Darlene “Joan” Ward, daughter of Fred Gorrill (1938) and Tillie Kreger (1968), was one of four beloved step-daughters of Adolph Werner. Joan was born in Harris Hill, Ont. on July 13, 1935. She was baptized in the name of the Father and the Son and of the Holy Spirit on […]
Obituaries
Walter Sobkowicz, 84, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully on Monday, May 1, 2012 at Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. in Fort Frances. He was born Feb. 3, 1928 in Fort Frances, where he resided for his entire life. Walter is survived by his wife of 62 years, Astrid […]
Eric Ernest Brandrick, 91, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 29, 2012. Eric was born Jan. 4, 1921 in Duck Lake, Sask. to Ivan and Sarah Brandrick. In the spring of 1928, his parents moved the family to Rainy River District, settling in Burriss, Ont., where […]
It is with profound sadness that our family announces the passing of our mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Lois passed away Monday, April 23, 2012 at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. with her girls at her side. She leaves behind her three cherished daughters, Patricia (Allan Andrusco) […]
Sheila Ann Vivie, 51, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Sheila was born on Saturday, July 16, 1960 in Emo, Ont. to the late Wallace and Hilda Wilson. She had worked as a counsellor for Weechi-it-te-win Family Services […]
Christina Romyn (nee den Boer), formerly of Stratton, Ont., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 in Portage la Prairie, Man. at the age of 97. Christina, or “Oma” as she was fondly called by many, is survived by her daughters, Elsie Van Dyk, (George), Connie Bruinooge, Audrey Dalberg […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kurt Allan Schulz of Fort Saskatchewan, Alta. (formally of Fort Frances, Ont). Kurt passed away March 27, 2012 in Edmonton, Alta. after a courageous battle with cancer. Kurt was born on April 28, 1953 in Emo, Ont. and was […]
Wendy Saranpaa (nee Marr), 59, a resident of Thunder Bay, Ont., passed away peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, April 22, 2012 with her husband by her side. Wendy was born in Fort Frances, Ont. She loved being with her daughters and granddaughters, and visiting […]
Rena Petetski passed away peacefully, with her daughters by her side, on Wednesday April 18, 2012 at Headwaters Health Care Centre in Orangeville, Ont. in her 71st year. Beloved wife of Samuel (2011); dear mother of Catherine McGuire and her husband, Dr. Jeremy, and Janice Park and her husband, Philip; […]
David Harrison Skinner went peacefully to his eternal home on Tuesday, April 17, 2012. David is survived by his mother, Geraldine M. Skinner of Fort Frances, Ont.; his brother, Steven (Allison) and niece, MacKenzie, of Brantford, Ont.; and his aunt, Shelagh MacDowell of Winnipeg, Man. Also surviving are his cousins, […]
Anna Spruyt passed away Monday, April 9, 2012. She was born May 7, 1929 and spent the first part of her life in Zaandam, The Netherlands. She survived difficult times during WWII, then did secretarial work for a number of years before following her dream to a new life in […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Janice Maxine Haglund announces her peaceful passing, with her family by her side, on Wednesday, April 11, 2012. Janice was born July 18, 1952 in New Westminster, B.C. to Ingval and Roxanne Fagerdahl. Janice lived for many years in Manitoba and […]
