MINNESOTA, Red Lake – Funeral services were held for ROSELLA SPEARS, 76, on August 14, 2009, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Red Lake. Interment followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Red Lake. Rosella was born October 10, 1932, in Red Lake. She passed away August 14, 2009, at Meritcare Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota.

Rosella was raised and educated in Red Lake. She worked in activities at Jourdain/Perpich Extended Care Facility in Red Lake until she had to retire due to illness. She enjoyed doing puzzle books, going to the casino, taking care of her birds and doing laundry. She loved being with her family, especially her grandkids. (Red Lake Nation News, August 28, 2009)