Frances Jean Benjamin

August 27, 1946 - June 14, 2020

Aasinikwe, Frances Benjamin, 73-year-old resident Minneapolis, MN passed peacefully on June 14, 2020, in St. Louis Park, MN. A Funeral Ceremony will be held at 8:30 AM on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at the Vineland Burial Grounds on the Mille lacs Reservation with Baabiitaw officiating. Arrangements are with the Shelley Funeral Chapel of Onamia. Aasinikwe, Frances “Pat” Jean Benjamin was born on August 27, 1946, in Onamia, Minnesota to Mike and Dorothy (Shingobe) Benjamin. Frances passed peacefully on June 14, 2020, in St. Louis Park, MN. Frances enjoyed spending her time playing various types of games, whether it was a slot machine, scrabble, and card games - especially cribbage. Frances is survived by her children, Wallace Smith Jr., and Marcey Smith; and her siblings, Mary Ann Bellonger (Glen), Barbara Benjamin-Robertson (Barry), and Steven Benjamin (Connie); as well as her nephew, Aarik Robertson (Danielle), beloved niece, Tara Robertson, in addition to other extended family and friends.Frances was preceded in death by her parents, Mike and Dorothy (Shingobe) Benjamin; brother, Michael Benjamin, and sister, Beverley Benjamin. A special thanks to the staff of Cedars at St. Louis Park for providing comfort and care for her during the past two plus years of her life. Frances was a very special person and knew how to make others feel loved.