Jeffrey Niizhoo-Gaabaw Bagley

Jeffrey Niizhoo-Gaabaw Bagley, Sr., age 47, of Duluth, MN began his spiritual journey on Friday, September 26, 2025, in Duluth.  He was born in Minneapolis on Monday, September 11, 1978. 

The family moved to Brainerd.  Jeff continued to New York for a time, then back to the Kego Lake area before ending up in Duluth along with four of his children.  He was such a proud dad who loved all his kids.  Jeff was a very happy outgoing man who loved to joke and make people laugh.  He enjoyed various jobs that involved cooking and he wasn’t afraid to take on any job.

The family that are greeting him in the spirit world include his daughter, Isabella Maria Pagan; son, Zyear Lyeam Bagley, an infant son, his biological parents Delbert Molash and Robin Carlson, other relatives and friends.

Those he leaves behind to cherish his memory are his daughters, Kayla Jane Pagan, Adrianna Bernice Pagan, Khloe Bagley and Kylie Bagley; sons, Jeffrey Bagley, Jr., Delbert Bagley and Zymosan Apiichiiwii Bagley-Aubid; brothers, Jason Krepela, Jim Krepela and D.J. Weiss; sisters, Allison Fournier, Laura Stoneburg, Felicia Otey, and Danielle Molash, other relatives and many friends.

 A traditional service for Jeff will be held from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 1, 2025 held at the Veteran’s Memorial Building in Cass Lake, MN.  Michael Dahl will be the spiritual advisor.  Pallbearers will be Jason Krepela, Jim Krepela, Rick Johnson, Julian Molash, D.J. Weiss, and Josh Hess.

Jeff’s care has been entrusted to Northern Peace Funeral Home of Walker, MN.  Online condolences for the family may be given at www.northernpeace.com

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