Grandmother MARTIN, ALICE M., 77, passed Friday, March 30, 2007.
Brother Woody Dailey 66, from Indianapolis passed Dec. 27, 2006 from complications due to exposure to agent orange in the Vietnam Conflict. Woody was a vendor at our Pow Wows and liked by many.
Mr. Jake Ira Hale 28 years old, passed away on July 4th. He was a Minneconjou member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, and a respected Native American singer and drummer.
"He loved people and he will not be forgotten"
Linda Ennnis passed away on June 20th. She was 52. She was of Blackfeet descent and sat on theadvisory council and was a member of the NA groups in the the Evansville Indiana area.
Corbin Harney, Western Shoshone Spiritual Leader Passes On –Public Statement by Corbin’s Immediate Family July 10, 2007 (Turtle Island). Corbin Harney was a Spiritual Leader of the Western Shoshone Nation.
Nathan E. "Bud" Smith 89, Morgantown, passed Aug. 28, 2007. Services: 11 a.m. Sat. Sept. 1 at Meredith-Clark Funeral Home, Cremation & Personalization Center, with calling there from 2-8 p.m. Fri. Aug. 31. Burial: East Hill Cemetery.
His son Don "Cripple Crow" Smith is from Morgantown, IN.
Our Prayers go out to all of the families who have lost their loved ones
Craig Scott LeVay
OAKDALE, Minn./LA CROSSE — Craig Scott LeVay, 49, of Oakdale and formerly of La Crosse died suddenly on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2007, at a Native American powwow in Indiana.
He was born Nov. 26, 1957, in Santa Monica, Calif., to William and Elaine (Morris) LeVay. Craig graduated from Logan High School and Western Wisconsin Technical College, both in La Crosse. He was employed as a printer at the Veterans Hospital in Minneapolis for 25 years.
Craig’s interests included Indian lore and crafting fine Native American clothing. He also had a love for railroads and history.
Survivors include his parents, William and Elaine LeVay of Green Valley, Ariz.; one sister, Gail (Jeff) Krall of San Antonio, Texas; and two nieces, Jessica and Ashley Krall.
A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 10, at Jandt Funeral Home, Hwy. 162 and Hattan St., Bangor. Pastor Scott Skogen will officiate. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Bangor. Friends may call from noon until the time of service Monday Sept. 10, 2007 at the funeral home. Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers.
Vernon Bellecourt, AIM leader, dead at 75
President, NCRSM
National Representative American Indian Movement Grand Governing Council Anishinabe Ojibwe Nation passed away in Minnesota, (at about 2:45 p.m. 10.13.2007 Minnesota time).He passed from complications of pneumonia, said his brother, Clyde Bellecourt, a founder of the activist group. Bellecourt fought long and hard against the use of American Indian nicknames for sports teams.
Vernon was one of our peoples hero's. Throughout his life he fought to preserve the integrity of our native peoples. A spokesman and one of the finest orators of his time. Let us all do prayers for the Bellecourt family in this time of sadness
Thank you Vernon for all the battles you had done for all of us.
IN LOVING MEMORY
1973
Taylor, Michael J.
Michael J. Taylor, 55, of Evansville, died Thursday, November 1, 2007, at VNA Charlier Hospice.
Michael worked for Anchor Industries as a frame shop builder. He was an American Indian of Cherokee blood, adopted Lakota. He was a member of several organizations through most of his life. He was also a U.S. Navy Veteran.
Gary William Spatz 1950- passed away unexpectedly on December 4, 2007.
Gary and his brother Greg were instrumental in the securing of a plot of land in Danbury Township Sandusky Ohio, to rebury American Indian ancestors that were accidentally disturbed during the progress of a New Housing Addition. Gary helped to make sure Sacred items that were sent to the construction site were kept safe so they could be used in the reburial of the ancestral remains that were found. He also attended the first two groups of reburials and assisted. His Friendship, Respect and loving concern for our people will always be remembered. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 29, 1950 and was a resident of Port Clinton, Ohio. Gary was a 1968 graduate of Cleveland St. Ignatius High School and went on to earn his Bachelor's Degree in Economics from The Ohio State University.
