All Obituaries

Chester “Chet” Leo Malek, Jr., 82, of Backus, Minnesota went to the Lord on February 1st, 2021 from the Essentia Health Hospital in Brainerd, MN Chet was born on February 25, 1938 to Irene (Billadeau) and Chester Malek, Sr. at the St. Joseph’s Hospital in Brainerd, MN and grew up in Backus, MN.  After graduating from high school, Chet moved to Minneapolis and became employed as a Millwright with Honeywell.  He retired from Honeywell after 35 ½ years....

Kevin Kade Finn, 1 week old, “Makwa-Makwa” of Cass Lake, Minnesota began his journey to the spirit world on Sunday, February 14th, 2021 from the Cass Lake IHS Hospital in Cass Lake, MN.  Baby Kevin was born on Sunday, February 7th, 2021 in Bemidji, MN to Shauncie Hanson and Jayme Finn. Baby Kevin loved being cuddled and loved by his mom and dad when he wasn’t sleeping in one or the others arms.  Though his time here was too short, he will be cherished and missed...

Emily Marie Morris, “Giniwikwe” (Golden Eagle Woman), 6 years old, of Battle Point, Minnesota started her journey to the spirit world from her home on Battle Point on Monday, February 22, 2021.  Emily was born in Bemidji, MN on October 15th, 2014 to Elizabeth Morris and Ronald White, Jr. Emily was raised in the Cass Lake/Battle Point area.  She enjoyed playing with her Barbies, making V Logs on her mom’s phone, terrorizing her brother Koda and protecting her...

Rose Marie (Jourdain) Hinden, age 80, of Red Lake, MN was born on October 8th, 1940 to William and Elsie (Defoe) Jourdain in Red Lake, MN and began her spiritual journey on Tuesday, February 16th, 2021 from Sanford Medical Center in Bemidji, MN. Rose graduated High School in Red Lake in 1959. She earned a Chef’s Training Certificate from the Red Lake Vocational College in 1993. Rose enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially loved time with her grandchildren and...

Judith Marie Wagar, age 76, of Walker, MN went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 8, 2021 from her home in Whipholt with her family by her side.  She was born on February 3, 1945 in Minneapolis, MN the daughter of Arthur and June (Christenson) May.  Judy grew up in NE Minneapolis and attended St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Girls School.  She graduated in 1963 and began work as an aid at St. Mary’s hospital.  She met the love of her life, Steve Wagar...

Deborah Jane (Briggs) Wright, age 71, of Walker, Minnesota passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Sunday, February 7th, 2021. Deborah was born in Waterloo, Iowa on November 11th, 1949 to Donna (Cole) and Donald Briggs.  She grew up on the family farm and graduated from Luverne High School in 1967.  After graduation, Deb attended the Southwest Minnesota State University, graduating with an Art Degree.  She later moved to Minneapolis, where she met...

At the age of 84, James Edward Belt, Jr. passed away at his home on February 6th, 2021.  He was born on July 13th, 1936 in Duluth, Saint Louis County, Minnesota.  He was the oldest of six children and he lived near the iron range in a small town named Kelsey.  He and his family moved a considerable number of times, mostly towards the west coast and back to Minnesota again.  He always spoke fondly of his time spent in California.  However, he spent most of his life...

Jared Michael Johnson, age 39, “Mazinaanakwad (Fancy Cloud) of Redby, Minnesota was born on August 29th, 1981 to Darrell and Roxanne (Auginash) Johnson in Red Lake, MN and began his spiritual journey on January 30th, 2021 from the Red Lake Hospital in Red Lake, MN. Jared attended Red Lake High School and graduated in 2001.  He completed two years with the Ameri Corp and later worked at the 7 Clans Water Park.  Jared enjoyed spending time with his family, going to casinos,...

Jane Vivian Marty, 70, of Walker, MN has moved to heaven to bake cinnamon rolls for the Lord and his angels on Thursday, January 28, 2021.  She was undergoing a medical procedure at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.  She was born October 16, 1950, in Bemidji, MN. Jane grew up in the Nymore area of Bemidji, MN with her parents and four brothers.  She taught Sunday School at First Lutheran Church in her teenage years.  Jane graduated Bemidji High School in 1968....

LeRoy Eason Gale, Sr., 35 years young, of Onigum, Minnesota journeyed to the spirit world on Tuesday, January 26th, 2021 from his home.  He was born on October 7th, 1985 to Holly (Gale) Rabbitt and Joseph Howard in Bemidji, MN. LeRoy was a proud and loving father who enjoyed spending time with his children.  He was also an amazing grandson to his Grandmother Freida and checked in with her often.  LeRoy lived his life looking out for his loved ones and friends.  Many will...