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.
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...
Flora Mae Wiita
Sep 22, 2021
Flora Mae (MacMillan) Wiita age 86 passed away peacefully, at Sanford Hospital, in Fargo, ND on Wednesday September 22, 2021. Flora was born on December 12, 1934 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN to Duncan and Hilma (Nurminen) MacMillan. She was the oldest of 3 children. Flora grew up with her 2 siblings Duncan and Evie. She attended Duluth...
Patricia Ann George
Sep 17, 2021
Patricia Ann George (nee DeMaris), age 90 of Park Rapids, MN passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 17, 2021. Patricia was born on June 15, 1931 in Osage, MN. She graduated from Park Rapids High School in 1951. On September 29, 1951 she was united in marriage to Arnold George and they were blessed with 5 children. Patricia...
Ione Elizabeth Ellingson
Sep 11, 2021
Ione Elizabeth (Van Ert) Ellingson passed away quietly in her sleep on Saturday, September 11, 2021. She was born to Louis and Elizabeth Van Ert on December 8, 1933, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Ione met her love and dancing partner, Clayton, at a dance in St. Paul, MN, and married in 1960. Ione loved her children, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She...
Raija Helena Kuismi
Sep 2, 2021
Raija Helena Mantila Kuismi, age 83, of Winter Haven, Florida, formerly of Minneapolis and Park Rapids, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at the Wedgewood Assisted Living Facility in Winter Haven, Florida. Raija was born on February 1, 1938 to Juho Fredrik and Aina Maria (Jarvinen) Mantila in Parkano, Finland. Her childhood was quite exceptional. Her mother died...
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