All Obituaries

Janice Marie (McNeal) Thunder, age 66, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Sanford Medical Center in Bemidji, MN. Janice was born on April 21, 1959, in Red Lake MN to Herbert and Ina Mae (Cook) McNeal. She graduated as class Salutatorian from Red Lake High School on June 2, 1977. She worked for Red Lake Housing for a short time and then worked as a business manager at IHS in Red Lake for 41 years. Jan was involved in the Redby Community Board, the Redby Art Thunder Memorial Park and ...

Karey M. Lyon, age 73, of Cass Lake, MN, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center in Bemidji, MN. A full obituary and service information will follow shortly.

Robert William Loud, age 67, began his journey to the spirit world on February 24, 2026 in Bemidji, MN. Robert was born on May 4, 1958 to Robert Curtis Loud and Ruby Eleanor Mason in Redby, MN. Robert worked for MN DOT for ten years and he did various jobs before that. He liked driving people around, as he knew everybody and knew how to get everywhere; he was quite a navigator. He loved bingo, going to different casinos around the area and doing Senior Play and meal at the casino every ...

Allen “John” Kingbird, of the Eagle Clan, age 66, began his journey to the spirit world on February 22, 2026 in Red Lake, MN. John was born on December 10, 1959  to Calvin and Cecelia Kingbird. John married Peggy on July 2, 1983. He worked in the woods as a logger for many years.  He also worked as a cashier at the Casino in Red Lake and in housekeeping at the casino in Thief River Falls. John liked going to the casino and spending time with his family, especially his ...

Dwight “Iggy” Sayers, age 74 of Red Lake, began his journey to the spirit world on February 21, 2026 at Sanford in Fargo, North Dakota. Dwight was born on December 1, 1951 to Matthew “Baybomb” Sayers and Ethel Dolson in Red Lake, MN. He graduated from Red Lake. Dwight married Carolyn Downwind on December 2, 1970 in Wilton, MN. They were married for 55 years and together they had four children. Dwight worked for Red Lake Food Distribution for 20 years, from January ...

Ronnie Joseph Spears, age 73, began his journey to the spirit world in Bemidji, MN. Ronnie was born on April 7, 1952 to Rosella Spears and Clifford Monroe. He grew up and was raised by his grandma Nancy Spears in Red Lake, MN. He liked casinos, especially the penny slot machines, rolling a smoke and hanging with family. Ronnie is survived by his 5 children: Ronnie Spears Jr (Marci Gaggle), Dustin Spears (Pamela Scott), Brandi Decoteau, Ronna Spears and Garrett Jones; 38 grandchildren and ...

Jennifer Negonibenaisikwe Greenleaf, started her journey to the spirit world on  Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at the age of 55. Jen passed in Fargo, ND, surrounded by her three kids and granddaughter. Jen was born on October 31, 1970, in Moorhead, MN to Mary Morlan-Hahn and Peter Greenleaf Jr. Jen grew up and attended school in Bemidji, MN.  From a very young age family was always important to her.  In 1988 she welcomed her first born daughter, Danielle, to the world and ...

Barbara M. Thomas, Chimookamaaniikwe “Big Knife Woman” of the Bullhead Clan, age 77, began her journey to the spirit world on February 12, 2026 at Red Lake Hospital with her daughter Amanda, her sister Virginia Spears, Wayne Johnson Sr, Wayne Johnson Jr, Mikaila and Tyrell by her side. Barbara was born on September 4, 1948 to Murphy and Katherine  (Cloud) Thomas Sr.  She graduated from High School in Utah and continued her education at the Minnesota School of Business, ...

Alice Mae Knowles, age 78, passed away on February 12, 2026.  As per her request, no services will be held. Arrangements provided by Whispering Pines Funeral & Cremation Service, serving Northern Minnesota.

Salvador “Ral” Pacheco, also known by his spirit name Mizaweyaa-binesi (“Flying Around Thunderbird”), passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026, at the age of 47. He was born on June 12, 1978, and throughout his life carried a strong spirit, deep family ties, and a presence that will be remembered by all who knew and loved him. Ral’s journey was shaped by family, resilience, and connection. Though his path in life held many challenges, those closest to him ...