John Byron “Jack” Finch, 87, of Lash Township, Ont., passed away suddenly at his residence on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009. He was born March 25, 1922 in Emo, Ont. to the late Byron “Barney” and Laura Finch. Jack attended school in Emo. At age 14, Jack began his logging career […]

Matt Fairnington, 87, of 750 Second St. W., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009. He was born Oct. 30, 1922 in England. He was married to Ada Rodgerson, who predeceased him. Matt served in World War II, from January, 1942 until December, […]

It is with many fond memories that we say goodbye to our husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, Glenn Eklund. Glenn, 70, of Thunder Bay, Ont., passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospice on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009 with his loving family at his side. Glenn was born in […]

Catherine Rachel “Kate” Norris, 94, of Rainycrest Long Term Care, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., formerly of Burriss, Ont., passed away at her residence on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Catherine was born in Ripley, Ont. on Jan. 2, 1915 to the late Murdock and Ellen (Nellie) McKay. When she […]

Alphonse Langlais, 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 at the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River, Ont. with his family by his side. Alphonse was born Oct. 28, 1931 in La Broquerie, Man. to Francois and Josephine Langlais. He married Annette Sanche in 1953. They settled […]

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Dini Radstake, on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009. Dini was born July 27, 1926 in Bloemendaal, The Netherlands, immigrated to Canada in 1947, and married Philip Chernaske, who passed away in 2004. She will lovingly […]

Catherine Norris, of Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Funeral arrangements are pending, and a complete obituary will follow.

It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of a dear husband, father, and Papa, Douglas William Brown, on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 at the age of 81 at home in Brantford, Ont. surrounded by loving family. Doug was born Feb. 20, 1928 in Fort Frances, Ont. He was married […]

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Lenart Nelson on Nov. 14, 2009. Born on Feb. 14, 1943, Lenart worked in the iron mines in Atikokan, Ont., then moved to British Columbia in 1972. He worked in Port Alberni in the pulp and paper industry. He also […]

Our Saviour, Jesus Christ, has destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel. Let us remember with thanksgiving what God has done through his servant, Carol. Carol Virginia Rogoza was given life by her Creator and was born on April 15, 1941 in Fort Frances, Ont., […]

RaeLynn Michelle Wilson, 42, a life-long resident of International Falls, Mn., passed away Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, Mn. RaeLynn was born on Aug. 26, 1967 in International Falls to Rudy and Amelia Puttbrese. She graduated from Falls High School with the Class of […]

Jacob was born and passed away on Monday, Nov. 16, 2009 with his twin brother, Mom, and Dad by his side. He is survived by his mother, Josa Porter; father, Paul Anderson; and his brother, Wyatt James. He also is survived by his grandparents, Mieke DeJong, Ken Porter, and Ross […]