As the year winds down, we'll all surely look back at what we've done in 2012. Here at Shorewood Patch, we're doing the same thing with a list of the top 10 local stories of the year. 

Join us as we take a trip down memory lane. The top stories were chosen based on page views in addition to the impact they had on the community.

No. 2 — Obituary: Alicia Urban Was Prominent Presence in Shorewood

Alicia Urban was remembered for her volunteerism and energetic and magical personality that touched so many with kindness, generosity, warmth, love and fun after passing away Oct. 21 at the age of 43. 

Urban was devoted to her family, her friends, her community, and her business Elements East. She volunteered actively with Friends of Atwater Beach, Pearls for Teen Girls, Public Allies and Holton Youth Center.

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