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Elaine M. Zinkie, 88, of Baraboo, passed away Friday, December 12, 2014 at the Golden Living Center in Wisconsin Dells.She was born May 8, 1926 in the town of Summit in Juneau County, the daughter of Albert and Martha (Giebel) Brandt. One June 1, 1946 she was married to Arthur Zinkie and was married for 59 years. Elaine began he......

Wilma Jean Leonard, age 79 of Baraboo died on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014 at St. Clare Hospital. Wilma, daughter of John James and Dorothy Anna (Payer) Hron was born July 21, 1935 in Wagner, South Dakota. She attended Ravinia Consolidated High School and graduated in 1953. Wilma was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, The Daugh......

Gerald Lawson Norman, 72, of Baraboo went to be with the Lord on December 2, 2014. He was born on July 30, 1942 in Reedsburg, the son of late Allan and Thelma (Hutchens) Norman. On March 25, 2011 he married Cheryl A. Owen, who survives him. Known to all as Jerry, Jerry very much enjoyed camping, fishing, and just being outdoors......

Jeremy Ray Lentz, 39 of Baraboo passed away on Monday, December 1, 2014. Jeremy was born the son of Raymond and Billie (Anderson) Lentz on February 27, 1975 in Reedsburg. He was united in marriage to Melissa J. Goerks on October 9, 2006 in Hawaii. Jeremy loved the outdoors; some of his favorite activities were camping, hiking, ......

Donald L. Nobs, 74 of Baraboo passed away on Monday, Dec. 1, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. He was born June 18, 1940 in LaValle to Harold and Evelyn (Pearson) Nobs along with "older" twin sister Dorothy Gant. He grew up in LaValle and attended Reedsburg High School. Don was in sales most of his career. He was the type ......

Evan F. Schenkat, Sr. age 83, of Baraboo and Jefferson, WI passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center.Evan was born on Dec. 18, 1930 to Frank and Emma (Schara) Schenkat. He married Mary H. Hoppenjan of Benton, WI on May 15, 1951 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Benton.Evan and Mary farm......

Marcella M. Gaetzke age 96, of North Freedom passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at The Sauk County Health Care Center. Marcella was born in the village of North Freedom May 23, 1918 to John and Sophia (Weinke) Brilliott. She was united in marriage to Erwin John Gaetzke on June 26, 1946. Marcella was a member of the North Fr......

Lyle R. Coates, age 94, of Baraboo, formerly of Madison, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2014 at PineViewCareCenter in Black RiverFalls. He was born on June 7, 1920, the son of Sylvester and Marguerite Coates of Waseca, MN. The family moved to Madison, shortly after Lyle's birth. He was a graduate of MadisonCentralHigh Schoo......

Frank Semor, age 88, of Baraboo passed away on Friday, December 26, 2014 at his home. Frank was born the son of Stephen and Catherine (Rodobicki) Semor on November 5, 1926 in Madison. He was raised on his family farm in Fairfield; where he also attended school. He was united in marriage to Charlotte Young on April 12, 1952. Fran......

Roy "Buddy" Meyers, age 88 of Baraboo, died peacefully at home on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014. Roy, son of Roy E. and Ida (Zimmerly) Meyers was born March 17, 1926 in Baraboo. He attended St. John's Lutheran School and Baraboo High School. He was a WWII Veteran; in 1943 he enlisted in the United States Navy. Roy was stationed on the......