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.
Marjorie Ann Schwartz
Mar 30, 2019
Marjorie Ann was born on April 8,1934 to Irvin and Beatrice (nee Farr) Nelson in their home in Paddock township Ottertail county. She attended White Oak district 216 and Sebeka High School before meeting the love of her life, Melvin Eugene Schwartz, in 1949. They were married on January 11, 1951 at the Parsonage in Menahga, MN and ultimately settled...
Doris Ethel Burgau
Mar 17, 2019
Doris Ethel Burgau, passed away March 17th, 2019. She was born in Lisbon, ND, March 7, 1927, to Harold and Emma Wells, the fifth of ten children. She married Roger Burgau in Vallejo, California August 8th, 1945. They moved back to Sebeka in November 1945, where they resided on the farm, raising 14 children. Roger passed away, January 20, 1986,...
Jane Ellen Kaufman
Mar 10, 2019
Jane Kaufman, 67, of Sebeka, MN, passed away March 10, 2019.Jane enjoyed books, going to movies, fishing, and tending to her yard of oak trees and flowers. She worked with her family at Ted's Hardware in Sebeka since 1979.Jane is preceded in death by her parents Stanley and Rose Bernu of New York Mills, MN.Jane is survived by her husband...
Richard Wayne Sordahl
Mar 9, 2019
Richard (Rick) Wayne Sordahl died at his home in rural Menahga, March 9, 2019, at the age of 66. Born April 7, 1952 to Clarence and Elizabeth (Johnson) Sordahl in Thief River Falls, MN. Rick graduated from Menahga High School. He graduated from Wadena Technical College for Auto Mechanic. He worked at Burkel turkey farms and RD Offutt driving semi.Rick...
Penny June Vanderheyden
Mar 3, 2019
Penny June Vanderheyden died unexpectedly in her home on Sunday March 3rd, 2019 in Menahga, Minnesota at the age of 73. Penny was born on June 16th 1945 in Iola, Wisconsin to Eyleen and Louis Chalich. She graduated from Walker High School and after attended a school of cosmetology. She then pursed the career for many years after. She married...
Jean Marlene Koitila
Feb 16, 2019
Jean Marlene Koitila was born to Helga (Lillquist) Makela and Matt Makela, She spend most of her life on her parents homestead in Sebeka. She was a cook at the Coop lunch counter, worked at the DAC, bartender at the Legion and Johnson's Well Drilling. Jean was a proud member/president of the auxiliary for over 50 years. She attended church...
Irene Dorothy Kuha
Feb 9, 2019
Irene Dorothy Kuha, age 88, of Eagle Bend, Minnesota passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Lakewood Care Center, Staples, MN. Irene was born April 19, 1930 in Meadow Township, Wadena County, Minnesota to Eino and Eva (Hillstrom) Lake. Irene attended Dist. 39 School and Sebeka High School. Irene was a member of Meadow Apostolic Lutheran Church and Independent Apostolic...
Claire Francis Polman
Jan 9, 2019
Claire Francis Polman, 94, passed away at Serenity Living on January 9, 2019. Claire was born May 16, 1924, to Nicholas and Mary (Phillips) Polman in Dearborn, Michigan. The family eventually made their way back to Minnesota. He graduated from Verndale High School in 1942. After graduation, he attended college in St. Cloud, MN, for a few months before deciding...
Jesse Scott Jones
Jan 9, 2019
Jesse Scott Jones age 46 of Menahga,MN died Wednesday, January 9, 2019.Jesse was born November 2, 1972 to Phillip and Charleen Jones of Windom MN. Jesse moved with his family from Windom to Sebeka.Jesse want to Sebeka High School and graduated in 1992 then went to Wadena Tech.Jesse was a handyman and a full time dad to his son Kevin...
Jeffrey Rudolph Putikka
Jan 7, 2019
Jeffrey Rudolph Putikka, a 62 year old lifelong resident of Sebeka, MN passed away on January 7, 2019 at Sterling Park Care Center in Waite Park, MN, after battling an 8 month illness of Encephalitis, Hashimotos and Pancreatic Cancer.After graduating from Sebeka High School in 1975, Jeff attended 3 years of Auto Mechanics and Auto Parts Courses at Wadena Vo-Tech.Jeff...
