All Obituaries

Jonathan “Jon” James Hardy, age 29, of the Bullhead Clan, of St. Hilare, MN, travelled to the spirit world on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Jon was born on March 21, 1993, in Bemidji, MN to Brenda and William Hardy, Sr. He was raised in Ponemah all his life. He attended Ponemah Elementary and went on to attend Red Lake High School, graduating in 2011.  He enjoyed playing his games, listening to and watching thunderstorms, talking and joking with his friends and spending...

Goldie Wiesner, age 98, of Hackensack, MN, passed away at her home on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. A full obituary and service information will follow shortly. Arrangements by Whispering Pines Funeral & Cremation Service of Hackensack and Walker (whisperingpinesnorth.com).

Lorraine Bellanger, age 66, Bear Clan, of Wyoming, MN, travelled to the spirit world on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, in Forest Lake, MN. Lorraine was born on May 26, 1956, in Red Lake, MN, to Phyllis Roberts and Dan Bellanger where she lived with her family until they moved to Minneapolis, MN in 1960. In her lifetime she had various jobs from working at a bank to Sears and then finally retiring from At&T after 25 years. She was an active member of the Red Lake Metropolitan Council. In...

Joseph Kenneth "Joe K" Jourdain, age 68, of St. Paul, MN, passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. Joseph was born on April 2, 1954, in Red Lake, MN, to Eliza and Baptiste Jourdain. He graduated from Mountain Iron High School and spent many years on the Iron Range before moving to Minneapolis, MN, where he met his wife, Juanita Rae. Joseph enjoyed playing card games on his computer and liked going to the casino every now and then to try his luck. Above all, he...

Marc Geoffrey Jones, age 45, of Minneapolis, MN, formerly of Redby, MN, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Minneapolis on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. Marc was born on May 19, 1977, in Red Lake, MN, to Mary Jones and William Fairbanks. He worked at Thief River Falls Seven Clans Casino as well as various other jobs throughout his life. He loved hanging out with friends and family. He liked playing pool, golfing, watching basketball and football, making jokes and laughing and being on...

Thomas Lee Ravensborg, Anii-mi-kii-inini “Thunderbird Man”, age 53, of Redby, MN, travelled to the spirit world on Thursday, September 15, 2022, in Redby, MN. Tom was born on October 1, 1968, in Grand Forks, ND, to Frances (Rushman) and Roger Smith. He grew up in Big Falls, MN, and made his home in Redby, MN. He worked for Viking Pipe Services until 1999 when he was in a car accident. After recovering, he worked as a logger as his health would allow. Tom was kindhearted and...

Rolanda Jean “Roe” Iceman, Giniwgwanens “Little Golden Eagle Feather”, age 41, of Ponemah, MN, travelled to the spirit world on Thursday, September 15, 2022, in Fargo, ND. Rolanda was born on November 22, 1980, in Red Lake, MN, to Mardel (Kindbird) and Roland Iceman, Sr. She made her home in Ponemah and worked at Seven Clans Casino. Rolanda was always the life of the party and you could usually hear her laugh before you saw her. She was a kindhearted person who made...

Tamera Lyn Charnoski "Zhooniya-Ikwe"  (Money Woman), 48 of Redby, Minnesota began her journey on September 11, 2022, surrounded by her family at home.  Tamera was born on August 29, 1974, to Mary Charnoski and Tom Charnoski Sr in Bemidji, Minnesota.  In her younger years, Tamera danced Fancy Shawl, and later became a Jingle Dress Dancer which led her to dance in front of Pope john Paul II which was her greatest honor during the Tekakwitha Conference in Phoenix,...

Scott Anthony Kovaleski 57 years old, passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 9th, 2022, at his home in Hackensack, MN.  Scott was born in Carbondale, IL September 29, 1964, to parents Tony Kovaleski and Judy Kovaleski.  The family moved to Decatur, IL, where Scott graduated from Stephen Decatur High School in 1982.  Following graduation he joined the Army C-4-2 where he spent 4 years and then he worked for the State Department.   Scott was a music and food...

Dustin Lee Perkins, age 42, Pine Marten Clan, of Warroad, MN, travelled to the spirit world on Sunday, August 28, 2022. Dustin was born on July 23, 1980, in Bemidji, MN, to Gloria (Perkins) and Kenneth Johnson. He grew up in Ponemah, MN, and lived in Warroad, MN, where he worked at Seven Clans Casino. When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed being at home and loved spending as much time with his children and grandchildren as possible. Recently, he had taken up playing pool and was an...