Sadly, the family announces the passing of Marty Copenace, 41, of Fort Frances, Ontario, at his residence on May 26, 2023. Marty was born on September 7, 1981, in Kenora, Ontario, to parents Robert and Marilyn Copenace. He had a great love for crafts, including drawing and making tapemen and […]
Obituaries
The family of Jake Enns, 55, very sadly announce his passing on June 2, 2023, at his residence. Funeral Arrangements are pending. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our mother, Mildred Irene Grennier, at the age of 88. Mom was born September 30, 1934, in LaVallee, the third child, first daughter to Cecil and Mildred (Cutherbertson) Kellar. She had nine siblings whom she remained close to her entire […]
With heavy hearts and great sadness, we announce the sudden passing of Robert (Bert) Hanzuk on May 24, 2023, at Thunder Bay Health Sciences Centre at the age of 65. Bert was born on June 19, 1957, to Peter and Monica Hanzuk in Fort Frances, Ontario. From a very young […]
God has taken one very special loving mother and teacher home after 110 years, three months and one day. Alice (Campbell) Irvine was born November 5, 1912, in Saskatchewan. Due to poor economic conditions, her parents, George and Elsie Campbell, moved their family to a farm north of Emo when […]
It is with saddened hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Elizabeth Louisa Johnson (nee Mason), on May 30, 2023, with her family by her side. Elizabeth (Liz) was born in Emo, Ontario, on April 23, 1948, to Keith and Joyce (nee Bullied) […]
After a brief illness, Margaret Jean Kircher passed away peacefully on June 1, 2023. Known as Ma, Mom, Maggie, Margaret to some, and Oma to many, she loved all creatures great and small. A loving great/grand/mother and fierce friend, she cherished her family and friends dearly. Maggie was born on […]
Larry “Simon” Norton, gold miner, chocolate lover, meat draw champion, and Bacardi Limon enthusiast, passed away at the age of 71 on Thursday, May 25, 2023. His affable personality earned him the nickname “Simon the Likeable” and his infectious roaring laughter could always be heard from miles away. Simon leaves […]
The family of Michael Oster, 73, sadly announce his passing at his residence in Stratton, Ontario. Funeral arrangements are pending. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
On Wednesday, May 31, 2023, Jennette Edith Pentney (Bernst) of Rainy River, Ontario, passed away while surrounded by her loved ones. Jennette or “Granny” as many people called her, lived a life of service to those she loved. Born to Albert and Doris Bernst on August 22, 1952, in Thunder […]
Eric Haslund Rude of Fort Frances, 61, died peacefully at home on May 25, 2023, of complications related to cardiovascular disease. Eric was born in Fort Frances, Ontario, on June 16, 1961, to parents Aage and Elisbeth (Lisbeth) Rude, immigrants from Denmark who moved to Canada to “see the world.” […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the untimely passing of Todd Allen Eyolfson loving father of Tyler, cherished son of Dolores and brother to Daryl and Brian. Complete obituary to follow.







