Donovan Guinn, age 53, of Mahnomen, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at the Mahnomen Health Center.

Donovan David Guinn was born on May 17, 1971, in Bagley, MN, to Roy and Joyce (Bush) Guinn. He was raised in the Rice Lake area and graduated with the Class of 1989 from Circle of Life School Academy in White Earth, MN. After high school, Donovan began working as a server at Shooting Star Casino. He later pursued his interest in electrical work and earned several certifications as an electrician. Donovan stayed active throughout the seasons by harvesting wild rice and cutting balsam boughs—traditions he looked forward to each year.

Donovan had a playful spirit and loved games of all kinds. He especially enjoyed cribbage and had recently taken up chess. He was a skilled pool player and a natural at tossing cornhole bags. Donovan also enjoyed listening to music. Above all, Donovan was a talented and passionate artist. He created many meaningful drawings that he generously shared with his family and friends, each one a heartfelt gift.

Known for his quick wit and good-natured humor, Donovan brought smiles and laughter wherever he went. He had a warm presence and made friends easily. His creativity, kindness, and playful personality will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Donovan is survived by his siblings: Darlene (Robin) Baldwin, Denille Thompson, Thomas Guinn, and Dylan Guinn; nieces and nephews: Alana, Louise, Kaitlynn and Taylor Thompson, Phillip Boswell, Helen and Mae Anderson, and Jayzee and Alicia VanPelt; great nieces and nephews, Matthew and Braylyn; aunts: Lucy Knoll, Rose Hooper, and Anita Guinn; and many close friends. Donovan was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents: Elsie and John Bush & Alice and Ted Guinn; brother, Roy Guinn Jr.; sister, Maria Guinn; uncles, Donald Bush and Ivan Bush; and great nephew, Reminton Thompson.

A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, May 9, 2025, at Anderson Family Funeral Home in Mahnomen.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

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