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.
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...
Diane Crystal Robinson
Dec 30, 2021
Diane Crystal Robinson of Sebeka, passed away on December 30, 2021 at Tri County Health Care in Wadena, MN. Diane was born on August 31, 1945 to Lawrence and Violet (Mier) in North Germany Township, Sebeka, MN. She lived and worked on the farm with her parents and attended Sebeka School and graduated with the class of 1963. She met...
Ryan Edward Burkman
Dec 9, 2021
Ryan Edward Burkman, 37, unexpectedly passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021 at his home in Crosby, MN. He was born November 22, 1984 in Fargo, ND, the son of Randy Burkman and Lonnie Odland. He attended Menahga Public schools, where he pitched for the baseball team, earning his nick name "Little Bib". Ryan loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, camping, and...
Owen Scott Eckman
Nov 30, 2021
Owen Scott Eckman of Menahga, age 64, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2021, at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND surrounded by his wife and children after a long battle with health issues. Owen was born to Louis and Naomi Eckman on November 3, 1957, in the Wesley Hospital parking lot of Wadena, MN, in the backseat of a Buick...
Helen Rose Bradshaw
Nov 16, 2021
"... the dust returns to the earth as it was, and the spirit returns to God who gave it." Ecclesiastes 12:7 The spirit of Helen Rose Bradshaw returned to God on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, with family by her side. Helen was born to Victor and Leila Cooley on March 25, 1933 in Houston, Texas. On August 25, 1950, Helen...
Audrey Frances Pickar
Nov 15, 2021
Audrey Frances Pickar of Sebeka passed away peacefully on Nov. 15, 2021, at the Tri-County Hospital in Wadena, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 12, 1931, near Huntersville, to Pat and Anna (Forseth) Cassidy. She attended country school near Nimrod and high school in Sebeka. On May 25, 1952, she was united in marriage to Adam...
Paul Leon Shepersky
Nov 7, 2021
Paul Leon Shepersky passed away on November 7, 2021 at the age of 80. He died at his home in Menahga, MN surrounded by his loving family. He fought a long and courageous battle with serious medical issues after suffering a debilitating stroke in 2017. He was born on January 2, 1941 in Graceville, MN to Agaton Hiram Shepersky and...
Sharon Elaine Siltala
Nov 4, 2021
Sharon Elaine Siltala passed away peacefully at home with family by her side, on November 4, 2021. She was 76 years old. Sharon was born on September 6, 1945 in Lucky Lake, Saskatchewan to Henry and Mamie (Kangas) Simonson. She attended school in Dunblane and Birsay, Saskatchewan. In 1969 she moved to Minnesota. She was united in marriage to Dick...
Alvin Delmore Urvig
Oct 16, 2021
Alvin Delmore Urvig, 79, of Menahga, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021, at Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, after a courageous battle with many physical challenges. It is a comfort to know his body is healed and he has no more pain. Alvin Delmore Urvig was born on May 28, 1942 to Delmore and Sophia Urvig of Mahnomen,...
Thomas Warren Bimberg
Oct 15, 2021
Tom Bimberg passed away Oct 15, 2021 in Menahga, Minnesota. He enjoyed socializing with people, especially with friends in faith. He loved sharing stories and poems he’d written. He was fun-loving and a practical joker and considered many people his good friends. He spent a lot of time hunting. Tom had a dream of shooting a big buck with his...
Hilda Martha Sundberg
Oct 1, 2021
While America was in the midst of WW I, Hilda was born December 29, 1917 in rural Sebeka, Minnesota to Henry and Helga (Puttonen) Mattson. Hilda attended Hay Creek Country School through the eighth grade. She was united in marriage to Evert Sundberg on September 30, 1941. They were blessed with one daughter, Judy. Hilda and her husband worked on...
Walter Samuel Warner
Sep 29, 2021
Walter Samuel Warner passed away peacefully at his home in Nimrod, MN, on September 29, 2021. Walter was born on February 17, 1955, to Warren Samuel “Red” and Ardis Marie (Christenson) Warner in Madelia, MN. Walter had two true loves in his life: big trucks and animals, especially horses and cattle. He moved to the Nimrod area in about 1991....
Terrance Lee Juntunen
Sep 26, 2021
Terrance Lee Juntunen, age 48, passed away unexpectedly at him home on September 26, 2021. Terrance was born June 4, 1973 in Park Rapids, Minnesota, to Connie (Salo) and Jerry Juntunen. Terry grew up five miles east of Menahga with his two siblings, Timothy and Tamatha. He graduated from Menahga Public School in 1992, and then attended Northwest Technical College...
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