Larry L. Trott Sr., 57, of International Falls, Mn., passed away Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012 at St. Mary’s Essentia Health in Duluth, Mn. Larry was born Nov. 11, 1954 in International Falls. He was a lifelong resident of the Falls and served in the U.S. Air Force. Larry enjoyed fishing, […]

Mrs. Beth Florence Cole Swanson went to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and her husband, Rev. Earl Swanson, on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012. Beth was born to Dan and Grace Cole of Walkerville, Mich. on March 6, 1914. Dan Cole managed the Walkerville Bank, of which C.W. McPhail […]

Lois Helder (nee Ricci), of Morson, Ont., passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. at the age of 80. Lois was born July 7, 1931 in Rainy River, Ont. to Arthur and Margaret Ricci. She […]

James E. Griffiths passed away Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012 at home after a short illness. He was born June 1, 1931, and grew up and was educated in Canada. He graduated from the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Man. and McGill University in Montreal, Que. with several degrees in chemistry, […]

David Edward Joseph Frenette passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012 at the Red Deer Hospice after a very brief battle with cancer. David was born in 1938 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Ann (Lengyl) and Onesime Frenette. David joined the RCAF in 1956 and attained […]

After a brave battle with cancer, Shae Michael Gray Hagarty passed away peacefully, with his family at his side and Obi Wan Kenobi on his shoulder, on Monday, Jan. 30, 2012. He was born March 1, 1979. Shae had a great fondness for computers and electronic gadgets, and for helping […]

William “Bill” Gow, 87, of International Falls, Mn., passed away Friday, Jan. 20, 2012 at his home. He was born April 2, 1924 at St. Boniface, Man. He graduated from the University of Manitoba and was employed as an electrical engineer at Boise Cascade. Bill was united in marriage to […]

David “Bud” Victor Ronald passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012 at Sacre Coeur Hospital at the age of 89. He was predeceased by his parents, Dave Ronald and Catherine “Kitty” Robertson; and his brother, William “Bill” Ronald of Sudbury, Ont. Survived by his wife, Maxine Boileau, the “love […]

It is with sadness that the family of Marjorie Chepil, 73, of 199 Ontario St., Thunder Bay, Ont., announces her passing on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012 at her residence with her family by her side. Marjorie was born Oct. 2, 1938 in McIrvine (Fort Frances), Ont. and was raised in […]

Vivian Juanita Smith, 89, of 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at her residence on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012. She was born June 15, 1922 in Burriss, Ont. to the late Edwin and Bertha Kennedy. On Nov. 4, 1940, she was united in marriage to Milton Smith. She […]

Gordon C. Peters, of Finland, Ont., passed away unexpectedly in his home on Friday, Jan. 27, 2012 at the age of 75. Gordon was born April 2, 1936 in Blue Township, Ont. to Walter and Winifred Peters. He started working in the bush at an early age and hauled pulpwood […]

It is with great sadness that we the children, Della and Julie, announce the passing of our dearest mom, gramma, and great-gramma, Blanche Cayer, on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012 at the Melita Personal Care Home in Melita, Man. Blanche was predeceased by her three brothers and sisters-in-law, Pete (Helen), Roland […]