri Goldhirsch, who nurtured young playwrights, dies
-
Philanthropist-investor Richard Rainwater dies at 71
-
Doug Kendall, advocate for nation's progressive roots, dies
-
Notable deaths last week: Yankees Hall of Fame catcher; renowned American novelistSep 26, 2015 1:00 am - • The lovable legend of Yogi Berra, that ain't ever gonna be over. The Hall of Fame catcher renowned as much for his linguistically dizzying "Yogi-isms" as his unmatche...
-
South Elgin boy dies after 'best day of his life'Sep 24, 2015 1:00 am - A 10-year-old South Elgin boy lost his battle against cancer three days after experiencing the best day of his life, his mother said. Ben Srdanovich died Wednesday with ...