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May 24, 2021 The Star
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Friday,
June 4. Please bring your own sack lunch to the large picnic shelter at
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Kenneth Cowboy Charbonneau
Kenneth Cowboy Charbon-
Lorraine A. smith, 36 of Belcourt
and Fort Totten ND passed away on
Friday, May 14, 2021 at Trinity Med-
ical Center in Minot ND.
The Wake for Lorraine will be
held at the Log Cabin, in Dunseith
ND on Thursday May 20, 2021 be-
ginning at 5:00 pm. with a Prayer
Service at 7:00 pm. Clark Peltier
will of ciate. A Graveside Service
will be held on Friday, May 21, 2021
at 12:30 pm. at the St. Thomas Pres-
byterian Cemetery, (Raven Hill
Cemetery) at rural Fort Totten. The
procession to the cemetery will leave
from the Log Cabin at 10:00 am. on
Friday.
Lorraine Ardis Smith, precious
daughter of Dwight and Rhea (Iron
Moccasin) Smith was born on Febru
ary 10, 1985 in DevilsLake ND. She
was raised and educated in Fort Tot-
ten ND. Lorraine and David Huck
Bercier were the proud parents of
daughter Shayleigh. At the time of
her death she was living in Belcourt
ND with her special friend, Sage
Peltier, her beloved daughter
Shayleigh Ann Bercier and her beau-
tiful grandson Monte James Henry.
Lorraine was attending GED
classes in Belcourt and was so ex
cited to nish and receive her
diploma. She was so ecstatic and
proud 'of her daughter Shayleigh who
was in her Senior Year and would be
receiving her diploma in June. She
couldn t wait to see her daughter
walk across that stage, meaning they
would have both succeeded in re-
ceiving their High School diplomas.
Lorraine enjoyed beading, artful
coloring and KEYA Bingo. She had
a green thumb and had many thriving
houseplants and owers. She never
missed a chance to attend family
gatherings and cookouts. She just
loved anytime she could spend with
her daughter, grandson and extended
family. They brought her so much
joy and happiness.
Our beloved daughter, mother,
grandmother, sister, aunt, niece,
cousin and dearest friend will be for-
ever in our hearts, forever loved and
forever missed.
Lorraine s loving family include
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The'res'a Manson, age 91,0f Rolla, . V enriching the whole
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ND passed away on Wednesday, May
19, 2021 in her home, surrounded by
her loved ones.
Theresa M. (Poitra) Manson was
born on July 26, 1929 in Devils Lake,
ND to Robert and Eva (LaFrance)
Poitra. She was raised in Rural St. John
area and completed her education in St.
John, ND.
She was united in marriage to Ed-
ward D. Manson in 1949, they later di-
vorced. Together they had three
children Douglas, Helenand Elaine.
Theresa was a wonderful homemaker
and she took pride in taking care of her
children and loved ones.
Theresa enjoyed spending time with
her loved ones. All children in the fam
ily were Grandma s Babies . She al-
ways loved to keep herself busy. In her
earlier days, she loved to ride horses,
her own motorcycle. She was an ex-
cellent marksman who would hunt and
loved to practice shooting, even with a
slingshot. She had many hobbies
which included, Reading Books, xing
puzzles, number and word nds. Her
favorite pastimes were to teach all of
her children and grandchildren to play
cards and dice and to play card games
with family and friends, listening to old
country music with her family and
watching ghost stories, game shows
and old westerns.
Theresa is survived by her two
daughters, Helen (Roger) Lindberg of
Perth, ND and Elaine Kakela and Doug
Aos of Rolette, ND; grandchildren,
Terry Manson, Jenny Manson, Richard
Haggar, Julie (Tony) St. Germaine,
Melissa (Batten) LaFontaine, Shawna
(Arlan) Martin, and Michael Guilbert;
her
daughters Shayleigh Ann
Bercier and grandson Monte James
Henry and Kaylee J. Bercier and
Autumn L. Bercier; parents Dwight
and Rhea; brothers and sisters Pep
per (Dom Vann) Iron Moccasin,
Clinton A. McKay, Carlin M. Iron
Moccasin, Larissa McKay and sis
ter-in-law Lorenda S. 'I oneart
(McKay); grandpa Frances (Babe)
Smith; special nieces and nephews
Aiyanna and Ashton Smith, Richard
Parisien Jr Dezmond Smith, Ken-
neth Iron Moccasin, Kevin La-
Fontaine Jr Destiny Robertson,
Jaelyn R. Tonearts, Julia K. Two-
Hearts and many other nieces and
nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins
who Lorraine treasured and loved
very much.
She was welcomed into Heaven
by her Creator and her grandparents
Vivian Shaw, Jerry Adams and Lor-
raine Smith, sisters Rollene Faith
Smith, Angela Smith and Rhiannon
Smith, brother Alvin Iron Moccasin
and many other beloved relatives.
