All Obituaries

After a courageous five year battle with cancer, Daniel “Boone” Joseph Rushman, “Chi-noodin” which means “Big Wind”, of Max, Minnesota started his spiritual journey at home on November 29th, 2020 at the young age of 44, surrounded by his family. Daniel was born in Cass Lake, MN on January 8th, 1976 to Ernest and Donna (Rushman) Johnson.  He had a kind heart.  Daniel was a big kid at heart with a contagious sense of humor, laugh and smile. ...

Baby Claire Renee Gale-Adams began her spiritual journey on Monday, November 23rd, 2020 at home in Remer, MN to Bianca Gale-Martinez and Bryan Adams. Claire is welcomed to the spirit world by her grandma, Karen Adams; Great-Great Grandma, Catherine “Mish” Adams; and uncle, Jeremy Jones, Jr. Family she leaves behind are her mother, Bianca; father Bryan; sisters, Serenity Adams and Liliana Gale-Adams; Grandma, Linnea Gale; Grandpa, Darryl Adams; Great Grandma, Lori Gale; and...

Byron George Deegan, Sr., “Bagamose Makwa” which means “Walking Bear” of Cass Lake, Minnesota journeyed to the spirit world on Friday, November 20th, 2020 from the Jourdain-Perpich Nursing Home in Red Lake, MN. Byron was the middle child of 15 born to Ellen (Earth) and Charles Deegan on July 11th, 1943 in White Earth, MN.  He was a very avid athlete, playing volleyball, softball, bowling and was a Golden Gloves Boxer in his younger days.  Byron received his...

William “Fatts” Walter Windom, age 87, of Pennington, Minnesota began his journey to the spirit world on Wednesday, November 18th, 2020 from the Cass Lake IHS Hospital in Cass Lake, MN. William was born on March 20th, 1933 in Cass Lake, MN, the son of Daisy (Fineday) and Arthur Windom.  He enjoyed hunting, being outdoors doing yard work and teaching his grandkids about nature and how to rice.  William embraced his tradition and culture; he traveling the powwow trails,...

Joseph Wayne Howard, age 56, of Onigum, Minnesota began his journey from his home on Thursday, November 12th, 2020. Joe was born to Frieda (Oothoudt) and LeRoy Howard at the General Hospital in Minneapolis, MN on August 25th, 1964.  He was the second oldest of seven other siblings.  Joseph attended Walker School from K-12 as an advanced student all around.  In high school, he was on the varsity teams of football, wrestling and track.  Joe graduated with honors and...

Terrance Wayne Shaugobay, age 56, “Bidaasige” which means “Glows in the Wind” of the Wolf Clan and Grand Rapids, Minnesota journeyed to the spirit world on Thursday, November 12th, 2020 from St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN.  Terry was born to Leona (Morrow) and Joseph Shaugobay, Sr. on October 10th, 1962 in Junction City, Kansas. Terry was a very mischievous kid, always be getting into trouble and not doing what he was told.  He was an...

All visitations will be (drive-up) only with one vehicle entering/exiting the Community Center at a time. Please be respectful for family and friends and the new social distance protocol’s implemented. Live Facebook Public Viewing will also be provided for the ceremonies with various restrictions.  We understand the inconvenience this will be for everyone but we MUST remember SAFETY is crucial to keep our clans healthy. ~Miigwech~ Darrell (Dags, The Kid, Weedhopper, Migizi)...

Leticia Amanda Patella Rodriguez, “TissBawl”, 27 years young, of Bemidji, Minnesota began her journey home unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 10th, 2020 from Bemidji, MN.  She was born to Miranda Butcher and Rodolfo Rodriguez, Jr. on June 20th, 1993 in Minneapolis, MN. Leticia was a dope soul all around.  Everyone loved to be around her.  She had a contagious laugh and sense of humor that kept those around her smiling and laughing.  Leticia was huge on family,...

Gail Geraldine (Johnson) Mills, age 63, of Gordon, Nebraska and formerly of Red Lake, MN lost her battle with Covid on November 8th, 2020 at the Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, NE. Gail was born in Red Lake, MN to Elizabeth (Parkhurst) and Denfield “Eugene” Johnson on August 6th, 1957.  She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.  Every chance she could, Gail would go to the powwows to spend time with her family.  Gail enjoyed playing...

James Louis Nitchals was born January 8, 1945 in Memphis Tennessee to Louis and Irene Nitchals.  The family moved to Algona, Iowa where Jim attended school and grew up.  He graduated from Mankato State University and entered the US Army, serving in Viet Nam.   On November 2,1968 he married Marlys Lupkes.  A son Matthew was born to complete the family.  Jim was a CPA, a City Administrator and eventually sold real estate in the Leech Lake area. The family lived in...