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June 25, 1948 - December 10, 2022 Allan R. Erickson, 74, of Sanford, died at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, December 10, 2022, following a period of declining health.

William James Roeder,” Billy”, age 80, passed away on December 9th, 2022. He was born on June 1st, 1942, in International Falls to George and Nettie Roeder. Billy was a lifelong resident of the Falls. Billy’s work life began as a newsp aper delivery boy delivering across the border to Fort Frances, where he became smitten with the love of his life, Margaret Jewett. He was an apprentice to Tony Rizzo at his shoe repair shop where he continued to work for years. Billy graduated from Falls High School in 1961 and began working for Boise Cascade that same year, he retired in 2004. In retirement Billy enjoyed golfing, following his grandchildren at all their sporting events and spending time solving all the local and world problems with his coffee buddies at Hardees.

Kevin Carl Rasmussen, 60, of International Falls, Minnesota passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022, at Rainy Lake Medical Center in International Falls. He was born on November 3, 1962, in International Falls to parents, Leo and Marcella (Green) Rasmussen.

April 24, 1950 - November 16, 2022 Nancy was born in International Falls, Minnesota to Bert and Charlotte Thureson. She attended school at Littlefork then went on to Bemidji State College majoring in languages - German and Spanish. She moved to Appleton, Wisconsin in 1972 and began teaching these languages at Appleton West High School and later, towards the end of her 32 year career in the school system, at Madison Middle School. During this time she obtained her Master’s in Education at night from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. One year she was named Appleton’s teacher of the year.

Randal “Randy” Wayne Morrison, 66, of Alburnett, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on the evening of December 7, 2022. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no services at this time. A celebration of Randy’s life will be held at a later date.

October 18, 1955 December 12, 2022 Terri Johnson died peacefully at Rainy Lake Medical Center on Monday, December 12th, 2022 with her family by her side. Terrol Lynn Brekke was born in International Falls, MN on October 18, 1955 to Norman and Lois Brekke.

Irving L. Bird 82, of Bullhead City, AZ formerly of International Falls, MN, died Wednesday, December 7, 2022, In Bullhead City, AZ.