John Abraham Yellowhammer

John Abraham Yellowhammer, 40, of St. Michael, ND began his journey into the Spirit World on Thursday, March 3, 2005 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND Funeral Services for John will be held on Friday, March 11, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at Dakotah Oyate Lutheran Church, rural Tokio, ND. Pastor Larry Thiele and the Fort Totten Prayer Group will officiate and burial will be in the Dakotah Oyate Lutheran Cemetery. A Wake and Prayer Service will be held on Thursday, March 10, 2005 beginning at 5:00 p.m. also at Dakotah Oyate Lutheran Church. Serving as Pallbearers will be: Eric Azure, Jason Robertson, Jeremy Robertson, Jonathan Robertson, Martin Little and Joe Peterson. Honorary Pallbearers: Glen Abraham, Jacob Abraham, Eugene “Webbie” Makesgood, Casey Thomas, Richard Abraham, Brett Tiger, Brian Tiger, Mike Meade and all of John’s many relatives and friends. Northern Nation Singers will be the Drum Group for the Wake and Services John was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 5, 1964 to Lang and Mary Rita (Abraham) Yellowhammer. He attended Fort Totten school throughout his grade school years and obtained his high school diploma from Fort Totten High School. John was very athletic and played basketball and was on the cross country track team in grade school. John attended many pow-wows and was a fancy dancer in his teen years. His hobbies were fishing and hunting and playing basketball. John obtained employment throughout his years at the Spirit Lake Casino and Resort, Dakota Tribal Industries and Sioux Manufacturing. John was a very caring, helpful and compassionate person. He enjoyed visiting with his friends and family. He loved rock and roll music, particularly Motley Crue. John will be greatly missed by family and friends. John is survived by his: Partner and Companion: Debbie Sister: Muriel Robertson Brother: Nathan Yellowhammer Nieces: Mary Anne Robertson and Marieta Yellowhammer Nephews: Jeremy, Jason and Jonathan Robertson Special Grandson: Taylin Redfox Special Friend: Bonnie White Numerous Aunts and Uncles Many Cousins also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, David Yellowhammer