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.
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...
Dean Sheldon Lalone
Jun 5, 2020
Dean Sheldon Lalone, age 91, of Sebeka, Minnesota passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Friday, June 5, 2020 at Goldpine Assisted Living in Bemidji, Minnesota. Dean was born to Lloyd and Kathryn (Berg) Lalone at Bemidji Hospital on November 9, 1928. Dean attended Bemidji Public Schools. While in high school he played in the marching and...
Lempi Emelia Roiko
May 17, 2020
Lempi Emelia Hasti Roiko of Menahga MN was born on March 19, 1923 to John Edward and Anna (Soderback) Hasti. She died on Sunday May 17, 2020. She was raised on a farm in Kingston, MN. She graduated from Dassel High School in 1940. She attended Nurses training at Abbot Hospital. She served as a nurse in the United States...
Sheryle Jane Alajoki
May 13, 2020
Sheryle Jane Alajoki, age 82, of Menahga, MN died peacefully surrounded by family on May 13, 2020. Sheryle was born March 14th, 1938 at the Wesley Hospital in Wadena, MN to Arthur and Louise (Kain) Denman. Sheryle graduated from Park Rapids High School in 1957. She started to work for Northwestern Bell in Park Rapids in 1957. In 1961, she...
Bradley George Lehmkuhl
May 7, 2020
Celebration of Life Service for Brad will be held 2 PM on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at the Sebeka Public School Football Field with visitation one hour prior to the service. February 16, 1957, Bradley George Lehmkuhl was born with impish eyes and a contagious smile to Wilbert and Phyllis (Eitel) Lehmkuhl in Wadena, MN. If you knew his dad,...
Robert Walter Killian
May 5, 2020
Memorial Services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, May 7, 2021 at Faith Bridge Church in Park Rapids, MN with visitation one hour prior to the service. On Tuesday, May 5, 2020, Robert Walter Killian, loving husband, and father of three children, passed away at the age of 90. Robert was born on January 26, 1930, in Lydia, Minnesota to...
Gregory David Anderson
May 1, 2020
Gregory David Anderson, age 63, of Menahga, Minnesota passed away peacefully at his home Friday, May 1, 2020. Due to current gathering restrictions his memorial service will be held on a later date. T.B.D. Gregory David Anderson was born August 9, 1956 to Peter and Kathleen Anderson in Montevideo, Minnesota. After graduating from Montevideo High school, he went on to...
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