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.
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,...
Yvonne Marie Lent
May 5, 2016
Celebration of life service will be held 12:00 PM, June 25, 2016 at the Menahga V.F.W.in Menahga, MN.
Margaret Eleanor White
Apr 17, 2016
Margaret Eleanor White, age 93, of Park Rapids, Minnesota, died on April 17, 2016, at Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga, Minnesota. Margaret was born to Michael and Pearl (Nelson) Haaland on May 2, 1922. Margaret attended and graduated from District #59 in Huntersville Township. Upon her graduation she worked in North Dakota picking potatoes and when returning to...
Maryann Rose Torma
Apr 14, 2016
MaryAnn Rose (Safratowich) Torma of Menahga, MN entered into eternal life after a short battle with cancer at home with her family on April 14, 2016 at the age of 74. MaryAnn was born December 20, 1941 in Park Rapids, the sixth child of Frank and Tillie (Paluch) Safratowich. She attended and graduated from Park Rapids area school. After high...
David Allen Carvao
Apr 12, 2016
David Allen Carvao, age 59, of Sebeka, MN, died Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at Sanford Heath in Fargo, North Dakota. David was born to Alvin Joseph SR. and Voncille Elizabeth (Rose) Carvao on June 14, 1956 in Hanford, California. David grew up on a three generation family dairy farm, that had been own by his family for five generations. David...
Beatrice Marion Haataja
Apr 11, 2016
Beatrice Marion (Korpi) Haataja, age 86, passed away Monday, April 11, 2016, in Park Rapids, Minnesota. Beatrice was born on November 7, 1929, in Duluth, Minnesota, where she lived for the first three years of her life, and later, between ages 10 and 14. She was the only child of parents Eli and Nanneli (Suvanto) Korpi. Many of her growing...
Verna Stauffer Allebach
Apr 9, 2016
The life of Verna Allebach, beloved mother, ended peacefully on Saturday, April 9, 2016, surrounded by her family. Verna was born to Emma Slotter Stauffer and Ambrose Stauffer on October 17, 1925, in Souderton, Pennsylvania. One of 16 children, Verna was the second youngest child and the last surviving member of her immediate family. At 10 years of age, her...
David Frederick Emil Marjamaa
Apr 3, 2016
David Frederick Emil Marjamaa, 74, of Menahga, died Sunday, April 3, 2016 at his home. David was born July 27, 1941 in Wadena MN to Emil and Augusta (Golnick) Marjamaa. He graduated from Menahga High School in 1959 and worked with sugar beets until he was drafted into the Army on January 20, 1964. He was a combat engineer in...
Clyde Myers Allebach
Mar 24, 2016
The life of Clyde Myers Allebach, age 91, who lived a life filled with integrity and compassion, ended peacefully on March 24, 2016, at Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga, Minnesota. Clyde was born to Irwin Allebach and Edna Myers Allebach on October 24, 1924, in a stone farmhouse outside of Silverdale, Pennsylvania. The farmhouse closely postdated the Revolutionary...
Hilma Arlene Jampsa
Mar 19, 2016
Hilma Arlene Jampsa age 80 of St. Paul, MN died Saturday, March 19, 2016 at her home. Hilma was born to Orin and Elina (Koskela) Jacobson on May 22, 1935 in Green Valley Township, Becker County, MN. She started her education in country school and later attended Park Rapids High School where she graduated in 1955. She advanced her education...
Basil Willard Kumpula
Mar 11, 2016
Basil Willard Kumpula, age 84, of Menahga, MN formerly of Anoka and Coon Rapids, MN passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 11, 2016 at the Essentia Health Hospital in Fargo, ND. Basil was born to Gust and Henna (Wirkkala) on November 21, 1931 in Sebeka, MN. He graduated from Sebeka High School in 1950. Basil served in the United States...
Virgil Dale Nordby
Mar 7, 2016
Virgil Dale Nordby was born to Edwin and Esther (Hendrickson) in Perham, MN on April 6th, 1935. He died peacefully on March 7th, 2016 after a brief illness at the age of 80. Virgil attended country school and graduated from Menahga High School with the class on 1953. He married Verlene Ylitalo on July 21st, 1956 in Wolf Lake. They...
Alice Mae Ristinen
Mar 1, 2016
Memorial Services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Spruce Grove Apostolic Lutheran Church rural Wolf Lake, MN, with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Inurnment will be at Alajoki Cemetery at a later date.
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