Elaine Jane Birr, of Sampson, passed away peacefully Jan. 13, 2026, in the comforting care of HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital, Oconto Falls. The daughter of John and Laura (Nicholas) Boettcher was born Jan. 12, 1932.

Nancy Kathryn Bursa, 81, of Coleman, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, after a courageous two-year battle with cancer.

Nancy was born June 24, 1944, in Park Falls,to Robert and Antoinette (Price) Toney, and was raised in Milwaukee.

Austin Newcomb, a kind and gentle man with a deep love for music, family and the outdoors, passed away Dec. 16, 2025, at the age of 92.

John Nischke, 85, of Bonduel, passed away Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in Shawano.

John was born in Green Bay on Dec. 31, 1940, son of the late Herbert and Alice (Wilson) Nischke. John graduated from Bonduel High School with the class of 1959.

Clifford Paul Church, 76 (known by many as C.C.), passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, at his residence in Bowler after a courageous battle with cancer.