Red Lake Nation News Archives (2024)

Sep 28, 2020

JUANITA T. GIRON-VARGUS (FREDERICK) January 01, 1948 - September 22, 2020 Juanita Giron-Vargas/Frederick, 72 (Sunrise - January 1st, 1948 to Sunset - September 22, 2020) Rustling of the Leaves, Wahpe Snasna Win Juanita started her journey back to the spirit world on Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020. She was surrounded by prayer and love while she made her transition. Juanita was born on January 1st, 1948 at the old hospital in Fort Totten to Mary Lohnes/King and Jerome King. She was brought into...

Sep 28, 2020

Grace Ann Howard June 30, 1961 ~ September 20, 2020 (age 59) Grace Ann Howard, 59 of Minneapolis, Minnesota journeyed to the spirit world on Sunday, September 20, 2020 from the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN. Grace was born on June 30th, 1961 in Cass Lake, MN to Beverly (Burnette) and Leo Allen. She was a natural caretaker and was always willing to help anybody just because. Grace was an excellent mother but an even better grandmother. She was a positive person and always...

Sep 28, 2020

Kimberly Lee (Windom) Garcia April 14, 1974 ~ September 22, 2020 (age 46) Kimberly Lee (Windom) Garcia, age 46, of Minneapolis, Minnesota journeyed to the spirit world on Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020 from Minneapolis, MN. Kim was born in Minneapolis, MN on April 14, 1974 to Anna Windom and John Dorr. Kim was a very social person, visiting with everyone she could. She enjoyed going to Mystic Lake Casino as well as listening to music and watching TV on her phone. Kim also liked playing games on...

Sep 25, 2020

Lavonne "Vonnie" M. Feather May 18, 1957 - September 11, 2020 Lavonne Mae Feather, "Maĥpiya To Winyan" (Blue Cloud Woman) 63 of rural Warwick ND passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020 at her home. Lavonne Mae Longie was born on May 18th, 1957 in Devils Lake ND, the daughter of Donald E. and Caroline L. (Ross) Longie. She grew up in Tokio ND and Clinton IA. She graduated from Clinton High School with the class of 1976. Vonnie was united in marriage to Virgil D. Feather on June 14, 1980. They m...

Sep 24, 2020

Dallas Gene Pemberton, Jr. August 5, 1957 ~ September 16, 2020 (age 63) Dallas Gene Pemberton Jr., age 63, Indian name "Mukwa Nahbawid" Standing Bear, of Onigum, MN began his journey into the Spirit World on September 16, 2020. He was born on August 5, 1957 to Charlotte Bedeau White and Dallas Gene Pemberton Sr. in White Earth, MN. He attended school in Blaine, Mn and Aberdeen, Idaho then enlisted into the US Army and did his tour in German. Upon his returned from his military duty he became an...

Sep 24, 2020

Melissa Lee Tiessen March 23, 2001 ~ September 17, 2020 (age 19) Melissa Lee Tiessen, 19 years young, journeyed to the spirit world on Thursday, September 17th, 2020 from the Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND. She was born in Bemidji, MN on March 23rd, 2001 to Shelly Hanson and Chancey Tiessen. Melissa grew up in Bena and Prescott and would have graduated from the Cass Lake/Bena High School this year. She enjoyed writing, drawing, photography and listening to her music. Melissa liked hanging...

Sep 22, 2020

Nancy Carol Needham April 8, 1936 ~ September 17, 2020 (age 84) Nancy Carol Needham, 84, of Duluth, passed away on Thursday September 17, 2020. She was born in Duluth on April 8, 1936 to Leonard and Florence Miller. Nancy had worked at Myers-Wilkins Elementary School as a Teachers Aide. She was a member of the Grand Portage Chippewa Tribe, elder exercise group at FDL and St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Nancy enjoyed traveling to Grand Portage for Powwow's, she was a former league...

Sep 22, 2020

Aaron Osburnsen September 19, 1970 ~ September 18, 2020 (age 49) Aaron Osburnsen, 49 years old, died of cancer on September 18th, 2020, one day before his 50th birthday. He came here from Korea at 10 years old and lived on Stony Lake, one of 12 children. He was always strong, a good worker, quiet and kind. He worked at Mark's Market, Bielohs and the Northern Lights Casino. Aaron is preceded in death by his brother Shawn. He is survived by his parents, Michael and Merrily; sisters, April, Kim...

