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.
Irene Evelyn Dempsey
Apr 11, 2015
Irene Evelyn Dempsey, age 93, of Menahga, Minnesota, passed away on April 11, 2015 at Rose Haven. Irene was born in Menahga, Minnesota on September 5, 1921 to Oliver and Sophie Niska. She was the youngest of 5 children, and graduated from Menahga High School. Irene helped her parents operate Oliver’s Café in Menahga, and later she waitressed at Wade’s...
Genevieve Ione Percival
Mar 31, 2015
Genevieve (Gen) Percival, wife of Stan Percival, passed away March 31st, 2015 at Northfield Retirement Center, Northfield, MN. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, and teacher. Gen was born on August 4, 1923, to George and Delia (Boutilier) Dwello in Granville, N.D. She was the sixth of their daughters. Upon the death of both parents, she and her...
Gary Blaine Denny
Mar 31, 2015
Gary Blaine Denny, age 60, of Willmar, died unexpectedly Tuesday, March 31, at his home in Willmar from a heart attack. Visitation will be held from 5-7 P.M., Friday, April 3, at Peterson Brother Funeral Home in Willmar. Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at the Sebeka United Methodist Church in Sebeka, MN with...
Joyce Ada Dorenbush
Mar 26, 2015
Joyce Ada Dorenbush, 92, of Sebeka, died Thursday, March 26, 2015, at Heritage House of Sebeka. Joyce was born to Clifford and Cora Graba on February 3, 1923, in Wadena County. She grew up on the family farm and graduated from Sebeka High School with the class of 1941. On November 29, 1942, she married Louis Dorenbush at Hennepin Avenue...
Terrance Hans Burkman
Mar 25, 2015
Terrance Hans Burkman passed into heaven on Wednesday, March 25th at age 71. His inspirational battle with cancer ended at his home where he was surrounded by family. Terry didn’t let cancer define his life. He continued to laugh-love-live in such a manner that didn’t readily show his physical struggles with the disease. He was a tremendous encourager to others...
Curtis Ward Raddohl
Mar 19, 2015
Curtis Ward Raddohl, passed away suddenly on March 19, 2015 at the age of 66 years in his Nimrod, MN home. Curt was born in Orton Township, Wadena County, MN to Edward Raddohl and Floy Mae Sams on December 5, 1948. Curt worked many years at Homecrest Furniture and American Linen in Wadena, MN. Curt was a Veteran of War...
Raymond Wilbert Raatikka
Mar 14, 2015
Raymond Wilbert Raatikka passed away on March 14, 2015 at the age of 95 years in Menahga, Minnesota from Congestive Heart Failure. Ray was born at home on August 7, 1919 on the family Century Farm in Sebeka, Minnesota to Olof and Selma Siltala Raatikka . He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances (Nohrenberg) Raatikka. The last survivor...
Evelyn Lucille Milbradt
Mar 6, 2015
Evelyn Lucille Tappe Milbradt age 83, died peacefully in her sleep on March 6, 2015. Evelyn was born on March 2, 1932, to Albert Sr. and Martha Kaddel Tappe. She was the first of three children. She attended District 48 school and was baptized, confirmed and attended North Germany Church Sebeka. She was united in marriage to Harold Henry Milbradt...
Florence Mae Lewis
Feb 24, 2015
Florence Mae Lewis peacefully entered the home of her Lord, Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at Tri County Hospital in Wadena, MN at the age of 94 years. She was born November 27, 1920 to Albert and Clara (Eckert) Milbradt of Sebeka, MN. Florence attended school at District 49, was baptized, confirmed and a faithful member of Zion Lutheran Church, Sebeka...
Alan Hendrick Nevala
Feb 20, 2015
Alan Hendrick Nevala was born December 15, 1961 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Paul and Martha Nevala as the second of 12 children. Alan spent the early part of his life in the Minneapolis area. While in Minneapolis, he served as a dispatcher at the IDS building and lived with his brother David and his family. In 1999, Alan accepted a...
