Obituaries

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

Jeannine Mary Nelson was born on July 27th, 1944, at 2:05 PM to Otto and Peggy Clarity in International Falls, Minnesota and left us unwillingly on Dec 8, 2022, at the age of 78. Her mom called her at 2:05pm every year on her birthday no matter where she was. Jeannine lived a life of service and volunteered throughout her life starting as a Girl Scout leader for nine years, supporting her first husband Jerry’s hockey teams for many years, supported the Border Concert for 25 years and Tuesday Musicals for 30 years. Jeannine was a proud International Falls graduate of class of 1962, organizing class reunions, planning monthly lunches with classmates, enjoying meals with her friends at the “no-card lunch bunch,” and religiously attending weekly get-togethers with her “breakfast girls” for over 30 years. Jeannine worked as a bank and administrative secretary early in her career and in the DNR Fisheries for the last 18 years before retiring in 2011.

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.

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Deanna Halverson, 81, of Naples, Florida. She passed away on November 23, 2022 after a difficult battle with COPD.

Kathleen (Kathy) Mary Breneman of Ray, Minnesota passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at Rainy Lake Medical Center, with her loving husband at her side, surrounded by close family. Kathy was born to Fred and Rose (Braun) Hauck on July 9, 1946 in Beulah, North Dakota. She married William Gardner on December of 28, 1965 and soon after he tragically lost his life due to a work accident in 1972. Kathy and her daughters lived in North Dakota until they moved to International Falls in 1977. On September 9, 1989 she was united in marriage to Bloyd Breneman of Ray, Minnesota.

LeRoy Victor Dahl, 81, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at the Littlefork Care Center. LeRoy was born on February 3, 1941 on the Dahl homestead in Mizpah, MN to Martin and Florence Dahl.

Tom L. Wolfe, 82, of International Falls, MN passed away peacefully at Rainy Lake Medical Center with his favorite person in his world Kari Gansch at his side.

March 18, 1939-November 17, 2022 Sharen Jean Kantos, 83 of International Falls, died Thursday, November 17, at her home with family. Sharen was born on March 18, 1939, the daughter of Carl and Bertha (Thompson) Jacobson in Chisholm, MN.