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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.

Denise (Lapoint) Lorraine Wuollet

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

Jerome Harold Schermerhorn

Jerome Harold Schermerhorn

Jan 28, 2017

Jerome Harold Schermerhorn, age 88, of Nimrod, MN died Saturday, January 28, 2017 at his home. Jerome was born to Hubert and Hulda (Nelson) Schermerhorn on October 4, 1928 in Wadena, MN. He grew up and attended school near Nimrod and graduated from Sebeka with the class of 1945. Jerome proudly served his country in the United State Army 82nd...

Elma Agnes Katainen

Elma Agnes Katainen

Jan 25, 2017

Elma Agnes Longfors Katainen, age 85, of Menahga, MN died Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at Rose Haven Care Center in Menahga, MN. Elma was born to Frank and Lyyli (Rajanen) Longfors on June 5, 1931 in Shell Lake Township, Becker County, MN. She graduated from elementary school #82 in Becker County in 1946. She was confirmed in 1946 at the...

Luann Kay Limanen

Luann Kay Limanen

Jan 25, 2017

LuAnn Kay Limanen, age 62, of Sebeka MN died at her home on Wednesday, January 25th, 2017. LuAnn was born to Marvin and Eunice (Olson) Windels on March 28th, 1954 at Wesley Hospital in Wadena, MN. She was baptized in 1954 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Blowers Township and confirmed in 1968 at Trinity Lutheran Church in New York Mills....

Denise Patricia Rathcke

Denise Patricia Rathcke

Jan 15, 2017

Denise Patricia Rathcke was born in Park Rapids, Minnesota on February 28, 1968 to Patrick & Margaret (Tappe) Rathcke. Denise was baptized and confirmed at Nimrod Lutheran Church. She attended school at Sebeka Public Schools where she graduated in 1986. After graduation from high school she attended St. Cloud State University. Denise lived most of her life in her favorite...

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