All Obituaries

Betsy Jo Rock-Haas, age 55, “Makoons” which means “Little Bear” of Bemidji, Minnesota and the Wolf Clan began her journey to the spirit world on Thursday, November 14th, 2019 from the Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND.  Betsy was born on April 21, 1964 in Park Rapids, MN, one of 11 children born to Geraldine (Stone) and Bernard Rock, Sr. Betsy was known for her smile.  Betsy spent a number of years in Spokane, WA and other towns and cities before settling down...

Savannah Jean Roy, 27 years young, of Bemidji, Minnesota and the Bear Clan began her journey to the spirit world on Wednesday, November 13th, 2019 from her home in Bemidji, MN.  She was born on February 29, 1992 in Bemidji, MN, the daughter of Marcella Roy and Charles Parkhurst. Savannah grew up and attended school in Red Lake, graduating from Red Lake High School in 2009.  She was raised by her mother Marcy and her grandparents Butch and Arlene Jourdain.  After high school,...

Joseph Allen Jones, Sr., 63, journeyed to the spirit world on Monday, November 11, 2019 from the Cass Lake IHS Hospital in Cass Lake, MN.  He was born on May 13th, 1956 in Cass Lake, MN to Doloras (Budreau) and Delmar Jones, Sr. Joseph loved spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren; whom he loved with all his heart.  He enjoyed riding in his ranger, watching the Minnesota Vikings, listening to the radio and going to the casino.  His presence...

Sherry.. your mother, your grandma, your aunt, your sister, your friend, your loved one. Sherry Fay Elmberg, “Bezhigo bimose ikwe” which means “One Woman Standing Alone”, age 54, of Onigum, Minnesota began her journey home to the spirit world on Monday, November 11th, 2019 at Sanford Hospital in Bemidji, MN. Born on December 26, 1964 to Raymond and Frances (Reed) Elmberg, Sherry was a happy go lucky, fun loving, kindhearted and beautiful person.  She enjoyed...

Gilbert Wayne “Sonny” Moose, “Bag-waj-inini”, age 74, of Bena, MN began his spiritual journey on Monday, November 11, 2019 at his home in Bena, MN with his family by his side.  He was born in Cloverdale, MN on February 8, 1945, the son of Jack and Mary (St. John) Moose.  From the age of two, Gilbert spent the first few years of his life living with his grandmother in Lake Lena, MN.  This is where Gilbert gained many of his traditional values and...

Clayton “Todd” Lowmaster, age 58, “Minotaagozi” which means “He Who Speaks in a Good Way”, of Duluth, Minnesota and the Eagle Clan journeyed to the spirit world on Monday, November 4th, 2019 from his mother’s home in Duluth, MN.  Todd was born in Red Lake, MN on April 23rd, 1961 and raised in Bemidji, MN by Genevieve Darlene “Wooda” (Needham) and James Lowmaster, Sr.  During Todd’s younger years, he loved hunting and...

Daniel Kingbird, Sr., age 90, “Moosh-ki-nay-aush” which means “Snow Gathering Up Against the Fence By the Wind, Gathering There” of Minneapolis, Minnesota and the Kingfisher Clan began his journey to the spirit world on Monday, November 4th, 2019 from the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN.  He spent his last moments holding his great, great grandson Dewe' iganag Daniel while being surrounded by loving family. He was born November...

Violet Kingbird Cloud, “Maajiigwabiik” which means “The Growing Woman”, age 81, of Red Lake, MN and the Eagle Clan was born May 16, 1938 on the Red Lake Reservation and died on November 1, 2019 at the Jourdain Perpich Extended Care Facility in Red Lake MN.  Violet attend school in Red Lake, MN.  She was married to Charles Cloud and had 8 children, Royce, Charles, Jr., Theodore, Arthur, Kenneth, Edward, Freda and Doris.  Violet was a happy and friendly...

Lila Mae Robinson, “Chi-Mah-Quah” which means “Big Bear”, age 63, of Cass Lake, MN passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019 with her loving family by her side.  Lila was born on January 7, 1956 in Cass Lake, the daughter of James, Sr. and Vina (Bongo) Allen.  Lila grew up in the Minneapolis area and moved to Cass Lake and graduated from Cass Lake High School.  She attended cosmetology school in Minneapolis and moved back to work in the Cass Lake...

Philip Robert Anderson, “Phil” age 79, of Walker, MN passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at the Sanford Hospital in Bemidji, MN.  He was born on September 26, 1940 in Chicago, IL the son of Robert and Evelyn (Nystrom) Anderson.  Phil grew up and attended prep school in the Chicago area.  One of his claims to fame was attending prep school with his best friend and son of a famous gangster.  He loved to share that story with his family and friends. ...