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.
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
Laura Kumara
Mar 15, 2014
Laura Kumara age 97, of Richfield, MN died Saturday, March 15, 2014 at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, MN. Laura was born to John and Bess (Mahler) Thiede on January 30, 1917 in Spruce Grove Township, Becker County, MN. Laura worked as a waitress and Hostess, and she worked in a Daycare until she was ninety years old. Laura was...
Sheldon Lee Rasmussen
Mar 5, 2014
God has welcomed into heaven a truly loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Sheldon Lee Rasmussen 65, passed away in his home surrounded by family on Wednesday, March 5, 2014. Sheldon was born September 25, 1948 in Hallock, MN to Ellis “Bud “and Bernice Rasmussen. Sheldon was baptized in Zion Lutheran Church in Dexter, MN on June 12, 1949. He...
Marie Ellen Liimatta
Feb 22, 2014
Marie Ellen Liimatta age 63, of Menahga, Minnesota died Saturday, February 22, 2014 at Vibra Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota. Memorial Services for Marie Liimatta will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 8, 2014 at First English Lutheran Church in Menahga with visitation 5-8 p.m. on Friday, March 7 and one hour prior to the service at the Church. Pastor...
Marlin “Ken” Kenneth Augst
Feb 19, 2014
Funeral Services will be held for M. Kenneth “Ken” Augst 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 24, 2014 at First English Lutheran Church in Menahga with Pastor Bruer officiating. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Sunday, February 23, and one hour prior to the service at the Church. Mary Hanninen will serve as Organist. Pallbearers are Isaac, Jordan, Zachary, Eric,...
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