Laurence L. Miles passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021.
Laurence was born on June 4, 1956 in Britton, South Dakota to William and Ethel Miles. His family moved to the Lindford farm when he was a year old. He went to Littlefork-Big Falls High School and graduated in 1974. He married Brenda Lee Nicholson on February 20, 1982 in International Falls, MN.
Laurence was a very loving husband, father, grandpa and brother. He lived his life in the most admirable fashion. His intelligence, sense of humor, and absolute wealth of knowledge along with his joyful character lit up every room and left everyone he met with a smile. He had a personality that either left others thanking him for advice or laughing at one of his stories or jokes.
Growing up on the farm, he spent most of his working years running logging equipment, trucks, turning wrenches and as a maintenance millwright mechanic at Boise Paper Mill from July 1990 to August 2012. Ever working full-time and logging on weekends as a hobby, he still found the time to enjoy the little things. He always said, “You can take the boy out of the woods, but you can’t take the woods out of the boy”. And his love of fishing, hunting, camping and his passion for the outdoors proved those words to be the truth. Laurence also had an Engineer’s mind. There was nothing he couldn’t make work using old things he had collected. He loved auctions – just as much for the social visiting as the good bargains he would find.
More than anything he loved his family. He got so much joy in spending time with his children, grandchildren, siblings, in-laws, and friends. And, OH! How he loved his dogs and how they loved him! His passing leaves such a big hole in our lives.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda of Littlefork, MN, 2 sons, Brian (Raquel) of International Falls, MN and Bill (Katie) of Littlefork, MN; daughter, Amy (Pat) Thibodeau of Herington, KS. Grandchildren, Damon, Gavin, and Felicity Miles; KayAnna and Brooklyn Miles; Aidan, Ava and Declan Thibodeau. Brother Kenny (Kim) Miles, Littlefork, MN and sisters Joyce (Leonard) Anderson, Port Angeles, WA and Gloria (Terry) Taylor, International Falls; sisters-in-law, Gail Miles and Deborah Miles-Anderson, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers William Miles, Larry Miles and Loren Miles.
A memorial service was held on Monday, June 21, 2021 at 11:00 am at Lindford Christian Fellowship Church on County Road 1, Littlefork, MN with Pastor Randy A. Barstad officiating.
Condolences may be left at www.greenlarsen.com
Arrangements are with Green-Larsen Mortuary, Inc.
Robert Clair Leseman Sr, 76, of International Falls, Minnesota died on Wednesday, June 16th, 2021 at Essentia Health — St. Mary’s Medical Center Duluth, MN.
Bob was born on December 26, 1944 at Int’l Falls and was the 2nd youngest from a family of 10.
He worked at Boise Cascade and retired after 33 1/2 years. His co-workers knew him as “Basement Bob”.
He enjoyed spending time outdoors, hunting and fishing, motorcycles, dancing, old cars, looking for mushrooms, trips to the casino, collecting pocket knives, coins, little trinkets and spending time with his special friend, Jeanne. Bob was always known to have a joke to tell or a trick up his sleeve.
He was preceded in death by parents; Arthur & Hazel Leseman; brothers, Kenneth, Jim, Bud, Jack; and sister, Lois Dillon.
Bob is survived by his sons, Robert Jr. (Stacey) Leseman and Scott (Tara Mcguire) Leseman, both of International Falls; grandchildren, Kylee Leseman, Wyatt Leseman, Carter Leseman, Morgunn Leseman, Madison Leseman; sisters, Nina Rosendahl, Joan Mann, Mary Panell-Sadler, and Norma Tilander.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Green-Larsen Mortuary on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Condolences may be left at www.greenlarsen.com.
Arrangements are with Green-Larsen Mortuary, Inc.
Robert Howard Congrave, 83,of International Falls, Minnesota died Monday, June 21, 2021 at Rainy Lake Medical Center.
Robert grew up in California and later moved to Minnesota.
He served in the United States Air Force.
He is preceded in death by his parents; daughters, Tracy and Susan; two brothers; and sister.
Robert is survived by his wife, Susan Congrave of International Falls; his sons, Curtis, Alden, and Marc; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Per Robert’s wishes, no services will be held.
Interment will be at Forest Hill Cemetery in International Falls, MN.
If so desired, memorials may be made to Borderland Humane Society and Paws and Claws Koochiching County.
Condolences may be left at www.greenlarsen.com
Arrangements are with Green-Larsen Mortuary, Inc.
Wallace Martin Herman, 90, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021.
A graveside service will be conducted at Forest Hill Cemetery on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. A Celebration of Life will be held at Wally’s home, 3177 county Road 112, International Falls, at 2:00 p.m. following.
Condolences may be left at www.greenlarsen.com.
Arrangements are with Green-Larsen Mortuary, Inc.
Robert Paul Naland, age 61 of St. Cloud died Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Edenbrook of St. Cloud. Services will be private. Arrangements are with Benson Funeral Home, St. Cloud, MN. Robert was born December 8, 1959 in Columbia, MO to Paul and Patricia (Sherman) Naland. He graduated from International Falls High School in 1978. Robert was an avid fisherman and loved life outdoors. He especially enjoyed time on Rainy Lake and Lake Kabetogama.
He is survived by his life partner, Lorna Farr, father, Paul Naland, brother Randy Naland, sisters, Kris Greer, Kathy Naland, and Karen Norman.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Pat.
Memoriam
June 14, in remembrance of Rilla D. Korpi, wife, mother, grandmother and friend.
Missed every day dearly;
so much to offer,
but taken away five years ago.
Myrtle Constantine Gamwell, 97, formerly of International Falls, Minnesota, died on Thursday, April 29, 2021 in El Paso, Texas.
Funeral services are planned for Monday, July 5, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church in International Falls, with a luncheon to follow.
Arrangements are with Green-Larsen Mortuary, Inc.
Scammers have been duping consumers with a tech support scam that claims your IP address has been compromised. BBB is seeing an increasing number of these cons reported to BBB.org/ScamTracker. There are two versions of this scam you should be ready to spot.
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