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Eloyious I. Bonikowske, age 92, of Manawa, went to her heavenly home on Friday, January 23, 2026. She was born on April 14, 1933, in Town of Union, to Ervin and Sadie (Fahser) Schoen. Eloyious married Robert (Bob) Bonikowske on June 23, 1951.

James (Jim) Lewis Besaw, age 87, from Manawa, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday evening, January 20th, 2026. He entered into his heavenly home peacefully, surrounded by his family at his home, as he had wanted.

James Joseph "JJ" Kicherer, Jr. age 49, of Fremont, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah after a short battle with cancer. He was born on June 2, 1976 in Neenah, WI, the son of James and Julianne (Servin) Kicherer.

Janet Rae Yonke (Behm), 62, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 17, 2026, and is now at peace with our Lord after her courageous battle with cancer.

Donald Herbert Langner, age 95, of Appleton, formerly of Weyauwega, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 13, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and service. He was born on August 26, 1930, in Antigo, Wisconsin, to the late Herbert and Mary (Huebl) Langner. Don spent his life deeply rooted in his community and the people he cherished. Don graduated from New London High School and furthered his education at Milwaukee School of Engineering. A proud veteran of the

Brett Lawrence Oehlke, age 37, passed away suddenly at his home from natural causes on the morning of Wednesday, December 10, 2025. He was born on June 14, 1988, at New London Hospital, the son of Brian and Betsy Oehlke.

July 25, 1932 – December 5, 2025 Nancy Ann Timm-Struck, age 93 of Weyauwega, went home to be with her Lord and loved ones on Friday, December 5, 2025, at her residence. Nancy was born July 25, 1932, in Milwaukee, WI, daughter of the late Warren and Libby (LaStofka) Heinemann. She was the youngest of four children. When she was little, Nancy's family moved to California. They were there for only three years until they moved back to Wisconsin on a farm in Manawa. She graduated