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.
Wilbur Charles Mcdonald
Jan 14, 2014
Wilbur Charles McDonald, age 82, of Sebeka, MN passed away January 14, 2014 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Wilbur was born on March 15, 1931 in North Germany Township to James and Marie McDonald. He attended country school until eighth grade and then worked on the family farm. He joined the United States Army February 10, 1955 where he spent...
Jean Pierre Arretche
Jan 11, 2014
Jean Pierre (JP) Arretche of Sebeka, Minnesota, died January 11, 2014, at the age of 84. He was born December 12, 1929, to Joachim and Catherine Arretche, near the village of Arneguy in the Basque Pyrenees region of France. Jean Pierre was the oldest boy in a family of 12, and he emigrated from France to California in 1949. He...
Carl Gust Salo
Jan 11, 2014
Carl Gust Salo, beloved father and grandfather and friend to many died Saturday January 11, 2014. He was 87 years old. Born December 18, 1926 he was the youngest of seven siblings. Leo, Lempi Wierimaa, Sylvia Wirkkala, Julia Tschudi-Kako, Hugo, Waino, and Arvo. Born to Charles and Ida Salo. Carl served in the military for 23 years and received many...
Duane James Paulson
Jan 2, 2014
Duane James Paulson age 73, of Menahga, MN died Thursday, January 02, 2014 at his home. Duane was born to Clarence and Olive (Wilson) Paulson on April 25, 1940 in Park Rapids, MN. He attended school in Menahga thru the 11th grade and graduated from Lake Park, MN in 1958. He enlisted in the United States Air Force on July...
Edgar Carl Tappe
Dec 23, 2013
Edgar Carl Tappe (Grandpa Tappe), 88, passed away early Monday morning on December 23, 2013 at his home in rural Sebeka. Edgar was born, March 11th, 1925, in Rockwood Township, Sebeka, Minnesota, the son of Otto and Anna (Johnson) Tappe. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church. He attended country school until 8th grade. Edgar joined the Army...
Howard “Howie” Verner Haataja
Dec 21, 2013
On the morning of December 21, 2013, Howard “Howie” Verner Haataja passed away at his residence in Sebeka, MN. He was 91 years old. Howard was born April 2, 1922 in Duluth, MN. His parents were Hilda Koskela Haataja and Carl Haataja. Howard grew up in rural Wolf Lake, MN and went to school in Wolf Lake. Howard worked at...
Elsie Marie Stromberg
Dec 7, 2013
Elsie Marie Stromberg, age 79, of Brainerd, MN, died on Saturday, December 7, 2013 in Fargo, ND surrounded by her family. Elsie was born to Waino and Lila Kumpula Lindroos on April 30, 1934 in Sebeka, MN Elsie is survived by her three daughters, Darla Rosing and her husband Bruce of Kenai, Alaska; Junell Schaefer and her husband Jim of...
Billie Marie Saulter
Dec 6, 2013
Billie Marie Saulter, age 53 of Menahga, MN died Friday, December 6, 2013 at St. Joseph’s Area Health Services in Park Rapids, MN. Billie was born to Wallace and Gloria Rae (Widell) McBeth on November 11, 1960 in Minneapolis, MN. Billie graduated from Winthrop High School and joined the Army. After her Honorable Discharge in July of 1983 she went...
Donna Esther Darlene Haataja
Dec 3, 2013
Donna Esther Darlene Haataja (nee Paurus) of Baxter, MN, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at Bethany Nursing Home in Brainerd, MN. Donna was born to Alexander Paurus and Hilja Myers on August 22, 1935, in Meadow Township, Wadena County. She was united in marriage to Harvey Haataja in 1953. She was a devoted mother...
Shirley Ione James
Dec 1, 2013
Shirley Ione James, age 72, of Menahga, MN died Sunday, December 1, 2013 at Tri County Hospital in Wadena, MN. Shirley was born February 4, 1941 in Sebeka, MN to William and Vida (Hoyhtya) Kuha. She grew up in Sebeka and graduated from High School there. On May 23, 1962 she married Gayle Hotchkiss in Wadena, MN they made their...
