At 7:20 a.m. this morning Steve Blake passed away after treatment during a lengthy hospital stay at Fairview University Medical Center in Minneapolis his family said.
- Thursday, September 4 – 4 p.m. A Celebration Wake for our departed brother will take place at All Nations Church located at 1515 E. 23rd Street in South Minneapolis . If you have images of Steve, or artistic renderings by him that you would like to share as we celebrate his life – please bring them. (They will be returned to you afterward.) In lieu of flowers, monetary donations are welcome to help offset service expenses. For those interested in contributing to food-serving efforts, please call Susan Bellecourt at (612) 735-2607 for more information.
- Friday, September 5 & Saturday, September 6 [Exact time TBD] Mr. Tommy Stillday will lead Midewiwin services at the Little Rock Community Center located about 5 miles west of Red Lake, MN. (218) 679-3594 or (218) 368-2172 North of Bemidji , follow Highway 89, then go west on Highway 1; see Center on left across from Beaulieu’s Store.
- Saturday, September 6 [Exact time TBD]Â The funeral will take place at the Little Rock Community Center west of Red Lake, MN (218) 679-3594 or (218) 368-2172.
William (Bill) Carter
American Indian Community Advocate
City of Minneapolis
Direct: (612) 673-3028
Fax: (612) 673-2599
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