Sadly the family announces the sudden passing of Lorna Shields (nee Tuesday) on August 22, 2024, at St. Joseph Health Centre, in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Lorna was born on September 26, 1953 in Rainy River, Ontario, to parents Martha and Robert Tuesday. Lorna enjoyed traveling, attending Bingo, PowWows and spending […]
Obituaries
Barbara Joyce Asplund (Kosowick) passed away August 17, 2024, at La Verendrye Hospital. She enjoyed a great life as a resident of the Rainy River District with her husband of over 40 years, Michael (Sparky) Asplund. Together they raised a wonderful son, Trevor Torseth. Barbara was born in Emo on […]
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of our Dad, Brother and Papa, Arthur Frank Berg on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at the Rainy River Health Centre, in Rainy River, Ontario, with family by his side. He was born April 28, 1955, in Dryden, Ontario, to […]
With great sadness the family announces the passing of Roseanne Cupp, 52, of Portland, Oregon, on August 2, 2024. Roseanne was born August 28th, 1971 to parents Nancy Cupp and Harry Boshkaykin. She spent her early years in Seine River First Nation, later moving to International Falls, Duluth, and Minneapolis, […]
Sadly the family announces the sudden passing of Evie Hawk, 33, of Winnipeg, Man., on August 7, 2024. Evie was born on August 2, 1991, and was raised in Emo, Ont., later relocating to Winnipeg to live. She is survived by her mother Tracy Hawk (Patrick Sinclair); her children Ethan […]
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the peaceful passing of Charlotte (Char) Lawson on August 12, 2024, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont., with her dedicated staff by her side. Charlotte was the youngest of five siblings and was born on June 28, 1955, in […]
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Glendoris Medicine on Friday, August 9, 2024. Glendoris was born on November 15, 1967, in Fort Frances, Ontario. Glendoris belonged to the “Makwa” (Bear) clan and her Anishinaabe name is “Memegwesiwahbek.” She was a long-time resident of Thunder Bay but […]
The family of Bradley Nixon, 65, of Rainy River, Ont., are saddened to announce his passing on August 19, 2024 at Rainy River Health Centre. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
Mrs. Georgene Wihlidal, age 80 years, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Sunday, July 28, 2024. Born January 22, 1944, to parents George and Margaret Baber in Lemberg District, Saskatchewan. Georgene was a devoted member of the CWL – St. Mary’s Parish in Fort Frances. She enjoyed square dancing, […]
The family of Elaine Hebert (nee Allen) announces her peaceful passing at LaVerendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont., with family by her side, on August 4, 2024. Elaine, the oldest of three children, was born on August 31, 1932, in Emo, Ont., to Stan and Annice Allen. She married her […]
Word has been received of the passing of Rodney Arnold Rydoell on August 4, 2024, in Kamloops, B.C. He leaves behind his sons Brad (Rachel) Rydoell and Doug Rydoell of Fort Frances, Ontario, and Edward Rydoell of Seine River First Nations; one granddaughter Faith Marie (Tristan Taylor); one grandson Charlie […]
It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Carla Rae Marie Calder (Stewart) on Monday, July 29, 2024, at Riverside Healthcare Hospital Fort Frances, Ontario, due to complications from a previous surgery. Carla was born on January 27, 1956, in Fort Frances to Gordon and Jackie Calder. […]
