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.
Lynda Lee Knudson
Sep 2, 2018
Lynda Lee Knudson, 75, Sebeka, MN, passed away peacefully on Sunday September 2, 2018 at the Tri-County Hospital in Wadena, MN, surrounded by her family. She was born May 7, 1943 in Valley Springs, SD, to Oluf and Evelyn (Bernards) Nielsen. She started school in a country school near the home farm and later graduated from Brainerd High School in...
Harry William Samuelson
Aug 20, 2018
Harry William Samuelson, age 90, of Menahga, MN was called to rest on August 20, 2018 at Rose Haven Assisted Living in Menahga MN. Harry was born to Benjamin and Sophia (Nevala) Samuelson on October 16, 1927 in Paddock Township, Ottertail County, MN. Harry attended grade school in District 216 in Ottertail County. He spoke fondly of his Grandmother who...
Wilfred (Butch) Allen Hillukka
Jul 31, 2018
Wilfred “Butch” Allen Hillukka, age 74, of Menahga, Minnesota, was called to his heavenly home on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at St. Cloud Hospital. Butch was born April 25, 1944 in Paddock Township to Edwin and Sylvia (Samuelson) Hillukka, the second born of eight children. He grew up on his family farm and attended country school through sixth grade and...
Elaine Louise Skoog
May 29, 2018
Elaine Louise Skoog of Menahga, passed away peacefully at home, under the care of St. Josephs Hospice, on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at the age of 89 years, 3 months, and 23 days. Elaine was born to Matt and Lydia (Leinonen) Haverinen on February 6, 1929 in Blueberry Township, Menahga, Minnesota. Elaine was baptized and confirmed into the Apostolic Lutheran...
Gordon (Gordy) Mark Bergman
May 15, 2018
Gordon Mark Bergman was born as the apple of his parents' eyes on March 11, 1950 to Helen Esther Victoria (Mattie) and Oscar Mark Bergman in Wadena, MN. He passed away on May 15, 2018 in Wadena, MN at the age of 68 years. He grew up at Route 2 Box 3 Sebeka MN. He spoke fondly of his childhood...
Esther Viola Waaraniemi
May 8, 2018
Born as the youngest daughter of Swedish immigrants Emil and Hannah Jarvie on June 22, 1921, Esther Viola Jarvie Waaraniemi grew up with her three sisters and five brothers on their farm near Esko, Minnesota, where she also graduated from high school. The family endured the Depression years and 1940s wartime difficulties, with several of the children serving overseas—sadly, one...
Ramona Mae Olson
May 2, 2018
Ramona Mae Olson was born on October 28, 1930 to Frances (Zimmerman) Ellingworth and Lloyd Ellingworth, Sr. in Bluffton Township. She was brought to God in Holy Baptism and confirmed at St. Helen’s Episcopal Church of Wadena, Minnesota. She was raised and attended school in Oak Valley Township.She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Martin Olson,...
Joey Tracy Madsen
Apr 29, 2018
Memorial Services will be held 1:00 PM Monday, May 7, 2018 at Sebeka United Methodist Church in Sebeka, MN with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church.
Lorraine Elizabeth Loween
Apr 15, 2018
Lorraine Elizabeth Loween, Age 92, a Nimrod, MN resident, peacefully passed into the loving arms of her Savior on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at St. Joseph’s hospital in Park Rapids, Minnesota with her loved ones at her side. Lorraine was born on October 23, 1925 in Red Eye Township to Axel & Esther (Hendricks) Peterson. She attended country school &...
Bernice Louise Iliff
Apr 13, 2018
Bernice Louise Iliff (91) passed away on Friday April 13, 2018 at Tri-County Health Care in Wadena, Minnesota, in the presence of family. Bernice was born August 17, 1926 in Dubuque, Iowa to Charles Wallace and Louise Elizabeth Brewer and was a member of the Methodist Church. Bernice graduated from high school in Fayette, Iowa in 1944. She then moved...
