Dakota Lynn Hickman

Dakota Lynn Hickman, age 21, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 13, 2014 in Sault Ste. Marie. Dakota was born on October 13, 1993 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. She received her GED from Sault Area Schools and was currently attending Bay Mills Community College with plans to continue her education at Central Michigan University where she would pursue a degree in OB nursing. She was a member of the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Dakota enjoyed all sports, but was especially fond of playing softball in the Sault women's softball league, team Best Wireless. She also enjoyed swimming, camping, decorating, listening and dancing to music, taking pictures of all her family and friends, and of course selfies! She loved all animals, especially her cat Keekers. Dakota's humor and spontaneous nature allowed her to connect and make lifelong friendships with anyone and everyone she met. She found a way to make everything in life fun and joyful. She was an inspiration to us all with a smile and personality that could light up a room. Her generous and selfless spirit shown through to each and everyone she knew. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered always as our Koda Butt and her mother Linda's little Bunny. Dakota is survived by her mother: Linda Railsback of Sault Ste. Marie, MI; two sisters: Samie Railsback of Sault Ste. Marie, MI, and Nichelle Franklin of Springfield, MO; as well as aunties: Sis, Sherrie, and many, many more; nieces and nephews: Joselynn, Ashten, Carlyon, Cruz, Chanell, Jasmine, Elaina, and Terry James; and many loving uncles, cousins and friends. She is also survived by her beloved adopted family including mother: Veronica Beaumont; stepfather Gary Beaumont and sisters: Sonja Hickman, Mya Hickman, and Bella Hickman all of Kincheloe, MI. Dakota is preceded in Heaven by her adoptive father: Terry Hickman and uncle: Jackie Germain. Friends and family may gather at the cultural center starting at 1:00 PM on Friday October 17, 2014 and continuing through the night. Traditional native services will be held that night and the next morning. A funeral service will be held at the Niigaanagiizhik Cultural Center on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Eloise Kreml officiating. Burial following at Will Walk Cemetery on Sugar Island.

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Dakota Lynn Hickman

October 13, 1993 - October 13, 2014