Kenneth Machen Jr.

Oct 28, 20200

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Kenneth Machen Jr.

August 14, 1976 - October 23, 2020

Miskwaanakwad, Kenneth Machen, Jr., 44-year-old resident of Minneapolis, MN passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020. Funeral Ceremony will be held at 10 AM on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Community Center on the Mille Lacs Reservation. Visitation will begin at 5 PM on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Community Center on the Mille Lacs Reservation. Interment will be in the Vineland Burial Grounds. Arrangements are with the Shelley Funeral Chapel of Onamia.

Miskwaanakwad, Kenneth Machen, Jr., was born on August 14, 1976 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Kenneth and Barbara Machen. He enjoyed doing bead work, playing the hand drum, and sing pow wow music. Kenneth liked to spend his time writing and authoring books and publications, and being with family and friends. He will always be remembered for his big heart and willingness to help others.

Miskwaanakwad, Kenneth Machen, Jr., is survived by his son, Kenneth Machen, III; daughters, Kendra Machen, Kiara Machen, Barbara Machen; brothers, George Machen, Terry Kemper; sister, Barbara Dee Machen; and the mother of his children, Joni Russette; and special friend, Elizabeth Gonzales.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Barbara Machen; brother, Clifford Machen; sister Juanita Gavilan.

Visitation

OCT 27. 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM (CST)

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Community Center

43646 Virgo Rd

Onamia, MN 56359

Service

OCT 28. 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (CST)

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Community Center

43646 Virgo Rd

Onamia, MN 56359