Kristine Lynn Lamont
Apr 11, 2018
With deep sadness, the family of Kristine Lamont announce her passing after a brief illness, on April 11, 2018. Kristine was born on December 13, 1966 to Andrew and Roseann Vardzel in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. She graduated from North Hills High School and later earned a nursing degree at St Francis Hospital in Pittsburgh. Kristine along with her family have made...
Esther K Putikka
Apr 5, 2018
Esther (Karjalainen) Putikka was born on February 11, 1923 to Alexander and Sandra (Korhonen) Karjalainen in Viipuri, Finland. She immigrated to America with her family in 1929. They settled in Orton Township. She was received into God’s family through Infant Baptism in Finland. She renewed her Baptismal Vows on June 11, 1939 at Trinity Lutheran Church, New York Mills, MN...
Agnes Eleanore Lindroos
Apr 5, 2018
Agnes Eleanore Lindroos 95, of Menahga, MN formerly of Coon Rapids, MN died Thursday, April 5, 2018 at CHI St Joseph Health in Park Rapids, MN.Agnes was born to Gust and Henna (Wirkkala) Kumpula on October 29, 1922 in Red Eye Township. She was the 7th of 9 children. She attended school at Wadena County rural schools and Sebeka High...
Edwin Raymond Schleder
Mar 23, 2018
Edwin Raymond Schleder age 84, passed away peacefully at home on March 23, 2018. He was born on December 13, 1933 in Sebeka, MN, to Tony and Christine (Dena Brockpahler) Schleder. He attended elementary country school and graduated from Sebeka HS in 1951. He helped on the family farm after graduation until 1956 when he joined the armed services where...
Gregory Duane Carter
Mar 23, 2018
Gregory Duane Carter, 49, beloved son of Bob and Martha Carter, passed away on Friday, March 23rd, 2018, after years of struggle with alcohol addiction and resulting liver disease. In his last days, he was in loving hospice care provided by Knute Nelson in Wadena, MN. Visitation will be at Wevley Funeral Home in Sebeka, MN, on Monday, April 2,...
Chester Alvin Ylitalo
Mar 22, 2018
Chester Alvin Ylitalo, 85, passed away peacefully at his home with his wife and family by his side on March 22, 2018. He was born on January 23, 1933 in Green Valley Township to the late Jack and Edna (Haataja) Ylitalo. He was raised on their family farm near Wolf Lake and attended the Green Valley Township School. He was...
Michael Joseph Tracy
Mar 8, 2018
Michael Joseph Tracy, age 63, of Wadena, passed away peacefully at Essentia Hospital with his sisters by his side on March 8, 2018. Mike was born in Minneapolis and attended Simpson College, earning multiple degrees. He joined the Navy and spent time stationed in Rota Spain, in addition to traveling extensively throughout Europe and Africa. He then spent many happy...
Edwin Floyd Haverinen
Mar 7, 2018
Edwin Floyd Haverinen, age 88, of Menahga, passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga, surrounded by family members. Edwin was born June 8, 1929, in Wadena County to Oscar and Mary (Hendrickson) Haverinen, the youngest of three children. He attended Menahga Public Schools through the 8th grade. As a young man Edwin had...
Eleanor Olivia Nelson
Mar 5, 2018
Eleanor O. (Haukeness) Nelson, aged 95 years was born June 18, 1922 in Fortuna, North Dakota to Rev. Ole Haukeness and Ella (Norum) Haukeness and passed away March 5, 2018 at Serenity Living Solutions in Sebeka, Minnesota. After high school, Eleanor enrolled in Augsburg College but had to leave after one year due to illness. She later attended a school...
Marion White Jr
Feb 21, 2018
Marion White, Jr., age 77, of Trail, MN, and formerly of the New York Mills/Sebeka area, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 21st, while ice fishing with a friend. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service on Wednesday, February 28th at the Carlin Funeral Home in Fosston. Funeral services take place...
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