Shelley Funeral Chapel Onamia

Marianne Miller, age 85, of Onamia, MN, passed away on November 28, 2023. A private family memorial will be held at a later date. Jim and his family would like to express their appreciation for the care and condolences that they have received and shared. Arrangements are with the Shelley Funeral Chapel of Onamia.

Gloria Elizabeth Leaf, beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, peacefully passed away on November 24th, 2023, at the age of 84, surrounded by loved ones. The family invites friends and loved ones to join them in a Celebration of Gloria's Life on Wednesday, November 29th, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Onamia, MN. Visitation will be from 10:00-10:30 am, and the Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30 AM. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Holy Cross Catholic Church. May Gloria Elizabeth Leaf rest in eternal peace, her legacy living on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. Born to Arthur and Delia Hasert on January...

Awonahgabow, Alan Douglas Mitchell, age 58, passed away on November 18, 2023. Visitation will begin at 5 PM on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at the District 1 Community Center on the Mille Lacs Reservation. Funeral Ceremony will held at 10 AM on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at the District 1 Community Center on the Mille Lacs Reservation. Interment will be in the Vineland Burial Grounds. Awonahgabow, Alan was born July 21, 1965, to James "Tuggo" Jr. and Beatrice (Sam) Mitchell in Onamia, MN. Alan enjoyed listening to music, playing games on his PS4, spending time with family, friends, and his son, Fred. Alan loved sharing memories of his life before settling down. He liked to spend his time...

Dr. Cathy Donovan, a beloved mother, sister, daughter, aunt, church member, and physician died suddenly and tragically on Monday, November 13, 2023. Cathy was born in St. Petersburg, FL on October 14, 1967 as the youngest of a set of twins. She grew up in Florida, attending the University of Miami where she was a member of the "Band of the Hour" during the peak of the Hurricane football powerhouse. She then attended medical school at the University of North Carolina and did a family medicine residency in Spartinburg, South Carolina. She graduated from residency in 1996 and having fallen in love with both the health system and the community on Mille Lacs Lake, she moved to Minnesota,...

Dr. Cathy Donovan, a beloved mother, sister, daughter, aunt, church member, and physician died suddenly and tragically on Monday, November 13, 2023. Cathy was born in St. Petersburg, FL on October 14, 1967 as the youngest of a set of twins. She grew up in Florida, attending the University of Miami where she was a member of the "Band of the Hour" during the peak of the Hurricane football powerhouse. She then attended medical school at the University of North Carolina and did a family medicine residency in Spartinburg, South Carolina. She graduated from residency in 1996 and having fallen in love with both the health system and the community on Mille Lacs Lake, she moved to Minnesota,...

Giiwegwaneb, Kenneth Shingobe, age 68, passed away on November 10, 2023. A visitation will be held at 5 PM on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at the District 1 Community Center on the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Reservation. Funeral Ceremony will begin at 10 AM on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at the District 1 Community Center on the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Reservation with Ombishkebines officiating. Interment will be in the Vineland Burial Grounds. Arrangements are with the Shelley Funeral Chapel of Onamia. Kenneth was born on November 12, 1954, to Susan and Frank Shingobe. He enlisted and honorably served his country in the United States Navy. Kenneth owned and operated a coffee shop and...

Fredrick L. Bester, beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend. US Marine Veteran passed away peacefully on November 10, 2023, at the age of 92. He was Preceded in death by his parents, Fredrick and Hattie Bester; brother, Chester Bester; sister, Beverly Walz (Joseph); and special friend, Darlene Lang. Survived by many nieces and nephews and best friend, Ken Stewart. A Celebration of Life is planned for the spring of 2024 at his home in Isle, MN, followed by a private family service.

Mike Falconer, age 74, of Onamia, MN passed away on October 21, 2023. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with the Shelley Funeral Chapel of Onamia.

