All Obituaries

Murphy Alfred Thomas Jr., whose Indian name was Makadewigaabo, which means Blackman Standing, and his doodem was Awaazisii (Bullhead Clan), age 69, of Ponemah, MN passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2020, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND. Murphy was born on April 28, 1951 in Red Lake, MN to Murphy and Katherine (Cloud) Thomas Sr. He graduated from Red Lake High School and went on to attend BSU. Murphy was fluent in Ojibwe and worked as a language and cultural teacher in various schools...

Joseph Blacketter, age 57, of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at Essential Health St. Mary's in Duluth. Arrangements are pending.

Joseph "Joe" Eugene Blacketter, 57, of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at Essential St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth. Arrangements are pending.

On Monday, August 3, 2020 Allyn Isaacson, loving son, brother and friend passed away at the age of 31 in Fargo, ND. Allyn was born on June 6,1989 to David and Valerie Isaacson in Bemidji, MN and was raised in Cass Lake, MN along with his sister, Chantel Isaacson. He went to Cass lake /Bena Schools and enjoyed wrestling and golf. Allyn held various jobs including Randy's (Ellis) Doc Service, North Central Door Co. and ServiceMaster Clean. Allyn had a passion for gaming, bass...

    James “Jim” Robert Whitefeather, Makoons – “Little Bear” of the Turtle Clan, age 32, of Redby, MN, journeyed to the Spirit World on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. James was born on June 25, 1988 in Red Lake, MN to Alvin Jones and Denise Whitefeather. Growing up he loved playing basketball at the RPG and football in his grandma Bonita’s yard.  He made his home in Redby, MN and was blessed to have two sons,...

Leon Michael Barney, 49, of Cloquet, Minnesota, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 30, 2020.  Leon was born on January 28, 1971, in Cloquet,  to Leslie Sr. and Bonita (Shabiash) Barney. Leon grew up in Cloquet and graduated from Denfeld High School in Duluth. He went on to work on the cleanup crew for Fond du Lac Housing.  Leon enjoyed hunting and target practice, fishing, and especially time with his family. His time spent with his granddaughter Teonna gave him the...

King Amenadiel Stillday, 40-days old, entered the Spirit World at Red Lake Hospital on Monday, July 20, 2020. Baby King was born June 10, 2020 at Sanford Hospital in Bemidji MN, to Autumn Rose-Ann Stillday. In his short life, King captured the hearts of his mother and all who cared for him. They remember him smiling back at them, starting to coo when he heard their voice, and studying their faces. King was a good baby. When they heard him grunting and saw him stretching, his family knew it...

  Sandra Lee Pauly was born November 7, 1942 in Minneapolis, MN to Van and Dorothy VanSteenwyk.  Sandra was the oldest of 5 children. The family lived in New Mexico and California for a short time and moved back to Minnesota. Sandra attended school in Walker and graduated in 1960. Sandra married Robert Pauly Jr. on January 21, 1961 and throughout the years had 6 children. Sandra and Robert were married 60 years Sandra worked at the Dutchman Supper Club for her parents,...

Donald Vincent Robinson, age 96, of Hackensack, MN passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at Birchview Assisted Living in Hackensack.  Donald was born in Park Rapids, MN on March 27, 1924, to Leonard and Larna “Opal” (Carter) Robinson.    He grew up in Lake Hattie Township.  On March 24, 1943, he joined the US Army and served during World War II in the Philippines and the Solomon Islands, receiving numerous commendations.  Upon his discharge, Donald...

Pamela Worth, 68, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020 at her home in Walker, MN. Pam was born October 7, 1951 in Walker to Stanley and Kathleen (Saddler) Worth.  She attended the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree.  She taught high school English and fifth grade for a number of years, then became an event manager for the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.  Upon moving back to Walker, Pam was an event coordinator for Northern...