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.
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...
Arnold Ike George
Jun 4, 2014
Arnold “Ike” George passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, June 4, 2014 with family at his side. Arnold was born January 23, 1923 in Osage, MN. He married Patricia DeMaris on September 29, 1951 and moved to Hibbing where they raised five children. He worked in the mining industry for 12 years and then Clyde Johnson Construction until he became...
Elsa Annikki Alajoki
Apr 27, 2014
Elsa Annikki Alajoki, age 81, was born to Alexander and Iida (Mattikainen) Heilimo on October 24, 1932 in Viipuri, Finland. She was called to her heavenly home on April 27, 2014 at her home in rural Menahga, Minnesota. Elsa spent her early childhood in Viipuri until her family was forced to flee the Russian invasion of Eastern Finland. During the...
Christopher Laurence Hughes
Apr 24, 2014
Christopher Laurence Hughes, age 63, died Thursday, April 24, 2014 at his home in rural Menahga, MN. Visitation will be from 1- 3 PM on Thursday, May 1, 2014 at Wevley Funeral Home in Sebeka, MN. No service will be held.
Heidi Marie Kiphuth
Apr 12, 2014
Heidi Marie (Pantsari) Kiphuth, age 51, of Menahga, Minnesota, died Saturday, April 12, 2014 at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND surrounded by loved ones. Heidi was born to Andrew and Dorothy (Jonas) Pantsari on October 5, 1962 in San Carlos, California. Heidi completed high school, then later returned to Minnesota where she attended Wadena Tech. Heidi started working for Hubbard...
Howard Marvin Karkela
Apr 10, 2014
Howard Marvin Karkela was born May 9, 1926 in Paddock Township to John and Alina (Paurus) Karkela. He passed away April 10, 2014 at Perham Living, Perham, MN at age 87. Howard was a lifelong member of Grace Lutheran church, Sebeka, where he was baptized, confirmed and married. He attended a rural school through eighth grade. He attended Sebeka High...
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