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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.

Kelly Marie Lund

Kelly Marie Lund

Jul 12, 2014

Kelly Marie Lund, 32, of Detroit Lakes, MN passed away unexpectedly on Saturday July 12th, 2014 in her hometown of Menahga, MN. Kelly blessed this earth with her presence on March 17, 1982 in Fridley, MN. She was the middle child of Faye Dawn “Punky” Odland & Curtis Edwin Lund. She & her siblings - Katrice & Edwin were instantly...

Myrtle Marie Marlow

Myrtle Marie Marlow

Jun 29, 2014

Myrtle Marie Marlow age 85, formerly of Huntersville, MN died Sunday, June 29, 2014 at Pleasant Akers Assisted Living near Akeley, MN. Myrtle Marie Marlow was born to Henry and Minnie (Pearson) Burgess December 2, 1928 in Pine River, MN. She lived most of her life on a farm near Huntersville. Myrtle was united in marriage to John L Marlow...

Stanley Walter Limanen

Stanley Walter Limanen

Jun 26, 2014

Stanley Walter Limanen age 61, of Sebeka, MN died at his home Thursday, June 26, 2014. Stan was born to Walter and Lempi (Hotakainen) on April 10, 1953 in Minneapolis, MN. He was baptized and confirmed. In 1967, Stan moved to Sebeka, MN where he met his high school sweetheart LuAnn Windels. They were united in marriage in 1973. They...

Signe Doris Johnson

Signe Doris Johnson

Jun 26, 2014

Our beloved mother Signe Doris Johnson, a long time resident of Menahga, passed away on June 26, 1914 at Green Pine Acres in Menahga, Minnesota. She was born on August 22, 1914 in Loimaa, Finland. Her parents were Peter and Amanda (Hakkalla) Matson. Amanda and Sulo (Signe's older brother) had returned to Finland to visit their family and Signe was...

Gloria Diane Siltala

Gloria Diane Siltala

Jun 23, 2014

Gloria Diane Siltala was born October 31, 1946 to Jacob and Teckla (Bengston) Dost in Wadena, Minnesota. She lived with them in Sebeka until her mother died when she was 5, and then she was raised by two of her aunts. First with Clara (Dost) Campbell in Grinnell, Iowa and then she moved back to live with Myrtle (Bengston) and...

Luella Rosalind Heikkinen

Luella Rosalind Heikkinen

Jun 22, 2014

Luella Rosalind Heikkinen age 86, of Menahga, MN passed away Sunday, June 22, 2014 in at Tri County Hospital in Wadena surrounded by her loving family. Luella was born on September 14, 1927 in Perham, MN to August and Anna Hinz. She attended school in the Perham area. Luella was united in marriage to Carl R. Heikkinen this union was...

Clifford Gary Schoon

Clifford Gary Schoon

Jun 18, 2014

Clifford Schoon, age 70, of Sebeka, MN passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at his home. Clifford was born January 1, 1944 in Wadena, MN to Gustave and Grace (Tilton) Schoon. He grew up in the Sebeka area and attended Sebeka High School and graduated with the class of 1962. On August 11, 1962 he married his lifetime Sweetheart...

Harvey Dean Horton

Harvey Dean Horton

Jun 9, 2014

Harvey Dean Horton of Sebeka, Minnesota, passed away at his home in Sebeka, surrounded by family, on June 9, 2014, at the age of 72 years. Harvey was born on July 29, 1941 in Huntersville Township, Wadena County, Minnesota to Neroy and Edythe (Havener) Horton. He attended Country School for the first eight years, graduating from Menahga High School in...

Michael D. Larson

Michael D. Larson

Jun 7, 2014

Private Memorial Services will be held at a later date.

Arnold Ike George

Arnold Ike George

Jun 4, 2014

Arnold “Ike” George passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, June 4, 2014 with family at his side. Arnold was born January 23, 1923 in Osage, MN. He married Patricia DeMaris on September 29, 1951 and moved to Hibbing where they raised five children. He worked in the mining industry for 12 years and then Clyde Johnson Construction until he became...

