Lawrence Arason, 74, a former resident of International Falls, Mn., passed away peacefully April 2, 2001 at his home in Andover, Mn. surrounded by family. Until 1991, Lawrence was co-owner of Arason Body Shop in International Falls. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, family, and his grandchildren. All will miss the tomatoes […]

Jozefa Zielonko, 89, a long-time resident of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away in Winnipeg, Man. on Saturday, April 14, 2001. She was predeceased by her husband, Waclaw. She is survived by her children, son, Anthony, wife, Diane, and three grandchildren of Winnipeg, Man.; daughter, Gladys, and husband, Earl Robertson, of […]

James Henry Kraft, 62, of Stratton, Ont., passed away at his residence Thursday, April 5, 2001. Mr. Kraft was born June 26, 1938 in Geraldton, Ont. to the late Henry and Freda Kraft. He had worked on construction locally and in British Columbia. James had lived in Stratton for the […]

In loving memory of Allan Sydney Hayes, who passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Allan was born March 5, 1922 in Burriss Township, Ont. to the late William John and Frances (Durey) Hayes. Allan leaves to mourn his cherished wife, Dorothy; […]

Jozefa Zielonko, 89, a long-time resident of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away in Winnipeg, Man. on Saturday, April 14, 2001. She was predeceased by her husband, Waclaw. She is survived by her children, son, Anthony, wife, Diane, and three grandchildren of Winnipeg, Man., daughter, Gladys, and husband, Earl Robertson, of […]

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our husband, father, and friend, Harry Dokuchie, on Friday, April 13, 2001 while awaiting cardiac surgery. Harry was born Aug. 29, 1946 in Fort Frances, Ont. but later moved to Thunder Bay, Ont., where he made his home. Harry leaves […]

Sigurd M. Paulson, 89, of Pinecrest Home for the Aged, Kenora, Ont., passed away Sunday, April 8, 2001. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 14, 2001 at 2 p.m. at Lake of the Woods United Church Chapel in Sioux Narrows, Ont.

In loving memory of Edna Miller, 82, of Fort Frances, Ont., who passed away Monday, April 9, 2001 at Rainycrest Home for the Aged in Fort Frances. Edna is survived by her sons, Gary Miller and wife, Diane, of Fort Frances, Ont., and Jack Miller of Sapawe, Ont.; grandson, Darren […]

With overwhelming sadness, we announce the tragic and unexpected passing of “Teddy” on Monday, March 26, 2001 at the Big Grassy First Nation at the age of 38 years. Theodore was born Jan. 10, 1963 at Rainy River, Ont. and lived in the district most of his life. He was […]

Mrs. Evelyn Marie Richard, 75, a resident of Jewell Street and longtime resident of Lakeshore Drive, passed away in St. Joseph’s Care Group on April 6, 2001 following a lengthy illness. Born Dec. 4, 1925 in Fort Frances, Ont., she had been a resident of Thunder Bay, Ont. since 1945. […]

It is with great sadness that the family of Jim Sawka announce his passing Friday, March 23, 2001 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. He leaves behind his wife, Gloria; children, James and Nicole, both of Fort Frances, Ont., and Tim and Blaine, both of Winnipeg, Man.; stepchildren, […]

Marie Toews Penner was born Feb. 7, 1916 in Steinbach, Man., the fifth of nine children born to Klaas R. and Amelia (Borkowsky) Toews. The family farm where she grew up, north of Steinbach, is the present site of the Mennonite Heritage Village. After the family moved to Steinbach, they […]