Joy Marie Martineau

Joy Marie Martineau

September 23, 1960 - December 25, 2021

Joy Marie Martineau, "Awonookwe – Fog Woman" age 61 of Cloquet, MN passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born September 23, 1960, in Duluth to Evelyn Martineau/Olson and Roy Martineau. Joy was a member of Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. She enjoyed spending time with all her grandchildren. Joy also enjoyed attending Pow-Wows, family events, being at the casino, doing crafts, but most importantly, she loved being with her family.

Joy was preceded in death by her mother, Evelyn Olson and father, Roy Martineau; beloved daughter, Autumn; grandson, Noah; and brothers, "Butch", Herb, Dan, Gary, Dean and Bob. She is survived by her children, Danielle, Jessica, Brittany, Richard, Ryan, Katrina, and Taysha; sisters, Gwen, Lynn, and Mary; brothers, Joe and Henry; 27 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two anxiously expected great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews, whom all loved her dearly.

Visitation will begin on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. at the Fond du Lac Cultural Center. The Traditional Funeral Service will begin 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 29, 2021, also at the Fond du Lac Cultural Center. Spiritual Advisor will be Mike Dahl. Pallbearers are Keith Diver Sr., Kelly Diver, Keith Diver Jr., Josh Diver, Junior Korby, and Sterling Martineau. Honorary bearers are Cameron Thompson, Daniel La Prairie, Levi Martineau, and Kevin Dupuis Sr. Traditional Burial will follow at St. Mary and Joseph's Cemetery in Sawyer.

Services

Traditional Visitation

Tuesday, December 28, 2021

5:00 PM

Anishinaabewigamig Language & Cultural Learning Center

1713 Mizhakki Road

Cloquet, MN 55720

Traditional Service

Wednesday, December 29, 2021

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Anishinaabewigamig Language & Cultural Learning Center

1713 Mizhakki Road

Cloquet, MN 55720