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.
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...
Julie Ann (Peterson) Jones
Feb 15, 2018
Julie Ann (Peterson) Jones, age 53, of Menahga, MN passed away on February 15th, 2018 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Julie was born on June 23rd, 1964 in Minneapolis, MN to Ervin and Mary Peterson. She graduated from Sebeka, MN High School in 1983. Julie was united in marriage to Matt Jones on October 22nd, 1987. During her career she...
Shirley Sidenkrantz
Feb 1, 2018
Shirley Sidenkrantz, age 74, of New York Mills, MN, formerly of Sebeka, MN died Thursday, February 1, 2018 at the Elders Home in New York Mills. Shirley was born to Arnold and Helen (Mosher) Krueger on October 2, 1943 in Moorhead, MN. At a young age, Shirley and her family moved to Verndale, MN where she completed her education. In...
Arnold (Arne) Edward Wiita
Jan 25, 2018
Inurnment Graveside Service be held, 11:00 AM Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Menahga City Cemetery. Lunch will follow at Menahga VFW Post 6206.Arnold (Arne) Edward Wiita age 85, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, January 25, 2018. Arne was born to Richard and Stella (Burkman) Wiita on December 20, 1932. He was born at the family farm in...
Joan Phylis Bruer
Jan 20, 2018
The funeral for Joan Bruer, of Morris, Minnesota will be held on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Morris, with Reverend Michael Hanson officiating. Visitation will be on Saturday, at Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, and Sunday, one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial...
David John Oja
Jan 19, 2018
David John Oja, 78, was called to his heavenly home on January 19, 2018, at his residence in rural Menahga Minnesota. Dave leaves behind his wife of 55 years, Betty (Hendrickson) Oja, three sons, Glen (Diana) of Calumet, Michigan, Karl (Kathy) of Delano, Minnesota, Jon (Katie) of Laurium, Michigan, and two daughters Judy (Tom) Ruonavaara and Betsy (Aaron) Kangas both...
Clark Olaf Meech
Jan 18, 2018
Clark Olaf Meech age 76 passed away Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Fargo Sanford Hospital where he was surrounded by his family. Clark was born December 29, 1941 at home to Donald and Fern (Loween) Meech. He attended country school through the 8th grade, then continued onto Sebeka High School. He called Nimrod home his enter life. He married Beatrice...
Ruth Helen Samuelson
Jan 6, 2018
Ruth Helen Samuelson, age 86, of Menahga, MN died Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga. Ruth was born to Benjamin and Sophia (Nevala) Samuelson on January 6, 1932 in Paddock Township, Ottertail County, MN. Ruth attended grade School at dist 216 in Ottertail County. She was a graduate of Sebeka High School Class of...
Larry Martin Komppa
Dec 19, 2017
Larry Martin Komppa, age 68, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 19, 2017. Larry was the 12th son of 13 children (eight boys and five girls) born to Nestor and Senia Komppa, pioneers in Red Eye Township. He was born at his parents' home on May 29, 1949. Larry was confirmed to the Christian faith at Grace Lutheran Church in...
Alice Anderson
Dec 13, 2017
Alice Anderson of Wolf Lake passed away December 13, 2017 at Rose Haven Assisted Living Facility in Menahga MN. She was born to Erick and Annie (Kummala) Maninga on January 1, 1935 in Runeberg Township. Alice graduated in 1953 from Menahga High School. She married Glenn H. Anderson on December 18th, 1954. They had 3 children, Penny, Brian and Dale....
Dale Rodney Mattson
Nov 19, 2017
Dale Rodney Mattson, of rural Sebeka, passed away on November 19th, 2017 at Essentia Health, Fargo ND. He was born to Lila Mattson on April 6th, 1941 in Paddock Township. He was born at home, on the farm of his grandparents, Ole and Emma Mattson. Over the years, Dale held a wide variety of different jobs in the community. He...
Allan Werner Rife Sr
Nov 10, 2017
Allan Werner Rife, age 78, passed away surrounded by family on November 10, 2017 at his Menahga, MN home. Allan was born to Dorothy (Ostvig) and John E. Rife, Sr., in Chicago, IL on April 24, 1939 and his early years were spent in rural Scott County and Excelsior, MN. He was a 1957 graduate of Minnetonka High School where...
Olga Marie Wilkowski
Nov 8, 2017
Olga Marie Wilkowski, age 87, of Menahga, MN died Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga, MN. Olga was born to Louis and Threasa (Robnik) Mehle on March 21 1930 in Chisholm, MN. Olga was united in marriage to Philip Wilkowski on October 21, 1950. In 1960 they moved from Chisholm to rural Menahga and...
Ronnie Lee Usher
Nov 2, 2017
Ronnie Lee Usher, age 62, of Menahga, MN lost his long battle to cancer Thursday evening November 2, 2017 in his home surrounded by his loving family.Ronnie was born to Lincoln and Alverda Usher on July 7, 1955 in Iowa City. Ron was raised in Maquoketa, IA and graduated in 1974 from Maquoketa High School. Ron married the love of...
Joseph Cecil Hensel
Oct 30, 2017
Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM Sunday, November 5, 2017 at the Wevley Funeral Home in Sebeka, MN. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, November 6 at the Laestadian Lutheran Church of Menahga, MN. Interment will be at Hay Creek Cemetery. Joseph Cecil Hensel, 61, of Sebeka, passed away Monday, Oct. 30, 2017 in a tragic accident...
Timothy James May
Oct 26, 2017
Timothy James May, beloved husband, loving father and dedicated friend, died unexpectedly on the morning of October 26th in Menahga, MN at the young age of 37. Tim previously worked at Lamb-Weston RDO for 7 years as a maintenance worker. He enjoyed life by hunting, fishing, and tinkering with anything mechanical. He mostly enjoyed being a father and spending time...
Berta Marlene Trimble
Oct 25, 2017
Berta Marlene (Odland) Trimble, age 75, passed away peacefully on October 25th, 2017. Berta was born on August 13th, 1942 in Huntersville, MN to Cecil and Inez (Downer) Odland. Berta moved to White Sulfur Springs, Montana in 1948 with her family where her dad owned and operated a logging business. She spent part of her childhood there and later returned...
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