Dennis Michael Backholm
Nov 30, 2013
Dennis Backholm, age 66, of Wadena, Minnesota went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, November 30, 2013. Dennis Michael Backholm was born on March 22, 1947 to Emil and Olga (Lapinoja) Backholm in Wadena, Minnesota He enjoyed life on the family farm, riding his favorite horse, Sleepy and spending time with his nieces and nephews. His favorite pastime was...
David Russell Etter
Nov 2, 2013
David Russell Etter was born January 3, 1960, in Staples, MN, the fifth and last child of Louis and Emogene (Schmidt) Etter. He died peacefully in the early morning hours of November 2, 2013, with his children, Jackie and Zach, brother, John, and hospice nurse and niece, Teresa, by his side. David was a Christian, baptized at Faith Lutheran Church,...
Delores Elizabeth Pederson
Oct 24, 2013
Delores Elizabeth Pederson, age 83, of Blueberry Township, died Thursday, October 24, 2013 at Rose Haven Assisted Living residence in Menahga, Minnesota. Delores was born to August and Lempi (Carlson) Lalli on May 2, 1930 in Blueberry Township. She attended Menahga Schools graduating in 1948. She attended Abbott School of Nursing and graduated as a registered nurse in 1951. On...
Arnold Edward Huwe
Oct 19, 2013
Arnold E. Huwe, age 89, of Spruce Grove Township died October 19, 2013, at Green Pine Acres, Nursing Home in Menahga, MN. Arnold was born July 15, 1924, to Albert and Emma (Janke) Huwe at the family farm in Corliss Township. He attended District 228 School from 1st through 8th grade and graduated from Perham High School in 1942. Shortly...
Marcella Elizabeth Bernstetter
Oct 7, 2013
Marcella (Marcie) Elizabeth Bernstetter age 91 of Menahga formerly of rural Sebeka, MN died Monday, October 7, 2013 at Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga, MN Marcie was born to Stephan and Anna (Tschida) Pitzl on June 6, 1922 in St Paul, MN. She attended St. Agnes Catholic School in St. Paul, and graduated from Washington High School in...
Alice Veera Mable Myllykangas
Oct 5, 2013
Alice Veera Mable Myllykangas, age 88, of Menahga, MN died Saturday, October 5, 2013 at Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga. Alice was born to Nestor and Olga (Anderson) Roiko on August 4, 1924 in Rockwood Township, Wadena County, MN, where she was raised and attended school. On March 23, 1946 Alice was united in marriage to Edwin Kuha...
Arlene Evelyn Mattila
Oct 4, 2013
Arlene Evelyn Mattila, age 75, of Sebeka, MN, passed away in her sleep on Friday, October 4, 2013 on the family farm surrounded by her loving family. Arlene was born to Fred and Edla (Thurn) Graf in Sioux Falls, SD on June 1, 1938. She graduated from Minneapolis North High School in 1956. She graduated from Abbott Northwestern Nursing School....
Suzanne Amy Moe
Oct 1, 2013
Suzanne “Suzy” Amy Moe, age 36 of Menahga, MN passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at St. Joseph Hospital in Park Rapids, MN. Suzanne was born to David and Shirley (Anderson) Josephson on January 30, 1977, in Litchfield, MN. She graduated from Dassel-Cokato High School in 1995. She married Jason Moe on March 29, 1997. Suzanne is survived...
Ralph Earl Cox Sr
Sep 23, 2013
Ralph Earl Cox Sr. age 81 of Menahga, MN died Monday, September 23, 2013 at St. Joseph Area Health Services in Park Rapids, MN. Ralph was born to Earl and Clara (Hanson) Cox on October 25, 1931 in Nortonville, ND. As a young boy Ralph moved to Hubbard, MN where he lived until he entered the Army at the age...
Ardis Jean Kreklau
Sep 14, 2013
Ardis Jean Kreklau, age 84, of Sebeka, MN, died on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND surrounded by her loving family. Ardis was born to Joe and Nora (Bengston) Olson in Wadena on September 7, 1929. She lived on a farm in Paddock Township with her seven brothers and sisters. They all worked hard, but loved...
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