Margaret Charlene Pete,  “Wabiishkii Maiiganikwe”, age 42 of Virginia died Sunday, January 12, 2025 at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. She was born June 29, 1982 in Virginia, the daughter of Peter Pete, Jr. and Muriel Deegan and was a graduate of Tower-Soudan High School. Marge worked at various retail stores and was a security guard at Fortune Bay Casino. She loved her music, beach outings, followed the Lake Vermilion Drum Group, and cherished time with her children and family.

                Marge is survived by her Mother: Muriel Deegan; Children: Anissa Pete, Alexander (Ava Smith) Pete, Nevaeh Hartland, Niijah Pete; Grandson: Alexander Pete, Jr.; Brothers: Peter Deegan and Tristan (Jasmine Gawboy) Day; Stepbrother: Bern Day; Sister: Juanita Deegan; Stepsisters: Stacy Day and Anne Isham; Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.

                She was precede in death by her Father: Peter Pete, Jr.; sister: Anya Pete; Maternal Jeanette Deegan.

                The Wake will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 17, 2025 at the Vermilion Wellness Center. Tribal Rites will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2025. Tommy Councillor will be the Spiritual Advisor. Burial will follow in the Bois Forte Vermilion Cemetery.

                Family Services provided by Bauman-Cron, A Bauman Family Funeral Home in Virginia. To share condolences online, please visit www.baumanfuneralhome.com .