All Obituaries

Rosanne Kay Bunker Alvarado, age 65, of NayTahWaush, Minnesota journeyed to the spirit world on Thursday, April 2nd, 2020 from her home.  She was born July 2nd, 1954 to Phyllis (Ojibway) and Glenn Bunker in White Earth, MN. Rose was the 4th child of 8 and was raised in NayTahWaush with her family.  As she got older, she went to the Chilocco Indian School and then later to Moorhead and Bemidji for college classes.  She was a mother to five children who worked many various jobs...

Thomas Jay Johnson, age 56, of Ponemah, Minnesota and the Eagle Clan passed into the spirit world on March 30, 2020 at Sanford Hospital, Fargo, North Dakota.  Thomas was born on May 12, 1963 to Marcell and Jane Rose (RedEagle) Johnson in Red Lake, Minnesota. Thomas held numerous jobs retiring from 7 Clans Casino, Warroad, Mn due to his health.  One job that he particularly enjoyed was test car driving.  His most compassionate jobs were being a father to his children and...

Robert Johnson, Sr., age 68, of Ponemah, Minnesota and Marten Clan began his journey to the spirit world on Sunday, March 29th, 2020 from the Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND.  He was born to Delores (French) and James Johnson on July 22, 1951 in Red Lake, MN. Robert was a hard-working man all his life.  After attending Grand Forks Technical College, he went on to work as a logger and fisherman until he started doing masonry work.  Robert then took a job with the 7 Clans Casino...

Vickie Lynn Neadeau, age 55, of Red Lake, Minnesota began her journey to the spirit world on Thursday, March 26th, 2020 at the Red Lake IHS.  She was born in Minneapolis, MN on November 2nd, 1964, the daughter of Geraldine Neadeau and Gerald Needham, Sr. Vickie grew up in Minneapolis, MN until the age of 13 when she moved with her family to Bemidji, MN.  She lived there until she was 16 and they moved to Red Lake, where she lived most of her life.  Vickie liked to explore and...

Jeanette Albrecht age 99 of Hackensack, MN, formerly Hutchinson, MN passed away     March 25, 2020 at Essentia-St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd. Jeanette Lorraine (Rickeman) Albrecht was born on February 14, 1921 in Hutchinson MN to Henry and Ida (Nemitz) Rickeman.  She was baptized June 7, 1921 by Pastor A.L. Richardson and was confirmed in the Christian faith as a youth.  She attended school in Hutchinson and was a 1939 graduate of Hutchinson High...

Lorena “Rena” Alma Bellanger, 16 years young, “Waa-bi-shki Bi-niishe Ikwe” which means “White Thunderbird Woman”, of Red Lake, Minnesota and the Bear Clan began her journey to the spirit world on Tuesday, March 24th, 2020.  She was born in Minneapolis, MN on August 21st, 2003, the daughter of Roberta (Bowstring) and Steven Bellanger, Sr. Rena was a very outspoken young lady who always spoke her mind.  She loved putting her makeup on “just...

Hilda Chase Beaulieu, age 85, of Bena, Minnesota lost her battle with cancer and began her journey to the Spirit World at 4:30 am on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.  Hilda was born in Sugar Point, MN. on June 5, 1934 the daughter of Walter and Tillie (Whitecloud) Chase Sr.   Hilda loved spending time with her family, children, grandchildren, friends and nieces and nephews.  Hilda and her husband were avid fishermen before Truman traveled...

Benjamin Maurice Bonga, “Ma’iingaans” Age 48, of Bemidji, Minnesota began his journey to the spirit world from the Sanford Hospital in Bemidji, MN on Thursday, March 19th, 2020 leaving behind special memories with those that knew and loved him to cherish until that day when they meet again.  He was born on January 22, 1972 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Marilyn (Park) and Robert Bonga.  Ben spent all his young life in Plymouth, MI following his dad...

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******NOTICE********* MEMORIAL SERVICE HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE   William Bungy Fairbanks, Jr., age 91, of Hackensack, Minnesota passed away on Saturday, March 7th, 2020 at the St. Joseph’s Hospital in Park Rapids, MN.  William was born in Onigum, MN on July 10th, 1928 to Mary Bungee and William Fairbanks, Sr. William was a private man who loved to hunt and fish.  He also enjoyed reading, listening to music, watching movies and playing bingo. ...