Niizhoogwaneb, Jesse Taylor, age 37, passed away on October 6, 2023. A Visitation will be held at 6 PM on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe District II Ceremonial Hall, East Lake, MN. Funeral Ceremony will begin at 10 AM on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe District II Ceremonial Hall, East Lake, MN with Ombishkebines officiating. Interment will be in the Big Sandy Burial Grounds. Niizhoogwaneb, Jesse was born on February 27, 1986, to Tammy (Sargent) and Kenneth Taylor Sr. in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He enjoyed detailing and working on his car. Jesse loved to spend his time with his granddaughter and family. Niizhoogwaneb is survived by...

Biidwewewidamookwe, Elfreda Sam, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Visitation will begin at 6 PM on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at the District 1 Community Center on the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Reservation. A Funeral Ceremony will be held at 10 AM on Friday, October 6, 2023, at the District 1 Community Center on the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Reservation, with Gisibaganeb officiating. Interment will be in the Vineland Burial Grounds. Biidwewewidamookwe, Elfreda was born on July 9, 1932, in Onamia, Minnesota. She enjoyed teaching others, especially children, the Ojibwe language and culture. Elfreda was a Drum and Mide member, where she participated in traditional ceremonies....

Noodin, Cheyenne "Big Baby" Davis Sr., age 45, of Garrison, MN, passed away on October 1, 2023. A Visitation will begin at 6 PM on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at the District 1 Community Center on the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Reservation. A Funeral Ceremony will be held at 10 AM on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at the District 1 Community Center on the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Reservation, with Ombishkebines officiating. Interment will be in the Vineland Burial Grounds. Noodin, Cheyenne "Big Baby" Davis Sr., was born on February 20, 1978, in Onamia, Minnesota. He enjoyed playing blackjack, basketball, and the moccasin tournament. Cheyenne liked to spend his time drawing, helping his friends,...

Ikwe'e, Sheila Benjamin, age 55, of Onamia, MN, passed away on September 25, 2023. Visitation will begin at 7 PM on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at the District 1 Community Center on the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Reservation. A Funeral Ceremony will be held at 10 AM on Friday, September 29, 2023, at the District 1 Community Center on the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Reservation, with Ombishkebines officiating. Interment will be in the Vineland Burial Grounds. Arrangements are with the Shelley Funeral Chapel of Onamia. Ikwe'e, Sheila was born on August 20, 1968, in Onamia, Minnesota, to Evelyn and Arthur Benjamin. She was raised by Delores (Weyaus) and Melvin Eagle Sr. Sheila enjoyed drawing,...

Agaasaa, Debra Blake, age 67, of Onamia, MN, passed away on September 23, 2023. Visitation will begin at 7 PM on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at the District 1 Community Center on the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Reservation. A Funeral Ceremony will be held at 10 AM on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at the District 1 Community Center on the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Reservation, with Nazhike officiating. Interment will be in the Woodland Burial Grounds. Arrangements are with the Shelley Funeral Chapel of Onamia. Agaasaa, Debra was born on February 20, 1956, in Cloquet, Minnesota, to Violet and Lloyd Pindegayosh. She enjoyed traveling, going to the casino, and attending pow-wows. Debra liked to...

Mary Anne Kohlgraf, age 74, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2023, at her home in Onamia, MN after a long battle with COPD. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Onamia, MN. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to service. Interment will be in the Onamia Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements are with the Shelley Funeral Chapel of Onamia. Mary Anne was born on November 6, 1948, in Monticello, Minnesota, to Anita Goral. She was later lovingly adopted by Leonard and Jean Hansen. She grew up in Onamia, Minnesota, while attending Onamia Public Schools and achieved her GED. Mary Anne met Arnold George Kohlgraf, at the skating rink in...

Binesiikwe, Ramona Applegate, age 80, passed away on September 12, 2023. A visitation will begin at 8 PM on Friday, September 15, 2023, at the District 1 Community Center on the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Reservation. A Funeral Ceremony will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at the District 1 Community Center on the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Reservation with Baabiitaw officiating. Interment will be in the Shingobe Burial Grounds. Arrangements are with the Shelley Funeral Chapel of Onamia. Binesiikwe, Ramona was born on March 3, 1943, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Josephine (Shingobe) and Alvin Hawes. As a child, she was very close with her grandmother, Mary Davis, who taught...

