Marie E. Willis, 86, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., formerly of Nestor Falls, Ont., passed away at her residence Monday, Jan. 7, 2002. She was born Oct. 25, 1915 in Minneapolis, Mn. Marie was united in marriage in 1944 to Gordy Willis. She […]
Obituaries
It is with great sadness that the family of Esmeralda Marequita Larson announce her passing Monday, Dec. 24, 2001 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Esmeralda was born Sept. 17, 1911 in Salol, Mn. She came to Tovell, Ont. with her parents, Henry and Elizabeth Lundquist, in 1923. […]
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Gail Lyrette, 60, of Fort Frances, Ont. on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002 at Thunder Bay Regional Hospital (Port Arthur) after a courageous battle with cancer. She will be sadly missed by loving husband, Phillip, and loving mother, Edith Laughton; […]
Ed Rinas, 70, of Crozier, Ont., passed away Thursday, Jan. 10, 2002 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born July 16, 1931 in Fort Frances, Ont. Ed attended school in Fort Frances and then in his younger years moved to Sudbury, where he worked in the mining […]
Clifford (Cliff) Peterson, 84, passed away at Rainycrest Home for the Aged in Fort Frances, Ont. on Friday, Jan. 11, 2002. He was born March 27, 1917 in Chapple, Ont. to the late Sweyn and Rudie Peterson. Cliff is survived by his wife of 55 years, Elaine; and his sister, […]
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 […]
