All Obituaries

Marilyn Joyce LaVallee, age 88, of Longville, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Dignity & Grace Assisted Living in Backus.  Marilyn was born on July 4, 1932, to Orville and Minnie (Peterson) Wegan in Barron, Wisconsin. Marilyn and her husband, William “Bud” LaVallee, started their family of four children in Pengilly, MN, and then moved south to White Bear Lake.  They later bought a retirement home near Longville. When Marilyn’s husband...

James Ernest Martin, age 34, passed away at the Meshakwad Community Center in Hinckley, Minnesota, on Saturday, June 19, 2021. James was born in Duluth, Minnesota, on May 4, 1987, to Ed Misquadace and Serena Ann Martin. He grew up in Sawyer, graduated from high school, and earned his Associate of Arts Degree at the Fond du Lac Community College.  James is remembered for his good sense of humor and great cooking. He loved to play basketball and sing traditional songs with the...

Cheryl Lynn Smith, Ninokaazi (Hummingbird Woman), age 42, of Redby, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota. Cheryl was born January 18, 1979, in Red Lake, Minnesota, to Gary Smith Sr. and Marion Smith. She grew up and attended school in Red Lake. After graduation, Cheryl worked as a slot attendant at the Seven Clans Casino and later trained to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. She worked for several years at the Red Lake Hospital,...

Craig Alan Cook, age 44, passed away on June 12, 2021, at the Red Lake Hospital, Red Lake, Minnesota. Craig was born April 2, 1977, in Minneapolis, MN, to Fabian “Nickel” Cook and Gloria “Missy” (Good) Cook. He graduated from the Red Lake High School in 1995, and he went on to work in Security at the Seven Clans Casino in Thief River Falls, Mn. In late 1998, Craig began his employment with the Red Lake School District in maintenance. From July 2014 to March 2016, he worked alongside...

Dorothy Mai “Dot” (Cole) Waterhouse, 85, of Remer, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on June 11, 2021, with family by her side, following a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Dorothy was born December 28, 1935 in Nashville, TN to Willie Mai (Campbell) and Earl Cole. She grew up in Nashville, graduated from Hume Fog High School, and then attended beauty school. She met the love of her life, Charles Waterhouse, in Springfield TN at a dance. Dancing and...

  Jennifer May Urrutia, age 37, of Bemidji / Red Lake, MN, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND. Jenny was born on January 22nd, 1984 to Gloria Jean May and Raymond Urrutia Sr. In Bemidji, MN. After her mother passed away, she was raised in Red Lake, MN by her “Ma”, Melinda May. Jenny attended school in Red Lake, MN, Blackduck, MN, and attended college in Phoenix, Arizona. Jenny will be remembered as a funny, loving, and caring...

Peter (Tuck) Dwayne Geving, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, was welcomed into his eternal home on November 17, 2020. He entered this life on November 16, 1931, one of 14 siblings born to Peter and Cora Geving. From his birth through his school years and most of his adult life, he lived in Walker, MN, a community he loved and served with dedication and pride. A year after graduating from Walker High School where he participated in many sports, Tuck enlisted in the Air Force in...

Diane Lynn White, Ozhaawashko Giizhigookwe “Blue Sky Woman”, age 55, of Ponemah, MN, journeyed to the Spirit World on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Indian Health Services in Red Lake, MN. Diane was born on May 24, 1966, to George and Mary (Dickenson) White, Sr., in Red Lake, MN. She attended elementary school in Red Lake and then went to high school at the Flandreau Indian School in Flandreau, SD. She met the love of her life, Louis Jenkins, Jr., in 1989, and together they raised...

James Kenneth Hustvedt. Sr., 81, of Ramsey, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021, while on vacation at Denny's Resort, Bena, Minnesota. Services will be announced.

Elizabeth J. Drumbeater, age 75, of Cass Lake, MN, passed away, on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Sanford Medical Center in Bemidji, MN. Elizabeth was born on April 30, 1946 in Cass Lake, MN to William and Lucille Ryan.  She grew up in Ryans Village and Bena, MN.  She enjoyed working with children and taught preschool in Bena for many years. Elizabeth had many hobbies and interests.  She looked forward to trips to area Casinos to try her luck on the slots. She was gifted with her...