Obituaries

Stacey Ann Aus (Wolfe)

Stacey Ann Aus (Wolfe of Fresno California went home to her Lord and Savior on January 14, 2022. Stacey was born in Int’l Falls Minnesota on May 24th, 1963. She is preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Birdie Wolfe and her loving rescue dogs Donny and The Dude. Stacey was a very passionate person, she may have lived in California for many years but never lost her love for Minnesota sports. She shared her love of music with her husband and believed in education with her quest for a higher education throughout her life and bettering the lives of many, whether they had 2 or 4 legs. She is survived by her caring, loving, supportive husband David, her dogs Dixie, Walter and Larry, her Mother in Law, Deb Johnson, Father in Law Bob Aus, her siblings, Bob, Jayne (Jim), Diana (Brian), Patrick (Jan Marie), Brother in Law, Fred (Stacy), Brother in Law, Mike (Helen), many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, aunt’s, uncles, clients and friends. If one can’t be here in full body, then sailing through the Universe as an Angel isn’t a bad place to be.

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Francis G Wood, “Woody”

Francis G Wood, “Woody”, 95, of International Falls, Minnesota died from complications of COVID-19 at Good Samaritan Society in International Falls, with his son and granddaughter by his side. He was born in Fort Frances, Ontario, on February 11, 1926 to Frank and Mildred Wood.

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Diane Kay Kleis

Diane Kay Kleis, age 70, of French Addition, International Falls, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Diane was born in the village of Mountain Lake, Minnesota on May 30, 1951 to Evelyn and John Heibert.

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Theodore “Ted” Bernard

Theodore “Ted” Bernard peacefully entered his eternal life on January 23, 2022 with his beloved wife, Vivian, holding his hand. Ted was raised in a large family on a farm in Roosevelt, MN and met Vivian in nearby Warroad, MN. After their marriage, they settled in International Falls where Ted spent his career as a pipefitter at Mando / Boise Cascade. Ted and Vivian were married for 73 years and were blessed with five children: Delbert (Julie), Ron (Barb), Cindy (Tom), Randy and Todd. Ted thoroughly enjoyed being a Grandpa to Krista, Kimmy (Adam), Travis (Devon), Amy (Ryan), Jennie (Jerry), Steve (Krysina) and Andrew and being a Great Grandpa to Ayden Bernard, Jacob, Caleb & Madelyn Peters, Chrishion Denson, Braiden & Alyssa Eilerts. Ted loved the Lord and was a dedicated member of the Evangelical Covenant Church volunteering as a Sunday School and Bluewater Bible Camp bus driver for several decades. In retirement, Ted and Vivian enjoyed fishing, gardening, keeping in touch with relatives and friends and wintering in Florida.

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Rose Marie LaBate

Rose Marie LaBate, 69, of International Falls, Minnesota passed away after a 14 month battle with pancreatic cancer on Friday, January 21, 2022 at Rainy Lake Medical Center. Rose was born May 18, 1952 at Robbinsdale, Minnesota to Lester and Donna Hughes.

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Edith “Edie“ Sandstrom

Edie Sandstrom, 97, of International Falls, Minnesota died of natural causes on January 17, 2022 at the Good Samaritan Society – Northwinds Assisted Living in International Falls. Edie was born in International Falls on August 25, 1924 to Edith and Greg Selsaas.

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Grace Ellen Verrill

Grace Ellen Verrill, 86, of International Falls, Minnesota died on Monday, January 10, 2022 at Ridgeview Assisted Living. Grace was born on December 2, 1935 in International Falls to parents, Claude and Ellen (Lysen) Laird.

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