Elsa Annikki Alajoki

Elsa Annikki Alajoki

Apr 27, 2014

Elsa Annikki Alajoki, age 81, was born to Alexander and Iida (Mattikainen) Heilimo on October 24, 1932 in Viipuri, Finland. She was called to her heavenly home on April 27, 2014 at her home in rural Menahga, Minnesota. Elsa spent her early childhood in Viipuri until her family was forced to flee the Russian invasion of Eastern Finland. During the...

Christopher Laurence Hughes

Christopher Laurence Hughes

Apr 24, 2014

Christopher Laurence Hughes, age 63, died Thursday, April 24, 2014 at his home in rural Menahga, MN. Visitation will be from 1- 3 PM on Thursday, May 1, 2014 at Wevley Funeral Home in Sebeka, MN. No service will be held.  

Heidi Marie Kiphuth

Heidi Marie Kiphuth

Apr 12, 2014

Heidi Marie (Pantsari) Kiphuth, age 51, of Menahga, Minnesota, died Saturday, April 12, 2014 at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND surrounded by loved ones. Heidi was born to Andrew and Dorothy (Jonas) Pantsari on October 5, 1962 in San Carlos, California. Heidi completed high school, then later returned to Minnesota where she attended Wadena Tech. Heidi started working for Hubbard...

Howard Marvin Karkela

Howard Marvin Karkela

Apr 10, 2014

Howard Marvin Karkela was born May 9, 1926 in Paddock Township to John and Alina (Paurus) Karkela. He passed away April 10, 2014 at Perham Living, Perham, MN at age 87. Howard was a lifelong member of Grace Lutheran church, Sebeka, where he was baptized, confirmed and married. He attended a rural school through eighth grade. He attended Sebeka High...

Delora May Boyer

Delora May Boyer

Apr 9, 2014

Delora May Boyer of Wadena, MN died Wednesday April 9, 2014 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Park Rapids, MN at the age of 80 years, 11 months and 31 days.   Delora was born to Clarence and Dorothy (Toby) Hagerman in Wing River Township, Wadena County, MN on April 10, 1933, where she grew up and attended school at District #2....

Gregory Joseph Kempf

Gregory Joseph Kempf

Apr 8, 2014

  Gregory J. Kempf, 73, passed away on April 8, 2014 in his home in Sebeka after a long fight with cancer. Greg was born in Wadena June 24, 1940. His parents were Frank Kempf and Agatha (Kern) Kempf. Greg and his brother Ambrose grew up on the family dairy farm near Bluegrass. They attended Mass at St. Hubert's Catholic Church...

Ethel Lucile Tapio

Ethel Lucile Tapio

Apr 6, 2014

Ethel Lucile (Kinnunen) Tapio passed away on April 6, 2014 age 83.   Ethel was born on March 25, 1931 in Wadena, Minnesota to Hugo and Ruby Kinnunen. She grew up in the Menahga area where she attended country school. She graduated from Menahga High School with the class of 1949.   On November 12, 1949 she was united in marriage to...

Donna Marie Phillips

Donna Marie Phillips

Mar 25, 2014

Donna Marie Phillips, age 49, died Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at her home in Wadena, MN. Donna was born to Chester and Anita (Kimball) Phillips on September, 25, 1964 in Robbinsdale, MN. Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, March 30, 2014 at Sebeka United Methodist Church with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church....

Susan Ann Luukkonen

Susan Ann Luukkonen

Mar 22, 2014

Susan Ann Luukkonen age 45, of Sebeka, MN died Saturday, March 22, 2014 at Tri-County Hospital in Wadena, MN. Susan was born the youngest of three children to Carl and Loretta (Nielsen) Anderson on April 11, 1968 in Wadena, MN. Susan attended Sebeka High School graduating with the class of 1986. She continued her education at Wadena Tech and graduated...

Violette Augusta Lapinoja

Violette Augusta Lapinoja

Mar 18, 2014

  Violette Augusta Lapinoja, age 92 passed away peacefully on March 18, 2014 at her home in Menahga, MN with her family and loved ones by her bedside. Violette was born to Gustave and Edith (Olbeckson) Riemann on October 22, 1921 in Haliday, ND. As a young girl the family moved back and forth from Minnesota to North Dakota several times....

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