It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, and sister, Jessie Ottoson, on her birthday on Friday, Feb. 20, 2009 at Rainycrest Long Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. Jessie was born Feb. 20, 1916 in Fairlight, Sask. to the late Allan McDougall and […]

It is with heavy hearts and the deepest of sorrow for the family to announce the sudden passing of a much-loved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Alfreda Kearney (nee Morrisseau), after a lengthy illness at the age of 65. Alfreda went peacefully to Our Heavenly Father on Monday, Feb. […]

Mildred Jeal (nee Preston) passed away Monday, Feb. 16, 2009 at her home in Winnipeg, Man. Midge was born Aug. 9, 1922 in Edmonton, Alta. to Nellie Pearl (nee Harley) and Samuel Preston. Midge was predeceased by her beloved husband, Walter, in 2002. Midge leaves her beloved sister, Joan Lodwick; […]

Ernest Clifford Thompson of 1210 Strachan Place, Fort Frances, Ontario passed away unexpectedly in La Verendrye Hospital on February 17, 2009. He was born at home in Fort Frances on May 13, 1925 to Fred and Caroline Thompson. He was raised in Fort Frances as one of eight children. He […]

Ralph Hagen, 79, passed away suddenly on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009 at his residence in Emo, Ont. Ralph was born on the family farm in Blackhawk, Ont. to the late John and Nora Hagen. He was one of 11 children. He loved the outdoors, and enjoying hunting and trapping. His […]

Edith Alice Tarling (nee Peters) passed away peacefully into the presence of her Lord on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009 in her 72nd year after a short but valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. She leaves behind her loving husband, Peter, of Mactier, Ont.; dear son, Derek (Terry) of Sylvan Lake, Alta.; […]

Thelma Fadden, formerly of Emo, Ont., passed away peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009 at the Rainy River Health Centre Long-Term Care at the age of 77. Thelma was born Sept. 9, 1931 in Morson, Ont. to the late Hugh and Blanche Morrison. She was united in marriage to Lloyd […]

It is with great sadness from family and friends to announce the sudden passing of Linda Joyce Starling (nee Rose) on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009 at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre in Thunder Bay, Ont. after fighting a courageous and lengthy battle with Aplastic Anemia. She was born […]

Keith Eldon Farmer, of Warburg, Alta., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at the age of 65 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born Oct. 22, 1943 in Emo, Ont. Keith was known for his big heart and open door. Everyone was always welcome at his […]

Mrs. Ingeborg Maria Linnea Halverson, 94, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009. Ingeborg (nee Hakanson) was born in Norman, Ont. on June 15, 1914 and moved to Fort Frances, Ont. in 1920. Married to her beloved husband, Anton (Speed) in 1937, they were residents […]

Timothy Gosnell, 48, of Sleeman, Ont., passed away Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009 at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre in Thunder Bay, Ont. Family and friends will be received Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009 from 7-9 p.m. at the Northridge Funeral Home in Emo, Ont., where funeral service will be […]

It is with great sadness that the family of Arlene Hekl (nee McEvoy) announce her passing on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009 at the Grace Hospital following a lengthy illness. She will be sadly missed by her husband, Robert; and daughters, Kimmie Jo Hekl (Alain Dumonceaux) and Karen Mae Hekl (Gord […]