It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Browman-Sandul on Friday, Aug. 21, 1998 in Crescent City, Cal. with her son at her side.
Mary was born April 3, 1919 and grew up in Ray, Mn. She later moved to International Falls, Mn. and then to Crescent City. She spent the last 15 years in Fort Frances, Ont., spending her winters in Crescent City.
Robert Leslie “Bob” Pettit, 61, of 1220 Strachan Place, Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Wednesday, Aug. 19, 1998 at La Verendrye General Hospital.
He was born Feb. 9, 1937 in Fort William, Ont. to the late William and Rita Pettit. Mr. Pettit lived in Thunder Bay until 1981, when he moved to Alberta, returning to Ontario in 1995.
He had worked as a hoisting engineer with various outfits for 40 years, having travelled all over Canada for his work. He recently had been employed by Doug Kitowski Trucking as a truck driver.
Ross McDonald, 52, of King Street, Emo, Ont., passed away Sunday, Aug. 16, 1998 in Emo.
Ross was born Jan. 12, 1946 in Emo to Willard and Ruby McDonald. He lived all of his life in Emo, and on May 11, 1968, was united in marriage to the former Marilynn Jack.
Ross worked at Tompkins Hardware in Emo for 26 years from 1967 until 1993. He loved sports, including hockey, curling, baseball, and pool. Ross also loved spending time with his family at their cabin on Clearwater Lake.
He was predeceased by his father, Willard McDonald; and mother-in-law, Jean Jack.
Herbert Horatio (Herb) Summers passed away Wednesday, Aug. 12, 1998 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Comox, B.C. after a courageous battle with cancer.
Herb was born March 9, 1917 in Riverhurst, Sask.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret, of 54 years; two sons, Gary Summers and Mark Summers of North Vancouver, B.C.; two daughters, Gail (Walter) Palubski of Prince George, B.C., and Beverley (Bruce) Turner of Courtenay, B.C.; grandchildren, Allison, Leah, Erin, Stephen, and Darcy; as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his brothers and sister.
William Russell Bennett passed away suddenly at his residence on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 1998 in his 78th year.
Beloved husband of Elizabeth; loving father of Frederick and his wife, Betty, William and his wife, Pamela, and Cathy Mazurkiewicz and her husband, Eugene; and grandfather of Amy, David, Jennifer, Holly, Frances, Alexander, and Michael.
He is also survived by two sisters, Beatrice and Joan.
He was predeceased by two brothers, Reginald and Joseph.
Andrew Carpenter, 66, of Arbor Vitae, Ont., passed away at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg, Man. on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 1998.
Andrew was born May 6, 1932 in Vassar, Man. to the late Paul and Cecile Carpenter. As a young boy, he attended Sutherland School in Arbor Vitae, and at the age of 12, he moved with his family to Pinewood, Ont. to farm.
During his youth, he worked in the area with his brother and dad logging with teams of horses.
Melvina Blackburde, 62, of Manitou Rapids, Ont. passed away at McKellar Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. on Friday, Aug. 7, 1998.
She was born Dec. 21, 1935 in Manitou Rapids, Ont. to the late Gilbert and Charlotte Blackburde.
Clarence Lorne Caul, 86, of 43 Queen Street, Emo, Ont. passed away Friday, Aug. 7, 1998 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. He was born March 28, 1912 in Cartwright, Man. to the late Rufus and Gertrude Caul.
Clarence moved to the Rainy River District at a young age. He had farmed in the Blackhawk and Devlin area and had worked on the construction of the Kenora highway. He also worked for C.D. Strachan until his retirement in 1976 and he loved horses. He was a devoted husband and father, and loved and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
Herman William Green passed away suddenly Wednesday, Aug. 5, 1998 at 38 years of age.
He was predeceased by his parents, Annie Woodhouse and Charles Green; sisters Rhea Green and Pearl Green, and brother Johnny Green.
Mary Ann Julia Green, 99, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged in Fort Frances, Ont., passed away with family by her side, Friday, July 31, 1998 at her residence.
Mary Ann Julia Green (nee Perlette) was born April 22, 1899 in Pipestone, Man. to the late Otto and Margretha Perlette. She moved from Virden, Man. to Fort Frances, Ont., in 1920. Mary was united in marriage to William “Harold” Sanderson Green of Box Alder, Ont. on May 4, 1921. Together they settled in Box Alder, living on the farm until 1942 when they moved to Fort Frances.
Harold Barron, 87, of Barwick, Ont., passed away Saturday, July 25, 1998 at the Portage District General Hospital in Portage LaPrairie, Man.
Harold was born June 3, 1911 in St. Catharines, Ont. to the late Alex and Gertrude Barron. Raised in Macon, Sask., he was united in marriage to the late Marjorie Barron (nee Webb) on June 3, 1936.
Sophie Onichuk, 94, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Monday, July 20, 1998 at her residence.
Sophie was born Oct. 30, 1903 in Pleasant Home, Man. to the late Ivan and Anna Mudry. She was raised in Pleasant Home until her teen years, when she moved to Winnipeg, Man.
