DOROTHY GOUGE
O gi maa bi ne sii kwe
"Head Thunderbird Woman"

Dorothy J. Gougé, age 75, of Minneapolis, MN, died Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.

Dorothy Jean Butler was born February 16, 1946 in Hayward, WI to daughter of Tony and Elizabeth (Billyboy) Butler. She grew up in the Billy Boy Dam area, Gibaakwa'iganing , attended Couderay Grade School then graduated from Winter High School. Dorothy left for Chicago, where she met and married Alfred Gougé. After they were united in marriage they moved to Minneapolis where they lived. Several places she worked was Augustina Nursing Home, 110 Corporation, Ambassador Meat Company and then Mystic Lake Casino. She enjoyed making numerous trips to LCO for visits with family, crocheting, where she made just about everyone, an afghan. Dorothy was a fantastic mother and loved her children dearly.

She is survived by her daughter Cheryl Gougé; son Alfred Gougé Jr.; grandchildren Rory Langbecker & Jerret Gougé; great grandchildren Dakotah, Aria, Grayson, Skylar, Emma & Daisey Langbecker; sisters Mary Ann (Gary) Butler, Donna LaRonge & Ruth LaRonge; brothers Gary (Phyllis) Butler Sr. & Anthony (Monica) Butler; many nieces & nephews.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents Tony and Elizabeth; husband Alfred Gougé Sr.; grandson Cody Langbecker; brothers James Butler & Lawrence Butler; and sister Sharon Quagon.

Mass of Christian Burial was held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at St. Francis Solanus Indian Mission in Reserve. Father Gregory Hopefl officiated with music provided by Sister Felissa Zander. Burial was in St. Francis Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon, Tuesday, July 20 ^th , prior to the service, at Pineview Funeral Service.

Honorary casket bearers were Dave Butler, Gary Butler Sr., Tom Butler, Tony Butler Jr., Mark LaRonge and Larry Quagon.

Casket bearers were Rory Langbecker, Jerret Gougé, Gary Butler Jr., Larry Butler Jr., Barry LaRonge and Jim Dale.