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Ronald Dufour, 81, died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017, at PioneerCare Center in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. He was a long-time resident of Bayou Vista.
He is survived by a sister, Anna Ponthieu of Alexandria; two children, Lester Dufour of Houma and Patricia Roehl of Fergus Falls, Minnesota; two grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one step great-granddaughter; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 1 p.m. until services at 2 p.m. at PioneerCare Celebration Center in Fergus Falls. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Moreauville.
Olson Funeral Home, Fergus Falls is in charge of arrangements.

Ikea is relaunching a recall of 17.3 million chests and dressers, which are prone to tipping if not properly anchored. Other recalled consumer products include carabiners used for linking harnesses and ropes when rock climbing.
Here’s a more detailed look:
DECKING
DETAILS: The recall involves Allura fiber cement decking and fascia. The recalled decking was sold in 12-foot lengths and is 6-inches wide and one-inch thick, and came in two styles: a hidden fastener application and a direct screw application. The recalled Allura fiber cement fascia, which was for vertical applications only, was sold in 12-foot lengths, is 8- and 12-inches wide and 7/16-inches thick. The decking and fascia were sold in a natural wood color with a wood grain texture. There are no labels or other identifying marks on the decking materials.
WHY: The recalled decking can deteriorate and crack, causing the deck surfacing to break.
FOR MORE: Call Plycem toll-free at 844-452-6787 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or online at www.allurausa.com.
CHILDREN’S PAJAMAS
DETAILS: The recall involves Woolino children’s 100 percent merino wool one-piece, long-sleeve, footed pajamas. They have a blue, gray, lilac or lilac gray horizontal stripe print and a zipper that extends from the center of the neckline down to the left ankle. The sleepwear was sold in sizes 6-12 months, 12-18 months, 18-24 months and 2T. Woolino and the size are printed on the back of the neckline.
WHY: The children’s pajama sets fail to meet flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.
FOR MORE: Call toll-free at 844-882-8080 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, email at contact@woolino.com or online at www.woolino.com.
CHESTS AND DRESSERS
DETAILS: Recall includes Malm and other Ikea chests and dressers that do not comply with the requirements of the U.S. voluntary industry standard. The recalled children’s and adult chests and dressers include the Malm 3-drawer, 4-drawer, 5-drawer and three 6-drawer models and other models. The recalled children’s chests and dressers are taller than 23.5 inches; recalled adult chests and dressers are taller than 29.5 inches. The Malm chests and dressers are constructed of particleboard or fiberboard and are white, birch (veneer), medium brown, black-brown, white stained oak (veneer), oak (veneer), pink, turquoise, grey, grey-turquoise, lilac, green, brown stained ash (veneer), and black. A 5-digit supplier number, 4-digit date stamp, Ikea logo, country of origin and “MALM” are printed on the underside of the top panel or inside the side panel.
WHY: The recalled chests and dressers are unstable if they are not properly anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in injuries or death to children.
FOR MORE: Contact Ikea toll-free at 866-856-4532 anytime, or online at www.IKEA-USA.com or www.ikea.com/ms/en_US/ikea-chest-and-dresser-recall/index.html for more information and to participate in the recall.
CARABINERS
DETAILS: Recall includes six models of Omega Pacific G-FIRST series aluminum carabiners. They are typically used to allow ropes and harnesses to be linked together. “Omega-17 UL Classified USA” is printed on the front and “Meets NFPA 1983 17ED MBS kN 40 G” statement is located on the back side. The 2-digit lot code “OD” is embedded on the bottom side of the carabiner spine. They were sold individually in silver, black and red colors.
WHY: The carabiner can break while in use, posing a risk of injury or death to the user.
FOR MORE: Contact Omega Pacific at 800-360-3990 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email info@omegapac.com, or online at www.omegapac.com.

Franklin Police Chief Sabria McGuire reported the following arrests:
Willie Clark, 34, of Wattigny Street, Jeanerette, was arrested Wednesday at 9:16 p.m. on a warrant for Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office for failure to appear on the charge of speeding. Clark was booked, processed, and released on a $1,000 bond.
Kurt Chapman, 30, of Magnolia Street, Franklin, was arrested Thursday at 11:47 p.m. on charges of reckless operation of a vehicle, illegal carrying of a weapon, general speed law, switched license plate, no insurance and flight from an officer. Chapman was booked, processed, and held on a $4,500 bond.
Lunden Toussaint, 18, of Fifth Street, Franklin, was arrested Friday at 8:27 p.m. on a warrant charging him with theft of a firearm. Toussaint was booked, processed, and held with no bond set at the time of press release.
Cody Trosclair, 26, of Boudreaux Lane, Baldwin, was arrested Monday at 1:04 a.m. on charges of simple criminal damage to property and felony simple criminal damage to property. Trosclair was booked, processed, and transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.

Bases are set for the yet-to-be-installed light posts at the intersection of Willow and Main Street in downtown Franklin. Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development officials say that when installed, the new light posts will be used for updated traffic signals for the intersection, replacing the existing, suspended signals with signals hanging from L-shaped posts.