Elsie Simila, 85, of Burriss, Ont., passed away Thursday, Jan. 3, 2002 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Elsie was predeceased by her husband, Arnold, on May 19, 1996; parents, Warner and Ida Hovi; and brother, Eddie. She is survived by her close friend and caregiver, Wayne Maki. […]

It is with deep sadness the family announces the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend. Dennis passed away Jan. 4, 2002 at home at the age of 62. Dennis’ memory will be cherished by his devoted wife of 37 years, Sharon; his three children, […]

Pastor Robert Ek, 74, of Nickel Lake, Ont., passed away as a result of an accident near his residence Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002. Born and raised in rural southern Minnesota, he attended Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Mn., following a brief term of service in the U.S. Armed Forces. […]

James “Jim” Khober, 76, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged in Fort Frances, Ont., formerly of Queen Street Manor in Emo, Ont., passed away at his residence Monday, Dec. 31, 2001. He was born May 24, 1925 in Anarcoke, Sask. to the late Alexander and Lydia Khober. During WWII, Jim […]

Pastor Robert Ek, 74, of Nickel Lake, Ont., passed away as a result of an accident near his residence Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002. Born and raised in rural southern Minnesota, he attended Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Mn., following a brief term of service in the U.S. Armed Forces. […]

In loving memory of Verda Beadle, 79, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, Fort Frances, Ont., who passed away peacefully Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2002 with her family by her side. Verda was born April 25, 1922 in Burriss Township, Ont. to Glen and Susan Norris. She was united in marriage […]

Polly (Basaraba) Korman, 98, of Fort Frances, Ont., a resident of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, passed away Thursday, Jan. 3, 2002 at her residence. Polly was born Nov. 21, 1903 in Gimli, Man. to John and Catherine Basaraba. On July 12, 1919, she was united in marriage to Nick […]

Thomas James Kelly, 96, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2001 at the Harmony Manor Nursing Home in Winnemucca, Nev. Tom was born March 17, 1905 in Seine River, Ont. As a young man, he guided hunting and fishing parties. Tom also worked in the timber industry and was a […]

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loved one, Sydney Jay Schram, on Friday, Dec. 28, 2001 at Rainycrest Home for the Aged in Fort Frances, Ont. Syd was a life-long resident of Pattullo Township, north of Stratton, Ont. He was born Nov. 14, 1918 […]

Lucille “Lou” Lakatos, 71, of 1126 Second St. E., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Monday, Dec. 31, 2001 at La Verendrye General Hospital. She was born July 31, 1930 in Pinewood, Ont. “Lou” was dedicated to her family, and she loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren very much. She enjoyed music […]

A fun-loving, gentle man, “Moose” Stinson passed away Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2001 at Rainy-crest Home for the Aged in Fort Frances, Ont. He was born in Colgate, Sask. on May 20, 1914 to auctioneer Samuel Harvey and Elizabeth (nee Pepper) Stinson. The family moved to Regina, Sask. in 1923. While […]

Surrounded by her loved ones, Olive Vivian Fagerdahl left this world to take her place as one of the Lord’s angels on Dec. 29, 2001. She was born Dec. 10, 1923 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Jemima and Reginald Whitefield. She was raised in Fort Frances, where she attended Robert […]