All Obituaries

Kimberly “Missy” Lynn Needham, “Ozhaawashko-anang” which means “Blue Star” of Red Lake, Minnesota and the Bullhead Clan began her journey to the “Keno World”, I mean the spirit world on Monday, January 20th, 2020 from the Red Lake IHS Hospital in Red Lake, MN. Missy was born in Red Lake, MN on June 30th, 1967 to Margaret (Strong) and Donald Needham, Sr.  She was raised in Red Lake and Minneapolis.  She attended Red Lake schools and...

Russell “Russ” Roger Campbell, the man, the myth, the legend, age 73 of Shevlin, MN was reunited with the love of his life, Judy on December 7, 2019 at his home.  He was born on December 5, 1946 in Bigfork, MN, the son of Bernard and Mary (Kanz) Campbell.  Russ grew up in the Bigfork area and graduated from Grand Rapids High School in June of 1964.  Following graduation, he joined the United States Navy and served his country for four years.  During his time...

Ariana Jaynelle Butcher, 27 years young, of Red Lake, Minnesota journeyed to the spirit world on Thursday, January 16th, 2020 from the Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.  She was born on May 7, 1992 to Jane Blue and Jeremy Butcher in Bemidji, MN.  She was an enrolled member of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. Ariana attended school in Bi-Cap Head Start and grade school at the Chief Bug-o-nay-geshig School.  She lived in Oklahoma from 1998-1999 and attended school at RLES,...

Diane Mae (Zelinsky) Smith, age 72, of Walker, Minnesota left her earthly body to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 12th, 2020 from Sanford Hospital in Bemidji, MN.  She was born on July 24th, 1947 in Estherville, Iowa to Doris Mae (Bates) and Francis Fred Zelinsky. Diane was raised on the family farm in Iowa along with her three siblings until 1956, when the family moved to Bird Island, MN.  She graduated from Bird Island High School and went on to beautician school...

Alyce Marie Graham, 54 years old, of Fargo, North Dakota journeyed to the spirit world on Sunday, January 12th, 2020 from the Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.  She was born to Leona Elizabeth (Goodman) and William Walter Whipple on May 7th, 1965 in Park Rapids, MN. Alyce, though quiet, lived her life to the fullest through her family, friends, her cat and her music.  There wasn’t a day that had gone by without a smile or a laugh.  She cheered and booed when her two...

Cornella Christine Roybal, age 39, of Saint Paul, Minnesota began her journey to the spirit world on Sunday, January 12, 2020.  She was born in Bemidji, MN on February 21st, 1980 to Carol Whitefeather. Cornella loved doing arts and crafts and was very creative, especially when it came to the holidays, birthdays and anniversaries.  She liked to read, going for walks in the park and cooking.  Cornella was a great cook and loved cooking for her family.  She enjoyed having...

Lori Lynn Sayers-McGregor, age 46, of Red Lake, Minnesota began her journey on Saturday, January 11th, 2020 from the Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.  She was born the daughter of Mary Mae (Jourdain) and Eugene Joseph Sayers, Jr. on May 20th, 1973 in Red Lake, MN. Lori grew up and attended school in Red Lake.  She graduated from Red Lake High School in 1992.  Lori worked various jobs throughout her short life, before taking her most recent job at the Red Lake...

Ann “Annie” Elizabeth (Gibbs) Sumner, age 53, of Bemidji, Minnesota went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 9th, 2020.  She was born the daughter of Darlene (Jones) and Oliver Gibbs on August 4th, 1966 in Red Lake, MN. Annie grew up in Redby and attended school in Red Lake.  Annie loved joking around with everyone and was always laughing at something.  She also enjoyed listening to all kinds of music, reading, coloring in her adult coloring...

Jocelyn Rose Jones, “Gimiwan” and “Waabishke-nibi-tibise”, age 42, of the Kingfisher Clan and Red Lake, Minnesota began her journey to the spirit world on Wednesday, January 8th, 2020 from the Red Lake IHS Hospital in Red Lake, MN.  She was born on May 27, 1977 in Robbinsdale, MN the daughter of Jacelyn (Johannes) and Edward Jones. Jocelyn and her family lived in Robbinsdale for the first ten years of her life before moving to Red Lake in 1987.  She...

Frank James Donnell, age 13 of Ponemah and the Eagle Clan began his spiritual journey on Wednesday, January 8th, 2020 from the IHS Hospital in Red Lake, Minnesota.  He was born to Jane Johnson and Kristian Donnell, Sr. on September 2nd, 2006 in Bemidji, MN. Frankie grew up in Ponemah and attended Ponemah Elementary School.  He enjoyed being around and seeing all the kids.  He liked when the kids would read to him and when they played with him.  He also enjoyed seeing his...