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.
Norma Eleanora Pederson
Oct 2, 2014
Norma E. Pederson of Menahga, Minnesota passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2014 at Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga. Norma Eleanora Johansen Pederson was born on November 25, 1922 to Carl J. Johansen and Sophie (Ollila) Johansen in Runeberg Township of Becker County. She was the last surviving of 15 children. A lifetime resident of Menahga, Norma attended...
Esther Laurene Nelson
Sep 27, 2014
Esther Laurene Nelson, 94 of Sebeka, MN, died Saturday, September 27, 2014 at the home of her daughter in Chisago City, MN surrounded by her loved ones. Esther was born to John and Anna (Madsen) Nielsen on November 29, 1919, in Nimrod, MN. Her long and happy life seems remarkable considering she was born weighing only two pounds at the...
Eldred Erwin Dexter
Sep 24, 2014
Eldred Erwin Dexter, 77, of Menahga, MN passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at his home surrounded by loved ones. On April 20, 1937, Eldred was born to Erwin James and Clarissa Calva (Blanchard) Dexter at home in Orton Township, Wadena County, MN. He was baptized, confirmed and attended camp JIM (Jesus in Me), where he learned to love...
Joni Mae Poland
Sep 22, 2014
Joni Mae Schmidt Poland, 59, of Sebeka, Minnesota died on September 22, 2014 at her home. Joni graduated from Wadena High School in 1973. She married John Poland in 1999. She was very active in church. Joni’s heart was full of love for her husband John, her “kids” and her Hillview home, welcoming all who came to her door. Joni...
Lucinda (Cyndi) Charlene (Tate Huotari ) Hagen
Sep 13, 2014
Lucinda (Cyndi) Charlene (Tate, Huotari) Hagen, age 67, died on Saturday September 13, 2014 at the Heritage Cottages in Park Rapids. Cyndi was born December 8, 1946 to Frederick and Charlotte (Cassel) Tate in Winona, MN, where she attended Winona School until 1959. In 1959 the Tate family moved to Frazee where Cyndi attended high school until graduating in 1964....
William Phillip Weisbrod
Sep 8, 2014
William Phillip Weisbrod was born on July 28, 1945 to William A. and Bertha Weisbrod in Granite Falls MN. He passed away on September 8, 2014 in rural Sebeka MN at the age of 69. Bill attended Montevideo Elementary School and graduated from Montevideo High School in 1963. Bill was very talented in sports and received many awards in football,...
Susanna R. Beldo
Aug 31, 2014
Susanna Rose Schmitz Beldo, age 84, of New York Mills, Minnesota died peacefully in the Palliative Care Unit at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND on August 31, 2014. Born on May 9, 1930 in Perham, to John and Rose Schmitz, Sue grew up near Bluffton and Sebeka. The fourth of six children, she was never a stranger to hard work,...
James Lee Gaschler
Aug 27, 2014
James Lee Gaschler, age 67, of rural Sebeka, MN passed away peacefully on August 27, 2014 in his home, surrounded by his family and friends after a long battle with COPD. Jim was born on June 2, 1947 to Martin and Evelyn (Pfeifer) Gaschler in Brighton, Colorado. Jim graduated from Brighton High School and enlisted in the United States Navy....
Lenora Ann Strong
Aug 15, 2014
Surrounded by her family, Lenora Ann Strong passed away at the age of 66, on Friday, August 15, 2014, at her home in Apple Valley, MN. Lenora was born to Stuart and Jennie (Randall) Spencer on June 14, 1948 in Wadena, MN. Lenora was united in marriage with Paul Strong on November 15, 1969 in Sisseton, SD. In the years...
Faye Eudora Lubahn
Aug 1, 2014
Faye Eudora (Downer) Lubahn age 74 passed away on Friday, August 1, 2014 at Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga, MN. Faye was born on November 2, 1939 to Fay and Ruby (Higgs) Downer at the Wadena Hospital. As a young girl Faye was baptized into the Mennonite Faith and she truly loved her Lord. She attended a small...
