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.
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,...
James Lee Gaschler
Aug 27, 2014
James Lee Gaschler, age 67, of rural Sebeka, MN passed away peacefully on August 27, 2014 in his home, surrounded by his family and friends after a long battle with COPD. Jim was born on June 2, 1947 to Martin and Evelyn (Pfeifer) Gaschler in Brighton, Colorado. Jim graduated from Brighton High School and enlisted in the United States Navy....
Lenora Ann Strong
Aug 15, 2014
Surrounded by her family, Lenora Ann Strong passed away at the age of 66, on Friday, August 15, 2014, at her home in Apple Valley, MN. Lenora was born to Stuart and Jennie (Randall) Spencer on June 14, 1948 in Wadena, MN. Lenora was united in marriage with Paul Strong on November 15, 1969 in Sisseton, SD. In the years...
Brayden Teague Redetzke
Aug 1, 2014
Brayden Teague Redetzke, age 4 years and 10 days of Sebeka, MN peacefully passed into the arms of Angels on Friday, August 1, 2014 at his home. Brayden was born on July 22, 2010 in Staples, MN to Kimberly Hendrickson and Shawn Redetzke, big brother Karter welcomed him home also. Brayden was a strong little boy, going through numerous daunting...
Faye Eudora Lubahn
Aug 1, 2014
Faye Eudora (Downer) Lubahn age 74 passed away on Friday, August 1, 2014 at Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga, MN. Faye was born on November 2, 1939 to Fay and Ruby (Higgs) Downer at the Wadena Hospital. As a young girl Faye was baptized into the Mennonite Faith and she truly loved her Lord. She attended a small...
Edmund Benjamin Steinkraus
Jul 22, 2014
Edmund Steinkraus, age 93, died of natural causes on July 22, 2014 at Morning Glory Home in Minnetonka, Minnesota. Originally from rural Sebeka, Minnesota, Edmund was born on May 2nd, 1921, in Wadena County, Minnesota. The son of William and Anna Steinkraus, Edmund was one of 10 children who grew up on the family's farm. He attended a one room...
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