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.
Clayton Arland Ellingson
Dec 31, 2016
Clayton Arland Ellingson, age 88, passed away on December 31, 2016. Clayton was born to Tosten B. and Ella (Midtmoen) Ellingson on August 19, 1928 near Dahlen, ND. He grew up with Irvin (deceased in POW camp in WWII), Alpha (Lundmark, deceased), Clarice (Enerson, St. Cloud, MN), Omer (deceased), Trueman (deceased), Leland (‘Bud”, Crookston, MN) and Dennis (Golden Valley, MN)...
Stanley Duane Frahm
Dec 29, 2016
Stanley Duane Frahm, age 91, of Sebeka, MN, passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home under hospice care, December 29, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Stanley was born on May 21, 1925 in Wimbledon, ND to Peter and Lucille (Stanley) Frahm. Growing up on a farm in Wimbledon, ND, he attended school and played drums for a local German...
Christine Kay Line
Nov 30, 2016
Christine Kay Line was born in Cheyenne, WY on January 7, 1952. After being admitted to the St. Cloud hospital on November 12, 2016 she died peacefully with her family around her on November 30, 2016. After living in Duluth, MN for a year Chris, her parents and sisters moved to Verndale, MN where she lived throughout her childhood and...
Nina Lillian Evelyn Hepokoski
Nov 26, 2016
Nina Lillian Evelyn (Isola) Hepokoski, age 91, of Menahga, Minnesota died November 26, 2016 at CHI St. Joseph’s Health in Park Rapids. Nina was born in Frazee on March 1, 1925, to William and Maria Juliana (Balm) Isola. She was the youngest of 14 children. Nina faced hardship by losing both parents by age 4 which resulted in her independent...
Walter David Schulz
Nov 23, 2016
Walter David Schulz was born March 25, 1940 in North Germany Township. He was the son of William and Frieda (Brockopp) Schulz. He grew up on the family farm and attended school District #49, graduating from Sebeka High School in 1958. After working odd jobs he joined the Army National Guard in 1962. He married Shirley (Goble) on September 29,...
Joseph Allen Clark
Nov 10, 2016
Joseph Allen Clark, age 62 of Menahga, Minnesota died on November 10, 2016 at Essentia Health in Fargo, North Dakota. Joe was born May 11, 1954 in Hopkins, Minnesota to Walter and Emily (Nechas) Clark. After graduation, Joe joined the Navy. Joe was a long time plumber in the cities before following his dream of living up north, He always...
Duane Alvin Johnson
Oct 30, 2016
Duane Alvin Johnson was born to Alvin and Betty (Dahlvang)) Johnson on September 22, 1959 at Wesley Hospital in Wadena, MN. He passed away at his home in Lyons Township on Sunday, October 30th, 2016. Growing up Duane attended Sebeka Public School graduating with the class of 1978. He worked at the Sebeka cheese plant for several years being a...
Sylvia Alice Ahlgren
Oct 30, 2016
Sylvia Alice Ahlgren entered her heavenly home on October 30, 2016. The youngest of 13 children, she was born on March 24, 1928 to Oscar and Annie Burkman. As a proud Finlander, English was Sylvia’s second language, learning the English language when she started grade school. Sylvia was always a hard worker. At the age of 13 she began working...
Martha S Hepokoski
Oct 20, 2016
Martha S. (Reinikka) Hepokoski, age 90, of Menahga, MN died Thursday, October 20, 2016 at Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga, MN. Martha was born to Gust and Sophia Reinikka on December 7, 1925 in Trout Lake Township, rural Bovey, where she was raised with her brother Wilfred, sister Mildred, and her twin sister Mary. She attended Birchwood School...
Dorothy Fern Kiser
Oct 16, 2016
Dorothy Fern (Russell) Kiser, of Sebeka, MN died peacefully Sunday, October 16, 2016 at the age of 90 years 4 months and 8 days, Dorothy was born June 8, 1926 in Dickey, ND to Orval and Lela (Hope) Russell. At the age of one she moved with her parents to Barnard, MO. attended various country schools from the 1st to...