Brayden Teague Redetzke
Aug 1, 2014
Brayden Teague Redetzke, age 4 years and 10 days of Sebeka, MN peacefully passed into the arms of Angels on Friday, August 1, 2014 at his home. Brayden was born on July 22, 2010 in Staples, MN to Kimberly Hendrickson and Shawn Redetzke, big brother Karter welcomed him home also. Brayden was a strong little boy, going through numerous daunting...
Edmund Benjamin Steinkraus
Jul 22, 2014
Edmund Steinkraus, age 93, died of natural causes on July 22, 2014 at Morning Glory Home in Minnetonka, Minnesota. Originally from rural Sebeka, Minnesota, Edmund was born on May 2nd, 1921, in Wadena County, Minnesota. The son of William and Anna Steinkraus, Edmund was one of 10 children who grew up on the family's farm. He attended a one room...
Kelly Marie Lund
Jul 12, 2014
Kelly Marie Lund, 32, of Detroit Lakes, MN passed away unexpectedly on Saturday July 12th, 2014 in her hometown of Menahga, MN. Kelly blessed this earth with her presence on March 17, 1982 in Fridley, MN. She was the middle child of Faye Dawn “Punky” Odland & Curtis Edwin Lund. She & her siblings - Katrice & Edwin were instantly...
Myrtle Marie Marlow
Jun 29, 2014
Myrtle Marie Marlow age 85, formerly of Huntersville, MN died Sunday, June 29, 2014 at Pleasant Akers Assisted Living near Akeley, MN. Myrtle Marie Marlow was born to Henry and Minnie (Pearson) Burgess December 2, 1928 in Pine River, MN. She lived most of her life on a farm near Huntersville. Myrtle was united in marriage to John L Marlow...
Signe Doris Johnson
Jun 26, 2014
Our beloved mother Signe Doris Johnson, a long time resident of Menahga, passed away on June 26, 1914 at Green Pine Acres in Menahga, Minnesota. She was born on August 22, 1914 in Loimaa, Finland. Her parents were Peter and Amanda (Hakkalla) Matson. Amanda and Sulo (Signe's older brother) had returned to Finland to visit their family and Signe was...
Stanley Walter Limanen
Jun 26, 2014
Stanley Walter Limanen age 61, of Sebeka, MN died at his home Thursday, June 26, 2014. Stan was born to Walter and Lempi (Hotakainen) on April 10, 1953 in Minneapolis, MN. He was baptized and confirmed. In 1967, Stan moved to Sebeka, MN where he met his high school sweetheart LuAnn Windels. They were united in marriage in 1973. They...
Gloria Diane Siltala
Jun 23, 2014
Gloria Diane Siltala was born October 31, 1946 to Jacob and Teckla (Bengston) Dost in Wadena, Minnesota. She lived with them in Sebeka until her mother died when she was 5, and then she was raised by two of her aunts. First with Clara (Dost) Campbell in Grinnell, Iowa and then she moved back to live with Myrtle (Bengston) and...
Luella Rosalind Heikkinen
Jun 22, 2014
Luella Rosalind Heikkinen age 86, of Menahga, MN passed away Sunday, June 22, 2014 in at Tri County Hospital in Wadena surrounded by her loving family. Luella was born on September 14, 1927 in Perham, MN to August and Anna Hinz. She attended school in the Perham area. Luella was united in marriage to Carl R. Heikkinen this union was...
Clifford Gary Schoon
Jun 18, 2014
Clifford Schoon, age 70, of Sebeka, MN passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at his home. Clifford was born January 1, 1944 in Wadena, MN to Gustave and Grace (Tilton) Schoon. He grew up in the Sebeka area and attended Sebeka High School and graduated with the class of 1962. On August 11, 1962 he married his lifetime Sweetheart...
Harvey Dean Horton
Jun 9, 2014
Harvey Dean Horton of Sebeka, Minnesota, passed away at his home in Sebeka, surrounded by family, on June 9, 2014, at the age of 72 years. Harvey was born on July 29, 1941 in Huntersville Township, Wadena County, Minnesota to Neroy and Edythe (Havener) Horton. He attended Country School for the first eight years, graduating from Menahga High School in...
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