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.
Taner Scott Berttunen
Aug 3, 2019
Our brave, charismatic, funny, humble, kind, and beautiful Son and Brother passed away on Saturday August 3rd 2019 at the age of 26 years, 7months,and 27 days. Born to us Randy and Jacqueline on December 7th 1992. Taner was dedicated to Christian Faith to God February 27th 1993. Did he know he was a teacher ? In 26 short years...
Isaac John Lehto
Aug 2, 2019
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Runeberg Apostolic Lutheran Church rural Menahga, MN with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at Runeberg Apostolic Lutheran Cemetery.
Wilbert Arthur Hoyhtya
Jul 27, 2019
Will Hoyhtya passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the age of 83. Will was born June 3, 1936 in rural Wolf Lake to John and Hilja (Tanney) Hoyhtya. He was the youngest of the boys in a family of eleven. Will attended school in Frazee until he enlisted in the service, which led him to a 20-year career...
Cheryl Kay (Lindroos) Bergh
Jun 19, 2019
Cheryl Kay Bergh (Lindroos) age 57 of Sebeka, MN passed away on Wednesday, June 19th at Essentia Hospital in Fargo. She was born August 28th, 1961 in St. Louis Park, MN to Roger and Jean (Manthei) Lindroos. Cheryl was a baptized child of God. She was a 1979 graduate of Sebeka High School and received her bachelor degree in Biology...
Susan Ann Wieseler
Jun 18, 2019
Susan Ann Wieseler, age 56, of Sebeka, MN died peacefully surrounded by her family on June 19, 2019. Susan was an avid gardener; she enjoyed hunting fishing and Ranger Rides. She could be found watching Vikings Football or around a campfire. She loved her family time most of all. Susan is survived by her husband Paul Wieseler, children Samantha Wieseler,...
Anthony Paul Putzke
Jun 17, 2019
Anthony (Tony) Paul Putzke passed away on Monday June 17th 2019 at the age of 47, he was the youngest of four children. Tony lived his entire life in the Sebeka area he graduated from Sebeka School. Tony worked 17 years at Watco as a Pressman. He worked at other places such as Mason Brothers and the last 7 years...
Elaine Ruth Hollerud
May 27, 2019
Elaine Ruth Hollerud died May 27th 2019 at her home in Menahga MN. Elaine was born on September 8, 1950 to Fred and Ruth (Cafourek) Luksik in Austin, MN. She was baptized on January 27, 1951 at Triendjhem Lutheran Church in Myrtle, MN. Affirmation of confirmation 1979 First Lutheran Church Waseca, MN. Elaine was united in marriage to Roger Hollerud...
Lorraine Jane Leritz
Apr 14, 2019
Lorraine Jane Leritz, 82, of Wadena MN died at Tri County Health Care in Wadena on Sunday April 14, 2019. Lorraine was born on September 19, 1936, to Isaiah and Angeline (Bigbear) French in White Earth, MN. She grew up and attended school at the Missionary School in White Earth, MN through the eighth grade. She was united in marriage...
Eleanor June Huwe
Apr 11, 2019
Eleanor June Huwe, age 91, of Spruce Grove Township, died Thursday, April 11, 2019. Eleanor was born June 7, 1927 to Christian and Mabel (Erickson) Tangen in Perham, MN. She was baptized and confirmed at Bethany Lutheran. She attended and graduated from District #75 grade school, Frazee High School, and Moorhead State College. In 1955 she married Arnold Huwe. They...
Helen Dora Lamont
Apr 6, 2019
Visitation 2-4 PM Sunday, April 14, 2019 at the Wevley Funeral Home in Sebeka, MN. Inurnment at a later date at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls, MN.
Rose Ellen Taylor
Apr 6, 2019
Rose E. Taylor passed peacefully on April 6, 2019 at Green Pine Acres Nursing Home. Rose was born on September 21, 1917 to Andrew and Selma Niemela. Rose worked in various jobs around the state of Minnesota as well as helping on her parents farm and raising her children. At the age of 50 Rose graduated from the nursing program...
Marjorie Ann Schwartz
Mar 30, 2019
Marjorie Ann was born on April 8,1934 to Irvin and Beatrice (nee Farr) Nelson in their home in Paddock township Ottertail county. She attended White Oak district 216 and Sebeka High School before meeting the love of her life, Melvin Eugene Schwartz, in 1949. They were married on January 11, 1951 at the Parsonage in Menahga, MN and ultimately settled...
Doris Ethel Burgau
Mar 17, 2019
Doris Ethel Burgau, passed away March 17th, 2019. She was born in Lisbon, ND, March 7, 1927, to Harold and Emma Wells, the fifth of ten children. She married Roger Burgau in Vallejo, California August 8th, 1945. They moved back to Sebeka in November 1945, where they resided on the farm, raising 14 children. Roger passed away, January 20, 1986,...
Jane Ellen Kaufman
Mar 10, 2019
Jane Kaufman, 67, of Sebeka, MN, passed away March 10, 2019.Jane enjoyed books, going to movies, fishing, and tending to her yard of oak trees and flowers. She worked with her family at Ted's Hardware in Sebeka since 1979.Jane is preceded in death by her parents Stanley and Rose Bernu of New York Mills, MN.Jane is survived by her husband...
Richard Wayne Sordahl
Mar 9, 2019
Richard (Rick) Wayne Sordahl died at his home in rural Menahga, March 9, 2019, at the age of 66. Born April 7, 1952 to Clarence and Elizabeth (Johnson) Sordahl in Thief River Falls, MN. Rick graduated from Menahga High School. He graduated from Wadena Technical College for Auto Mechanic. He worked at Burkel turkey farms and RD Offutt driving semi.Rick...
Penny June Vanderheyden
Mar 3, 2019
Penny June Vanderheyden died unexpectedly in her home on Sunday March 3rd, 2019 in Menahga, Minnesota at the age of 73. Penny was born on June 16th 1945 in Iola, Wisconsin to Eyleen and Louis Chalich. She graduated from Walker High School and after attended a school of cosmetology. She then pursed the career for many years after. She married...
Jean Marlene Koitila
Feb 16, 2019
Jean Marlene Koitila was born to Helga (Lillquist) Makela and Matt Makela, She spend most of her life on her parents homestead in Sebeka. She was a cook at the Coop lunch counter, worked at the DAC, bartender at the Legion and Johnson's Well Drilling. Jean was a proud member/president of the auxiliary for over 50 years. She attended church...
Irene Dorothy Kuha
Feb 9, 2019
Irene Dorothy Kuha, age 88, of Eagle Bend, Minnesota passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Lakewood Care Center, Staples, MN. Irene was born April 19, 1930 in Meadow Township, Wadena County, Minnesota to Eino and Eva (Hillstrom) Lake. Irene attended Dist. 39 School and Sebeka High School. Irene was a member of Meadow Apostolic Lutheran Church and Independent Apostolic...


