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1970

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2025

Mavis Mandery Obituary

Giizisookwe, Mavis Mandery, age 55, passed away on July 19, 2025. A Visitation held at 8 PM on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at the Baadwewidang District 1 Community Center on the Mille Lacs Reservation. The Funeral Ceremony held at 10 AM on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at the Baadwewidang District 1 Community Center on the Mille Lacs Reservation with Baabiitaw officiating. Interment will be in the Vineland Burial Grounds. Arrangements are with the LeMieur Funeral Home in Onamia.

Mavis was born on January 27, 1970, in Minneapolis, MN. She was united in marriage to David Mandery on October 12, 2012, on the Vista Star Excursion Tour on Lake Superior. The couple enjoyed camping at the Indian Point Campground near Duluth where they would relax around the campfire. Mavis loved going to the various shops and antique stores around Duluth. She was a hobbyist who was always willing to try something new. Mavis liked to spend her time sewing blankets, quilting and working on various jigsaw puzzles.

She is survived by her husband, David Mandery; daughter, Lydia (Zach) Larson; granddaughter, Arya Larson; mother, Joyce Stobb; sister, Corrine (Ron) Webb; brothers, Jeff (Mary) Stobb, Randy (Chris) Stobb, Kevin (Marie) Stobb, Dale (Farrahn) Stobb, and Dan (Megan) Stobb.

She was preceded in death by her father, Eugene Stobb; brother, Vincent Stobb; and niece, Tahnisha Sam.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Mille Lacs Messenger on Jul. 23, 2025.

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Jul

22

Visitation

8:00 p.m.

Baadwewidang District 1 Community Center

45300 Virgo Rd, Onamia, MN 56359

Jul

23

Service

10:00 a.m.

Baadwewidang District 1 Community Center

45300 Virgo Rd, Onamia, MN 56359

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