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.
Billie Marie Saulter
Dec 6, 2013
Billie Marie Saulter, age 53 of Menahga, MN died Friday, December 6, 2013 at St. Joseph’s Area Health Services in Park Rapids, MN. Billie was born to Wallace and Gloria Rae (Widell) McBeth on November 11, 1960 in Minneapolis, MN. Billie graduated from Winthrop High School and joined the Army. After her Honorable Discharge in July of 1983 she went...
Donna Esther Darlene Haataja
Dec 3, 2013
Donna Esther Darlene Haataja (nee Paurus) of Baxter, MN, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at Bethany Nursing Home in Brainerd, MN. Donna was born to Alexander Paurus and Hilja Myers on August 22, 1935, in Meadow Township, Wadena County. She was united in marriage to Harvey Haataja in 1953. She was a devoted mother...
Shirley Ione James
Dec 1, 2013
Shirley Ione James, age 72, of Menahga, MN died Sunday, December 1, 2013 at Tri County Hospital in Wadena, MN. Shirley was born February 4, 1941 in Sebeka, MN to William and Vida (Hoyhtya) Kuha. She grew up in Sebeka and graduated from High School there. On May 23, 1962 she married Gayle Hotchkiss in Wadena, MN they made their...
Dennis Michael Backholm
Nov 30, 2013
Dennis Backholm, age 66, of Wadena, Minnesota went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, November 30, 2013. Dennis Michael Backholm was born on March 22, 1947 to Emil and Olga (Lapinoja) Backholm in Wadena, Minnesota He enjoyed life on the family farm, riding his favorite horse, Sleepy and spending time with his nieces and nephews. His favorite pastime was...
David Russell Etter
Nov 2, 2013
David Russell Etter was born January 3, 1960, in Staples, MN, the fifth and last child of Louis and Emogene (Schmidt) Etter. He died peacefully in the early morning hours of November 2, 2013, with his children, Jackie and Zach, brother, John, and hospice nurse and niece, Teresa, by his side. David was a Christian, baptized at Faith Lutheran Church,...
Delores Elizabeth Pederson
Oct 24, 2013
Delores Elizabeth Pederson, age 83, of Blueberry Township, died Thursday, October 24, 2013 at Rose Haven Assisted Living residence in Menahga, Minnesota. Delores was born to August and Lempi (Carlson) Lalli on May 2, 1930 in Blueberry Township. She attended Menahga Schools graduating in 1948. She attended Abbott School of Nursing and graduated as a registered nurse in 1951. On...
Arnold Edward Huwe
Oct 19, 2013
Arnold E. Huwe, age 89, of Spruce Grove Township died October 19, 2013, at Green Pine Acres, Nursing Home in Menahga, MN. Arnold was born July 15, 1924, to Albert and Emma (Janke) Huwe at the family farm in Corliss Township. He attended District 228 School from 1st through 8th grade and graduated from Perham High School in 1942. Shortly...
Marcella Elizabeth Bernstetter
Oct 7, 2013
Marcella (Marcie) Elizabeth Bernstetter age 91 of Menahga formerly of rural Sebeka, MN died Monday, October 7, 2013 at Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga, MN Marcie was born to Stephan and Anna (Tschida) Pitzl on June 6, 1922 in St Paul, MN. She attended St. Agnes Catholic School in St. Paul, and graduated from Washington High School in...
Alice Veera Mable Myllykangas
Oct 5, 2013
Alice Veera Mable Myllykangas, age 88, of Menahga, MN died Saturday, October 5, 2013 at Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga. Alice was born to Nestor and Olga (Anderson) Roiko on August 4, 1924 in Rockwood Township, Wadena County, MN, where she was raised and attended school. On March 23, 1946 Alice was united in marriage to Edwin Kuha...
Arlene Evelyn Mattila
Oct 4, 2013
Arlene Evelyn Mattila, age 75, of Sebeka, MN, passed away in her sleep on Friday, October 4, 2013 on the family farm surrounded by her loving family. Arlene was born to Fred and Edla (Thurn) Graf in Sioux Falls, SD on June 1, 1938. She graduated from Minneapolis North High School in 1956. She graduated from Abbott Northwestern Nursing School....
