Elizabeth A. “Betty” Leonard, age 82 of Mercer, WI died on Sunday March 7th at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. Betty was born on July 20, 1927 the daughter of Sylvester and Angela (nee Jeske) Katutis. Betty was a longtime and active member of Zion Lutheran Church in Mercer, WI. She is survived by 3 Sons: Richard (Deb) of Florida; Dale (Stacy) of Colorado and David of Illinois and by 4 Grandchildren and 1 Sister: Lois

Jeanette Hadraba Tweedy Jeanette “Jan” Hadraba Tweedy, age 70, of Osage Beach Missouri, formerly of Hazelhurst and St Germain, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 4 with her family by her side at Arden Court Nursing Home in Naples, Florida. Jeanette is survived and dearly loved by her husband John Tweedy, daughter and son-in-law Lisa & Kevin Howard, Son: Christopher (Jessica) Hadraba, Brother: Glen (Kathleen) Metelmann,

Rosalin C. Cain, 88, of Arbor Vitae passed away surrounded by her family at Our Home K-Care on Thursday March 4, 2010. She is survived by her husband Charles, two daughters Candace Zahn Cain and Lynn (Michael Forsyth) Cain of LaCombe County, Canada; two grandsons Zack and Erick Boustead and a sister Mary Anne (Robert) Melchiori of Aurora, IL.. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday March 7, 2010 at the Cain residence, 1283 Arrowhead Dr

Richard H. Martin, age 75, of Arbor Vitae, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 surrounded by his family. He was born on March 25, 1934 in Milwaukee, WI the son of Harry and Frances (nee Pavelski) Martin. Richard married Diane Walloch on July 26, 1952. He loved to build models and had a passion for old cars. Richard was a loving husband and devoted father that will always be loved and missed. He is preceded in death by his parents

Diane M. Sedlak, age 42, of Woodruff, died on February 28, 2010 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, surrounded by her family. She was born on October 3, 1967 in Berwyn, IL, the daughter of Donald and Ellen (nee Gallagher) Sedlak. Diane was known for her witty sense of humor and her contagious smile. She loved animals and fishing. Diane enjoyed being outside on a boat on the lakes of Minocqua or New Smyrna Beach in Florida.

Norbert Joseph Bartnicki, age 76, died on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at his residence in Minocqua. Norb was born on November 1, 1933 in Chicago Illinois. He graduated from the University of Illinois College of Pharmacy in 1955. Norb married Peg on June 25, 1955. He served in the Military from 1957 – 1959 as the pharmacist in charge of the 10th Field Hospital in Wurtzburg, Germany. He worked in various Pharmacy settings and became the owner

Roman J. Leese, 91, of Minocqua passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2010. He was born on June 20, 1918 in Pierce, MN son of Michael and Elizabeth Leese. Roman graduated with the first class of Pulaski High School in Milwaukee in 1937. Roman served his country in WW II from 1942-45 serving in the European Theater from North Africa to Belgium with the 82nd Airborne Division. He attained the rank of Warrant Officer JG by the time of his

Harriet L. Zickert, 89, passed away on Monday February 22, 2010 at Avanti Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born to Gustave and Sophia (nee Schroeder) Meier on May 27, 1920 in Evanston, IL. Harriet was married to Harold Wm. Zickert on April 7, 1945. They made their home at Deerfield and Marshall, WI. until 1990. Then they settled in Minocqua. They had three children Keith H. Zickert of Rhinelander; Kevin L (Lynne) Zickert of Hazelhurst; and

Ethel Marie Hill died February 21, 2010 in her home surrounded by family. She was born in Kenosha, WI on April 22, 1922 to William and Ethel Walden. She was the oldest of five children, Robert, Bill, Lester and Nancy. She was a cashier during WW II at Great Lakes Naval Station and worked at Simmons, Grants Department store and after retirement worked at Hardee’s in Minocqua. She enjoyed nature walks with her grandchildren, crafts, making

Ray Link, age 88 of Rhinelander, WI died on Saturday February 20th at Grace Lodge in Rhinelander, WI. Ray was born on March 20, 1921 in Green Bay, WI the son of Lloyd and Florence (nee Berres) Link. He was preceded in death by his wife, Delores “Del” Link of 63 years. Ray was a resident of Rhinelander for 35 years and also resided at his lake cottage on Star Lake during the summer for 50 years. Fishing and Crayfish trapping were Ray