Kylee McArthur, 5 week old daughter of Ruby Hanks and Brandon McArthur, both of Mahnomen, died Saturday at the Mahnomen Health Center Hospital.

Kylee was born April 13, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital in Detroit Lakes, MN.

Kylee enjoyed spending time with her family and had a strong bond with her siblings. She loved the attention of all those who encountered her. She was very special.

Kylee is survived by her mother and father, Ruby Hanks and Brandon McArthur both of Mahnomen, MN; maternal grandma, Wanda Lego of Waubun, MN; paternal grandma, Tammy McArthur of Mahnomen; paternal grandpa, Randy Scott of Naytahwaush, MN; great grandma, Glendora Scott of Naytahwaush; sisters: Brandee Jo McArthur, Chantel Hanks, Lara Hanks all from Mahnomen, Sara Peltier of Belcourt, ND, Mia and Madison McArthur both of Cloquet, MN. Brothers: Landon McArthur of Waubun, Cody Antell of Cloquet, Thomas Jr. and Dallas Hanks both of Mahnomen. Aunts: Angela (Mark) Holm of St. Francis, MN, Ravin (Mike Kiehl) Lego of Detroit Lakes, MN, Rebecca and Reba Lego both of Waubun.

Kylee was preceded in death by a brother, Brandon McArthur Jr., maternal grandpa, Calvin (Tim) Lego; maternal great-grandparents, Nicholas (Joe) and Elnora Belland and Hilda Emery; paternal great-grandparents Bernard and Delphine McArthur and Alvin Scott.

Traditional Native American services will be held at the Naytahwaush Community Center in Naytahwaush, with the wake on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 beginning at 7:00 pm and continuing until the funeral service on Wednesday. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, May 27, 2009, also at the Naytahwaush Community Center in Naytahwaush.

Interment will be in the Traditional Burial Grounds in Naytahwaush.