He is survived by his parents, William and Jeanne Spatz; his daughters, Chandra Atkinson and her husband Nathan, of California and Whitney Spatz of Indiana; his son, Callen Spatz of Indiana; brother and sister-in-law, Greg and Kim Spatz of Florida; sisters, Mary Ann Cook and her husband Dan, of Akron and Wendy Spatz of North Canton; and numerous nieces and nephews. Gary adored his children, they were his pride and joy. He was known for his quick wit and wonderful sense of humor. His musical talent was unbelievable as he could play any instrument and sang with such grace. He loved to entertain and make people laugh. He is singing with the choir of angels in Heaven and will never be forgotten. He made us proud and will be deeply missed.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10 a.m. in Little Flower Catholic Church, with the Rev. Fr. John Zuzik as Celebrant. Burial will follow at North Lawn Cemetery. Calling hours will be Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Reed Funeral Home North Canton Chapel, 801 Pittsburg Ave. NW, North Canton. There will also be a celebration of Gary's life with music on Sunday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. Please contact wendylu@neo.rr.com or call (330) 361-7157 for more information. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to the Alzheimer's Association, 4815 Munson St. NW Canton, OH 44718. Those wishing to send condolences or share a fond memory, may sign the Reed On-Line Guestbook at www.reedfuneralhome.com. (Reed, 330-477-6721.)
Floyd Red Crow Westerman (1936 - 2007)
Floyd Red Crow Westerman, Sisseton-Wapheton Dakota musician, actor, and activist, passed away at 5:00 a.m. PST, at Cedars Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles after an extended illness. He was 71.
Westerman, who began his career as a country singer, appeared in over 50 films and televison productions, including Dances with Wolves, Hidalgo, The Doors, and Poltergeist, and Northern Exposure. He appeared in 12 episodes of the 1990s TV series, Walker, Texas Ranger, as Uncle Ray Firewalker.
As a young man, he was educated at the Wapheton and Flandreau Boarding Schools, where he became a close companion and life-long friend of Dennis Banks. He left his home on the Lake Traverse reservation in South Dakota, with a suitcase and an old guitar in hand. He rambled across the country playing country music and original tunes in bars and clubs, living for some time in Denver. In 1969, his first album Custer Died for Your Sins became the background theme of the emerging Red Power Movement.
As a member of American Indian Movement, and a spokesman for the International Indian Treaty Council, Westerman traveled the world extensively working for the betterment of native people. His vision of improved social conditions for indigenous people around the globe is reflected in the music of his second album, The Land is Your Mother, 1982. In 2006, he won a NAMMY Award for his third album, A Tribute to Johnny Cash. During his career, he played and collaborated with a number of notable musicians including Willie Nelson, Kris Kristopherson, Buffy St. Marie, Jackson Browne, Harry Belafonte, and Sting.
Westerman also worked throughout his life to empower Indian youth. "They are our future," he said in a November interview. "Today we are fighting a great battle against the popular culture that surrounds them. It's a battle for their hearts and minds. We need to work to inspire them to embrace their own history and culture. Without them, we Indians have no future."
Westerman will be taken home to Sisseton, South Dakota for memorial services and burial. Plans for a memorial service in Los Angeles are also being made.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The office of the 7th Congressional District of Indiana announced that Congresswoman Julia Carson (D-IN) passed away at her home in Indianapolis. She was 69 years young. Although her specific cause of death was not available at the time, Ms. Carson passed away peacefully in her sleep with her friends close by. Her staff in Indianapolis and Washington will continue Ms. Carson’s strong legacy of working for the people of Indianapolis by assisting constituents with casework and other duties. With Ms. Carson’s passing, her congressional offices will come under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives until her successor is sworn in.
Ms. Julia CarsonFuneral arrangements
Final details have not been set, but services for Carson are tentatively planned for Saturday. Her body is expected to lie in state in the Statehouse Rotunda on Friday.
About Julia Carson
• Born: July 8, 1938, Louisville, Ky.
• Family: Two grown children
• Education: Crispus Attucks High School, 1955 graduate; College: 3rd year of college completed (attended Indiana Central Business College, Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis, St. Mary of the Woods external degree program.)
• Career: Manager, Cummins Engine Co./Foundation 1972-82; owner of a clothing store, J. Carson, which later closed.
• Politics: U.S. House of Representatives, 10th District, 1996-2007; Center Township Trustee, 1991-1996; state senator, 1976-1990, state representative, 1972-76.
Julia Carson had a special love for the American Indian community. Numerous times she came to our aide in situations where we needed a strong voice in the political arena.
Dolores Jean Rattling Leaf,
VINCENNES — Dolores Jean (Worstell) McCullough Rattling Leaf, 77, died Dec. 29, 2007, at Lodge of the Wabash Nursing Center. She had worked as a health care provider and foster parent of more than 99 children on an Indian settlement in South Dakota.
