All Obituaries

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Kenneth Wayne White, Sr., “Zaa-gaa-te”, which means Sunlight Shinning Through the Clouds, of the Loon Clan, began his spiritual journey on Saturday, March 7, 2026.  He was born on March 6, 1952, in Cass Lake, MN to Daniel Lester & Rose Marie (Mitchell) White. Kenny was well known in the area as a shuttle driver for Northern lights for 26 years. He loved hunting, fishing, cutting wood, spending time with loved ones, crossword puzzles, painting, listening to music, ...

Bonnie Gail Vrudny, 63, of Walker MN died-in-the-Lord at home with her family present. She was born in St. Paul MN to Francis & Gail Halverson June15,1962.  She grew up in Cottage Grove MN, being baptized in the name of the Triune God, and learning the Christian faith through the conservative Lutheran Church.  She excelled in academics, sports (swimming) and music (French horn) at Park High, and had a competitive spirit her whole life.  For her senior year, she moved with ...

Joseph Elliot Nadeau, 61 “Chi-Mukwa” ~ “Big Bear”, passed away, peacefully Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at home in Cass Lake, Minnesota, with his lifelong friend Anne Day and friends at his side. Jospeh was born November 19,1964 in Deadwood South Dakota to Clement and Phyllis Nadeau. He grew up in East Grand Forks and enjoyed running and Golden Gloves boxing.  He received a medal in running for the Canadian Indigenous games and came close to qualifying for the US ...

Willow Louise Howard, of the Bear Clan, age 42, of Remer, MN began her spiritual journey on Monday, March 2, 2026, in Duluth, MN.  She was born on December 26, 1983, the daughter of Clifford Howard, Jr. and Myrna Whitebird. Willow was a very funny outgoing person who made her children top priority in her life and was involved in everything they did.  She enjoyed going for walks, listening to her music, and spending time with her family and friends.  She also enjoyed dealing ...

Anthony “Tony” John Mountain, age 64, of Longville, Minnesota began his journey to the spirit world on March 1st, 2026, from St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN.  He was born to Florence (LaRose) and Anton Mountain on Monday, August 14th, 1961, in Park Rapids, MN. Tony loved to spend time in the woods picking bows with his good friend Russ.  They always knew where to find Bigfoot, he has many videos and pictures.  Tony loved to watch wrestling every ...

Sherry Manders, age 70, of Hackensack, MN went to be with the Lord Jesus on Sunday, February 15, 2026. She was born in Grand Rapids, MN to Willis and Daisy Manders on May 6, 1955. She grew up in Longville, MN, attended Longville Elementary School and graduated from Northland High School in Remer, MN in 1973. Sherry attended Southwest State University for 2 years in Marshall, MN and completed a business degree in Duluth, MN. She loved to read and enjoyed music, playing the piano, clarinet, ...

John “Jack” Richard Lloyd, age 89, of Laporte, MN passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Birchview Gardens in Walker.  Jack was born on June 1, 1936, in Rochester, MN the son of John and Leone (Christenson) Lloyd.  He was briefly raised on a farm in Rochester before the family moved to NE Minneapolis where Jack would graduate from Edison High School in 1955.  Shortly after graduation Jack enlisted in the United States Army and served until ...

Joanne Lee Mitchell (Everett) (1957-2026) Joanne Mitchell (née Everett), 68, of Walker, MN, passed away quietly at her home on February 18, 2026. She was born in Minneapolis in 1957 to David and Clara Everett (née Grant) and grew up in Coon Rapids with her five siblings. Joanne attended Coon Rapids High School; her working career in finance led to many years of public service. Joanne was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved Lloyd, and brother Gary, and is survived ...

Lee Gordon Goodman, Sr., Bezhigogahbow – One That Stands Alone, of the Wolf Clan, age 69, of Minneapolis, MN, began his spiritual journey on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale.  Lee was born on February 2, 1957, in White Earth, MN the son of Gordon and Christine (Sitting) Goodman. He grew up in the Park Rapids area and was an accomplished Golden Gloves Boxer in his younger years.  Lee attended Shattuck-St. Mary’s school and was ...