Esther Marie Paschke, Ojibiikwe (Lady of the Head Waters), 87-year-old resident of Onamia, MN, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Mille Lacs Health System in Onamia. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 PM on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at St. Therese Little Flower Mission Church in Vineland, MN with Father Jerry Schik officiating. Burial will take place in the St. Therese Parish Cemetery immediately following mass. A visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m. at the church. Funeral arrangements are with Shelley Funeral Chapel of Onamia. Esther was born on March 29th, 1936, at Onigum Bay in Walker, MN, to the late Paul Graves and Rose (Shingobe) Barstow. Esther grew up with...

Giiwegwaneb, Charles Shingobe Sr., age 70 of Onamia, MN passed away on September 5, 2023. Visitation will begin at 7 PM on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at the District 1 Community Center on the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Reservation. A Funeral Ceremony will be held at 10 AM on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at the District 1 Community Center on the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Reservation, with Nazhike officiating. Interment will be in the Little Flower Cemetery. Arrangements are with the Shelley Funeral Chapel of Onamia. Giiwegwaneb, Charles was born on June 12, 1953, to Frank and Susan (Benjamin) Shingobe. He enjoyed playing his guitar, going to the casino, pow wows, and dancing. Charles liked...

Makoons, Ole Nickaboine Jr., age 57 passed away on September 5, 2023. Visitation will begin at 7 PM on Friday, September 8, 2023, at the District 1 Community Center on the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Reservation. A Funeral Ceremony will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, September 6, 2023, at the District 1 Community Center on the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Reservation with Ombishkebines officiating. Interment will be in the Indian Point Burial Grounds. Arrangements are with the Shelley Funeral Chapel of Onamia. Makoons, Ole Nickaboine Jr., was born on August 17, 1966, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He enjoyed sending TikTok videos, listening to music, going on car rides, and watching movies. Ole liked...

Giiwitaagiizhik, Ronald Smith passed away on August 24, 2023. Visitation will begin at 8 PM on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at the District 1 Community Center on the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Reservation. A Funeral Ceremony will be held at 10 AM on Monday, August 28, 2023, at the District 1 Community Center on the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Reservation. Interment will be in the Vineland Burial Grounds. Giiwitaagiizhik, Ronald Smith was born on November 1, 1954, in Brainerd, Minnesota. He enjoyed golfing, softball, bowling, and traveling with family. Ronald looked forward to football season and was a MN Vikings fan. He enjoyed gambling and playing bingo. Ronald loved spending time with his...

Naawaakamegookwe, Victoria "Vickey" J. (Houle) Verkennes passed away on August 16, 2023, in Brainerd, Minnesota. Visitation will begin at 8 PM on Monday, August 21, 2023, at the District 1 Community Center on the Mille Lacs Reservation. A Funeral Ceremony will begin at 9 AM on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at the District 1 Community Center on the Mille Lacs Reservation with Nazhike officiating. Interment will be in Woodland Burial Grounds. Arrangements are with the Shelley Funeral Chapel of Onamia. Naawaakamegookwe, Victoria "Vickey" J. (Houle) Verkennes was born on May 7, 1947, in Onamia, Minnesota. Vickey attended the University of Minnesota Duluth where she earned degrees in social work and...

A Funeral Ceremony for Kiiwedin Binesii, Bill Schaaf age 82, will be held at 10 AM on Monday, August 7, 2023, at the District 1 Community Center on the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Reservation with Ombishkebines officiating. Visitation will begin at dusk on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at the District 1 Community Center on the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Reservation. Interment will be in the Vineland Burial Grounds. Arrangements are with the Shelley Funeral Chapel of Onamia. Kiiwedin Binesii, Bill was raised in the woods on the Leech Lake Indian Reservation, where his father, a member of the Minnesota Logging Hall of Fame, taught him the importance of independence. His mother was a Mille Lacs Band...