Obituaries

Ellis Leonard Clarence Williams, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Monday, Jan. 16, 2012 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances with his family at his side.
Ellis was born Wednesday, April 22, 1931 in Rainy River, Ont. to Warren and Mary Williams.

Ingeborg Maria Szeder (Sadjak), of Emo, Ont., was born Jan. 3 1936 in Klagenfurt, Austria.
She immigrated to Canada in 1957.
She is survived by her husband, Frank, whom she met in Tilsonburg and married in Regina in 1962; children, Monika (Dan) of Fort Frances, Ont., Frank (Eufrocina) of Emo, Ont., Stefan (Diane) of Emo, Ont., and John (Lindsay) of Davis, Calif.

Jean Elaine Kryzanowski, 83, of Atikokan, Ont., made a peaceful transition out of this world on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012.
Elaine was born Aug. 20, 1928 to A. Deane and Alice Mallory in Fort Frances Ont.

In loving memory of Jeffrey Duff Caddel, 68, who passed away Monday, Jan. 16, 2012 at the Maison Vale Hospice.

Robert (“Bob”) Richard McKee, 72, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012 at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre in Thunder Bay, Ont. with his family by his side.
Bob was born and raised in Fort William, Ont.
In his earlier years, he was active in numerous sports, especially hockey and baseball.

It is with great sadness that the family of Donald Michael Roach, 52, of 120 Rainy Lake Blvd., Couchiching First Nation, Ont., announces his passing on Monday, Jan. 9, 2012 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Donald was born Nov. 24, 1959 in Fort Frances to the late Chuck and Kathleen Roach.

Marvyn E. Norris, 80, of Stratton, Ont., passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont.
A private interment will take place at a later date.
If desired, in memoriam donations may be made to the charity of your choice c/o Northridge Funeral Home, P.O. Box 89, Emo, Ont., P0W 1E0.

Roy Calvin Miller, 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012 at the St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, Mn.
Roy was born Oct. 23, 1928 in International Falls, Mn. to Chris Miller and Julia (Skhal) Miller.

Mary Menson, 68, passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 6, 2012 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. with her family by her side.
Mary was born Jan. 20, 1943 at Stanjikoming First Nation to Joseph and Roseanne Friday. She was raised in Seine River First Nation.
At the age of 12, Mary quit school and started working at a local camp.

Leroy David Cunningham, 50, passed away suddenly at his home in Finland, Ont. on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011.
Leroy was born Feb. 19, 1961 in Atikokan, Ont., where he spent his childhood and teenage years.
Leroy then moved to Finland, working various jobs in Rainy River District.

The family sadly announces that Florence Josephine Brydges passed away at the HSC in London, Ont. on Monday, Dec. 12, 2011 at the age of 91.
Florence was born March 20, 1920 in La Vallee, Ont.
She is survived by her sons, Brian (Louise) of Steinbach, Man. and Dale (Doris) Claresholm, Alta.

Alfred and Marie Veran and family sorrowfully announce the unexpected passing of their youngest and much-loved son, Danny Lee Veran, on Dec. 15, 2011 in Thunder Bay, Ont.
Dan was born Feb. 20, 1971 in Atikokan, Ont. He spent his early life in Atikokan and Bears Pass.
He had a passion for hockey, and also liked to hunt fish and go snowmachining.

It is with sadness that the family of Evelyn Grace “Pat” Kozik, 86, of 1101 First St. E., Fort Frances, Ont., announces her passing on Monday, Jan. 2, 2012 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances.
Pat was born April 21, 1925 in Halifax, N.S. to the late John and Katherine Patterson.

Surrounded by his family, it is with great sadness that they announce the passing of Howard Heimo Ilkka Honka, 74, of Fort Frances, Ont., on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2012 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances.
Howard was born July 8, 1937 in Port Arthur, Ont.

Doris Danielson passed away peacefully on Christmas morning, 2011.
She was born on the family farm on April 5, 1927 to Ed and Mabel Saville. She went to school in Pine Grove and later in Dryden, Ont.