On Feb. 7, 1933 in Pocahontas, Iowa, Hans and Mary (Ernst) Madsen announced the birth of their first child, Ronald Chris. In his early years, he worked and lived on several different farms before settling on a farm in Cylinder, Iowa with his three siblings, Carol, Richard, and Betty. Ron […]
Obituaries
With deep sadness, the family of Linda M. Morrisseau announces her passing on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017. As she wanted, cremation has taken place. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church at Couchiching First Nation. A complete obituary will […]
Clara Marr passed away peacefully, at the age of 94, on Friday, Feb. 3, 2017 at the Carewest George Boyak Nursing Home in Calgary, Alta. She is lovingly remembered by her son, Dennis; daughter-in-law, Sharon; as well as two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Gerald […]
In loving memory of Kanita Joy Gingrich, who passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, at the age of 22 years, nine months, and 14 days, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. following a brief struggle with pneumonia. Kanita was born to Leon […]
Dennis John O’Neill, 68, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Monday, Feb. 13, 2017 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Cremation has taken place and a service will be held at a later date. A complete obituary will follow.
Archie McPherson, 82, of Lamont, Alta., and formerly of Couchiching First Nation and Ignace, Ont., peacefully made his journey to join our Lord on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017. Archie was born Ronald McPherson on Nov. 29,1934 at Couchiching First Nation but was known throughout his life as Archie. He was […]
Kanita Gingrich, 22, of Mine Centre, Ont., passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Monday, Feb. 6, 2017 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Born on April 23, 1994, she was the beloved daughter of Leon and Karen Gingrich of Mine Centre. Lord willing, visitation […]
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Lawrence Joseph Pollard, 85, of Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont., and formerly of Emo, Ont., on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances with his family by his side. Lawrence was born […]
We regret to announce the passing of Thomas (Tom) Kiddle, at the age of 91, on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Tom was born in Emo, Ont. to Herbert and Alice Kiddle. They later relocated to Fort Frances, where Tom’s father was employed […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Ed Dutka announces his passing on Monday, Jan. 30, 2017 in Thunder Bay, Ont. Ed was born June 26, 1933 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Led and Mary Dutka. He was the youngest of three children. He was united in marriage […]
Following a brief illness, Tom’s family announces his sudden passing at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Tom went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017. A complete obituary will follow at a later date.
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Percy George Stamler announces his sudden passing on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017. Percy was born on Oct. 24, 1954 in Warroad, Mn. to Marie and George Stamler. In 1956, his family moved to Atikokan, Ont., where Percy fell in love with […]
