All Obituaries

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Ruth Helen (Biddie) Christenson, age 87, of Laporte MN, passed away on August 17th, with her family by her side. Biddie was a member of the Leech Lake Art Association for over 25 years, and was also a member of the Kabekona Lake Association, Kabekona Singers, and the Hope Lutheran Church choir. Her ever present smile will be missed by all who knew her. She leaves behind children, Berit (Ric) Allison, Todd (Cally) Christenson, grandchildren Kit Christenson, Lucas (Brit) Christenson, Chris...

Robert Natewa, Jr., age 55, “Gizhe-Manidoo” which means “Great Spirit” of the Kingfisher Clan and Ponemah, Minnesota began his journey to the spirit world on Monday, September 10, 2018.  He was born in San Jose, CA on July 24, 1963, the son of Mary Lou (Thomas) Stillday and Robert Natewa, Sr. Bob enjoyed singing with his brothers, the Crooked Lake Agency and the Haystack Singers.  He liked beading, drawing, painting and carving.  Bob followed the...

James (Jim) Chmielewski September 12, 1937 – September 18, 2018 I have no idea why God loves me so much – so much that He let me spend 56 years with my best friend.  So much that He let me enjoy three wonderful children, their spouses, grandchildren and great grandchildren.  So much that He blessed me with hundreds of friends to love and treasure.  And so much that He allowed me to have three great careers. And now, near the end, He has given me the time to...

John “Jack” T. Thomas Jack was almost 82 years young when he passed away after a hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer. He lived a life of entrepreneurship, with a passion for learning and curiosity. He was born September 27, 1936 in Northeast Minneapolis and attended DE LaSalle High School.  Jack spent three years as an intelligence officer in Taiwan in the late ‘50’s.  He attended the University of Minnesota and Mankato State University. The field of...

Bruce Lee Armstrong, Jr., “Gimiwan” which means “Rain”, age 27, of the Bear Clan and Cass Lake, Minnesota journeyed to the spirit world on Sunday, September 16, 2018 from Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND, following a car accident in Frazee, MN.  He was born to Ruth Wind and Bruce Armstrong, Sr. on July 19, 1991 in Minneapolis, MN Bruce attended elementary school in Minneapolis before moving to Cass Lake 20 years ago.  He obtained his GED in April of this...

Simon William King, Jr., age 56, of Bemidji, Minnesota passed away at his home on Friday, September 14, 2018 with his family by his side.  He was born in Red Lake, MN on May 3, 1962 to Connie (Kingbird) Beaulieu and Simon King, Sr. Simon had a good spirit who loved spending time with all his nieces and nephews.  He was an excellent athlete in his high school days; playing both basketball and football, playing with his football team in the State Tournament.  Simon was very...

Herbert Wayne Nelson, Sr., “Meme gwesi” which means little people, 66 years young of Ponemah, Minnesota and the Awaasi sisii (Bullhead) Clan journeyed to the spirit world on September 12, 2018.  He was born on July 18, 1952 in Red Lake, MN to Naomi (Cloud) and George Nelson. Herbert grew up in Mountain Iron.  He eventually moved to Ponemah to stay with his Aunt Ella Kingbird and her family until he graduated from Red Lake High School in 1970.  Later that year he...

Barbara Jean Buffalo, age 51, of the Bear Clan and Bemidji, Minnesota journeyed to the spirit world on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at the Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND with her family by her side.  She was born in Chicago, IL on April 30th, 1967 to Leslie (Sayers) and Robert Buffalo. Barbara was a happy spirited and loving person who loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family and her friends.  She enjoyed listening to music and dancing...

Baby Migizi Marie White, 4 months old, of the Eagle Clan and Redby, Minnesota began her journey to the spirit world on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 from her home.  She was born on May 14, 2018 in Bemidji, MN, the daughter of Brittney Swanson and Richard White, Sr. Migizi was always happy and loved to smile at everyone.  She loved spending time with her parents, brothers, family and friends.  She liked going to powwows and listening to the music.  Migizi was very curious...