Georgeine Edith Ferdinando
Feb 19, 2015
Georgine Edith Ferdinando, passed away on February 19, 2015 at the age of 50, after a courageous effort to fight cancer. She was positive and an inspiration to the end. Her life was devoted to her daughter Ashley, family and friends. Hobbies were anything outdoors with camping and fishing trips. Another passion was taking pictures which led her to taking...
Helen Alice Ewert
Feb 5, 2015
Helen Alice Kathryn Ewert was born November 6, 1931 to Ernest and Bertha (Wilsterman) Koch in Sanborn, MN. She was baptized and confirmed in Zion Lutheran Church and graduated from high school at Sandborn, MN. On April 12,1950 Helen married Arden Ewert and they farmed near Comfrey, MN and Delft, MN. They owned and operated the Lamberton Stockyards but eventually...
Grace Ann Marjama
Jan 7, 2015
Grace Ann Marjama, age 65, of Blaine, MN, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday January 7th, 2015. Grace was born July 13th, 1949 in Compton, CA, was beloved by many and had a servant’s heart. Grace is preceded in death by her father, Howard; two brothers Howard Jr. and Tommy; and daughter Sandra Ulrick. Grace is survived by...
Shirley Lorraine Anderson
Jan 6, 2015
Shirley Lorraine Anderson age 81, of Menahga, Minnesota passed away on January 6, 2015 at Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga, Minnesota. She was born on August 15, 1933 to Jens and Marion Anderson at home a few miles from Wolf Lake, Minnesota. Shirley was the oldest of four children. She attended Frazee High School and has resided in...
Dale William Loween
Jan 1, 2015
Dale William Loween passed away peacefully on January 1, 2015 surrounded by his loving family at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Brainerd, Minnesota at the age of 55. Dale was born to Kenneth and Lorraine Loween on July 24, 1959 in Wadena County. He was raised at home until he went to Brainerd and attended the PACE program, later transferring to...
Ebert Leo Simi
Jan 1, 2015
Ebert Leo Simi, age 78, died on Thursday January 1st 2015, at Green Pine Acres nursing home in Menahga, MN. Ebert was born on July 24, 1936, to Eino and Lillian (Ollila) Simi, of Menahga, MN. He attended country school up to the 8th grade. As a young man he met Sharon Samuelson and they were married on February 20th,...
Harold Charlie Haataja
Dec 30, 2014
Harold Charlie Haataja age 79, of rural Menahga, MN died peacefully at home on Tuesday December 30 2014. Harold was born to Carl and Hilda (Koskela) Haataja on March 15, 1935 in Wolf Lake Township, Becker County, MN where he was raised. Harold graduated from Menahga High School and following his graduation, held a number of positions; working on the...
Doris Darlene Simpson
Dec 19, 2014
Doris D. Simpson 88 of Menahga, MN passed away Friday December 19, 2014 at her home in Menahga. Doris was born to Frank and Katie (Hills) Blanchard, on March 28, 1926, in Huntersville Township, Wadena County, MN. She attended school at District 50, near Huntersville, and later Menahga High School. In the summer of 1943 she moved to Washington State...
Hilia Josephine Lindroos
Dec 15, 2014
Hilia Josephine Lindroos, age 93, of Sartell MN, formerly of the Menahga area, passed away on December 15, 2014 at the Country Manor Care Center in Sartell. Hilia was born to Nick and Ida (Wirtanen) Lindroos on July 6, 1921 in Meadow Township, Wadena County MN. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. She went to Menahga High...
Edmond Sweeney
Dec 5, 2014
Edmond Gerald “Jerry” Sweeney of Nimrod passed away peacefully at the age of 80 on Friday, December 5, 2014 surrounded by family after a hard fought battle with an extended illness. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 AM on Friday December 12, 2014 at St. Hubert’s Catholic Church, in Bluegrass, MN. Interment will be at the St. Hubert’s...
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