Allen August Hoyhtya
Jan 5, 2019
Allen Hoyhtya of Wolf Lake passed away on January 5th, 2019 at the age of 85. Allen had been battling lung cancer for two years previous to his passing. Allen was born February 5th, 1933 in rural Wolf Lake to John and Hilja (Tanney) Hoyhtya. He was one of eleven children. He attended school in the country through the 8th...
Mayme Elina Mattson
Dec 29, 2018
Mayme Elina Mattson age 99 formally from Sebeka, MN passed away December 29, 2018 with her family by her side at Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga, MN. She was born December 7, 1919 to Peter and Hilda (Laitinen) Sarkela in Meadow Township, Wadena County, MN. She attended country school at District 56 "Meadowlark School" in Meadow Township. Prior...
David Ervin Siltala
Dec 26, 2018
David Ervin Siltala, of Sebeka, MN, was born April 11, 1943 to Ervin and Millie (Savela) Siltala in Wadena, MN. He grew up on the family farm west of Sebeka and attended country school in Blowers Township. During his early teen years his family moved to the Iron Range for work. There he attended school in Mountain Iron, MN. They...
Gertrude Karjalainen
Dec 18, 2018
Gertrude Karjalainen, 91, of Sebeka, MN, died on Tuesday December 18, 2018 at her home in Sebeka. Gertrude was born to Alexander and Sandra (Korhonen) Karjalainen on December 9, 1927 in Viipuri, Finland. Gertrude and her family moved to Minnesota at a young age and Gertrude went to Huntersville County School District #59 East. Gertrude worked for Dr. Parker in...
Bryan Curtis Maaninga
Dec 11, 2018
Bryan Curtis Maaninga, age 59, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga after a long illness. Bryan was born October 23, 1959, in Park Rapids to Melvin and Darlene (Downer) Maaninga. He graduated from Menahga High School and attended Bemidji State University for a short time. Bryan lived in Menahga for most...
Leona L Hotakainen
Dec 8, 2018
Leona Lorene Hotakainen was born on February 7, 1928, at her Grandparents’ home in Poplar Township, Cass County, MN. Her parents were the late Paul and Thelma (Johnson) Swehla. Leona graduated from Sebeka High School, Sebeka, MN in 1947, with the honor of being their first Homecoming Queen. On August 6, 1948, Leona married Gerald LaValley of Int’l Falls, MN. ...
Gale Alan Kreklau
Nov 28, 2018
Gale Alan Kreklau of Sebeka died of pancreatic cancer on November 28, 2018 at his home. Gale was born on March 1, 1947, along with his twin brother Larry, in Wadena, MN to Robert and Mabelle (Milbradt) Kreklau. He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Sebeka. In recent years he joined the Seventh Day Adventist Church in...
Mae Annalou (Miller) Carlson
Nov 28, 2018
Mae (Miller) Carlson, age 83, of Sebeka, MN, died Wednesday, November 28, 2018 surrounded by her family at Serenity Living Solutions in Sebeka. Mae Annalou was born the daughter of Homer and Ethel (Raddahl) Gruchow on May 1, 1935 in Watson, MN. After her high school graduation she work as a nanny in St. Paul and at Fanny May Candy...
Roger Herman Johnson
Nov 18, 2018
Roger Johnson of Duluth, MN died on November 18, 2018 at St. Lukes Hospital in Duluth at the age of 83 years.Graveside Services will be held 1:00 PM on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Alajoki Cemetery in rural Menahga, MN.
Lorraine Madelyn Jacob
Nov 18, 2018
Lorraine Jacob 94, of Menahga, MN, died Sunday, November 18, 2018 at Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga. Lorraine Madelyn Dobson was born on December 31, 1923 in Menahga to Herb and Susie Dobson. She grew up and spent her entire life in Menahga. Along with helping raise her younger siblings, she worked on the farm and attended all...
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