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Wanda Kay Misquadace, “Zhaa-ga-ji-wii-gaa-ba-wiikwe,” 65, of Big Sandy-McGregor, passed away Monday, July 25, 2022, at her home. She was born March 9, 1957, in Cloquet to Walter Misquadace and Agnes (Martin) Chief. Wanda graduated from Central High and enjoyed painting, coloring, playing online games, daily phone conversations with her daughter, Samantha, and spending time with her family and friends. Wanda will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Wanda is preceded in death by her parents, Agnes Chief and Walter Misquadace; brothers Walter Jr., Bradley and Bryan Misquadace and Keith Dahlberg; and nephews Wesley and Brandon.

Wanda is survived by her daughter Samantha Misquadace of Cold Spring; brother Brian Keith Pippitt of Faribault; sisters Anita Misquadace of Big Sandy-McGregor and Yvonne Shabaiash of Cloquet; stepfather Stanley Chief; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Tribal Rites were held Thursday, July 28 at the East Lake Ceremonial Building in East Lake-McGregor with Vincent Merrill officiating. Visitation was at dusk Wednesday, July 27 at the Ceremonial Building. Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge Burial Grounds. To sign the guestbook online, go to: http://www.srtfuneral.com. Arrangements are with McGregor Funeral Home and Cremation Service, McGregor.