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.
Helen Alice Ewert
Feb 5, 2015
Helen Alice Kathryn Ewert was born November 6, 1931 to Ernest and Bertha (Wilsterman) Koch in Sanborn, MN. She was baptized and confirmed in Zion Lutheran Church and graduated from high school at Sandborn, MN. On April 12,1950 Helen married Arden Ewert and they farmed near Comfrey, MN and Delft, MN. They owned and operated the Lamberton Stockyards but eventually...
Grace Ann Marjama
Jan 7, 2015
Grace Ann Marjama, age 65, of Blaine, MN, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday January 7th, 2015. Grace was born July 13th, 1949 in Compton, CA, was beloved by many and had a servant’s heart. Grace is preceded in death by her father, Howard; two brothers Howard Jr. and Tommy; and daughter Sandra Ulrick. Grace is survived by...
Shirley Lorraine Anderson
Jan 6, 2015
Shirley Lorraine Anderson age 81, of Menahga, Minnesota passed away on January 6, 2015 at Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga, Minnesota. She was born on August 15, 1933 to Jens and Marion Anderson at home a few miles from Wolf Lake, Minnesota. Shirley was the oldest of four children. She attended Frazee High School and has resided in...
Ebert Leo Simi
Jan 1, 2015
Ebert Leo Simi, age 78, died on Thursday January 1st 2015, at Green Pine Acres nursing home in Menahga, MN. Ebert was born on July 24, 1936, to Eino and Lillian (Ollila) Simi, of Menahga, MN. He attended country school up to the 8th grade. As a young man he met Sharon Samuelson and they were married on February 20th,...
Dale William Loween
Jan 1, 2015
Dale William Loween passed away peacefully on January 1, 2015 surrounded by his loving family at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Brainerd, Minnesota at the age of 55. Dale was born to Kenneth and Lorraine Loween on July 24, 1959 in Wadena County. He was raised at home until he went to Brainerd and attended the PACE program, later transferring to...
Harold Charlie Haataja
Dec 30, 2014
Harold Charlie Haataja age 79, of rural Menahga, MN died peacefully at home on Tuesday December 30 2014. Harold was born to Carl and Hilda (Koskela) Haataja on March 15, 1935 in Wolf Lake Township, Becker County, MN where he was raised. Harold graduated from Menahga High School and following his graduation, held a number of positions; working on the...
Doris Darlene Simpson
Dec 19, 2014
Doris D. Simpson 88 of Menahga, MN passed away Friday December 19, 2014 at her home in Menahga. Doris was born to Frank and Katie (Hills) Blanchard, on March 28, 1926, in Huntersville Township, Wadena County, MN. She attended school at District 50, near Huntersville, and later Menahga High School. In the summer of 1943 she moved to Washington State...
Hilia Josephine Lindroos
Dec 15, 2014
Hilia Josephine Lindroos, age 93, of Sartell MN, formerly of the Menahga area, passed away on December 15, 2014 at the Country Manor Care Center in Sartell. Hilia was born to Nick and Ida (Wirtanen) Lindroos on July 6, 1921 in Meadow Township, Wadena County MN. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. She went to Menahga High...
Edmond Sweeney
Dec 5, 2014
Edmond Gerald “Jerry” Sweeney of Nimrod passed away peacefully at the age of 80 on Friday, December 5, 2014 surrounded by family after a hard fought battle with an extended illness. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 AM on Friday December 12, 2014 at St. Hubert’s Catholic Church, in Bluegrass, MN. Interment will be at the St. Hubert’s...
Doris Marie Sellin
Nov 19, 2014
Doris Marie Sellin, 81, of Sebeka, Minnesota was called home to rest on November 19, 2014 at the Essentia Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota with her family at her side. Doris was born on March 16, 1933 to Colonel Henry Funkley and Esther Usher in Bemidji and attended country school in Hines. She spent most of her working years in...
