A Heartfelt Thank You... As we mark two months without them, the voids left by the deaths of Becky and Josh remain profound. Yet, even in our grief, we find solace in remembering the path they were leading and in our faith. We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who reached out. Your comforting prayers, thoughtful visits, messages, shared memories, meals, flowers, and remarkable donations have made an immeasurable difference. Thank you to all who joined us for the funeral and memorial service. Your presence and support during those incredibly difficult days will never be forgotten. A huge thank you to Stacy and Hemer-Pickerign Funeral Home for handling Becky and Josh’s funeral with so much love and care. Thank you to Pastor George and Pastor Mike of First Baptist Church, Pastor Bryan of Woodland Church, and Father Patrick of Holy Rosary Church for guiding us during our time of grief. To the ladies of First Baptist and Woodland Church and the employees of County Market, thank you for providing the meal. Thank you to Fire Chief Brian Welsh and the Gilman and Jump River Fire Departments for assisting in the amazing tribute to Josh. We also want to specifically acknowledge Gilman Police Chief Tom Tallier, Sheriff Corey Dassow, Detective Aemus Balsis, Deputy Eric Bunkelman, the entire Taylor County Sheriff's Department, and the countless other law enforcement officials we have met. During our worst time, they were truly at their best, and we are profoundly grateful for their dedication. To Amy and Jackie, our victim advocates, thank you for guiding us on this journey we never imagined we'd be on. We are also deeply touched by the outpouring of support from the communities of Medford, Gilman, and Rib Lake, the area fire departments, and church congregations. Coming together to remember Becky and Josh during the candlelight vigil was a powerful testament that we are stronger together. To the Chamber girls and The Chamber, enough can’t be said for how you kept not only our family but the community together during this terrible tragedy. A special thank you goes to Nicolet Bank, Kelli's Kitchen, Klingbeil Lumber, ProDesigns, Fusak’s Tavern, Village of Gilman, Vault Village, local restaurants, and contributors to the GoFundMe page for your incredible support, meals, and fundraising efforts for our family. We are also immensely grateful for all the help we've received preparing for the estate auction. We've received immeasurable support from countless individuals, community businesses, and groups, whose kindness and generosity during this sorrowful time have truly blessed us. We genuinely do not want to forget anyone in our thanks, and we are and forever will be grateful. It is a true testament to the kind of people Josh and Becky were and the life they built by the mark their absences on Earth have left. To our family, friends, and colleagues, we are blessed to have you in our lives for constant strength, an ear to listen, and unwavering support. We know the future path of grief and healing will be full of ups and downs, thank you for walking beside us and holding us up. As we grapple with what comes next, continued prayers, kind words, hugs, and shared stories are healing to us and let us know that Becky and Josh's legacy continues on. With love & profound gratitude, 170168 The children of Becky and Josh Mann, Shawna, Bryant, Danielle, and Aubrey; Steve and Mary Henrichs, Peter and Esther Henrichs, Matt, Billie, Tyler, Rylee, Wyatt and Mycah Hartwig; Jake, Ashley, Evan, Emma, Elizabeth, Evelynn, and Baby “E” Henrichs; Phillip, Lauren, and Peyton Henrichs; Eric, Abby, and Erika Henrichs; and the rest of our extended families. A Heartfelt Thank You... As we mark two months without them, the voids left by the deaths of Becky and Josh remain profound. Yet, even in our grief, we find solace in remembering the path they were leading and in our faith. We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who reached out. Your comforting prayers, thoughtful visits, messages, shared memories, meals, flowers, and remarkable donations have made an immeasurable difference. Thank you to all who joined us for the funeral and memorial service. Your presence and support during those incredibly difficult days will never be forgotten. A huge thank you to Stacy and Hemer-Pickerign Funeral Home for handling Becky and Josh’s funeral with so much love and care. Thank you to Pastor George and Pastor Mike of First Baptist Church, Pastor Bryan of Woodland Church, and Father Patrick of Holy Rosary Church for guiding us during our time of grief. To the ladies of First Baptist and Woodland Church and the employees of County Market, thank you