Lynnette Sanders

Lynnette Lee Sanders, also known as "Nettie or Granny" of the Leech Lake band of Ojibwe Bear Clan, 79, of Minneapolis, began her spiritual journey on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026.

She was born Aug. 21, 1946, the daughter of Walter and Josephine (Bongo) Sanders.

Lynnette grew up in Walker and graduated from Walker High School in 1963. Following graduation, she moved to Minneapolis where she attended Rasmusson College and earned an associates of arts degree. She began her career working as an administrative assistant in Minneapolis.

Lynnette later relocated to Colorado where she was employed as a nurse's assistant at a local hospital. She also worked as a legal secretary for Mobil Oil in Denver. She eventually returned to Walker and worked for the school district as an assistant coordinator for the Johnson O'Malley program (JOM). Lynnette later settled again in Minneapolis where she worked in custodial maintenance at the Minneapolis Public Library until her retirement in 2012.

She remained in Minneapolis until her passing. Lynnette enjoyed bowling, playing bingo, netting, ricing, helping Daddy logging, working on cars, softball, hunting, reading, watching Monk and hanging out with her grandkids. She loved spending her precious time with her family and friends. A great relative and friend to everyone.

The family that Lynnette joins again are her parents, Walter and Josephine; brothers Walter (Sonny) Sanders Jr., Lonnie (Wee-Sug) Sanders, Lew Vern (Stormie) Sanders; sister Judy Ann Ryan; grandparents William and Susie Sanders and John and Maggie (Johnson) Bongo; granddaughter Roselyn Rain Stewart; also many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Those she leaves behind to cherish her memory are her ex-husband Roosevelt (Papa Rose) Stewart Sr.; daughter Frances Sanders of Minneapolis; sons Vincent Sanders of Brooklyn Park and Roosevelt Ray Stewart of Brooklyn Center; sisters Doris June Eaglin of Colorado, Barbara Sanders of Eveleth, and Yvonne Armstrong-Sanders of Walker; grandchildren Alix, Sammy, Aryka, Isabelle M, Payton, Olivia, Keenan, Alaysia, Taelon, Alida, Maya, Kobe Dale, and Shuyler (Olivia) Brooke; and great-grandchildren Camille, Brooklynn, I'zir, Isabelle, Alora and Delilah.

Funeral services for Lynnette will be at noon Feb. 14 with visitation one hour prior to the service all held at Calvary Evangelical Free Church in Walker with Pastor Mark Widman officiating.

Honorary pallbearers will be James Eaglin III, Wayne Eaglin, Vance Eaglin, Uhuru Hoosman, Nathaniel Armstrong, Mykell Engle, Sonny Villegas, Mason Villegas, and Ronald (B.J.) Woods.

Active pallbearers will be Sammy Sanders-Dawkins, L.C. Wesley Armstrong, Matthew Armstrong, Johnny Ryan, Taelon Stewart, Keenan Stewart and Sharvari Hoosman.

Interment will be held in the Evergreen Cemetery in Walker following the service at the church.

Online condolences for the family may be given at www.northernpeace.com

Lynnette's care has been entrusted to the Northern Peace Funeral Home of Walker.