OBITUARIES
Recent obituaries in Wadena County, Minnesota
The obituaries in the Sebeka, Minnesota Area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Wadena County's history and identity.
Arline Dora Joarnt
Mar 12, 2025
Arline Dora Joarnt died on March 12, 2025, at the age of 84, at Woodside Manor in Menahga, MN.
Bernadine Johnson
Mar 10, 2025
Bernadine Thyra (DeGroat) Johnson died on March 10th, 2025, at the age of 91, at Green Pines Acres Nursing Home in Menahga, MN.
Bernadine was born on October 26, 1933, in Marshall, MN, to Gertrude (Lindsay) and Alfred DeGroat. She was the oldest of 5 siblings with two brothers and 2 sisters. She graduated from Renville High School in 1952. She...
Steven Lloyd Zoellick
Mar 3, 2025
Steven Lloyd Zoellick, 73 longtime resident of Huntersville, MN, formerly of Elgin, IL passed away on March 3rd 2025.
Steven was born on July 18th 1951 in Elgin to Marvin and Shirley Zoellick. During his childhood he worked closely with his dad, Mom and siblings on different farms, milking cows, farming row crops and baling hay. He attended Hampshire Elementary and...
Charles Roland Tuorila
Jan 18, 2025
Charles “Charlie” Roland Tuorila, age 74, of Sebeka, MN passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025 at Providence Villa Assisted living in Sebeka. A visitation will be held on Friday, January 24 at the Wevley Funeral Home in Sebeka, Minnesota from 4:00pm-7:00pm, with service on Saturday, January 25th, at 11am. After services, all are welcome for a Celebration of Life...
Anthony "Tony" Joseph Nardini
Jan 16, 2025
Anthony Joseph Nardini (Tony), age 85, of Sebeka, MN, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at CentraCare Hospital in St. Cloud, MN.
Tony was born on April 28, 1939, to Anthony and Lena (Arrigoni) Nardini in St. Paul, MN. He graduated from Central High School in St. Paul, MN in 1957. After graduation he joined the United States Army Reserves...
Steven David Bennett
Jan 15, 2025
Steven (Steve) David Bennett, age 76, of Sebeka, MN, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at home with his family by his side.
Steve was born on March 7, 1948, to Cecil and Josephine (Janikowski) Bennett in Winona, MN. After Steve graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic School in 1966 in Waseca, MN, he...
Donald Komppa
Jan 7, 2025
DONALD MARVIN KOMPPA
1937 - 2025
Donald Marvin Komppa, age 87, passed over into his Lord's care on January 7, 2025, at his home in Paddock Township. Donald was born at his family's home in Red Eye Township on June 18, 1937, the seventh of thirteen children born to Nestor and Senia (nee Burkman) Komppa, pioneers of Red Eye Township. Donald was...
Esther Christina Ljungren
Jan 3, 2025
Esther Christina (Elhard) Ljungren, 97, died on Friday, January 3, 2025. A service celebrating Esther’s life will be held on January 10, 2025 at 11am at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Sebeka, MN. A family burial will be held at a later date. Visitation one hour before.
Esther was born to John G. and Magdalena (Kuhn) Elhard on April 25, 1927. She...
Theodore Kaufman
Dec 20, 2024
Theodore (Ted) John Kaufman, 73, of Sebeka, MN, died peacefully on Friday, December 20, 2024.Ted was born in Fargo, ND in 1951 to George and Agnes Kaufman.
He graduated from New York Mills high school in 1969 and then received an Associates of Arts in Electronic Technology at Southwest State University in 1971.
In 1971, he married Jane Ellen Bernu in Bluffton,...
Theodore Lawrence Rick
Dec 7, 2024
Theodore Lawrence “Ted” Rick, age 87, of Sebeka, MN, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Fair Oaks Lodge in Wadena, MN.
Ted was born on September 22, 1937, to Lawrence and Verna (Sedivey) on a farm near Breckenridge, MN. He grew up on a farm near Pelican Rapids, MN, and attended Pelican Rapids Schools. He met Darlene Delores Wierimaa...