Surviving are children, Judith Byers, Steve and James McCullough and Mark Rattling Leaf; brothers, Robert and Joe Worstell; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Visitation Jan. 2, 11 a.m. to service. Funeral at 2 PM Jan. 2 at Dusterberg & Frederick Funeral Home, 521 Vigo St., Vincennes, Indiana 47591
Memorials may be made to Red Road Ministries in Bicknell Indiana.
Cabrera , Cheyenne
March 4, 2007
Cheyenne Cabrera 3 and a hafl years old of Indianapolis,died March 1, 2007. She was born August 10, 2003 in Indianapolis to Amilcar S. and Lucinda M. (Christian) Cabrera and raised by her grandmothers, Lula M. Christian and Sharon E. Reynolds, all who survive. Other survivors include grandparents, Victoria Pantoja, Lois A. Cabrera, Ralph and Lisa Stephenson, aunts,Chastity Christian, Leesa Stephens, Karen Gennessis and Hercharan Singh; uncles, Cesar and Jessir Cabrera; coussins, Francisco Sanchez, Shawnden, Zain, Nevaeh and Ethan Stephens,Ashton and Carmeel Anderson, Jake Tanner, Codey and Mexico, Karen Stanley, Mike McFadden, Beulah Morphew, Rev. Anita Jones and Cassie Kurbursky of Indiana. Cheyenne was preceded in death by her grandmother, Christian R. Cheek. Cheyenne touched so many more lives in just her few years, all who loved her dearly.
LEE N. ( CRAZY FISH) IMEL, 49, of Fort Wayne, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008. He was a member of the White Earth Chippewa Tribe. He is survived by his children, Leigh Ann (Fairris) Dean and Matthew Imel; granddaughter Sierra; and siblings, Edward Bellanger, Robert, Gary (Sandra), Rocky, Kim (Richard) Schneider, Regina, Donald (Carrie), and Jason (Emily). He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Ruth; and brother, Jack. Service is 10 a.m. Monday at Covington Memorial Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road. Visitation is from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 1/19/2008.
March 23, 2008
Wesley A. Walker, 53, of Newburgh, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2008. He was born July 31, 1954 in Carmi, Illinois.,
Wesley had a medical problem being able to walk and was told by Doctors he would never walk again but due to his strong Spiritual belief in the Healing of the Sacred Sundance of which he was healed, he Sundanced and walked til his death..He was a painter for Simms Painting,and was a member of the Lakota Religion as a Sundancer of the Salt Creek Sundance in Indiana and will certainly be remembered by us all who knew him.
Wesley is survived by his wife, Barbara Walker; son, Jacob Walker; two grandchildren; mother, Nada DeVillez; and sister, Tonda Luckett.
Friends may visit Saturday, April 5, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a Lakota Ceremony at 2 p.m. at Alexander Newburgh Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements by Alexander Newburgh Chapel, 5333 State Road 261.
Published in the Courier Press on 3/26/2008.
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Please continue to pray for Babe and her family.
Henry Lloyd Jacobs
Mr. Henry Lloyd Jacobs, 61, of 39 Lincoln Avenue, Salamanca, New York died Thursday (March 20, 2008) at the Veterans Administration Hospital, Buffalo, New York
Born October 29, 1946 in Salamanca, New York, he was the son of the late Aaron and Dora Jones Jacobs. He was married to the former Louise Sue Journey who predeceased him in 2002.
Mr. Jacobs was a veteran of the United States Army serving with the 11th Armored Calvary "Black Horse" division in the Vietnam Conflict. He was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal, Purple Heart and the Good Conduct Medal.
He was employed with the United States Postal Service in Louisville, Kentucky prior to his retirement.
Mr. Jacobs was an enrolled member of the Seneca Nation of Indians, and the Hawk Clan.
Surviving are four sons; William (Sherri) Jacobs, Hobesound, FL, Aaron (Lisa) Jacobs, Salamanca, New York, John Jacobs, Salamanca, New York, Isaiah Jacobs, Salamanca, New York; one daughter Dora (Stacy) Maybee, Salamanca, New York, nine grandchildren, one brother Albert "skee" (Kathy) Jacobs, Las Vegas, Nevada, one sister, Audrey (Frank) Ray, Salamanca, New York, several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the O'Rourke & O'Rourke Inc. Funeral Home, 25 River Street, Salamanca, New York on Monday (March 24, 2008) from 11:30 AM till 1:00 PM when funeral services will be held with pastor Kevin John officiating.
Burial will be in Hillside Haven Cemetery, Steamburg, New York
Full Military Honors will be performed by members of the American Legion Hughes-Skiba Post #535 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars John F. Ahrens Post # 5296.
