All Obituaries

Shirley Rose McNeal, “Waabishkizi” meaning “White Lady”, 68, of Red Lake Minnesota journeyed to the spirit world on Wednesday, September 11th, 2019 from her home.  She was born May 8th, 1951 in Red Lake, MN, the daughter of Ina Mae (Cook) and Herbert McNeal. Shirley attended school in Minneapolis and graduated from North High in 1969.  She later moved back to Red Lake and was employed at the area Bemidji BIA and later for the Red Lake Indian Action...

Sheena “Bee” Louise Michaud, “Misko Equay” which means “Red Woman”, 32 years young, of Laporte, Minnesota began her journey to the spirit world on September 3rd, 2019 from the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN. Sheena was born on February 22nd, 1988 in Minneapolis, MN to Debbie Jackson and David Michaud, Sr.  She attended school in Walker, MN and graduated from Laporte High School in 2007.  Sheena loved being with her...

Marian C. Roy, age 82, of Red Lake, Minnesota passed away on Wednesday, August 28th, 2019 at home, surrounded by her family.  She was born on October 23rd, 1936 in Red Lake, MN to Joseph and Mary (Roberts) Cobenais. Marian attended the St. Mary’s Mission school graduating from the 8th grade in 1950.  She went on to attend the Red Lake high school graduating with the class of 1954.  Married William F. Roy in December 1958. Marian and William were part of the Indian...

Wanda “Quig” Lee (Antell) Jones, “Miskwaadesi ikwe” which means “Painted Turtle Woman”, age 72, of NayTahWaush, Minnesota began her journey to the spirit world on Monday, August 26th, 2019 from the Golden Horizons Assisted Living Center in Aitkin, MN.  Wanda was born in White Earth, MN on February 21, 1947 to Julia Beaupre and William Antell. Quig always kept a bag packed.  She loved taking short trips to visit her family and friends; especially...

Arnold "AJay" James Maxwell, Jr. of Redby, Minnesota began his journey to the spirit world on Saturday, August 24th, 2019 from the Miller-Dwan Medical Center in Duluth, MN. Arnold was born in Bemidji, MN to Deborah (Hobson) and Arnold Maxwell, Sr. on December 19th, 1986.  He was raised in Redby and attended school in Red Lake.  As a child he liked watching The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Rugrats and CatDog.  As a young adult, Arnold worked for the 7 Clans...

Delphine Adelia (Green) Gibbs, age 59, of Redby, Minnesota journeyed home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 19th, 2019 from the Red Lake IHS Hospital in Red Lake, MN.  She was born the daughter of Jane and Wallace Green, Sr. on December 4th, 1959 in Red Lake, MN. Delphine was a child of God.  She was a member of the PTL Rock Church in Redby and loved traveling to different states with her church to sing for the Lord.  Delphine studied her bible often.  She...

Martin (Mutt) Ernest Robinson, “Ozha Wa Schko Geshick” which means “Blue Sky” age 65, of Cass Lake, Minnesota passed away at his residence surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, August 17, 2019.  Martin was born in Cass Lake, MN on June 6, 1954, the son of Richard and Gladys (Bobolink) Robinson. He was a highly respected man and committed to his community.  He was involved in J.O.M., Leech Lake Housing, LIEC, Cass Lake-Bena School Board, Anishinaabe Legal...

Lisa Marie (Kingbird) French, age 42, of Ponemah, Minnesota journeyed to the spirit world on Friday, August 16th, 2019 from the Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, MN.  She was born in Red Lake, MN on May 14th, 1977 to Ella (Cloud) and Wallace Kingbird, Sr. In life, Lisa was a gentle soul.  She took every opportunity she had to spend time with her family and friends.  She was a very proud grandma and cherished the time she got to be with her granddaughter, Ella.  Lisa enjoyed...

Joseph “Joe” Henry Benais, 73, of the Bear Clan and Red Lake, Minnesota began his journey to the spirit world on Wednesday, August 14th, 2019 from the Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.  He was born the son of Louise and Henry Benais on November 1, 1945 in Red Lake, MN. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of husband, brother, grandpa, uncle, cousin and friend, Joe.  On July 22nd of 2002, Joe married his love Doris Nelson.  He enjoyed going to...

Raymond Charles White, age 70, of Red Lake, Minnesota passed away at the Red Lake Hospital after a lengthy and hard-fought battle with cancer.  Raymond was born in Red Lake, MN on December 31, 1948, the son of Patricia and Charles White. Ray loved the outdoors.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, playing golf, baseball and softball in his younger years.  His favorite “hobby” was playing Lightening Link and Lock it Link at the Shooting Star Casino in...