Wilma Mae Rousu
Nov 23, 2024
In Loving memory of Our Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grand Mother and Great-Great Grandmother.
Mom was born Wilma Mae on September 12, 1935 to the late Oscar Lindemann and Adela Stiles. Mom grew up in the Wadena, MN area where she met the love of her life, our dad Durward ‘Sonny’ Rousu. Mom and dad were united in marriage on October...
Izaahk Kruft
Nov 10, 2024
Izaahk “Ike” Thomas Kruft, 19, of Platte, SD, died November 10th 2024 in St. Cloud MN. Ike was born to Celeste Wilson (Grussing) and Richard Kruft on April 5, 2005, in Park Rapids, MN. Ike moved to Geddes, SD, in 2010 and went to Platte-Geddes elementary and high school. During high school, Ike worked at the local hotel as a...
Donald Horace Petersen
Nov 4, 2024
Donald Horace Petersen, age 92, of Sebeka, MN, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024, at his home.
Donald was born on April 4, 1932, in Wadena, MN, the son of the late Carl and Adeline (Priebe) Petersen. He was raised in Sebeka, MN, and attended District #49 Country School. Afterwards, he enlisted in the US Army and was stationed in...
Annabelle Hinders
Oct 12, 2024
**Annabelle “Annie” Hinders (Niemela), age 82, of Sebeka, MN,** passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 12, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Annie was born on December 23, 1941, to Wilma Mary (Mattson) Niemela and Arnold Leopold Niemela. She graduated from Sebeka High School, Class of 1960. She spent her life grounded in faith, family, and hard work, remaining a...
Greyson Ronald Byman
Sep 26, 2024
Greyson Ronald Byman, 12-year-old son of Joshua & Melanie (Honga) Byman, was born on June 19, 2012 in Park Rapids, MN. He was called to his heavenly home on Thursday September 26, 2024.
He slept away peacefully in his home surrounded by his mother and father following an 18-month battle with brain cancer. After his diagnosis in March of 2023, Greyson...
Shirley Ann Olson
Aug 23, 2024
Shirley Ann (Rach) Olson, age 87 of Sebeka, MN passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2024 surrounded by her family.
Shirley was born to Dorothy and Elmer Rach on February 21, 1937 in Germania Township in Todd County MN. She was the oldest of three children with one brother Danny and one sister Jan. She attended Sebeka High School where...
Laureen Marie Huttunen
Aug 14, 2024
Laureen Marie (Downer) Huttunen, age 55, of Sebeka, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at Lakewood Health System in Staples, MN, with her family by her side.
Laureen was born on November 1, 1968, in Park Rapids, MN, to Blaine Downer and Deloris Shore. She was raised in Foley, MN, and graduated from Foley High School in 1987....
Roger Allen Tuorila
Aug 13, 2024
Roger Allen Tuorila, a beloved husband, Dad, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2024, at his home in rural Sebeka, MN, surrounded by family. He was born to Hazel and Eino Tuorila on September 3, 1953 and was a life-long member of the Sebeka community. Roger graduated from Sebeka High School in...
James Eugene Wheeler
Aug 7, 2024
James "Jim" Eugene Wheeler quietly passed away on August 7th, 2024, at a wizened 94 years of age. Jim was born on June 13th, 1930, to Harry and Eugenie Wheeler in Breckenridge, MN. He was their eldest child, and as their sole son, would be joined by four sisters. At a young age, Jim showed his dedication to a hard...
Joseph Stanczyk
Jul 16, 2024
Joseph Stanczyk, 52 of Elgin, Texas, passed away on July 16, 2024. Born in Coon Rapids, August 30, 1971 and raised in Mounds View. He graduated from Irondale High School, Class of 1989. Joe proudly served four years in the Marine Corps. He loved music, video games, technology, and all Minnesota sports, especially football and hockey. Joe had an infectious...
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