All Obituaries

John Wesley Curo, age 78, of Hackensack, Minnesota, passed away on November 26, 2023 at his residence.  John was born on January 13, 1945 in Wisconsin to Harold and Gertrude (Miller) Curo.  John and his family moved to Walker, Minnesota, when he was a baby and was raised in the Walker area. He attended school to be a machinist and worked at Rockwell in the cities. John married Arlene Austin on April 11, 1974 in St Paul and they moved to the Hackensack area when he retired in...

Francisco Xavier Marquez, age 22, travelled to the spirit world on June 17, 2023. A traditional wake will begin at 2PM on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at the Ponemah Boys & Girls Club in Ponemah and continue until the service on Sunday, December 3, 2023, with Allen Hardy as spiritual leader. Burial will be at the Ponemah Family Burial Grounds in Ponemah. A full obituary will follow shortly. Arrangements provided by Whisperin Pines Funeral & Cremation Service of Walker & Hackensack.

Noah A. Whitefeather, Aandeg “Black Bird” of the Kingfisher Clan, age 26, travelled to the spirit world on Thursday, November 23, 2023, in Minneapolis, MN. Noah was born on April 22, 1997, in Minneapolis, MN, to Andrea Buckanaga and Timothy Whitefeather Sr.  Noah was into fitness and was a certified personal trainer. He was a power lifter and was training for competition. He was caring and loving to his friends and family. He was never selfish and always giving, a true...

Nagweyaab Migizii Medicine “Rainbow Eagle”, of the Eagle Clan, infant son of Shequila Medicine and Andrew Colen, travelled to the spirit world on Monday, November 27, 2023, in Bemidji, MN. He will be lovingly remembered by his parents; siblings: Ayana Medicine-Colen, Xey Medicine-Colen, Aakinsii Meat and Ataano Meat; maternal grandparents: Arlan Medicine and Denise (Jim Murray) Medicine; paternal grandparents: Sandy and Allen Hardy and Joseph “Bo” Colen and Sarah...

Reid Ellis Richards, age 30, travelled to the spirit world on Monday, November 27, 2023, in Minneapolis, MN. Reid was born on December 25, 1992, in Minneapolis, MN to Linda (Hill) Mattson. He graduated from South High in Minneapolis. He enjoyed travelling, had plans to visit New York and had been to Chicago. He loved spending time with close family and friends. Reid worked many jobs, including manager positions,  setting up concert stages at US Bank Stadium and also helped build it. He...

Ronald W. Long Sr., Asiniiwan Inini "Stone Man", Bear clan member of the Red Lake Nation, changed worlds during the sunset on Saturday, November 25, 2023. Ronald was born in Red Lake, MN to Patrick “Zaab” Long Sr. and Elizabeth “Makoons” Long (Martin) on October 20, 1947. He attended St.Mary’s Catholic Church and Red Lake school. Growing up, he would often capture wild horses with his friends and relatives and play cowboys and Indians. He did a lot...

Charles Leonard (Chip) May, Gitchi Makwa, age 56 of Red Lake, Minnesota, started his journey to the Spirit World on November 19, 2023. Chip was born on September 21, 1967 to Sally Neadeau May and Charles (Chubby) Johns. Chip attended school and graduated from Red Lake – Class of 1986.  After graduation, he continued his education in Vocational School DLTC in the Forestry and Carpentry fields. Charles always made time to listen and gave some good advice, if needed. He was a great...

Richard Allen Clark, Giniw “Golden Eagle”, age 53, of Redby, MN, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on November 13, 2023, at 8:50pm at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. Richard was born on October 10, 1970, in Park Rapids to William Andrew “Andy” Clark Sr. and Lanna Tucker. Richard was a very giving man who spent some of his childhood in the Twin Cities. He later moved to Red Lake, MN with his grandmother, Freida Hart. Richard attended school...

Lea Jeanne Perkins, Zhaabwaanakwad “Sun Shining Through The Clouds”, age 65, of Red Lake, MN, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023. Lea was born on January 11, 1958, in Red Lake, MN to Edward and Virgnia (Lussier) Perkins, Sr.  and grew up in Minneapolis, MN. Lea earned a BA in Chemistry from Bemidji State University in 1989 and Masters in Tribal Administration and Governance (MTAG) from the University of Minnesota Duluth in 2013. Lea worked as the Executive...

LLOYD A. FREY Funeral services for Lloyd A. Frey, age 87, who died Wednesday, will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Laporte, MN on Saturday November 18. Visitation is at 3pm with a service to follow at 4pm. Lloyd Adolph Frey was born to Lloyd William and Dorothy Frey on March 20, 1936. He was born in a cabin on Lake George in northern Minnesota. He grew up near Laporte Minnesota and graduated from the Laporte school. After Lloyd graduated from high school he spent time working on the...