All Obituaries

Dante Aaron Staples “Waagoshiings” (Little Fox), of the Loon Clan, of Cass Lake, Minnesota, began his spirit journey on Sunday, July 25, 2021, from Sanford Hospital in Bemidji, Minnesota.  Baby Dante was born on Saturday, July 24, to Barbara A. Dick and Dennis J. (June) Staples, Jr. Baby Dante took his first breath and blessed our hearts for 8 ½ hours during his courageous fight to live. His parents will cherish forever the sound of his first cry that put so much joy...

Delbert “Dean” Kingbird, Binesi  - “Thunderbird”,  age 54, of Redby, MN, travelled to the Spirit World on Sunday, July 25, 2021. Dean was born on September 13, 1966 in Red Lake, MN to Mary Kingbird and Albert King.  He grew up in the Ponemah area but made Redby his home.  Dean was quite the character. He had a crazy fun personality, was a prankster who loved to laugh and have a good time. He was an excellent pool player and enjoyed...

Robert Jerome Carlson, age 90, of Karlstad, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, North Dakota. Bob was born June 13, 1931, in Warren, Minnesota, to Alfred Johannes and Lillian (Johnson) Carlson. He graduated from Karlstad High School and attended Bemidji College. He enlisted in the US Army and served in the 6th Armored Division. On February 20, 1956, he married Carol Turnwall and together they raised six children. Bob was a businessman...

Eric Ethan Bankey, age 48, of Cloquet, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021. Eric was born on July 28, 1972, in Cloquet, to Russell and Sandra (Johnson) Bankey.  Eric was an enrolled member of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. He grew up in Cloquet, earned his high school GED and later an AA degree. Eric is fondly remembered as a strong-willed person with an adventurous nature. He was proud of his only son Eric and of his Native heritage.  He was a loving...

Adrian Fredrick Brown, age 49, of Redby, MN, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021. Adrian was born on October 20, 1971 in Red Lake, MN to Charlene Brown and Herman Downwind. He was raised by his mother and step-father, Delwyn “Dosh” Spears.  Adrian enjoyed working outdoors and most recently had been working in construction.  Adrian was known for his big heart and willingness to help people out whenever and however he could.  He had a great sense of humor, loved...

Margaret Catherine Gibbs, age 55, of Bemidji, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at the Red Lake IHS Hospital. Margaret was born September 15, 1965, in Red Lake to Oliver and Darlene (Jones) Gibbs. She grew up with her five brothers and sisters in Redby and attended Red Lake High School. Margaret had a wandering nature and loved to travel. She spent her early years traveling to places like Canada to visit her sister and North Dakota and beyond.  Later in her 20’s,...

Roland Gene Iceman, Sr., Gini-Wi-Gwan ”Golden Eagle Feather” member of the Kingfisher Clan, age 70, of Ponemah, MN, passed into the Spirit World on Sunday, July 11, 2021. Roland was born in Red Lake, MN on June 26, 1951 to Alma Spears and Robert Iceman.  He made his home in Ponemah and worked as a carpenter for Red Lake Housing for many years until his retirement in 2015. Roland enjoyed fishing and polka music.  He also loved watching the Minnesota Vikings and Twins...

.RANDALL LEE BARNEY, SR. Randall Lee Barney, Sr., age 60, of Cloquet, Minnesota, entered the spirit world on Monday, July 5, 2021, with his family by his side. Randy was born on September 7, 1960, in Cloquet, Minnesota, to Warren and Cecelia (Martineau) Barney. He loved his two sons, granddaughter, and great-grandson more than anything in this world. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, hunting, and going to the river. His occupation was a carpenter, but he was a great mechanic too! He loved...

Craig Richard Griffith, age 60, of Little Falls, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021, while visiting in Hackensack, Minnesota. No further information is available at this time.

Don Louis Kingbird, Ogichidaas “Little Warrior”, began his journey surrounded by his loving wife and family on July 5, 2021.  He was born April 27, 1972 to Carol May and Jerry Kingbird, Sr.. Don grew up in Duluth and Red Lake, attending Red Lake Schools. Don was very active in athletics in his youth. He excelled in cross country running, basketball, boxing, hockey, and track.  An accomplished and well respected singer, Don began singing with his dad and family drum...