In 1924, Sophie moved to Fort Frances and in March, 1924, she was united in marriage to Harry Gregory Onichuk.
Ada (Reesor) Nighswander of Barwick, Ont. passed away peacefully at home to her heavenly reward July 19, 1998 at the age of 89. She was born Dec. 23, 1908 in Pickering Township, Ont. to Henry and Sarah (Burkholder) Reesor.
At age 17, she was born again into the family of God, and joined the Mennonite Church. On March 12, 1935, she was united in marriage to Fred L. Nighswander and they enjoyed more than 63 years together.
Roy Summers, 82, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, a longtime resident of 524 Third St. W., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Sunday, July 19, 1998 at La Verendrye Hospital (Continuing Care Unit) in Fort Frances.
Roy was born Sept. 20, 1915 in Winnipeg, Man. Following his father’s passing in 1918, Roy moved with his mother to Emo, Ont. in 1919, where he was raised.
Dorothy Belle Williamson, 88, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Saturday, July 10, 1998 at her residence.
Hazel Juanita Wood, 86, of 713 Webster Ave., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Tuesday, July 14, 1998 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont.
Hazel was born July 23, 1911 in San Diego, Cal. to the late Robert and Edith Dimit. As an infant, she moved with her family to Togo, Sask. until 1913, when she moved with family to various locations in the mid-western United States. In 1928, she moved with her family by covered wagon to Sleeman, Ont.
Betty Irene (Cockburn) Neilson, who was born in Emo, Ont. on May 26, 1922, passed away July 10, 1998 at age 76 after a short illness with cancer.
In 1942, at the age of 19, showing her sense of adventure and love of travel, Betty left her home town of Fort Frances, Ont. to join the Royal Canadian Air Force (Women’s Division). Posted to Newfoundland, she made many lifelong friends.
After the war, she attended Queen’s University, studying Honours English.
Larry K. Nordeen, 59, of Duluth, Mn., passed away unexpectedly Friday July 10, 1998 while at St. Mary’s Medical Center.
He was born in Two Harbors, Mn., and raised in the West Duluth and Hermantown areas. He graduated from Hermantown High School in 1956.
Larry also lived in Fort Frances, Ont. for several years before returning to Duluth. He was a self-employed carpenter both in Ontario and Duluth.
Larry enjoyed the outdoors, and was an avid curler.
Larry was predeceased by his parents, Kenneth and Myrtle Nordeen.
Dorothy Belle Williamson, 88, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Friday, July 10, 1998 at her residence.
Dorothy was born Oct. 9, 1909 in Dubuque, Iowa to the late George and Mary Jewett. As a young child, she moved with her family to North Branch, Ont. in 1911.
Kevin Patterson, 40, passed away July 6, 1998 in a boating accident.
He leaves to mourn his wife, Kim; four children; his mother and father, Alex and Maureen Patterson; two sisters and one brother; and several cousins in Fort Frances and Thunder Bay.
He was predeceased by his grandparents, John and Elsie Patterson.
It is with sadness that the family announces the passing of Wilhelm Halverson on June 25, 1998 at the Lake of the Woods District Hospital in Kenora, Ont.
Wilhelm will be remembered by his brothers, Leo (Shirley), Emil, Gordon (Betty), Morris, and Robert (Arlene); and sister, Betty (Richard) Peterson.
He also will be remembered by many nieces and nephews.
Wilhelm was predeceased by his parents, Gustav and Anna; brothers, Richard and Harvey; sister, Pearl; and nephew, Ricky.
Herman Wilhelm Myrberg, 57, of 1300 Fifth St. E., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Tuesday, June 23, 1998 at La Verendrye General Hospital. He was born Feb. 28, 1941 in Emo, Ont.
Herman moved to Fort Frances in 1977, and had worked as a slasher operator for a number of different pulpwood employers. He enjoyed the outdoors and enjoyed his time spent in the bush.
Most of all, though, his family, especially his grandchildren, were most important to him.
On Monday, June 22, 1998, Betty (nee Baldwin) passed away peacefully from her time her on earth to life with all the saints in heaven. Our wife, mom, and nana touched the hearts of so many with her courage, gentleness, quiet faith, and unconditional love.
Muriel Laura Thesenvitz, of 851 Colonization Rd. W., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away June 21, 1998 at La Verendrye General Hospital.
Muriel was born July 28, 1912 in Spooner, Mn. and came to Canada as a young child. She was united in marriage to Carl Thesenvitz on April 7, 1934.
She was employed at Rainycrest Home for the Aged, retiring in 1975, and she was a member of Knox United Church. An avid bowler, she won many trophies over the years.
She also enjoyed the outdoors, especially the birds, animals, and gardening, and took special pleasure in her family.
Mildred T. Malone passed away at her daughter’s home in Glendale, Wis. on June 20, 1998 after three years’ illness.
She was born Sept. 30, 1921 in Fort Frances, Ont. She was united in marriage to Paul M. Malone on Dec. 26, 1946, and resided in Neenah, Wis.
She was predeceased by her husband, Paul Malone; her parents, Carl and Alice Hafdahl; and a brother, Verner.
