AMYAH SWEET ADDISON Mąąšųpį
AMYAH SWEET ADDISON Mąąšųpį
Amyah Sweet Addison, Mąąšųpį [Pretty Little Quill Feather] from Black River Falls, WI, walked into eternal life July 28, 2026, in Hixton, WI. Amyah was born Oct. 4, 2007, to Corena Mae Whitecloud and Aaron George Addison Sr., in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. Through the way she lived in relation with everyone she met, she became known as a beautiful reflection of love, kindness, faithfulness, and cultural pride, leaving an enduring impact on the hearts of all who were blessed to know her as a daughter, sister, niece, cousin, auntie, granddaughter, and friend.
From the moment she entered this world, Amyah Sweet carried a radiant beauty and a smile that filled every room with warmth, light, and joy. Throughout her life, she found deep happiness in dancing old-style jingle dress at powwows, attending ceremonies, and learning and speaking the Ho-Chunk language and culture. These traditions were not only a source of pride for Amyah, but also a gift she lovingly shared with her family and friends, strengthening the bonds between them and honoring those who came before her. Firm and unwavering in her faith, Amyah was a devoted member of the Native American Church, teaching her the principles of unconditional love she shared with many.
As a recent high school graduate of the 2026 class, Amyah’s kindness led her to want to become a nurse, as caring for others became a way of life she cherished immensely. Whereas family and friends were her anchor, the reciprocity of giving guided her life in harmony with her heritage and found creative expression in many forms: from her love of ribbon-skirt and regalia making, paaxge, and her quickness in the kitchen, her presence left each person with the unmistakable feeling that they were seen, cherished, and that they truly mattered. Her living memory will remain a lasting blessing, deeply cherished by all who knew her and profoundly missed by all whose lives were touched by her love.
Amyah Sweet joins her ancestors and relatives, including maternal grandparents Athena Long and Johnny Whitecloud, her Naani Chanina Whitecloud, and her brothers Quame Addison, Triston Addison, and Marc Anderson, and sister Gianna Yellowbird. She is survived by her parents, paternal grandparents, Marty and Arilda Chavez, and her siblings: Dayvina, Autry, Emjay, Aaron, and Tyin; niece and nephew, Azias Pauliot and Chanina Shegonee; and in addition, she leaves behind many extended relatives.
Prayer service for Amyah took place Friday, July 31, 2026, at 5 p.m., with the Native American Church taking place immediately after at 7 p.m. A final meal took place at 10 a.m., with commitment services and final viewings starting at 12 p.m. Amyah was laid to rest at the Decorah Cemetery with Pallbearers: Justin Anderson, Paxon WhiteEagle, Dustin Funmaker, King Brown, Kia Alamanza, Aaron Day, Mason Longtail, Cardell Sincere Longtail.
The Buswell Funeral Home is assisting the family with final arrangements, 715-284-2231.