All Obituaries

In Loving Memory of LaVerne (Noonan) Kennedy LaVerne (Noonan) Kennedy, 91, of Walker, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at 7:15 PM on February 28, 2026. She drew her final breath in the town she called home for decades, surrounded by the family that was her greatest pride and joy. Born in Wilkinson Township to William and Jeanette (Kallstrom) Noonan, LaVerne was a true daughter of Cass County. Growing up in the rural Wilkinson community as one of eleven children, she developed a ...

Nylene Rae Headbird (Pohozhwgahbow: She stands alone) Born: August 5th, 1976, Age: 49, Passed: April 9th, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota  It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Nylene Rae Headbird, who began her journey to the Spirit World on April 9th, 2026, at the age of 49.  Pohozhwgahbow was a proud Annishanabe woman of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe and of the Bear Clan. Though she lost connections, she still remained deeply connected to ...

Brian Lee Fairbanks began his journey to the spirit world from Cass Lake IHS on April 9, 2026.  He was born on October 20, 1994, to Peter Cloud and Janice Fairbanks in Bemidji, MN. Brian enjoyed being out in nature, he liked to go ricing, netting, being in the wood’s balsam picking, and getting birch poles. He loved spending time with his family and friends.  He was always up for playing video games with his brothers.  Brian will be deeply missed by all who knew ...

Kenneth Robert Johnson, Sr., age 81, of Cass Lake, Minnesota began his journey to the spirit world on March 30th, 2026, from Sandstone Healthcare Center, Sandstone, MN.  He was born to William and Eva (Hurd) Johnson on November 7, 1944, in Old Agency, MN, At 18 Ken joined the United States Army and was stationed at Fort Campbell in Kentucky to begin his training as a paratrooper in 1963 and later served in the 101st Screaming Eagles Division.  After being honorably discharged from ...

Anna Vanessa “Bineshiinh” Goose, age 55, of Cass Lake, Minnesota began her journey to the spirit world unexpectedly April 5, 2026, in her home. She was born to Larry and Sharon Goose on August 20, 1970, in Cass Lake, MN. Anna grew up in between the Leech Lake area and Minneapolis. She attended Heart of the Earth Survival School in Minneapolis during her younger years and graduated from Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School in 1989. She met her children’s father Todd Smith at ...

Barbara Joyce Henke, age 82, of Walker, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Birchview Gardens in Walker, MN, after a long journey with Lewy Body Dementia. Barbara was born on June 24, 1943, in Walker, Minnesota, to William and Loretta (Lang) Erickson. She spent her early years in Walker, after which the Erickson family moved to Akeley. Barbara completed her education at Akeley High School and subsequently pursued studies in Cosmetology at Wadena Technical ...

Sy’Arra Adryane Staples, Noozis, our beautiful girl whose life though far too short was filled with meaning, love, and purpose. Our daughter came into this world surrounded by love, and from her very first breath, she made it known just how strong and special she was. She was deeply loved not only by her parents and sisters but most importantly by her namesakes, her Auntie Cierra, Ann, and Adrienne, and by everyone who came to know her story. Sy’Arra had a presence that words ...

Richard Alvin Riel, age 92, of Walker, MN passed away March 30th, 2026, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND. He was born September 8th, 1933, to George and Viola (Riendeau) Riel. Richard was born in Lambert Township, MN and attended school in Oklee where he graduated. He joined the United States Air Force in December of 1952. He went to basic training where he was trained in electronics. He was honorably discharged in November 1953 and went to work for Wilcox in Red Lake Falls, MN as an ...

Barbara Carol Campbell Smith, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, caregiver, and faithful servant, passed away peacefully at home on March 30, 2026, at the age of 71. Barb was born in 1954 to Mary Elizabeth Kanz Campbell and Bernard Bruce Campbell. She grew up in several Minnesota communities and graduated from Greenville High School in Cohasset, Minnesota. Guided by her deep compassion for others, she pursued a future in healthcare, earning her Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) degree and ...

Jeremy Martin Jones, “Ningozis” which means “My Son”, of the Martin Clan, age 50 of Cass Lake, MN began his spiritual journey on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at the Sanford hospital in Bemidji.  He was born on October 14, 1975, in Duluth, MN, the son of Michael Jones and Roxanne LaRose. Jeremy loved spending time with his family, especially his children.  He enjoyed cooking, watching the Vikings and NBA basketball.  He was very outspoken when it came to his ...