Muriel "Awaniikwe" Dickenson

Muriel "Awaniikwe" Dickenson obituary

Muriel "Awaniikwe" Dickenson

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Oct

23

Prayer Service

6:00 p.m.

Little Earth gym

Minneapolis, MN

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Oct

23

Celebration of Life

5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Little Earth gym

Minneapolis, MN

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Muriel Dickenson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Chilson Funeral Chapel - Winsted on Oct. 20, 2025.

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Muriel Dickenson "Awaniikwe", age 75, of Minneapolis, MN passed away on October 17th. She was born to parents John and Caroline (Petite) Dickinson in Red Lake, MN on September 8th, 1950.

Muriel is preceded in death by her parents: John Dickenson and Caroline (Petite) Dickenson; brothers: Antoine Bellinger, John Bellinger, David Dickenson, and Gerald Dickenson; and sisters: Joan Strong, Judith Bellinger, and Nancy Greyhair.

She is survived by her son: Rick Thompson; grandchildren: Corrie Thompson, Rachel Thompson, Shania Thompson, Ricky Thompson, Mato Ska Thompson, and Wicahpi Cikala Thompson; and many other nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, October 23rd from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM at the Little Earth gym. A prayer service will be held at 6:00 PM. Darwin Strong will be officiating.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

23

Prayer Service

6:00 p.m.

Little Earth gym

Minneapolis, MN

Send Flowers

Oct

23

Celebration of Life

5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Little Earth gym

Minneapolis, MN

Send Flowers