Dorothy B. Wade – Ishigookwe (Sky Woman), age 78, of Woodbury, MN, formerly of LCO, died Monday June 1, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in St. Paul, MN.

Dorothy Butler Wade was born January 10, 1942 in Chief Lake, WI, the daughter of Max Butler and Rachel Wade. She was born and raised on the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation. Dorothy was well known for her little Indian dolls that she sold at St. Francis Solanus Indian Mission in Reserve and at Birchbark Books (Owned by Native Author Louise Erdrich) in South Minneapolis, MN. She loved her Coobies so much and she will be missed by all.

She is survived by her daughter Chris Butler; grandchildren Sarah Rachel Giinumbus Butler and David Michael Bezhigoogabow (Allicia) Butler; granddaughters Hannah DeCoteau Nigonibinesiikwe Orie, Grace Miskwaabineshiinh Butler and Hazel Mimikwew Butler; sisters Martina Gougé, Eunice Quagon and Regina (Terry) Quaderer; brother James Butler; and many nieces and nephews.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents Max Butler and Rachel Wade; brothers Russel Butler and George Butler; and significant other Simon Segura.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date with burial in St. Francis Cemetery in Reserve.

Last Update: Jun 05, 2020 7:51 am CDT