Obituaries
Walking On – Mahlon Gunn
Mahlon Gunn July 29, 1948 – April 8, 2022Mahlon Gunn, 73, Douglas, formerly of New Town, died Friday, April 8, 2022, at his home. Mahlon William Gunn was born July 29, 1948, in Minot, to Faith (Fox) and Fred Gunn, Jr. He was raised in New Town and attended area schools before transferring to Flandreau Indian School in South Dakota. He was blessed with six children from his first marriage. Mahlon and Lynn Starr have shared their lives over the past 20 years and were married in 2015. He had an artistic soul and was always drawing. He left behind many books filled with his amazing sketches. He...
Walking On – James “Pete” Hale
James “Pete” Hale (Holy/Sacred Leaf) “Mira’aba Xuba’a” September 22, 1956 – April 4, 2022A friend to many. An open hand to the broken. A loving father. A dedicated Papa. James “Pete” Hale, 65, New Town, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022, in the arms of his children. James Peter Hale (Holy/Sacred Leaf) “Mira’aba Xuba’a” was born on September 22, 1956, in Los Angeles, California, the son of Millard and Irene (Bluestone) Hale. He was raised on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation, until attending boarding school from a young age. He graduated in 1976 from St. Mary’s High School in New...
Walking On – Audrey Mae Gottschall (Dickens)
Joseph James Henry (Uugagai Awashiish) September 3, 1991 – March 22, 2022 Joseph James Henry (Uugagai Awashiish) was born on May 28, Chad Johnson Jr. was born September 3, 1991, in Minot North Dakota to Yvette Everett and Chad Moran. He was nicknamed Nooner because his younger brother, Payne, couldn’t say Junior. Nooner was the oldest and was born to be a big brother. He was more than just a big brother; he was their best friend; he took this position very seriously and loved them all very much. He attended Head Start in Parshall, where his big personality shined. He also attended...
Walking On – Audrey Mae Gottschall (Dickens)
Audrey Mae Gottschall (Dickens) July 6th, 1939 – March 13th, 2022 Audrey Mae Dickens was born July 6th, 1939 in Nishu, ND to Felix Dickens, Sr. and Maxine (Hosie) Dickens. She departed this world for her eternal spiritual home on March 13th, 2022, surrounded by loving family after a valiant battle with dementia at the age of 82 yrs old. Audrey was a proud member of the Mandan Hidatsa Arikara (MHA) Nation. Audrey, a quiet, thoughtful child, briefly attended elementary school in Nishu, ND. Life in the Dickens home was never dull as the family grew to include a total of9 sisters and...
Walking On – Donna “Dixie” Howling Wolf
Donna “Dixie” Howling Wolf March 3, 1941 – March 3, 2022 Donna “Dixie” Howling Wolf was born on March 3, 1941, in Elbowoods, to Ruth (Packineau) and Jefferson Smith Sr. Dixie was the youngest of 9 children. She attended school in Elbowoods. She, along with some of her sisters, was relocated to California, where she continued her education. While in California, Dixie met her future husband, Helmuth “Puddin” Krueger Jr, where he was serving in the army. They returned to North Dakota, and they were married in 1956. During their 36 years of marriage, they were blessed...
Walking On – Cynthia “Cindy” Reneé Whitecotton
Cynthia “Cindy” Reneé Whitecotton April 22, 1957 – March 7, 2022Cynthia “Cindy” Reneé Whitecotton, 64, of Cherokee, NC, went on her journey on March 7, 2022. She was born on April 22, 1957, in Tulsa, OK, to Roy Chandler and Julia LoneEagle. Cindy loved everyone she met and took many wayward youth under her wing. She was an activist for Native rights, climate change, and Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. She loved concerts, photography, and her grand/children. Cindy is survived by her 3 children: Janine Whitecotton Smith (Andy), Dakota Whitecotton (Juanita), Gadusi Crowe (TJ); 8...