for providing the meal. Thank you to Fire Chief Brian Welsh and the Gilman and Jump River Fire Departments for assisting in the amazing tribute to Josh. We also want to specifically acknowledge Gilman Police Chief Tom Tallier, Sheriff Corey Dassow, Detective Aemus Balsis, Deputy Eric Bunkelman, the entire Taylor County Sheriff's Department, and the countless other law enforcement officials we have met. During our worst time, they were truly at their best, and we are profoundly grateful for their dedication. To Amy and Jackie, our victim advocates, thank you for guiding us on this journey we never imagined we'd be on. We are also deeply touched by the outpouring of support from the communities of Medford, Gilman, and Rib Lake, the area fire departments, and church congregations. Coming together to remember Becky and Josh during the candlelight vigil was a powerful testament that we are stronger together. To the Chamber girls and The Chamber, enough can’t be said for how you kept not only our family but the community together during this terrible tragedy. A special thank you goes to Nicolet Bank, Kelli's Kitchen, Klingbeil Lumber, ProDesigns, Fusak’s Tavern, Village of Gilman, Vault Village, local restaurants, and contributors to the GoFundMe page for your incredible support, meals, and fundraising efforts for our family. We are also immensely grateful for all the help we've received preparing for the estate auction. We've received immeasurable support from countless individuals, community businesses, and groups, whose kindness and generosity during this sorrowful time have truly blessed us. We genuinely do not want to forget anyone in our thanks, and we are and forever will be grateful. It is a true testament to the kind of people Josh and Becky were and the life they built by the mark their absences on Earth have left. To our family, friends, and colleagues, we are blessed to have you in our lives for constant strength, an ear to listen, and unwavering support. We know the future path of grief and healing will be full of ups and downs, thank you for walking beside us and holding us up. As we grapple with what comes next, continued prayers, kind words, hugs, and shared stories are healing to us and let us know that Becky and Josh's legacy continues on. With love & profound gratitude, 170168 The children of Becky and Josh Mann, Shawna, Bryant, Danielle, and Aubrey; Steve and Mary Henrichs, Peter and Esther Henrichs, Matt, Billie, Tyler, Rylee, Wyatt and Mycah Hartwig; Jake, Ashley, Evan, Emma, Elizabeth, Evelynn, and Baby “E” Henrichs; Phillip, Lauren, and Peyton Henrichs; Eric, Abby, and Erika Henrichs; and the rest of our extended families.
The Medford Area Middle School Band would like to share a big thank you to all of our business/foundation donors as well as individuals who have supported the program via their Mattress or Kwik Trip Card Fundraiser. Individuals and organizations who have donated to the MAMS band program are: Medford Education Association, The Classes of 67-72, Patrick Marsh Foundation, Weather Shield LITE Foundation, Forward Bank, Nathan Bilodeau, AnnMarie Grant, and Purple Mattress. “If you see people from these organizations, please thank them! We have been able to raise about $8,500 through donations/grants and $7,000 through fundraisers. The generous support of our community has allowed us to purchase: 2 piccolos, 4 clarinets, 4 alto saxophones, 1 tenor saxophone, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, and a bass drum stand,” said middle school band teacher Kendra Junk. “These instruments are going directly into the hands of the students. The best part of being able to provide new instruments is how excited students get when they receive a new and working instrument,” she said. They consistently have instruments that need to be repaired and are often coming back from repair with a higher repair cost than the value of the instrument. They have several instruments in student hands right now that are functioning enough to work but are not in great shape. If you would like to donate to the MAMS band program, would like to read more about the condition of our instruments, or to see the complete list of donors please visit: https://bit.ly/SupportMAMSBand. “As always thank you for your support of the MAMS Band Program,” Junk said. SUBMITTED
The Medford Area Senior High School Choir traveled to Holy Rosary Catholic Church on March 16 to put on a choir performance. Pieces including traditional arrangements as well as the choir members surrounding the audience with their voices. ALEX WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
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