All Obituaries

Jeannine Lois Glassmann, 88 years old, of Pine River, MN passed away peacefully at home on March 29, 2021.  She was born in Chicago, IL on August 15, 1932 the daughter of the late Raymond Frederick and Elinor Dorothy (Riddell) Jenssen.  She grew up in the family home on Lowell Ave., in Chicago.  This is where she met some of her most dear lifelong friends.  On October 20, 1951 Jeannine married Raymond John Glassmann at St. Bede’s Catholic Church in Ingleside,...

Louisa Rose White, 58, “Waase Anakwadook Ikwe” which means “Shining Cloud Lady” of Columbia Heights, Minnesota journeyed for to spirit world on Saturday, May 1st, 2021 from Cass Lake, MN.  She was born in Cook, MN on January 19, 1963 to Zora (Byrd) and Donald White. Louisa was a free spirit.  She loved her freedom to speak and be herself.  She liked to listen to others tell their story, likewise she liked to be listened to when telling hers....

Collin Lee Howard, “Bizhiw” which means “Lynx”, 27 years young, of Walker, Minnesota unexpectedly began his journey to the spirit world on Thursday, April 29th, 2021 from Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, North Dakota.  He was born the son of Lorraine Johnson and Vernon Howard, Sr. on September 27th, 1993 in Park Rapids, MN. Growing up, Collin either had a Nintendo controller, a fishing pole or a basketball in his hands.  He was always making jokes and you...

Barbara “Jane” (Larson) Greer, 85, of Walker, Minn., passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021, at May Creek in Walker. Jane is survived by her four children; sons Michael (Judy) Greer of Coon Rapids, Patrick (Diane) Greer of Walker, Daniel (Laurie) Greer of Walker and daughter, Rebecca Greer of Walker; five grandchildren, Cassandra, Sheena, Eric, Katie, Jack; and three great-grandchildren, McKenzy, Kadin and Braxton. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Farnum Greer;...

Juanita Claire Finn, age 73, of Cass Lake, Minnesota went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 15th, 2021 from her home with her family by her side.  She was born to Elverna (Munnell) and Harold “Haley” Finn Sr. on September 11th, 1947 in Cass Lake, MN. Juanita was a simple woman with a heart of gold.  She loved helping anyone in need.  Juanita enjoyed reading western books, watching lifetime movies and going to garage sales.  She loved country...

Mic BigBear, age 61, started his spiritual journey from his home in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota on Tuesday, April 13th, 2021. He was born to Evelyn (TeJohn) King and George BigBear on October 23rd, 1959 in White Earth, Minnesota. Mic completed his G.E.D. and worked as a laborer. He enjoyed watching sports on television, especially the Minnesota Twins and the Minnesota Vikings. He loved hanging out with his nephew Douglas. Mic was preceded in death by his father, George BigBear; grandparents,...

*********NOTICE*********  FUNERAL SERVICES FOR AUTUMN HAVE BEEN POSTPONED TO A LATER DATE *******************   Autumn Leaf LaGarde, age 44, of Bemidji, Minnesota passed into the spirit world April 10th, 2020.  She was born to Angela Headbird (LaGarde) and Gary Howard on May 6th, 1975 in Minneapolis, MN.  Autumn had a beautiful personality, she could beat you in a game of scrabble anytime, while educating you on the British Royal family.  She kept up to date on...

Cheryl Ann Chase “Mashkiki Kwe” (Healing Spirit Woman), age 65, died peacefully on April 9th, 2021 surrounded by love and family in Andover, Minnesota. Cheryl was born on December 11th, 1955 in Cass Lake, Minnesota. Cheryl-iban Gaa-zagaskwaajimekaag gii-onjibaa (Cheryl was from Leech Lake Nation). Cheryl selflessly and compassionately served others over a 43 year nursing career. Cheryl worked and went to school in both Hawaii and Alaska. Cheryl worked 19 years for the Minnesota...

Georgia Lee (Stately) Beaulieu, “Migiziikwe” ~ “Eagle Woman”, age 62, began her spiritual journey on Friday, April 9th, 2021 at Red Lake Indian Hospital in Red Lake, Minnesota.  She was born to Leon George Stately and Vera M. (Maxwell) Goben on August 24th, 1958 in Red Lake, MN. Georgia graduated from Red Lake High School in 1976 and continued her education in healthcare.  She began her career as a nurse’s aid in 1977, transitioning to Nursing...

James Nicholas Fank, age 45, of Hackensack, MN passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at his home.  He was born on November 8, 1975 in Glencoe, MN and was baptized at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Glencoe.  He was later confirmed at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hackensack. James was blessed with two children, Bryce and Patience.  He raised them to be kind and hard-working adults.  He was very proud of them. Family and friends meant a lot to him.  James...