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.
Shelley Lynn Eitel
May 15, 2022
Shelley Lynn McDuffie Eitel has gone to meet her mother and father in heaven. She loved life and her friends and family and her pets. Shelley did work in health care and her most recent work was for Augustana in Minneapolis. She also went on to work for Ribnick Fur as a seamstress. She married Jon Eitel in 2002 and...
Donna Jean Roiko
May 12, 2022
Donna Jean (Hemphill) Roiko was born on October 16, 1931 to David and Pearl Hemphill in Paddock Township, Ottertail County, Minnesota. She attended rural schools in Paddock Township, until her family moved to Sebeka after her father’s death in 1943. She graduated from Sebeka High School in 1949. She was brought to God in Holy Baptism on November 16, 1935...
Faythe Estella Audrey Kinnunen
May 8, 2022
Faythe Estella Audrey Kinnunen, age 93, passed away on Sunday May 8, 2022, at Greenwood Connections in Menahga. Faythe was born on September 4, 1928, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota to Ole and Olga Skaar. She grew up on the family farm with 3 brothers and 4 sisters. Faythe graduated from Lincoln High School in Thief River Falls and went...
Walter Edward Stewart
May 3, 2022
Walter Edward Stewart, Age 90, of Menahga passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 after a long 20 year battle with cancer, at Woodside Manor Assisted Living. Walter was born on August 30, 1931 in Savannah Township, Becker County MN to Edward Lincoln Stewart and Elsie M. (Knight) Stewart. He attended Lakeside School through eighth grade before attending High School...
Adeline Margaret Butzin
Apr 10, 2022
Adeline Margaret Butzin went to be with her Lord on April 10, 2022. She was born April 19, 1933 at home in rural Veblen, South Dakota to Wenzel and Antonia (Zahradnek) Vrchota. Growing up on a farm with 3 brothers and 4 sisters and a niece, she enjoyed gardening, feeding birds, going to movies, dancing and skiing. She always loved...
Charles Albert Ljungren
Mar 31, 2022
Charles (Charlie) Ljungren, 96, died on Thursday, March 31, 2022 surrounded by his family. A service celebrating Charlie’s life will be held on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 2 PM, at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Sebeka. A family burial will be held at a later date. He was born February 4, 1926 to Albert and Viola Ljungren. He attended...
Viljo David Katainen
Mar 29, 2022
Viljo David Katainen was born on September 14, 1924 to David and Selma (Ollila) Katainen in Huntersville Township, Wadena Co. MN. He attended country school at Sunnyside 59E in Huntersville Township graduating 8th grade. After school he stayed home to help his parents on the farm. He was baptized into the Lutheran faith as a child and attended confirmation classes...
Florence May Odland
Mar 28, 2022
Florence May Odland was born on April 01, 1949 in Park Rapids, Minnesota, to Rufus and Lillian Patson. She went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 28, 2022, at home with her loving children by her side. She Graduated from Menahga High School in 1967, Nursing Assistant completed October 25, 1979 and Dental Assistant School completed on June...
Neil Loren Wogsland
Mar 23, 2022
Neil Loren Wogsland, 85, Menahga, Minnesota, A dad, grandfather, brother, veteran, husband, and friend. A man whose life motto was that “he’d rather wear out than rust out” and anyone that met him knows that is how he lived his life until his last moments. Neil was born in Hoople, North Dakota on November 20th, 1936 to Melvin and Mable...
Elsie Lorraine Lillquist
Mar 11, 2022
Elsie Lorraine (Mattson) Lillquist, age 90, of Sebeka, MN was called to her eternal rest on March 11, 2022 at Serenity Home of Sebeka, MN, where she had lived for 4 years when her health failed. She was born on May 13, 1931 to Ole and Emma Mattson in Ottertail County, MN. She attended Haycreek Country school through the eighth...
Joanne Marion Walz
Feb 25, 2022
Joanne Marion Halliwill Walz, age 93, a longtime resident of rural Sebeka, passed away peacefully in her home on February 25, 2022. She was born December 29, 1928, at her parents’ home near Winfield, Iowa, the first of 9 children of Oral and Marion (Mills) Halliwill. The family moved to Wadena County in 1932, and she graduated from Wadena High...
Millie Ellen Siltala
Feb 18, 2022
Ellen “Millie” Mildred (Savela) Siltala, age 97, of Sebeka, MN was called to her eternal rest on February 18, 2022 at Providence Villa in Sebeka. On August 28, 1924, Millie was born in a 3 room house in Blowers Township, Ottertail County, near Sebeka, to Edward & Hilda (Salo) Savela. Millie grew up on a farm and was her father’s...
Rosemary Janice Simpson
Feb 13, 2022
Rosemary (Rosie) J. Simpson (74) of Menahga, MN passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Park Rapids, MN. Rosemary was born on March 2, 1947 and graduated from Sebeka High School Class of 1965. Retired from Hennepin County Social Services in 2009. Preceded by her father John Place, mother Bertha Aho, sisters Tammy and Twyla. Survived...
Nathan Lynn Vry
Feb 1, 2022
Nathan "Nate" Lynn Vry of Menahga, MN died in a tragic accident on February 1, 2022 at the young age of - 39. Nate was born in Wadena, MN on March 15, 1982, to Rick and Roxann (Warmbold) Vry. He attended school in Menahga, MN where he was raised with his two brothers, Ryan and Joe. Nate loved life. He...
Joyce Marie Mattson
Jan 31, 2022
Joyce Marie (Hess) Mattson was received into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior on January 31, 2022. She was born to Ben and Laura (Coleman) Hess on October 22, 1944, Wesley Hospital, Wadena, MN. She attended country school and Menahga Public school. She was united in marriage to her Sebeka sweetheart, Dale Mattson on November 10, 1962. They...
Frank Alfred Mathiew Sr
Jan 21, 2022
Frank Alfred Mathiew Sr. passed away on January 21st, 2022, with his devoted wife Barb by his side, at the age of 70 years, 11 months, and 21 days. Frank was born on January 31st, 1951 to Frank and Laura (Ward) Mathiew. He grew up on a farm in Clear Lake, South Dakota, attending country school during his elementary years,...
Reino Karjalainen
Jan 20, 2022
Reino Alexander Karjalainen, 90, of Sebeka, MN died on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at his nephew's home where he was being cared for by family and Hospice. Reino was born to Alexander and Sandra (Korhonen) Karjalainen on March 17, 1931 at home in Huntersville Township. Reino worked on the family farm until he was drafted into the Army on February...
Jean Marie Ylitalo
Jan 12, 2022
Jean Marie Ylitalo, age 69, of rural Sebeka, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 12, 2022, following a long journey with Pick’s disease. Jean was born on January 8, 1953, in Minneapolis, MN to John and Viola Waaraniemi, the fifth of thirteen children. When Jean was 12 years of age, her mother was called to her heavenly...
Susanna Mae Olson
Jan 3, 2022
Susanna Mae (Lempiainen) Olson passed away January 3, 2022 at the age of 59 at her home in Wadena, MN. Sue was born on September 23, 1962, in Wadena, MN to Joel and Pauline (Coffland) Lempiainen. She was raised in Menahga, MN and graduated from Menahga High School. Sue was married to Mark Ahlf they resided in Menahga, MN. She...
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