Vivian Ann (Rapaway) Demuth
Vivian Ann (Rapaway) Demuth was a caring and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She passed away peacefully on Friday, May 6, 2022 at Good Samaritan Society of International Falls.
May 2022
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Ronald “Ron” Anderson
Ronald “Ron” Anderson, 82, died on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at his home in International Falls, Minnesota. He was born on July 21, 1939 to Ernest and Wanda Anderson in Stacy, MN.
Sherwin Taylor
Sherwin Taylor, 53, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family April 30, 2022 at Rainy Lake Medical Center in International Falls, MN. Sherwin “Tank” Taylor, our favorite garbage man was born March 10, 1969 in International Falls, MN to Alice Patch and Sherman Taylor, Sr.
Leonard Michael Nord
Leonard Michael Nord (Mike Nord), 75 died on June 9th, 2020 at his home in Graniteville, SC with his sister by his side after a battle with cancer. He was born on December 23, 1944 in Littlefork, MN. He grad-uated from Falls High School in 1963 and Concordia Lutheran College in Moorhead, MN in 1967. Mike worked a short time for Boise Cascade in the Falls, and then he moved to the Twin Cities area and onto New Jersey. He worked for short periods of time in London, England and Mi-lan, Italy. Mike is survived by his sons Travis (Laura) and Brett, grand-son Alex, brother Jerry (Jackie) sister Cheryl Brown, and many other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Anne and Leonard Nord, sister Nancy Urban, and brother-in-laws John Urban and Dan Brown.
ASK A TROOPER
Question: I recently heard something about a new phone number “988” for people dealing with a mental health crisis. With all these three digit numbers, 911, 411, 511, can you talk about that? Answer: 988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
Supporting local veterans, UWNMN
On April 1, Bre Katrin officially passed the torch to me as I became United Way of Northeastern Minnesota’s board president. I am honored to assume this role and feel eager and excited to serve in this capacity during a year that has so much promise, energy, and opportunity.
Calendar of Events
Ericsburg Cemetery Ericsburg cemetery meeting will be at 5 p.m. Thursday at Backus Community Center room 101.
SPORTS NOTEBOOK
The Bronco softball team went to Ely to face the Timberwolves in an Arrowhead Conference game Monday, May 9. The game was a pitcher’s duel through three innings as neither team could push across a run.
RRCC baseball, softball end seasons
The Rainy River baseball team saw its season come to an end on Saturday, May 7, in the North Division tournament. In Game 1, the Voyageurs faced No.
Gala to raise funds, offer fun
Looking for a chance to get all dressed up for a good cause? Koochiching County Historical Society and Museum’s first gala, “A black & White Affair,” offers just that chance June 2, say organizers. Open to the public with tickets, doors open at the Thunderbird Lodge at 5 p.m.