Casket Bearers will be Dom Vann,
Mark Shaw, Kevin LaFontaine Jr
Arlin BlackLance, Rodney Martin
and Dawson Zerr. Honorary Bearers
will be Shayleigh Bercier, Pepper
Iron Moccasin, Larissa McKay, Jae-
lyn T WoHearts, Julia Tonearts and
Kaylee Bercier. Music will be pro-
vided by Red Thunder.
many great and great-great grandchil-
dren; brother, Vrrgil Poitra of Dunseith,
ND; and sister, Amanda Poitra of
Fargo, ND.
Theresa was preceded in death by
her parents, Robert and Eva Poitra, son,
Douglas Manson, granddaughter, Tina
Manson, siblings, Douglas Poitra,
Willard Poitra, Wayne Poitra, Blanche
Hunt, Lorraine Haggerty, Gladys
Poitra, Helen Sunblad and Richard
Poitra.
Casket Bearers are Jordan St.Ger-
maine, Taylor St.Germaine, Payton La-
Fontaine, Terry Manson Jr. ,Tracy
Manson, Rayne LaFontaine. Honorary
Casket Bearers are all Grandchildren,
Great-GrandChildren and all farrrily
and friends.
A Funeral Mass will be held on
Wednesday, May 26,2021 at 10:00 AM
at St. Joachim Catholic Church, Rolla,
ND with visitation beginning at 8:30
AM. Father Thai Arul presiding. Bur-
ial will follow in St. Michael s Catholic
Cemetery, Rolla, ND. A meal will be
served in the church basement follow-
ing the burial.
Elick Funeral Home, Rolla, ND.
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neau, age 64, of Dunseith, ND
passed away on Tuesday, May 18,
2021 at the Belcourt Hospital, Bel-
court, ND.
Kenneth Michael Cowboy
Charbonneau was born on April 26,
1957 in Belcourt, ND to Lionel and
Genevieve (Parisien) Charbonneau.
He was raised in the Belcourt and
Dunseith area, completing his edu-
cation there as well. Cowboy met
the love of his life/Sandra Morin,
and after 44 yearstogether were
united in marriage on April 29, 2021.
He was the proud father of Eric,
Michael, Bradley, and Travis. Cow-
boy farmed for many years, working
clOsely with Adrian and James Mon
geon. He enjoyed going 'to the
casino, playing cards and dice, and
watching derby s. Cowboy loved
watching his family participate in
their motor sports, demolition
derby s and drag racing. He dearly
loved his family and the time they
spent together, especially Cooper.
Cowboy will be lovingly remem-
bered and greatly missed.
Cowboy is survived by his wife,
Sandra Charbonneau of Dunseith;
children, Eric (Aleta Peliter) Morin,
Michael (Jessica Gladue) Morin,
Bradley Charbonneau, and Travis
(Harley Amyotte) Morin, all of Dun-
seith; eleven grandchildren, Kenyon
Morin, Cooper Morin, Case Morin,
Bryghton Peltier, Ethan Morin, Eli-
jah Peltier, Gabriel Peltier, Chante
Gillis, Zachary Bercier, Hunter
Gladue, and Everleigh Morin;
great grandchild, Emmalynn Morin;
siblings, Jeff (Betty) Charbonneau,
Judy (Slugger) Charbonneau, both of
Dunseith, and Diane Willis of MN ;
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and nieces, and nephews.
Cowboy was preceded in death
by his parents, Lionel and Genevieve
Charbonneau, brothers, Sherman,
Eugene, Dwight, and Harvey Char-
bonneau, and sister Kathy Dahlberg.
Casket Bearers are Josh Charbon-
neau, Darrell Charbonneau, Kenyon
Morin, Ethan Morin, Derek Halvor-
son, and Beau Davis. Honorary Bear-
ers are Russell Halvorson, Clarence
Belgarde, Randy Vivier, Gary Poitra,
Jim Mongeon, Joe Mongeon, and
Rolland Morin. Eucharistic Gifts by
Terry and Misty Belgarde. Readers
are Cheryl LaFloe and Barabara Bel-
garde. Rosary led by Helen Parisien.
Music by Craig Lunday.
A visitation will begin at 4:00 PM
on Monday, May 24, 2021 at St. An-
thony s Catholic Church, Belcourt,
ND with a Rosary Service at 7:00
PM. Funeral Mass will be Tuesday,
May 25, 2021 at 10:00 AM in the
Church with Fr. Michael Slovak pre-
siding. Burial will follow in the
church cemetery, All are invited for
a meal following burial at the Eagle
Heart Cultural Center, Dunseith,
ND.
Elick Funeral Home, Rolla, ND.
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THE FAMILY or VERA rurer
Would like to Thank you very much for all the
flowers, and expressions of sympathy shown to
our family,
Thank you to the Ebenezer Church and to the
Ladies for the wonderful lunch they providcd.
Thank you to Judy, Diane and Mark for the
beautiful Music. Pastors Gene and Rob for the
service and prayers.
Your support at this difficult time is very much
appreciated and of great comfort to all of the
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Iraq and Afghanistan, their dedication and sacrifice
have protected our way of life for generations.
Their heroic contributions will never be forgotten,
and their spirits live on in our hearts.
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