All Obituaries

Lawrence D. “Baby Lar” Norquay, Jr., age 25, of Redby, MN, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023. Lawrence was born on April 19, 1997, in Bemidji, MN, to Teresa Cloud and Lawrence Norquay, Sr. He enjoyed hanging out with his buddies, gaming and liked to be home. He will be lovingly remembered by his grandparents: Patricia Morgan and Fabian Sayers, Sr.; siblings: Avery Norquay, Ellie Maxwell and Misty Oakgrove; special friends, Brianna Kingbird and Tawnee Jones; as well as...

Leslie Eugene Showalter was born at home in Longville Mn on November 6, 1936 to Beth (Wilbert) and Floyd (Happy) Showalter. Leslie's younger years were spent in the Longville and Pine River areas. He was married in 1964 to Mary Ellen Baldwin.  They lived in St Paul for about 5 years, where he worked various jobs. Around 1970, they decided to move to the Pine River area to help with aging parents. and raise their children. Les worked at the Pine River Bakery, and the school as a...

  David Donald Badbear Sr. Makade-Bizhikiins (Little Back Buffalo Calf) 74, of Bemidji, passed away on January 12, 2023, at Sanford Medical Center, Bemidji, Minnesota. He was born on July 27, 1948, in Crow Agency, Montana to George and Olive Badbear.  David is proceeded in death by his parents George and Olive; siblings William, Richard, Marjorie and five other siblings that passed when they were in infancy; nieces and nephews William, Faith, Dee, Barry, Dan Julie Wilkinson, Audra...

Carol Ann (White) Schoenborn “Ishpimiiwikwe” (Heavenly Woman) Bear Clan 64, passed away January 11, 2023, at her home in Bemidji, Minnesota.   She was born on August 25, 1958, to George and Mary White.    Carol was a homemaker all her life.  She raised her four children: Roselin, Randy (Shantel), Clint (Jami) and her baby David White.  She later met the love of her life Truman Schoenborn, they were married and made their home at the cut off....

Helen Theresa Lindemann (White) Ga-Ga-Gii-we-EQuay, Raven Woman, was born December 8, 1938, into the Bear Clan and began her spiritual journey home on January 7, 2023, at the age of 84.  Helen was one of sixteen children born to Dan White and RoseMary Mitchell White. She was born at home in Boy Lake MN. Helen was raised and educated in the Boy Lake area. She is survived by four children, daughters: Vivian White of Crestline CA, Rosebud Culver of Osmond NE, Sabrina Culver of...

Avery James Kingbird, Jr., Awaazisii – Bullhead Clan, infant son of Sydney Johnson and Avery Kingbird, Sr., travelled to the spirit world on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Avery was born on October 18, 2022, in Bemidji, MN. He was adored by his parents, brothers and sisters. Avery loved to be held and snuggle with his favorite Charmander stuffed animal. He will forever be remembered by his parents; siblings: Azalea Kingbird, Chase Roy, Danielle Roy, and Daniel “Jeffy” Roy,...

Gerald Wayne Raisch, age 27, Bear Clan, of Ponemah, MN, travelled to the spirit world on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Gerald was born on January 1, 1996, to Alana Anderson and Gerald Raisch, Sr. He lived in Ponemah with his grandparents, Phyllis Kingbird and Paul Nelson, and his son. He worked at several places over the years including the Thief River Casino, Red Lake Subway and Skip’s Tire and Service in Bemidji He enjoyed gaming, beading, and liked social media. He played basketball...

George Patrick Bradley 81, passed away on January 4, 2023, at the St Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota. He was born on February 15, 1941, in Cloquet, Minnesota to Archie and Cleo (Hatenburger) Bradley. George is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters Geraldine Leritz and Gregoria Bradley, and children Jan, Debbie and Julie. He is survived by his spouse Edith; children Lauren (Wendy) Newsum, Kenny (Shari) Newson, Colleen (Stacy) Paulson, Sandy Olsen, Carol Rubesh; several...

Joshua Lee Needham, Jr., Ogimaa binesi Niizho anaag “Chief Thunder Bird, Two Stars”, age 1, travelled to the spirit world on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, in Fargo, ND. Joshua was born on April 13, 2021, in Coon Rapids, MN, to Lakeisha Chaboyea and Joshua Needham, Sr.  Baby boy loved to snuggle soft fuzzy blankets. He liked to play catch, swing, and feed the dogs. His favorite cartoons to watch were Bluey and Mickey Mouse. He also liked to watch SVU with his parents. He loved...

Brian Anthony Dudley, age 25, of Red Lake, MN, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023, in Red Lake, MN. Brian was born on May 19, 1997, in Bemidji, MN. He worked at the Thief River Falls Casino and for the Fisheries in Redby, MN. Brian was a man of many interests. He loved to tinker with electronics to see how things worked and had been learning how to make wine and become a brew master. He loved to read to expand his horizons and loved poetry. He also liked to skateboard and go fishing....