Steven Ray, who worked nearly two decades in The Capital Times newsroom, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, at an assisted living facility in Middleton. He was 70.

Ray’s early career in journalism took him to newspapers in Green Bay and Monroe. He moved to Madison in 1989 to join The Cap Times newsroom, where he served as wire news editor for many years. His 19-year run with the newspaper ended in 2008.

Margaret M. “Peggy” Anderson, who with her husband owned and operated several weekly newspapers, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, at her home in Medford. She was 93.

Bob and Peggy owned and operated several weekly newspapers over the years, including papers in Menomonee Falls and Sauk City. In 1975, they moved to Medford, where Peggy worked in production and Bob served as publisher of The Star News until 1992.

Joan Katherine Brown, who with her husband served as co-owner of the Oconomowoc Enterprise, died Friday, Nov. 20 at her home in Oconomowoc. She was 89.

During their time as co-owners, her husband, Bruce, led the newspaper’s commercial printing operations, while she wrote a column for the newspaper called “I Must Be Nuts.” Brown also was well-known in the community for her philanthropic efforts.

Stanton P. Steuri, who in the 1950s was one of the youngest newspaper owners in Wisconsin, died Thursday, Nov. 26, in Salt Lake City. He was 89.

Steuri ran The Albany Herald with his mother and wife until 1961, when the newspaper was sold and Steuri was called into active duty in the U.S. Army. Upon his return from his military service, Steuri took a job with the The Monroe Times. He remained with the Times until 1975, serving in roles including production manager and acting editor.