Neil McCormack, Falls High School Class of 1957, will be inducted into the Rochester Quarterbacks Club Sports Hall of Fame in October. McCormack was set to be inducted with three others in early April 2020, but the ceremony was postponed due to the pandemic.
Arvid James Leinum, 86, passed away on August 17, 2022, at Miller Dwan in Duluth. Arvid was bom in Ranier, MN on December 13, 1935, and graduated from Falls High School in 1953. After graduation, Arvid worked for the Minnesota Highway Department. He enlisted in the Army from 1954-1957 and was honorably discharged as a Corporal. After returning from the service, Arvid worked for Boise Cascade for approximately 15 years. He also worked for Ballan Furniture laying carpet.
MaryNell Gust, 82, of International Falls, MN, died on August 10th, 2022, at The Willows of Arbor Lakes, Maple Grove, MN, from the prolonged effects of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. In hospice care for three weeks prior to her death, MaryNell died peacefully in her sleep with her family by her side.
Debara “Debbie” Joy Hauner, 71, of Littlefork, Minnesota, died on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at her home, surrounded by family. Debbie was bom on August 19, 1950 in Litchfield, MN.
Arlene Adeline Selsaas died on August 9, 2022, at the age of 97. Arlene Kleppe was born at home in Adrian Minnesota on February 25, 1925.
Jesse Laakkonen, 83, from Orr, Minnesota departed to his heavenly home on August 18, 2022. He was preceded in death by his son, Greg in 2018.
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“Becky” is a 1-year-old female tabby. She is still kind of shy but coming around. All cats and dogs are spayed/neutered and age-appropriate shots prior to the final adoption. For more information, visit the website at www. borderlandhumanesociety.org or call the BHS holding facility at 218-283-9276. Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BorderlandHumaneSociety/ Support the Borderland Humane Society: Donations can be sent to Borderland Humane Society, 1990 Valley Pine Circle, International Falls, MN 56649. Stop by the holding facility during open hours: 3-7 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 8 a.m.-noon Saturday. Surrenders are by appointment only, due to limited kennel space.