Deaths

Services for Evelyn Trompeter, Ranier, Minn., were conducted Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008 at Zion Lutheran Church, International Falls. Evelyn passed away at her home, surrounded by her family, Friday, Aug. 22, following her long and courageous battle with cancer. She was 79 years of age.
Pastor Stephen Olson officiated services. Music was performed by Lori Ann Fouts, Jerrod Shermoen and Joe Belanger.
Lectors were Beth Shermoen, Wendy Blackman, Rachel Olson and Sara Olson.
Eulogists were Brian Blackman and Jerrod Shermoen.

Helen Theresa Wajgel, Loman, Minn., died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008, at Littlefork Medical Center, Littlefork, Minn. Helen was 90 years of age.
Born Nov. 15, 1917, in Beaver Dam, Wis., she later moved north and settled in Loman.
She was united in marriage to Louie Wajgel in 1974.
She was a homemaker and attended Zion Lutheran Church in International Falls.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank Slenczaka and Theresa Bernice Pczyba.
Helen is survived by her loving husband, Louie, and her step-son, Steven Kling of Milwaukee, Wis.

Charlotte Ann Ruelle, age 67, of International Falls, Minn., died Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008 at her home.
She was born May 19, 1941, at International Falls, where she had resided all her life.
The former Charlotte Ann Roeder was united in marriage to Daniel Ruelle Aug. 3, 1957, in International Falls. They were happily married for 38 years before his death in 1995.
Charlotte enjoyed puzzles, bingo, playing cards, listening to music, and taking her weekend excursions by car with her husband.

Daniel Jerome Geer, of International Falls, Minn., died at his home surrounded by his family, Monday, Aug. 25, 2008. Daniel was 81 years of age.
Born Aug. 14, 1927, in Bemidji, Minn., to Lester and Stella (Zilbert) Geer, Dan moved to International Falls at the age of 2.
He began working for Mando Paper Company as a mail carrier when he was 15 years old. When he was 16, he worked in the Insulite plant on weekends and holidays while attending high school. Dan’s career with Boise lasted for over 40 years.

Daniel Geer, of International Falls, Minn., passed away at his home Monday, Aug. 25, 2008.
A complete obituary with funeral service schedule will be announced upon completion of arrangements.
Arrangements are with Green-Larsen Mortuary Inc., International Falls.

Damien Jon Horton, of International Falls, Minn., died Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008, in Littlefork, Minn. He was 26 years of age.
He was born April 13, 1982, in International Falls, to Geraldine and Vernon Horton.
Damien worked as a mechanic for Northern Timberline Equipment Company. He was also a student at the Rainy River Community College and was additionally enrolled at Bemidji Northwest Technical College.

Damien Jon Horton, age 26, of Littlefork, Minn,. died Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008.
A complete obituary will be announced when arrangements have been completed.
Arrangements are with Green-Larsen Mortuary Inc., International Falls.

Joyce “Bonnie” Engleson, International Falls, Minn., died Friday, Aug. 22, 2008, at her home.
She was born Oct. 20, 1925, at her parents farm south of Dawson, Minn.
The former Joyce Crosby was united in marriage soon after high school to Ruben Winge.
In 1947 she was re-married to Buster Anthony with whom she had two children; he is now deceased.
She later moved to International Falls in 1960.
In 1962, Joyce was married to Paul Engleson.
Her hobbies included gardening, collecting dolls and spending time outdoors.

Evelyn A. Trompeter, of Ranier, Minn., died at her home Friday, Aug. 22, 2008, surrounded by her loving family. She courageously fought a battle with cancer for the past four years.
She was born June 26, 1929, at International Falls.
Evelyn was a member of many clubs and organizations, including Falls Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, NARFE, Zion Sunday School, Kiwanis Golden K’s, Ranier Girls Club, X-Ray Club, Whist Club, an active member of Zion Lutheran Church, Sarah Circle and spent 19 winters in Arizona.
She was employed as the postmaster of Ranier.

Melody Anne Sandstrom, International Falls, Minn., passed away Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, at her sister’s home in the Falls following her long and courageous battle with cancer. Melody was 47 years of age.
She was born April 24, 1961, in International Falls to Shirley Wagner and Thomas Sandstrom.
In 1972 she moved to Grand Rapids then in 1977 to Hibbing where she graduated from Hibbing High School in 1979. Following her high school graduation she moved back to International Falls and attended Rainy River Community College.