Sep 21, 2020

BURLINGTON, September 18 — Sen. Bernie Sanders issued the following statement on the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: "The passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is a tremendous loss to our country. She was an extraordinary champion of justice and equal rights, and will be remembered as one of the great justices in modern American history. "Unfortunately, we’ve already heard tonight from Sen. McConnell that he has decided to go against Justice Ginsburg’s dying wishes and violate his own past statements in order to bring...

Sep 17, 2020

Lillian Theresa Stand of Bullhead Clan of White Earth and Minneapolis, MN July 1, 1934 - September 12, 2020 Lillian T. (Waubuno) Stand “Niibanakimukiban” (Woman who is everywhere) Bullhead Clan of White Earth, age 86, of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Sunrise: July 1, 1934 Sunset: Saturday, September 12, 2020 surrounded by her children, grandchildren and friends at home. Born in Red Lake the daughter of Hattie (Waubuno) Smith and Chief John F. Smith. Lilian worked in many areas teacher @ Heart of the E...

Sep 16, 2020

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Allen James Smith January 14, 1982 ~ September 12, 2020 (age 38) Allen James Smith, age 38, of Red Lake, Minnesota passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020, at his home. Allen was born in Bemidji, MN, on January 14, 1982, to Beverly Smith and Allen Baptiste Maxwell. Allen grew up and attended school in Red Lake. He is remembered as loving to hang out with his family and friends. They loved his sense of humor and his kind heart, never wanting to hurt anyone. When he was a little boy, the...

Sep 15, 2020

James Curt Moses September 22, 1977 - September 12, 2020 James Curt Moses, 42, of Cass Lake, MN, much loved son of Karen Moses, left this Earth unexpectedly on Saturday, September 12, 2020, at his home in Cass Lake, MN. Funeral Services will be held 10:00am, Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at the Veteran's Memorial Building in Cass Lake, MN. A wake will begin at 5:00pm, Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at the Veteran's Memorial Building in Cass Lake, MN, and will continue until the time of the...

Sep 15, 2020

Marilyn Frances Geshick July 24, 1949 - September 13, 2020 Marilyn Frances Geshick, 74, of Nett Lake, MN began her journey on Sunday, September 13, 2020. A full obituary will follow. A wake will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 5:00pm at the Nett Lake School, Nett Lake. The service will be held the next day on Friday, September 18, 2020 at 10:00am, also at the school. To leave an online condolence visit www.mlakerfuneralhome.com Visitation Nett Lake School Thursday, September 17, 2020...

Sep 15, 2020

Tayah Val-Rose Thomas July 13, 1999 - September 8, 2020 Animikiins, Tayah Thomas, 21-year-old resident of Minneapolis, MN passed away on September 8, 2020 in St. Paul, MN. Visitation will begin at 7 Pm on Friday, September 11, 2020 at the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Community Center on the Mille Lacs Reservation. A Funeral Ceremony will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Community Center on the Mille Lacs Reservation with Ombishkebines officiating....

Sep 14, 2020

Anjelica "Jel" Rose Stillday October 9, 1991 - September 11, 2020 Angelica “Jel” Rose Stillday, 28, of Red Lake, MN died Friday, September 11, 2020 at the Red Lake Hospital. Traditional services will be held begin at 10:00 am, Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Red Lake Center in Red Lake, MN. A wake will begin at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, September 15, 2020 and go until the time of the service. Interment will be at the St. Mary’s Cemetery in Red Lake, MN under the direction of the Cease Family Funeral Hom...

Sep 14, 2020

Nancy T. Fairbanks March 6, 1937 ~ September 11, 2020 (age 83) Nancy Theresa Fairbanks was born on March 6, 1937 to Thomas Leith and Gladys LaRoque in White Earth, MN. Nancy peacefully died in her sleep at Bagley Medical Center on September 11. She grew up in Roy Lake/Naytahwaush and Cass Lake before moving to Minneapolis as a teenager. She was united in marriage to Herman S. Fairbanks, Jr., and they had four children. During the Indian 'Relocation' period they relocated to California,...

