Hilma Sophie Sarkela

Hilma Sophie Sarkela age 84 of Wadena, MN formerly of Sebeka, MN died Monday, February 21, 2011 at Fair Oaks Lodge in Wadena. Hilma was born to Peter and Hilda (Laitinen) Sarkela on December 22, 1926 in Meadow Township, Wadena County, MN where she was raised and attended country school until the eighth grade. Hilma was employed as a waitress at Ida’s Café in Sebeka, Jim’s Café in Sebeka, the Co-op Store in Sebeka and later after moving to Wadena she worked many years at the Wadena Café until her Retirement. Hilma was a member of the Sebeka First Apostolic Lutheran Church. Hilma is survived by her sister Mayme Mattson of Menahga and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Hilda and six brothers, William, Edward, Emil, Arvid, Albert and Elmer. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Funeral Services will be held 1:00 PM Friday, February 25, 2011 at the Sebeka First Apostolic Lutheran Church with Pastor Art Skoog officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Janet Mattson will serve as organist. Congregational hymns will be “O Lord My God,” “We wait for a Great and Glorious Day” and “There’s a Land that is Fairer than Day.” Active Casketbearers included Michael Mattson, Dale Mattson, Richard Mattson, John Keranen, Jason Mattson and Steve Johnson. Interment will be at Meadow Apostolic Lutheran Cemetery.