It is with profound sadness the family of Richard Scott Sjerven announces his passing on Monday, August 29, 2022; he was “loved by all.” A few weeks ago, Rich told me he was going to write his own obituary because he didn’t want his to have all the usual stuff in it. But he didn’t get to it, and now I’m not sure what to write for him, so this will be short.
Christina Antonia Frederick LaVigne died August 30, 2022, in assisted living. She was born June 19, 1925, in the CNR station house near Anola, Manitoba, Canada. Her parents were Anne Koltelo, a homemaker, and Constantine Gustantine Frederick, a CNR Station Master. Chris and her 3 brothers-- George, Ray, and Bobwere raised in Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada. Ukrainian and English were spoken at home. Chris completed eight grades in St. Mary’s Catholic school and graduated from Fort Frances high school. She was a strong student. Outside of classes she loved participating in mixed dance troupes. Her parents enrolled her in Ukrainian dancing in primary school, which led to an interest in Scottish sword dancing. She performed at Robert Burns banquets in Rainy River and Emo. She joined Alice Jones’s tap dance classes and performed in many concerts at city hall in Fort Frances.
Thomas G. Custer, 66, of International Falls, died Saturday, August 27, 2022, at The Rainy Lake Medical Center.
In loving memory of Gloyd (Bud) H. Spears who passed away August 17th 2022, 6:59 PM with his family by his side at Rainy Lake Medical Center, International Falls, MN. He was a devoted husband preceded in death by his wife Beatrice (Bunny) M. (Frank) Spears of 58 years when she passed away in California on Thanksgiving morning November 24th 2011. Bud was a loving father, grandpa, and great grandpa, preceded in depth his eldest child Anita Gail Galbraith April14,2020 (Covid era), survived by her daughter Jacquline Galbraith (Daryl) Noel in Northern California. Middle child survived by Roberta Carol Warden his caregiver from November 25th, 2011, until his final day on August 17th 2022. She was married to Ronald A. Warden who passed away December 23rd 2012, from Placerville Northern California,no children. Survived by his youngest Michael D. Spears married to Kelly P. (Green) Spears, their children preceded in death Joshua Gloyd Spears 1980, Survived by Patricia L. Spears and Glenn L. Spears married to Lisa M (Shoberg) Spears who together graced him with his great grandchild a boy Easton Joshua Spears born March 8th, 2022. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Frances Phillip Amiot Francis Phillip Amiot, 91, of International Falls, Minnesota, died on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at the Good Samaritan Society International Falls, Minnesota. Francis was born on January 28, 1931 in Red Lake Falls, MN to William and Eva (Goyette) Amiot.
Carolyn Graves Carolyn Graves (62) of Int e rna t iona l Fa l l s / Moorhead MN, passed away on August 18, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Carolyn was born in Baudette, MN on August 30th, 1959.
LaVonne Shirley Hershberger LaVonne Shirley Hershberger, 85, died Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at her home in rural International Falls. Lavonne was born on January 11, 1937, in Nimrod, MN, the daughter of Shubert and Dorthy (Quaintance) Wilcox.
Morris Johnson On Saturday, August 20th, Morris Johnson passed away peacefully at the age of 85. Morris was born in International Falls, MN on August 3rd, 1937.
Martha Jane Buchholz Martha Jane Buchholz, 96, went to be with the Lord on August 27, 2022. She was born April 24, 1926 and was a lifelong resident of International Falls.
