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DeCoteau Jackson Obituary

TOPEKA – DeCoteau Arthur “Coteau” Jackson, Win bi tuk, 27, of Topeka, died Sunday, August 9, 2020, at his home.

He was born on October 15, 1992, in Topeka, the son of Michael “Rocky” Jackson and Lori Wabnum.  He graduated from Tiospazina Tribal School in Sisseton, South Dakota.

Coteau was the full-time caregiver for his father in their home.

He was a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and the Drum Religion.

Coteau was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Anthony “Little Rock” Jackson, Jr., and a nephew, Christopher Jackson.

Survivors include two brothers, Shon Jackson (Lisa), Topeka, and LaVoy Jackson, Fargo, SD; four sisters, Dawn Jackson Bailey (Leland) and Janna Marshno and her son, Silver, all of Topeka, Jacqueline Jackson (Jaiden), Sisseton, SD and Mona Carlson (Kobe), Law Vegas, NV; and many nieces, nephews and great-nieces, and nephews.

A supper and wake will be held Saturday evening at the Nozhackum Hall, west of Mayetta.  Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Sunday in the Shipshee Cemetery.  Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Holton is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be made at chapeloaksfuneralhome.com

  • Courtesy of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home