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.
Dennis Luther Benson
May 3, 2021
Dennis Benson, age 74, of rural Nimrod, Minnesota passed away May 3, 2021 at his farm. He was born on December 20, 1946 in Wadena, Minnesota, to Alvin and Marie Benson. Denny grew up with eight siblings on the family farm south of Nimrod. He attended school at District 31N and the Sebeka Public School until he enlisted in the...
Sharon Lee Palokangas
Apr 25, 2021
We mournfully announce the passing of Sharon Lee Palokangas, age 65 of Menahga, MN. Sharon passed away on April 25, 2021 at home, surrounded by her family, following a courageous battle with cancer. Sharon was born on December 22, 1955 in Wadena, MN to Robert and Mildred Bickford. She grew up in Nimrod, MN and was a lifelong member of...
Elma Stephanie Impola
Apr 7, 2021
Elma Stephanie Impola, 94, died Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Providence Villa Assisted Living Home in Sebeka, MN. Elma was born June 13, 1926 at Astoria, Oregon to Hjalmar and Fredrika (Kummala) Kandoll. She grew up and attended school in Rosburg, WA. Elma was united in marriage to Albert Emil Impola on September 12, 1950 in Rosburg, WA. They lived...
Timothy Alvin Kohrs
Apr 5, 2021
Timothy (Tim) Alvin Kohrs, 62, passed away peacefully on April 5th, 2021 at Vibra Hospital in Fargo ND surrounded by family. Tim was born on April 26th, 1958 in Redfield South Dakota to Marvin and Florence Kohrs. He attended school in Clark SD. He was united in marriage in 1976 to Betty Loterbauer and was blessed with two children Anthony...
Kiana Lynn Jarvelin
Mar 1, 2021
Kiana Lynn Järvelin, age 16, of Menahga Minnesota was called to rest on March 1st, 2021 at Sanford Children’s Hospital in Fargo, ND. Kiana was born on April 7th, 2004 in Turku, Finland to Kara Haataja and Pekka Järvelin. She spent the first years of her life in Finland. She was the oldest child of their group of friends, and...
Dennis Jerome Olson
Feb 28, 2021
Dennis Jerome Olson, born May 7th, 1940, went to join his loving savior February 28th, 2021. After graduating from Sebeka High School in 1958 Dennis moved to Minneapolis where he worked as a brick layer. There he met Dorothy Jenson. They married in 1961 and their oldest daughter was born in 1962. In 1964, they moved back to Sebeka and...
Orvin Orville Oelschlager
Feb 27, 2021
Memorial Services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the VFW in Menahga, MN.
Kathleen Kay Lillquist
Feb 22, 2021
Kathleen Kay Lillquist was born in Wadena, Minnesota on September 3, 1954 to Robert W. Thomas and Leona M. Nelson. She died on February 22, 2021 at the age of 66 in Park Rapids. Kathy grew up on a farm one mile west of Sebeka, with six siblings and attended Sebeka High School. She married Roy Davey and had two...
Tammy Renee Ehrmantraut
Feb 13, 2021
Tammy Renee Ehrmantraut (Moench), daughter of Billie Gene Moench and Connie Jo Fredricksen (Burgess), was born on April 23, 1984 in Wadena MN. Tammy was previously married to Thomas Ehrmantraut, together they had a son Blade. Tammy was a graduate of Sebeka Highschool and had a degree from Wadena Technical College. After which she worked various jobs before working for...
Arlene Elaine Arvola
Feb 3, 2021
Arlene Elaine (Keranen) Arvola, born on May 25th 1945 to Henry and Hilda keranen in Detroit Lakes, MN. Died on Feb 3rd 2021 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Park Rapids, MN. Arlene graduated from Menahga School in 1963 and moved to Minneapolis and was employed at Archer Daniels Midland and Northwest Airlines. In October of 1969 she married Kenneth Arvola....
Patricia Suzanne Cruitt
Jan 31, 2021
Patricia Susanne Cruitt (Jurva) passed away on January 31, 2021 at her home in Menahga, Minnesota at the age of 63. Patricia (Patty) was born on August 6, 1957 to James and Gloria Jurva (Anderson). Patty graduated from Grand Rapids high school in 1975. From there she moved to Anoka, where she met John Cruitt. John and Patty were married...
Violet Marion Moench
Jan 23, 2021
Violet Marion Moench,the daughter of Vernon L. and Eva (Squire) Goble, was born on November 6, 1926 in Sebeka, MN. Violet married Stanley Moench on August 2, 1944. After ten years of living in several places they moved to the farm near Bluegrass in 1955. Together they raised seven children. Violet was talented at crocheting, quilting, embroidery and painting ceramics....
George Axel Super
Dec 5, 2020
George Super, 83, of LittleFalls/Menahga, MN passed away peacefully at St. Otto's care center on December 5th with his daughters by his side. George graduated from MPLS vocational in the spring of 1955. After graduating he traveled the country working for the Northern Pacific Railroad as a cook until 1966. On Nov, 25th 1961 in Foxhome, MN he was united...
Irene Renee Kjellberg
Nov 12, 2020
Irene Renee Kjellberg passed away on November 12, 2020, at the age of 77, with the love of her children surrounding her. The past few years had been difficult for Irene after her diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and the most recent limits to the visits she could have from family and friends because of the pandemic. While she may have...
Ervin Ernest Peterson
Nov 8, 2020
Ervin Ernest Peterson, resident of Menahga, passed away at home on Sunday, November 8, 2020. He was 78 years old. He was born July 1, 1942 in Oakland, California to Arvid and Evelyn Peterson. He graduated from Minneapolis Vocational High School in 1960. On May 25, 1963, Ervin and Mary were united in marriage. They were blessed with 13 children....
Donald Clarence Mullen
Nov 2, 2020
Celebration of Life will be held from 4-8 PM on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at the Menahga VFW. Donald Clarence Mullen, age 77, a longtime resident of Menahga, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020. Don was born on May 8, 1943 in rural Runeberg township, Menahga, Minnesota to Roy and Miriam (Haverinen) Mullen. He grew up with siblings,...
Gerald E Kuha
Oct 31, 2020
Gerald (Jerry) Ernest Kuha, age 68 years and one day, of Eagle Bend, Minnesota passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Tri-County Hospital, Wadena, Minnesota. Jerry was born October 30, 1952 at the Wadena Wesley Hospital to Ernest and Irene (Lake) Kuha. He grew up in Bagley and Eagle Bend, Minnesota; graduating from Eagle Bend High School in 1971. He...
Benjamin "Benny" Wesley Olson
Oct 18, 2020
Benjamin Wesley Olson, age 62 of Sebeka, Minnesota died on October 18, 2020 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, North Dakota with his wife by his side. Ben was born on April 11, 1958 to Gerald and Janette (Tomperi) Olson at Wesley Hospital in Wadena. On September 3, 1988 he was united in marriage to Kathy at the Assumption of...
Betty Ann Sakkinen
Oct 7, 2020
The closed memorial service (immediate family) for Betty Sakkinen of Menahga, will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, at Assembly of God Church in Menahga, with Pastor Brian Erickson officiating. A separate visitation for family and friends (masks required) will be held at the Wevley funeral home in Sebeka on Friday, October 16 from 6:00 PM to...
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