Clarice Kay Schwartz
Oct 13, 2016
Clarice Kay Schwartz, age 78, of Sebeka, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2016 at Tri-County Hospital in Wadena, Minnesota. Clarice was the youngest of sixteen children born March 18, 1938 in Caribou, Maine to Clinton Benjamin Fisk Hewitt and Margaret Blanche (Neadeau) Hewitt. After attending school, Clarice was united in marriage to (the late) Arthur Glen Schwartz, Sr. on...
Elvin Gerald Immonen
Sep 24, 2016
Elvin Gerald Immonen, age 70, of Menahga, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at his home. He was born March 25, 1946 in Shell River Township to Charles and Hilma (Katainen) Immonen. Elvin Graduated from Menahga high school in 1964, and worked as a welder. In 1966, Elvin Joined the United States army and served his country...
Carl Aaron Ostlund
Sep 7, 2016
Carl Aaron Ostlund, age 98, of Menahga, MN formerly of Sebeka, MN died Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga. Carl was born to Peter and Clara (Astrum) Ostlund on January 4, 1918 in Rockwood Township where he was raised and attended District 41 School through the 8th grade. Carl bought his Uncle Charlie’s share...
Dorothy "Dotty" Lu Olson
Aug 31, 2016
Dorothy Olson of Sebeka, MN sprouted her wings and began her final and most important journey on August 31st, 2016 Dorothy is survived by her husband Dennis Olson, her daughter Jolene Diamond (Wanda Baity), son Bradley Olson, daughter Glenda Olson (Steve Limanen), grandson Jesse Olson (Callie) and their three children Jack, Gwendolyn and Penelope and grandson Shad Olson in addition,...
Julia (Vi) Viola Salmela
Aug 11, 2016
Julia Viola Isola Salmela, 94, of Menahga, MN died August 11th, 2016 at Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga. Vi was born at home in Spruce Grove Township on July 7th, 1922 to William and Maria Julianna (Balm) Isola. She was the 13th of 14 children. Vi graduated from Frazee High School, and on June 20th 1943 was married...
Verena Helen Ronnebaum
Aug 9, 2016
Verena Helen Ronnebaum, age 96, passed away on the morning of August 9th, 2016 at her home in rural Wadena, MN. Verena was born in Munich, North Dakota to Oscar and Frances (Helten) Schmitz on December 11th, 1919. At age 10, her family moved to Minnesota, where she later graduated from Park Rapids High School in 1940. She united in...
Constance "Connie" Elaine Torvinen
May 31, 2016
Constance "Connie" Elaine Torvinen, 63, of Menahga, MN passed into her eternal rest on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at her home. Connie was born in Park Rapids, MN on June 20, 1952 to Orman & Elaine (Gustafson) Torvinen, and was later joined by seven siblings. She grew up in Menahga, spent some time in Grand Rapids, MN and graduated from...
Ruth Esther Kako
May 15, 2016
Ruth Esther (Kuoppala) Kako, 83, passed away, surrounded by family, on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at Park View Care Center in Buffalo, MN ending her fight with Alzheimer’s. She was born on March 18, 1933 in Clinton Township, Minnesota. She was the oldest of four children born to Alex and Lydia (Haapaniemi) Kuoppala. She began her life with a fight...
Howard William Wehmas
May 10, 2016
Howard William Wehmas, 80 years old, of Menahga, MN, died Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at his home with his family at his side. Howard was born on May 13, 1935, the son of David and Mary (Vainio) Wehmas in Wolf Lake Township of rural Becker County. He was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran faith. He was raised on the...
Lila Irene Savela
May 10, 2016
Lila Irene Savela followed the angels to heaven on May 10, 2016, at the age of 93 at the N. C. Little Hospice home in Edina, Minnesota. Lila Salo was born in Paddock Township of Ottertail County on June 6, 1922 to her parents, Nels and Hattie (Aho) Salo. She attended schools in the Sebeka area. As a young woman,...
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