Obituaries

It is with heavy and broken hearts that we announce the passing of Phoebe Rigey (Skillen) on July 26th, 2022, with family by her side. Phoebe is survived by her daughters Kim (Darcy) and Charlene (Chris), grandchildren Lindsay and Courtney, great-grandchildren; Kyla, Lukas, Mackenzie and Audrey, great-great-granddaughter Adalyn, 5 siblings;…...

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Jason Kelly Meawasige, also known as Ozhaawashko-giizhig. Jason was surrounded by his loving family as he started his journey into the spirit world. Jason was always happy and smiling, even through his pain. He had a kind heart and would…...

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Edward John Kusnick announce his passing on July 23, 2022. Ed peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family.  Ed was born on October 28, 1933 in Stratton, Ontario to John and Elsie Kusnick. Shortly after his birth, his family moved…...

Jack Brown “Kiiwetinoon inini” From the Ginew Dodem Sunrise: June 15, 1954  –   Sunset: July 22, 2022 Jack spent his younger years fishing, hunting, and trapping on the land. He worked as a bushman, did some firefighting, logging, and brush cutting. He even built his own log cabin out on…...

It is with heavy sadden hearts that we announce the passing of Anna-Dee Erickson. Anna-Dee was born in Brandon, Manitoba on July 26, 1947, as the eldest of 7 children and passed away peacefully at home on July 17, 2022. Anna-Dee settled in Dryden with her first husband in 1970…...

With heavy hearts the family of Mildred Anne (Kraehling) Thompson announces the passing of Millie who passed away peacefully at the age 85 with her family by her side. Millie will be lovingly missed by her children, daughter Kelly Thompson (Cheryl), son Jim Thompson (Denise) and her cherished grandsons, Mitchell…...

The family of Gladys Margaret (Beck) Houtz are saddened to announce her sudden passing at age 66 in Sioux Lookout, Ontario on July 14, 2022. Gladys was born on November 18, 1955 in Dryden, Ontario to Margaret and Fred Beck. She moved to Sioux Lookout with her family when she…...

Fred was very involved in his community. He worked for many years at the Chip Box and the Fall Fair. He was employed in maintenance at the Best Western where he made friends with his co-workers. He truly enjoyed his work there. They honoured him with Smiles for Freddy day…...

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Beverly Rosche of Dryden, Ontario, who passed away peacefully on July 13, 2022 at the age of 75. Bev was born in Fort William and grew up in Dryden where she spent her childhood playing outdoors with her brothers and friends. She…...

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that our family announces the sudden passing of Carmen Haney (nee Carrier) on Monday July 11, 2022. Carmen is survived by her children Sherri Mitani (Paul), Darcy Mitani (Erin), brother Steve Carrier (Janie) and her partner, Karl Knudsen. Nanny will be greatly…...