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Robert C. Kampen, 1942–2026

Robert C. Kampen died June 18, 2026. His family remembers his work in farming and mechanics and his time with loved ones.

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June 25, 2026 at 10:45 AM

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Trio of Norskies honored in Badger-Large softball voting

The 2026 high school softball season was another step in the right direction for DeForest, which improved its win total from just eight games in 2025 to 11 this spring.

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Cole Amundson · June 24, 2026 at 12:36 PM

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Four DeForest baseball players earn conference honors

Four DeForest baseball players received all-conference honors after the Norskies finished their 2026 season 13–14.

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Cole Amundson · June 24, 2026 at 11:32 AM

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DeForest girls soccer falls in state semifinal 1–0

DeForest's historic girls soccer season ended in a 1–0 state semifinal loss to Wauwatosa East at Uihlein Soccer Park in Milwaukee.

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Cole Amundson · June 18, 2026 at 4:54 PM

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Ann Carolyn Isely, nurse and DeForest volunteer

Ann Carolyn (Johnson) Isely died June 9, 2026.

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June 18, 2026 at 10:31 AM

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DeForest girls soccer reaches state for first time

DeForest secured its first WIAA girls soccer state tournament berth with a 2–0 win over Edgewood in the Division 2 sectional final.

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Cole Amundson · June 16, 2026 at 12:02 PM

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DeForest girls soccer beats Monona Grove in overtime

DeForest defeated Monona Grove 4–3 in overtime in a Division 2 girls soccer sectional semifinal to move one win from state.

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Cole Amundson · June 12, 2026 at 10:42 AM

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Ruth Diane Butler, DeForest mother and community member

Ruth Diane (Cadwell) Butler died June 5, 2026. She was born January 13, 1935, in Cassville, Wisconsin, to Clarence and Margaret Cadwell. She married Patrick Butler on February 19, 1955.

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June 11, 2026 at 10:30 AM

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Elizabeth “Betty” Lund memorial notice

Elizabeth E. “Betty” Lund of DeForest died March 25, 2026, at age 96. Her date of birth was February 2, 1930.

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June 11, 2026 at 10:30 AM

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DeForest boys and girls lacrosse teams receive all-conference selections

Members of the DeForest boys’ and girls’ lacrosse teams were well-represented on the all-conference list.

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Cole Amundson · June 10, 2026 at 12:24 PM

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DeForest girls' soccer upset Waukesha West, win regional title

At the 49-minute mark, the DeForest Norskies girls’ soccer team was awarded a free kick, right over the half.

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Cole Amundson · June 9, 2026 at 3:10 PM

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DeForest track athletes take podium spots at state

DeForest's boys track and field team placed 12th in Division 1 at the WIAA state meet, scoring 20 points behind several podium performances.

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Cole Amundson · June 8, 2026 at 3:40 PM