All Obituaries

Robin Lee Roberts, Jr., “Bagkwinini” which means “In the Woods Man” age 34 of Red Lake, Minnesota began his journey to the spirit world on Saturday, May 18th, 2019 from Red Lake, MN.  He was born in Red Lake, MN on March 24th, 1985 to Eljean Whitefeather and Robin Roberts, Sr. Robin had a one of a kind personality whose presence made an impact in everyone’s life.  He was very well known and always, randomly, popped on in his friends and family for...

Lisa Marie Cook, age 47, journeyed to the spirit world on Friday, May 17th, 2019 from the Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.  Lisa was born the daughter of Geraldine (Neadeau) and Donald Cook, Sr. on June 26th, 1971 in Minneapolis, MN. Lisa was born in Minneapolis and shortly after her parents moved them to Bemidji; from there she moved to Red Lake, making that her home.  She worked several jobs including at the Seven Clans Casino, Vocation Rehab, HR, and a Blackjack...

Joann B. Staples, age 71, of Cass Lake, Minnesota began her journey to the spirit world on Thursday, May 16th, 2019 from her home in Cass Lake, MN.  She was born to Ima (White) and William Bobolink on April 11, 1948 in Battle Point, MN. Joann loved going to bingo and playing the slot machines at the casino.  She also enjoyed going to powwows, watching Storage Wars and Lifetime movies.  What Joann loved most was being with all of her grandchildren and great grandchildren every...

Frances Elizabeth Reese, 34 years young, of New Brighton, Minnesota journeyed to the spirit world on Sunday, May 12th, 2019 from St. Paul, MN.  She was born in Minneapolis, MN on October 3rd, 1984 to Jeri Lynn Reese and Ernest Gale. Frances adored all four of her sons.  She enjoyed taking them to the park, to the fair, to family cookouts and to the movies.  But Frances was like any other young woman, she liked getting dressed up and looking beautiful to go clubbing with her...

Matthew Thomas White of Red Lake and Minneapolis, age 29, left to begin his journey to the spirit world on Saturday, May 11, 2019 in Minneapolis. Matthew was born April 16, 1990 in Bemidji to Juel Fairbanks, Sr. of Minneapolis and Kari White of Red Lake and grew up in Red Lake.  He attended Red Lake Senior High School until March 21, 2005, when a fellow student shot and killed seven students.  He was one of five wounded in the attack and witnessed the shootings.  He ran to...

Cynthia Eva Carlson, “Ogimaakwe” which means “Leader Woman” age 63, of the Bear Clan and Redby, Minnesota began her spiritual journey on Saturday, May 11th, 2019.  She was born in Red Lake, MN on July 3rd, 1955, the daughter of Doris (Graves) and Carl Edwin Carlson, Sr. Cindy was born in Red Lake, MN and was raised on the Red Lake Reservation.  She was the rebellious one of her brothers and sisters.  Cindy grew up on the reservation all her life and...

Hunter Evan King, 25 years young, begin his journey to the spirit world on Wednesday, May 8th, 2019 in Red Lake, Minnesota.  He was born to Kristine L. King in Bemidji, MN on March 26, 1994. Hunter was a very kind, caring and gentle person.  He spent his time caring for his grandparents.  His enjoyed playing Xbox, buying and collecting all the latest electronics, listening to music and investing his money in stocks.  Hunter will be deeply missed by all of his family and...

Alonzo Dominick Smith, “Wah Wah Tay” which means, “Northern Lights”, age 19, of Onigum, Minnesota journeyed to the spirit world on Saturday, May 4, 2019 from his home.  He was born in Bemidji, MN on January 8, 2000 to Emmilee Smith. Alonzo was a kind, loving person who cared about all who knew him.  He enjoyed spending time with his numerous nieces and nephews, always willing to help out when needed.  He liked to play basketball and xbox, as well as...

  Dillon James Sayers, “Animikiins” “Little Thunder” 26 years young, of Red Lake, Minnesota journeyed to the spirit world on Thursday, April 25, 2019 from Redby, MN.  He was born on October 5, 1992 in Bemidji, MN, the son of Renae Kingbird-Beaulieu and Dwight Sayers, Jr. Dillon will always be remembered for his kind and caring ways.  He loved his music!!!  Dillon enjoyed taking his grandma Della for rides and riding around listening to his...

Kenneth R. Becker, age 68, was called to his eternal home on Friday, April 26, 2019 at Autumn Hill Assisted Living in Bemidji. Ken was born April 21, 1951 to George and Leona (Mattick) Becker in Minneapolis.  He was self-employed as a mechanical design engineer.  He married the love of his life Cindi (Schultz) Becker and together they made their home up north due to his love for it, having moved from the cities 30 years ago.  Along the way, they had a daughter and son, Karen...