MN MN - Katherine Bougalis, 75, Grand Rapids, 2 May 2016

[los2188]

Tips Sought on Missing Woman

Authorities are seeking tips from the public to help find a 75-year-old woman who was allegedly taken from an assisted living facility without her guardian's permission earlier this month.

http://www.wdio.com/news/missing-grand-rapids-woman-katherine-bougalis/4137137/​

 

[taagean]

Poor lady. I really hope nothing bad has happened to her but dealing with a person with dementia is extremely difficult, even for someone with the best intentions.

 

[0101ABA]

Katherine has been added to NamUs

 

[Gardener1850]

Katherine has been added to NamUs

Still missing:

Katherine was taken from the residence she was living at by family members without her guardian's permission. She is traveling with her daughter, Joanne Bougalis, 52 - Joanne is not allowed access to Katherine. Katherine has dementia with short and long term memory impairment and her ability to problem solve and make decisions is diminished.

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[TD="class: view_field"]Jeep[/TD]

[TD="class: view_field"]Grand Cherokee[/TD]

[TD="class: view_field"]2002[/TD]

[TD="class: view_field"]SUV[/TD]

[TD="class: view_field"]Red[/TD]

[TD="class: view_field"]Passenger automobile (regular plates)[/TD]

[TD="class: view_field"]855RYL[/TD]

https://www.findthemissing.org/en/cases/34169/

 

[doodles1211]

Looks like Joanne has lived in AZ, as well. Numerous aka's.

https://www.mylife.com/joanne-bougalis/joanne-bougalis

 

[lindamichelle1]

A Victim’s Detailed Written Story–From Minnesota to Greece – AAAPG Online

Read through this article written by her daughter about escaping with her mother to Greece.

Katherine is still listed on NamUs
Updated link:

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

By bringing people, information, forensic science and technology together, NamUs helps resolve cases.

www.namus.gov

NamUs #MP34169

 

[LouLou74]

This just makes me so mad. I cannot believe no one will help this poor lady!
Sounds like the daughter has exhausted all avenues for resources.

 

[Pennysmom1]

May 13, 2016

Police: 75-Year-Old Woman Missing After Leaving Care Center

Hibbing and Grand Rapids police are looking for a 75-year-old woman last seen leaving her care center with a relative.

www.cbsnews.com

<<MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Hibbing and Grand Rapids police are looking for a 75-year-old woman last seen leaving her care center with a relative.

Katherine Bougalis was last seen leaving the Diamond Will Memory Care Center with her grandson, Edward Swisher Jr., without her guardian's permission.

Police believe Katherine Bougalis is with her daughter, 52-year-old Joanne Bougalis, in a red 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee, license plate 855RYL.>>

Police Searching for Missing Elderly Woman with Dementia on the Iron Range - Fox21Online

Police are searching for a missing elderly woman with dementia on the Iron Range.

www.fox21online.com

<<Police say Katherine and her daughter have ties to the Hibbing area, North Carolina and Arizona.>>

 

[Pennysmom1]

Kathy Freedom – MN – NASGA

 

[Warwick1991]

Kathy Freedom – MN – NASGA

Guardianship abuse is a very real problem. In Florida there are many cases of exploitation by court appointed guardians who strip older people of their assets and autonomy. Michigan, NY, and many other states are badly in need of guardianship law reform.