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.
Mavis Iola Torvinen
Sep 3, 2017
On Sunday, September 3, 2017, Mavis Iola Torvinen was called to her eternal home while at CHI St. Joseph’s Hospital in Park Rapids, MN, with family at her side. Mavis was born November 9, 1923 to Esther (Faaberg) and Berger Mickelson in Spruce Grove Township, Minnesota. The eldest daughter of ten children she enjoyed being part of a large, close...
Robert Joseph Larson
Aug 29, 2017
Robert (Bob) Joseph Larson was born on October 8, 1930 in Richville, Minnesota to Bertha and George Larson. He passed away on August 29, 2017 at St Joseph Hospital, Park Rapids. Minnesota. Bob was raised in Parkers Prairie, Minnesota, where he attended school.In 1948 he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and served in Korea as a Tank Commander with...
Violet Marie Uttermark
Aug 19, 2017
Violet Uttermark, age 99, formerly of Sebeka, passed away at her son’s home in Bloomington, Minnesota on August 19, 2017. Violet was born in Oklahoma on January 1, 1918. After school, Violet worked in St. Louis, Missouri where she met her husband, Ervin Uttermark. After Erv’s discharge from the service, they moved to Sebeka and farmed. Violet loved to bake,...
Carren Leann Jones
Aug 7, 2017
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Carren LeAnn (Wolford) Jones, 69, of Sebeka, share of her passing on August 7, 2017 at Tri County Hospital in Wadena, Minnesota Carren was born on November 28, 1947 and raised in California, then followed her heart to Minnesota when she was in her late 20s. She was an avid crafter,...
Denise (Lapoint) Lorraine Wuollet
Aug 2, 2017
Denise Lorraine Wuollet, age 58, passed away August 2, 2017 at St Cloud Hospital with family at her side. Denise was born August 21, 1958 to Arthur and Jean (Castle) LaPoint in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her school years were spent in Minneapolis; she also attended Tech School for their clerical program. She worked as a secretary several years in Minneapolis before...
Robert William Lieske
Jul 28, 2017
Robert W. Lieske age 84, of Crookston, MN formerly of Huntersville, MN died Friday, July 28, 2017 at Riverview Care Center in Crookston. Graveside Services will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at Huntersville Cemetery.
Geraldine Mae Skaro
Jun 19, 2017
Geraldine Mae (Tappe) Skaro of Sebeka MN died at the age of 89 years on Monday, June 19th, 2017 at Inga’s Place near Wadena, MN. Geraldine was the fourth child born to Otto and Anna (Johnson) Tappe on March 19th, 1928 in Rockwood Township, Wadena County, MN. She attended Country School District 18 in Rockwood Township through 8th grade. She...
Magdalene "Maggie" Dora Priebe
Jun 8, 2017
Magdalene (Maggie) Dora Priebe, 95, of Wadena, MN died June 8, 2017 at Fair Oaks Lodge in Wadena. Magdalene was born on June 22, 1921 to Christian Jung and Elizabeth (Diedtrich) Jung in Hosmer, SD , South Dakota. She married Carl Priebe on March 8th, 1938 in Timber Lake, SD. They lived on the family farm near Sebeka, MN. Maggie...
Ernest Wilfred Rautio
Jun 8, 2017
Ernest Rautio, 78, of Wadena, MN formerly of the Menahga/Sebeka area died June 8, 2017 at Tri-County Hospital in Wadena. Funeral Services will be held Friday June 16, 2017 at 1:00 PM at the Wevley Funeral Home in Sebeka, MN with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Green Valley Cemetery in Becker County.
Ray Virgil Karjala
Jun 7, 2017
Graveside Services for Ray Karjala will be held 1:30 PM Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at the Menahga City Cemetery. Guy L. McDermeit will provide Military Honors. Raymon V. (Ray) Karjala of Robbinsdale, MN passed away June 7, 2017, age 84. Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Elvira and John Karjala, 11 sisters and brothers. He is survived by...
Marie Irene Wortiska
May 19, 2017
Marie Irene (McDermeit) Wortiska age 67 of Wadena, MN formerly of Menahga, MN died on Friday, May 19, 2017 at the St. Cloud Hospital, St Cloud, MN. Marie was born on March 6, 1950 to Charley and Carol (Pederson) McDermeit in Park Rapids, MN. She was raised and lived most of her life in the rural Menahga Area. In 1968...
Joyce Marian Palmer
Apr 19, 2017
Joyce Marian (Kangas) Palmer passed away peacefully at Rose Haven on April 19, 2017 in Menahga, Minnesota at the age of 86. Joyce was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 3, 1930 to Eino and Anna Palokangas. She was the oldest of 4 children. After eighth grade, her family moved to Minnesota. She attended Sebeka High School until she graduated...
Judith Ann Stevens
Apr 2, 2017
Judith Ann “Judy” (Leritz) Stevens passed away peacefully in her flower-filled home surrounded by family and loved ones on April 2, 2017 in Wadena, MN at the age of 63. Judy was born March 1, 1954 in Wadena, MN to Mathias “Matt” and Lorraine (French) Leritz. She was the oldest of 6 children, and spent her school years in the...
Hazel Reola Quale
Mar 25, 2017
Hazel Reola Quale, 97, of Sebeka died Saturday March 25, 2017 at Serenity Living Solutions. Hazel was born November 21, 1919 to Peter and Clara (Astrum) Ostlund in Rockwood Township. She attended District 41 school through 8th grade and graduated from Sebeka High School in 1937 and then attended American Business College in Minneapolis. On May 31, 1946 she married...
Darlene Leona Fair
Mar 19, 2017
Obituary for Darlene Fair Beloved wife, mother and friend Darlene Leona Fair, age 76, formerly of Sebeka, MN, left this world to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, March 19th at Mayo Clinic in Rochester MN. Darlene was born November 11, 1940 to the late Leona and John Jenson. She married John Fair in September of 1964, and once...
Oliver Robert Haataja
Mar 14, 2017
Oliver Robert Haataja passed peacefully shortly after birth on March 14th, 2017. He was born at 4:21 in the morning and was sent to his heavenly home just 14 short minutes later. Oliver is the son of Bruce and Tiffany Haataja of Menahga, Minnesota. He is survived by his parents Bruce and Tiffany Haataja of Menahga and sister Ember Haataja...
Sherryl Shirleen Huepenbecker
Mar 7, 2017
Memorial Services will be held 2:00 PM Thursday March 16, 2017 at Wevley Funeral Home in Sebeka, MN with visitation one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will be at a later date.
Thomas Lee Green
Mar 2, 2017
Thomas "Tom" Green - loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, died at home in northern Minnesota with his family. Tom enjoyed learning and sharing about Jesus, and watching sports. He spent many years involved in his local church and working at Mala Strana in New Prague, MN. He loved to encourage his family and friends. He is survived by his...
James Warren Bower
Mar 1, 2017
James Warren Bower, age 60, of Dent, Minnesota died Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at the Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND. James was born to Ellis and Sylvia Bower on September 22, 1956, in Blueberry Township, Wadena County, Minnesota. Jim graduated from Menahga High School in 1974 and spent 24 years working for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in Cloquet...
Michael Raymond Riske
Feb 10, 2017
Michael Raymond Riske, age 54, of Nimrod, MN died Friday, February 10, 2017 at his home. Michael was the third child born to Harry and Leona (Brownell) Riske on May 17, 1962. He grew up in Nimrod and attended school in Sebeka graduating in 1980. Michael was a laborer working with small engines. He enjoyed riding his bike and three-wheeler....
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