Makwagabo
"Standing Bear"

Lee "Leo" C. Mitchell, 58, of LCO, died Thursday, August 21, 2014 at Riverwood Health Center in Aitkin, MN.

Leo Clarence Mitchell was born on April 1, 1956 in Hayward, WI, the son of Leo Bildeau and Marie Quagon. Dora, Leo and Darrell were raised by grandparents Stella and James Drumbeater. Leo completed his GED and enjoyed hunting, fishing and being in the outdoors. He also loved playing his guitar, cooking and animals.

He is survived by sons Wade Dauphinias, Leo Mitchell Jr.; daughter Lesley Decorah; sisters Dora Mitchell, Ann Plakut, Stella Makola; brother Darrell Mitchell, Doug Mitchell, Jamieson Wambolt; step children Susie DeNasha, Erin Lynk, Linda Lynk & Diane Lynk; former wife Ann Mitchell.

Leo was proceeded in death by his parents; grandparents Stella & James Drumbeater;son Kenny Quagon; aunt Bonita Quagon; uncles Lloyd Quagon, Peter Quagon, Barnabus Quagon; special beloved friend Darcy Quaderer.

Tribal Funeral Rites will be held beginning with a feast at 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 25 at Pineview Funeral Service in Hayward with Larry Smallwood officiating. Burial will be in Whitefish Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m., Sunday, August 24 at the funeral home.

Honorary casket bearers will be Tami DeMarr, Brett Dennis Sr., Anthony Miller, Cheri Ann Miller, Dena Quaderer and Michael Quaderer.

Casket bearers will be Jerry Benjamin, Thomas Benjamin, Ron Bildeau, Dave Jack, Darrell Mitchell and Jamieson Wambolt.