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.
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...
Michael Robert Erickson
Sep 18, 2020
Michael Robert Erickson, age 17, of Menahga, MN, passed away unexpectedly on September 18th, 2020. Michael was born on April 15th, 2003 in Buffalo MN, to Nathen and Angela Erickson. Michael attended online schooling and was employed at Campers Paradise in Nevis, MN. Michael will be remembered for his compassion, kind heart and adventurous nature. He loved hunting, fishing and...
Ruth Irene Carpenter
Sep 18, 2020
Ruth Irene Carpenter, age 89, of Menahga, MN passed away surrounded by family on September 18, 2020 at Serenity Living Solutions in Sebeka, MN. Ruth was the third child and oldest daughter of Nester and Senia (Burkman) Komppa. She was born April 22, 1931 at home on the farm where she and all her siblings grew up in Red Eye...
Jack Allen Ollila
Sep 17, 2020
Jack Allen Ollila passed away on Sept 17, 2020 at the age of 54, at home in rural Menahga. Jack was born Aug 15 1966 to Douglas and Marlene (Kilpela) Ollila on the Iron Range. He graduated from Menahga High School in 1985. After graduation he moved to Minneapolis, MN and worked in the water and sewer construction trade. Jack...
Darlene Grace Berry
Aug 26, 2020
Darlene Grace Berry, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at the Serenity Living Solutions in Sebeka, MN. Darlene was born December 11, 1932 in Minot, North Dakota to Frank and Elizabeth Rademacher. She was raised on her parents farm in Foxholm, North Dakota. She attended Foxholm Elementary School and graduated from Carpio High School. She attended one...
Emmi B Vernon
Aug 15, 2020
Emmi B. Vernon, 89 years, Sebeka, MN made her final journey home August 15, 2020, of natural causes. Born July 22, 1931 in Schwabach, Germany to Johann and Katerina (Mueller) Bachhuber. Preceded in death by her parents and one sister in Germany, and her husband, Anthony Vernon. She leaves behind her sister Irene in Park Rapids, five daughters, seven grandchildren,...
Larry Dean Gilster
Aug 13, 2020
Larry Dean Gilster, 73, of Nimrod, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 at home with his loving family. Larry was born October 31, 1946 on his family’s farm in Orton Township, to Alfred and Evelyn (Nohrenberg) Gilster. He attended Country School Dist. 21-2 and Sebeka Public School, where in graduated in 1964. Larry enjoyed hunting, fishing, cars and family....
Gladys Lucille Graba
Aug 7, 2020
Gladys Lucille Graba, age 91, of Menahga, formerly of Sebeka, MN died Friday, August 7, 2020 at CHI St. Joseph’s Health Hospital, Park Rapids. Gladys was born to Peter and Clara (Astrum) Ostlund on February 24, 1929 in Rockwood Township where she was raised and attended District 41 School. A self-described tom-boy, Gladys was tasked with watching an older brother,...
Reuben Floyd Stierna
Jul 24, 2020
Reuben Stierna 85-year-old resident of Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga, MN passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020. A memorial service will be held at the Wevley Funeral Home in Sebeka. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at the funeral home at 1:00 on Friday July 31, 2020. Grave side service will be at 2:00...
David Jerome Schermerhorn
Jun 22, 2020
David Jerome Schermerhorn, age 65, of Menahga Minnesota left this life on 6-22-2020 of natural causes at his home. He was born to Amy Elma Schermerhorn (Hepola) and Jerome Herold Schermerhorn on July 19, 1954 at Wadena Hospital. They resided in Nimrod Minnesota. David attended Sebeka School where he graduated in 1972. From there he joined the United States Air...
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