All Obituaries

Janice Elaine (Knowles) Cyr, age 83, of Walker, passed away on October 3, 2025. She was born on September 9, 1942, the third of fourteen children born to Orval and Jenny (Mytty) Knowles. At the age of 17, Jan married the love of her life, Larry Cyr, on January 2, 1960. The couple began their life together in Apple Valley. Jan and Larry eventually moved to Bloomington, where Jan worked for Honeywell, soldering components later used in the Apollo 11 mission. ...

Larry Gene Cyr February 21, 1942 – June 21, 2026 Some people leave behind grand accomplishments. Others leave behind something even greater—a family built on love, hard work, laughter, and the example of a life well lived. Larry Gene Cyr was one of those people. Larry, 84, of Walker, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026, with his children, Terry and Jana, by his side. He was born on February 21, 1942, to Francis "Fritz" and LaVonne "Bonnie" ...

Melvin Eugene Goodman, “Nin-nay-nec’-gay-teegahbow” The one standing in the Northern Lights, age 79, of the Sturgeon Clan and from Cass Lake, MN began his spiritual journey on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at the Sanford Hospital in Bemidji, MN.  He was born on April 24, 1947, in Ponsford, MN. Melvin graduated from High School and immediately enlisted in the United States Army and served in Viet Nam.  Following his discharge from the Army, he worked for the Chemical ...

Jeri Lynn Reese, age 59, of Onigum, MN began her spiritual journey on July 1, 2026, at her home in Onigum.  She was born in Minneapolis on January 1, 1967, the daughter of George David Santerno and Elizabeth Margaret Reese. Jeri was a person who loved smoking, enjoying her THC and Gummies.  She had a unique loud voice and beautiful green eyes. Jeri would spend hours just looking out the window taking in the views of the lake.  She was a funny lady who had nicknames for her ...

Julie “Juice” Corrine Dick, 61, of Wadena, Minnesota journeyed to the spirit world from the Fair Oaks Lodge on Monday, June 29th, 2026.  She was born on Tuesday, December 29th, 1964, in Cass Lake, Minnesota, the daughter of Betty Lou Partridge and Cecil Wind. Julie was the most loving soul who thought of others more than yourself.  She loved gardening and oriental music.  She adored and collected samurai art.  She was devoted to learning calligraphy.  ...

Amy Hoseth was born on May 13th, 1972, to Regina and John Huff in Brainard, Minnesota.  Amy graduated from Walker High School in 1990. Amy loved baking and cooking for her husband Scott.  She also enjoyed watching WWF wrestling, cooking shows, and shopping.  She also enjoyed making jewelry and weeding her garden with Scotts loving help. She met Scott Hoseth on May 28, 2010, and they married on November 17, 2011. By 2015, Amy’s MS had progressed, and she had suffered ...

Grace Jean Nass, age 81, Gookoons which means “Little Owl” of Red Lake, Minnesota began her spiritual journey on Thursday, June 25, 2026, from Red Lake, MN.  She was born on August 10, 1944, to George Benais and Katherine Tate. She lived in East Grand Forks, MN where she married her husband Wayne Nass on September 2, 1994.  They moved to Bemidji, MN for a few years then moved to Red Lake, finally making their home in Halstad, MN in 2016.  After being admitted to a ...

Jerri Lynn Raincloud, age 40, of the Kingfisher Clan and from Bemidji, Minnesota went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Thursday, June 24, 2026, from the Adult Dare Care REM in Bemidji, MN.  She was born to Belva (Cloud) and Harold Raincloud, Sr. on Monday, October 7, 1985, in Bemidji, MN. Jerri LOVED her cats and her bud!  She enjoyed spending time with her nephews Isaac and Braylon as often as she could.  Drawing, watching American Idol, and playing piano were ...

Elliana “Ellie” Rose Hanson was born asleep on Wednesday, June 23, 2026, at the Sanford Hospital in Bemidji, MN.  She was born the daughter of Jamie Roper and Ernie Hanson.  Our sleeping beauty was welcomed into the spirit world by her grandpa Jim and uncle Eddie. The family that Ellie leaves behind are her parents, maternal grandma Jean Roper of Cass Lake, MN and paternal grandma Bonnie Hanson of Isle, MN, brother Chaos Hanson, two fur sisters Cedar and Sage, numerous ...

Phyllis Mae Sistek, age 98, passed into the arms of Jesus on June 22, 2026. She was born on March 7, 1928, in Austin, MN, to Axel and Mamie (Anderson) Holmquist. She was the fifth of six children and grew up surrounded by family, faith, and the values that guided her throughout her life. On August 29, 1948, Phyllis married the love of her life, Richard “Dick” Sistek. The two met when she winked at him across the dance floor beginning a love story that grew into a life filled ...