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.
Willard Eugene Pietila
Dec 22, 2023
Willard Eugene Pietila, age 68, of Park Rapids, MN, formerly of Menahga, passed away tragically on December 22, 2023. Willard was born on May 5, 1955 to Edwin and Thelma (Makinen) Pietila at St. Joseph's Hospital in Park Rapids, MN. He was raised on the family farm near Wolf Lake, MN, helping with chores in his early years. He attended...
James Harland Killmer
Dec 21, 2023
James (Jim/Toby) Harland Killmer, age 81, left us after a long battle with dementia on December 21, 2023. Jim was born July 17, 1942, in Blackduck, MN to Harland and Laura Grace Killmer. They moved to Isanti, MN early in his high school years, where he graduated from Cambridge High School in Cambridge, MN in 1961. Shortly after graduation, Jim...
Deanna Krupke
Dec 15, 2023
DeAnna Marie (Tappe) Krupke, age 69 passed away due to many health issues the morning of December 15th, 2023, at Fair Oakes Nursing Home. DeAnna Marie was born, July 11th, 1954, in Wadena, Minnesota, the 1st daughter of Edgar and Mary (Sidenkrantz) Tappe. She was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in rural Sebeka, MN. She grew up on...
Shirley Mae Harvala
Dec 8, 2023
Shirley Mae Harvala, 91, died peacefully on Friday, December 8, 2023 at Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga, Minnesota. Shirley was born to Clifford and Saima (Simi) Salmela on July 4, 1932 in Red Eye Township, Sebeka Mn and was raised on a farm outside of Menahga. Shirley attended a country school and eventually transferred to Menahga School graduating...
Joyce Marie Hepola
Nov 12, 2023
Joyce Marie (Metteer) Hepola of rural Sebeka/Menahga passed away on November 12, 2023, at the age of 72, with her children by her side. She was born to Harold and Gladys (Holec) Metteer on August 24, 1951, in Wagner, SD. She grew up in SD before moving to rural Nimrod in 1967. Joyce attended Sebeka High School and graduated in...
Marilyn Kay Lapinoja
Nov 12, 2023
Marilyn Kay Lapinoja died unexpectedly on November 12 in Menahga MN at the age of 76. Marilyn was born to Violette and Helmer Lapinoja on December 10, 1946, in Wadena, MN. Marilyn went to country school until her completion of the 8th grade when she then continued to live with her parents helping with housework, yard work and gardening. She...
Doyle Clyde Markman
Nov 11, 2023
Doyle was called home unexpectedly on November 11, 2023. We that were left behind were not ready, but God had a special plan for him. He was born to Clyde and Helen (Luitjens) Markman on October 8, 1959. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Mathews Church in Worthington, Minnesota. He participated in cub scouts and owned a bike repair...
James Ronald Warmbold
Oct 24, 2023
James Rondald warmbold, age 70, of Menahga MN, passed away in October 24, 2023 at Astera Hospital in Wadena, MN. James, known as Jim, was born to parents Harold and Valdean (Tomperi) Warmbold on May 26, 1953. Jim lived most of his life in Menahga MN. Jim served in Vietnam War in the US Navy. On July 1, 1978 Jim...
Terry Preston Gravely
Oct 2, 2023
Terry Preston Gravely, age 71 of Menahga, Minnesota died on October 2, 2023. Terry was born on August 17, 1952 to Dyre and Clara Gravely in Wasco, California. He lived in and graduated from Wasco, CA. After graduation he joined the Air Force. Around 1997 he started working at RDO as a refrigeration mechanic and retired after 26 years. On...
Waneta Jo Wanous
Sep 17, 2023
Waneta Wanous, age 55 of Nimrod, Mn passed away peacefully on September 17th, 2023 at Fair Oaks Lodge in Wadena, Mn. Waneta was born on March 24th 1968, in Park Rapids, Mn to Charles and Ione Lind. She graduated from Menahga High School. After graduation she worked many different jobs. She was united in marraige to Ronald Wanous in May...
Kenneth Roland Hanninen
Sep 15, 2023
Ken Hanninen, 74, passed away peacefully on September 15th, 2023 at his residence for the past 11 years: “Your Home at the Lake” in Battle Lake, MN. Ken was born on October 24th, 1948, in Two Inlets, Minnesota to Bruno and Ella (Pat) Hanninen. Ken’s journey through life was filled with love, joy, and selflessness. After graduating from Menahga High...
Ellen Martha Karkinen
Aug 31, 2023
Ellen Martha Karkinen, age 84, of Menahga, passed away on August 31st, 2023, in Fargo, North Dakota. Ellen was born on August 15th, 1939, in Becker County, to Edward and Hilma (Fjelborg) Wuollet, the youngest of their seven children. Ellen attended country school in her younger years, then attending high school in Menahga, participating in glee and pep club, graduating...
Beverley Kay Torvinen
Aug 10, 2023
Beverley Kay Torvinen passed away on August 10th, 2023, surrounded by her family and countless friends, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Park Rapids, MN in 1953 to Virgil and Lorraine Potter, Bev was a tenacious fighter with a huge heart and an unwavering desire to help make things better wherever she saw an opportunity. At the age...
Wyatt Ernest Huhta
Aug 3, 2023
Wyatt Ernest Huhta, age 22, tragically left this life to sing with the angels on Thursday, August 3rd, 2023, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND following complications from a brain bleed. In his final moments, Wyatt was surrounded by his loving parents, siblings, and two of his friends. Wyatt was born on April 26th, 2001, at Tri-County Hospital in...
Brenda Marie Simi
Jul 28, 2023
Brenda Marie Simi, 59, passed away peacefully on July 28th, 2023 at Stanford hospital in Fargo, ND. Brenda was the Wife of Aaron L. Simi, who she shared 32 years of marriage with. Born in Minneapolis, MN, Brenda was the daughter of Kenneth L. Torma and Muriel A. (Niskanen) Torma. She attended Menahga public school in her younger years and...
Maria Magdalene Jarvi
Jul 20, 2023
Maria Magdalene (Nevala) Jarvi passed away peacefully on July 20, 2023, with her family by her side. Maria was born December 17th, 1933 to Leonard and Hinni (Alajoki) Nevala. Growing up Mia’s fondest memories were picking blueberries with siblings, having picnics and eating Ice Cream Cones on the way home as a treat. Mia attended church and was confirmed from...
Elizabeth (Betty) Louise Koehne
Jul 10, 2023
Elizabeth “Betty” Louise Koehne passed away at the Park Rapids hospital in Park Rapids, MN on Monday July 10th, 2023 at the age of 70. Betty was born on November 7th 1952 in Jackson, MN to Roland and Lila Belle (Freemire) Koffron. Betty grew up in the community of Jackson and was a graduate of the class of 1970. After...
Lenore Ellen Maaninga
Jun 25, 2023
Lenore Ellen (Sibrava) Maaninga, 91 years old passed away on June 25, 2023 at Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga, MN. Nora was born to Ed and Hattie Louise (Blanchard) Sibrava on March 4, 1932 during the Great Depression. She was born at home, a small baby. Her incubator was the oven to keep her warm and fed Eagle...
Marcella Geneva Shore
Jun 14, 2023
Marcella Geneva Shore, was born on August 11, 1922 to John and Marie (Engstrom) Brockopp in Newfolden, MN. Shortly after the birth of her sister, Gladys in 1926, her father sold the farm near Newfolden and purchased a brand new 1926 Model A Ford and moved the family to their new farm in Philbrook, MN. Everything they owned was packed...
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