Chester Walfred Luukinen
Nov 3, 2014
Chester Walfred Luukinen was born November 24, 1919 in Paddock Township to Charles and Tekla (Koski) Luukinen. He passed away November 3, 2014 at Lakewood Hospital in Staples, MN at age 94. Chester attended a rural school through eighth grade. In 1944 he joined the Army, where he later served as a medic in WWII. He was a member of...
Lavern Rufus Salo
Oct 25, 2014
LaVern Rufus Salo, of Menahga, Minnesota died on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at Rose Haven Alternative Living Facility in Menahga, at the age of 90 years and 11 days. LaVern was born to Richard and Olga (Marjamaa) Salo on October 14, 1924 in Otter Tail County, MN where he was raised and completed eighth grade. He was inducted into United...
Gerald Wallace Olson
Oct 7, 2014
Gerald Wallace Olson of Menahga, Minnesota died on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at CHI St. Joseph’s Hospital in Park Rapids at the age of 85. Gerald was born July 31, 1929 in Runeberg Township of Becker County, Minnesota to Carl and Bertha (Peterson) Olson. He attended School District 45 where he graduated from 8th grade. He helped his parents on...
Norma Eleanora Pederson
Oct 2, 2014
Norma E. Pederson of Menahga, Minnesota passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2014 at Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga. Norma Eleanora Johansen Pederson was born on November 25, 1922 to Carl J. Johansen and Sophie (Ollila) Johansen in Runeberg Township of Becker County. She was the last surviving of 15 children. A lifetime resident of Menahga, Norma attended...
Esther Laurene Nelson
Sep 27, 2014
Esther Laurene Nelson, 94 of Sebeka, MN, died Saturday, September 27, 2014 at the home of her daughter in Chisago City, MN surrounded by her loved ones. Esther was born to John and Anna (Madsen) Nielsen on November 29, 1919, in Nimrod, MN. Her long and happy life seems remarkable considering she was born weighing only two pounds at the...
Eldred Erwin Dexter
Sep 24, 2014
Eldred Erwin Dexter, 77, of Menahga, MN passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at his home surrounded by loved ones. On April 20, 1937, Eldred was born to Erwin James and Clarissa Calva (Blanchard) Dexter at home in Orton Township, Wadena County, MN. He was baptized, confirmed and attended camp JIM (Jesus in Me), where he learned to love...
Joni Mae Poland
Sep 22, 2014
Joni Mae Schmidt Poland, 59, of Sebeka, Minnesota died on September 22, 2014 at her home. Joni graduated from Wadena High School in 1973. She married John Poland in 1999. She was very active in church. Joni’s heart was full of love for her husband John, her “kids” and her Hillview home, welcoming all who came to her door. Joni...
Lucinda (Cyndi) Charlene (Tate Huotari ) Hagen
Sep 13, 2014
Lucinda (Cyndi) Charlene (Tate, Huotari) Hagen, age 67, died on Saturday September 13, 2014 at the Heritage Cottages in Park Rapids. Cyndi was born December 8, 1946 to Frederick and Charlotte (Cassel) Tate in Winona, MN, where she attended Winona School until 1959. In 1959 the Tate family moved to Frazee where Cyndi attended high school until graduating in 1964....
William Phillip Weisbrod
Sep 8, 2014
William Phillip Weisbrod was born on July 28, 1945 to William A. and Bertha Weisbrod in Granite Falls MN. He passed away on September 8, 2014 in rural Sebeka MN at the age of 69. Bill attended Montevideo Elementary School and graduated from Montevideo High School in 1963. Bill was very talented in sports and received many awards in football,...
Susanna R. Beldo
Aug 31, 2014
Susanna Rose Schmitz Beldo, age 84, of New York Mills, Minnesota died peacefully in the Palliative Care Unit at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND on August 31, 2014. Born on May 9, 1930 in Perham, to John and Rose Schmitz, Sue grew up near Bluffton and Sebeka. The fourth of six children, she was never a stranger to hard work,...
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