Simone “Gahgaygabowekway” Francis Hart, 30, of Rice Lake, WI passed away on May 3, 2023 at her home.

She was born March 31, 1993 in Cumberland, WI.

Above all else, Simone loved spending time with her children. In addition, she enjoyed being outdoors- whether that be fishing or biking, always making an effort to spend time with friends and family, attending pow-wows and round dances or time at the casino (especially playing the cat machine).

Despite life’s challenges, Simone always had a positive outlook and never let others opinions define her.

She is survived by children, Niah Joy, Koya, Duane Jr., Dewey; brother, Tyler Rainey; father, Sequoia St. John; father figure, Shawn Rainey; aunts and uncles, Thomas Hart, Christina Hart, Claudia Matrious, Eugene Hart, Victoria Estebo, Darlene Hart; great-aunties, Hazel Hindsley and Joyce Long; special cousin, Jamie Long.

Simone joins the spirits of her mother, Stephanie Hart; aunt, Andrea Hart, cousin, Wendy Merrill; grandmother, Patsy Hart; grandfather, Eugene Hart Sr.; great-aunts, Ramona Kasabin and Pauline Whiterabbit; great-grandmother, Margaret Hart.

Funeral services will begin at 10 AM on Sunday May 7, 2023 at the Maple Plain Community Center with Vince Merrill officiating. Burial will be in Maple Plain Reserve Cemetery. Pallbearers are Matthew Estebo Jr., Ashley Blackcoon Jr., James Merrill, Mauricio Hart, Keith Hopinka, Steven Mallory, Erik Whiterabbit and Lamont Belisle. Honorary pallbearers are Eugene Hart, Andrew Hart, Aaron Hart, Rodney Mallory, Wynn Merrill, Nathan Hart, William Hindsley, Reuben Crowfeather Jr., Jackson Merrill, Gary Hart Jr., Joe Long, Antonio Ramiro-Hart and Nekola Lowe.

Visitation will begin at 2 PM on Saturday May 6, 2023 at the Maple Plain Community Center

Skinner Funeral Home of Cumberland is serving the family.

Last Update: May 08, 2023 8:08 am CDT