Suzanne Amy Moe
Oct 1, 2013
Suzanne “Suzy” Amy Moe, age 36 of Menahga, MN passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at St. Joseph Hospital in Park Rapids, MN. Suzanne was born to David and Shirley (Anderson) Josephson on January 30, 1977, in Litchfield, MN. She graduated from Dassel-Cokato High School in 1995. She married Jason Moe on March 29, 1997. Suzanne is survived...
Ralph Earl Cox Sr
Sep 23, 2013
Ralph Earl Cox Sr. age 81 of Menahga, MN died Monday, September 23, 2013 at St. Joseph Area Health Services in Park Rapids, MN. Ralph was born to Earl and Clara (Hanson) Cox on October 25, 1931 in Nortonville, ND. As a young boy Ralph moved to Hubbard, MN where he lived until he entered the Army at the age...
Ardis Jean Kreklau
Sep 14, 2013
Ardis Jean Kreklau, age 84, of Sebeka, MN, died on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND surrounded by her loving family. Ardis was born to Joe and Nora (Bengston) Olson in Wadena on September 7, 1929. She lived on a farm in Paddock Township with her seven brothers and sisters. They all worked hard, but loved...
Rose Bernice Hillstrom
Sep 10, 2013
Rose Bernice Hillstrom, age 75, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at her home in Menahga, MN after a courageous eight year battle with cancer. Rose was born March 30, 1938 to Jacob and Fannie (Finnie) Knuuttila in Houghton, Michigan. She grew up on the Knuuttila family farm near Oskar on the shore of Lake Superior. Rose attended the Redridge...
Melvin Eugene Schwartz
Sep 9, 2013
Melvin Eugene Schwartz age 86 of Sebeka, MN, died on September 9, 2013 at Regency Care Center in Golden Valley, MN surrounded by his loving wife and family. Melvin was born to William "Bill Schwartz" and Emma (Kleinke) Schwartz in Bluffton Township June 20, 1927. He attended District 180 Country School until the eighth grade. He farmed with his parents...
Patrick Richard Rathcke
Aug 18, 2013
Patrick Richard Rathcke age 78, of Nimrod, MN died Sunday, August 18, 2013 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Park Rapids, MN. Memorial Services will be held 1:00 PM Monday, August 26, 2013 at Nimrod Lutheran Church in Nimrod, MN with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Pastor Mark Hesse will officiate. Lolita Myers will serve as...
Margaret Ellen Stursa
Jul 28, 2013
Margaret Ellen Stursa age 81, of Sebeka, MN, died Sunday, July 28, 2013 at the Elders Home in New York Mills, MN. Margaret was born on October 12th, 1931 to Clarence and Clara (Smith) Claflin in Menahga, MN, where she grew up and went to school. She also attended Sebeka Public school. After high school she moved to Minneapolis, MN...
Edwin Nels Pietila
Jun 30, 2013
Edwin Nels Pietila age 96 years, 3 months and 2 days, a longtime Menahga area resident, peacefully went to be with the Lord on June 30, 2013 at Heritage Manor Health Care Center in Chisholm, MN Edwin was born on March 28, 1917 at his parents homestead in Green Valley Township, west of Menahga, to Nels and Hilja (nee Parvi)...
Mark Lyle Uttermark
Jun 28, 2013
Mark Lyle Uttermark, age 88, of New York Mills, Minnesota formerly of Sebeka, died Friday, June 28, 2013 at Elders Home in New York Mills, Minnesota. Mark Lyle Uttermark was born to Fred W. and Amanda (Christianson) Uttermark on October 3, 1924 in Maynard, Minnesota. Mark attended school in Cosmos, Minnesota until the family moved to Sebeka, Minnesota in 1933...
Clifford Clarence Stenbro
Jun 28, 2013
Clifford Clarence Stenbro age 83 of Bluegrass, MN died Friday, June 28 at Fair Oaks Lodge in Wadena. Clifford was born to Lawrence and Ida C. (Hogenson) Stenbro on August 8, 1929 in Cooperstown, North Dakota where he was raised on the family farm. Cliff enlisted in the Navy and served during the Korean Conflict. Following his military service he...
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