All Obituaries

Leonard “Buzz” Converse passed peacefully December 17th, 2022 at the Sanford hospital in Bemidji, MN (78 years old). Buzz was born in Sioux City, Iowa on July 13th, 1944. Buzz was a simple man. He was self-driven, hard-working and without a doubt, spent the majority of his free time in the great outdoors, where he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Everyone that knew him heard his favorite stories and watched the joy on his face as he reminisced about them. Many people remember Buzz...

Elizabeth “Peggy” Margret Reese, 76, of Onigum, Minnesota was called home by her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 5th, 2023, from the St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN. Peggy was born to Margret Rice on Wednesday, September 25th, 1946, in Cass Lake, MN.  She worked as a cook and maintenance tech for the Little Earth Center for many years.  During her free time, Peggy enjoyed traveling, finding little treasures at thrift stores and beading; but her heart...

Kenneth John Daniels was born on December 6, 1945, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN to John and Wilma (Barslou) Daniels. He passed away November 14, 2022, at home. Ken Graduated from Remer High School in 1963, and Itasca Junior College in 1964, after graduation, Ken married Rose Cole. They had two children together, Paula and John. Ken worked for the Wringer Co. in Park Rapids, MN, then transferred to the Wringer plant in New Hampshire for two years at which time the family moved...

Beloved daughter of Klaus and Louise Bakker, Judith “Judi” Sawyer passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the age of 76 Judi is preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Stephen “Buz;’ and son, David. Loving mother to Elizabeth “Liz,” Rebecca “Becky” and Joseph “Joe,” Judi was never a stranger to hard work. Growing up on a farm and mother to three active children while holding a full-time job for Social Services, she deeply...

Cody Lee Campbell, age 32, of Hector, Minnesota left us and this earthly life on Sunday, November 27th, 2022, in Medina, MN.  He was born the son of Shawna (Ehrenberg) and Scott Campbell on May 7th, 1990, in Willmar, MN A little about Cody. Cody was a bright curious kid growing up. He always asked why? We knew he was going to be smart and stubborn and would grow up to be a "Do it my way" man. He loved his mother and brother with all his heart! Cody and I had a little...

Jami Joy Pankow, “Giniwikwe” meaning “Golden Eagle Woman” of the Eagle Clan and Warroad, MN, unexpectedly journeyed to the spirit world on Friday, June 2, 2023. She was born on June 5, 1981, in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter of Dawn Pankow and Darrell Crowe, Sr. Jami loved taking family trips, especially those to a Minnesota Twins Game. She loved family gatherings and was always planning something for the next one. She enjoyed beading, going to pow wows, going to the...

Dawn Marie Staples, “Kiizhiganang” meaning “Morning Star”, age 52, unexpectedly journeyed to the spirit world on Friday, June 2, 2023, from her home in Cass Lake, MN. She was born on September 1st, 1970, in Cass Lake, the daughter of Joann (Bobolink) and Donald Staples. Dawn loved being around her kids and grandkids. She enjoyed going to the casino, gambling, and playing bingo. Dawn preferred joking around, smiling, and having a good time. She always made sure...

Jimmy was an awesome guy! At the age of 12 he went to live on a farm. He enjoyed participating in many things around the farm. He learned how to milk cows, ride horses, snow mobiles, four wheelers, and he even rode a steer! They spent their days working hard and playing hard. They dug holes for outhouses, chopped wood with an ax, bailed hay and you name it, Jimmy did it! They spent their free time basking in the light of the summer sun, swinging in the hammock, riding bicycles, fishing and...

Richard “Dick” Joseph Kop, 84 of Walker, MN passed away on May 27, 2023. Dick was born on January 7, 1939, to Kenneth and Helen (Stokes) Kop in Minneapolis, MN. After Dick graduated from high school in 1956, he honorably served on active duty in the United States Marine Corps from 1956 to 1958. In 1954, Dick met the love of his life, Kathleen “Katie” Mary Diethelm in Chaska, MN. He found “home” in Katie, and they married on October 12, 1957. They went on...

Benjamin “Ben” Camacho, age 16, unexpectedly journeyed to the spirit world on Thursday, May 25, 2023 in Jordan, MN. He was born on February11, 2007, in Shakopee, MN, the son of Missie (Larsen) and Christobal Camacho. Ben was a confident and fearless young man that loved hanging out with friends and family. He loved to work out and play basketball on top of terrorizing his siblings. He had a love for shopping and shoes. Ben was also the most caring and loving uncle to his newly...