Obituaries

Stanley Charles Kuttes, age 85, left this world peacefully January 5, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Stan was born August 18, 1936, in International Falls, Minnesota, to parents Charles and Hazel (Farmer).

November 19 th , 1957 - December 16 th , 2021 Dr. James Saurdiff was born on November 19 th , 1957 in International Falls Minnesota, to Lawrence and Beverly Aileen (Borah) Saurdiff of Alexandria, MN.

Denise Marie Romanowicz, 65, of International Falls, Minnesota, died on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at the Good Samaritan Society-International Falls. Denise was born September 6, 1956 to Alvin and Ethel Snare in Grafton, North Dakota.

Joanne (Jody) Consetta Marie Chovan, 92, of International Falls, Minnesota, died on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at the Rainy Lake Medical Center. Jody was born July 9, 1929 in Buhl, Minnesota to Martin and Katie Zallar.

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.

It is with great sadness that the family of Barbara Ann Domish Grass announce the passing of their dear Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother on January 6, 2022 with her loving son holding her hand.

On Monday, January 3, 2022, Clinton Carl Kasma, loving husband and father of four, passed away peacefully at age 89. Clint was born in New York Mills, MN Sept. 29, 1932.He is survived by his loving wife, Janice Kasma, and his adored daughters, Leslie (Jack) Wynn, Karla Lescarbeau, Kristin (David) Hendrickson, and Donelle (Joseph) Kasma-Novick. Also survived by his cherished grandchildren, Cory (Chelsey) Illies, Christian Illies, Jocelyn Lescarbeau, Luc Lescarbeau, Carly Hendrickson, and Greta Hendrickson; and his sister, Joyce Schwartz. Preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Florence Kasma, and his brother Kenneth Kasma.

Joseph (Jody) Schulz, 78, passed away December 26, 2021, at the Littlefork Care Center.. He was born in the Littlefork Hospital July 13, 1943 to Bernie and Frances (Ludwig) Schulz.

Charles Howard Hoppe Sr., age 56, of International Falls, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Rainy Lake Medical Center, after battling leukemia for six years and being diagnosed with Covid-19.