Sep 14, 2020

Kelly Lynne Harper August 29, 1967 ~ September 11, 2020 (age 53) Kelly Lynne Harper, 53, of Walker, Minnesota began her journey to the spirit world on Friday, September 11th, 2020 from the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN. She was born to Marcella (Tanner) Ardito and John Harper on August 29th, 1967 in Minneapolis, MN. Kelly was a very loving and smart woman who enjoyed hosting family cookouts and holiday events. She was known at work for her smile and kindness to...

Sep 14, 2020

Julie Ann LaBatte May 1950 - 2020 Julie Ann LaBatte May, age 70, of Echo, Minnesota journeyed to the Spirit World on Wednesday, September 9,2020 at her daughter's home in Granite Falls. She was born on July 27, 1950 in Granite Falls the daughter of Walter A. & Genevieve (Pearsall) LaBatte. Julie graduated from Granite Falls High School in 1968. She was formerly employed at Prairie's Edge Casino. Julie was an Elder of The Upper Sioux Community. She enjoyed taking rides, visiting with people,...

Sep 14, 2020

Guy Downs Greene, Jr. July 26, 1938 ~ September 8, 2020 (age 82) Full obituary to follow soon. Thank you for your patience. Services Wake Monday September 14, 2020 7:00 PM Sugar Point Community Center 10103 Battle Point Drive NW Federal Dam, MN 56641 Funeral Service Wednesday September 16, 2020 11:00 AM Sugar Point Community Center 10103 Battle Point Drive NW Federal Dam, MN 56641...

Sep 11, 2020

Shelby Lynn Lussier August 6, 1990 - September 5, 2020 Shelby Lynn Lussier, 30, of Red Lake, MN died Saturday, September 5, 2020 at the Red Lake Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, September 12, 2020 at the Little Rock Center in Red Lake, MN. A wake will begin at 2:00 pm, Friday, September 11, 2020 at the Little Rock Center and go until the time of services. She was born August 6, 1990 in Bemidji, MN the daughter of Russell "Rusty" and Debra (Erickson) Lussier. She...

Sep 11, 2020

Felicia Dawn Owlboy April 27, 1994 - September 05, 2020 Felicia Dawn "Fee" Owlboy, 26 of St. Michael ND passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks ND. Fee died on the same day as her grandpa Francis Owlboy did in 2015. Visitation for Felicia will be held at St. Michael's Catholic Church on Friday, September 11, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. with a time of prayer at 7:00 p.m. The procession to St. Michael will leave on Friday at 4:00 p.m. from City Plaza, D...

Sep 10, 2020

Violet M. Smith February 14, 1948 - September 07, 2020 Violet M. Smith, 72 of Tokio ND passed away on Labor Day, September 7, 2020 at her home in the loving care of her family and Altru Hospice. Violet was born on Valentine's Day, February 14, 1948 at Fort Totten ND, the daughter of John Thompson and Mary Jackson. She grew up in the Tokio area, attended the old Tokio School, St. Michael's Little Flower School and graduated from Fort Totten High School. Violet was the Director of the Community...

Sep 10, 2020

Daniel Martin January 22, 1926 - September 04, 2020 Daniel Martin, age 94, of Spokane Valley, WA, died Friday, September 4, 2020, at the Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home. The family will be hosting a Memorial Service on Monday, September 14, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Columba Episcopal Cemetery in White Earth, MN....

Sep 10, 2020

Dillon James Goodsky "O-zha-waa-shkoo-bi-nayse" (Blue Thunder Spirit) December 2, 1984 - September 6, 2020 Dillon James Goodsky Sr., age 35 of Minneapolis, Minnesota journeyed to the Spirit World on Sunday, September 6, 2020 in Minneapolis. He was born on December 2, 1984 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Reno Sutton, Lana Goodsky and his Pa, Vince Ellis. Dillon loved his family more than anything. He was always there for anyone that needed him. If he was invited to something he would...

Sep 9, 2020

Delores Kate Mostrom June 1, 1939 ~ September 8, 2020 (age 81) Delores Kate (Roberts) Mostrom of Red Lake, Minnesota, entered the spirit world on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at Red Lake, MN. Delores was born June 1, 1939, in Red Lake to James and Agnes (Saice) Roberts Sr. Delores married Victor Mostrom in the summer of 1972 in Grand Marais, MN. They lived in Shroeder, MN and together had seven children, Sharon, Vicki, Kelly, Dana, Geraldine and Vernon, and a granddaughter Victoria, whom she...