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.
Rose Bernice Hillstrom
Sep 10, 2013
Rose Bernice Hillstrom, age 75, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at her home in Menahga, MN after a courageous eight year battle with cancer. Rose was born March 30, 1938 to Jacob and Fannie (Finnie) Knuuttila in Houghton, Michigan. She grew up on the Knuuttila family farm near Oskar on the shore of Lake Superior. Rose attended the Redridge...
Melvin Eugene Schwartz
Sep 9, 2013
Melvin Eugene Schwartz age 86 of Sebeka, MN, died on September 9, 2013 at Regency Care Center in Golden Valley, MN surrounded by his loving wife and family. Melvin was born to William "Bill Schwartz" and Emma (Kleinke) Schwartz in Bluffton Township June 20, 1927. He attended District 180 Country School until the eighth grade. He farmed with his parents...
Patrick Richard Rathcke
Aug 18, 2013
Patrick Richard Rathcke age 78, of Nimrod, MN died Sunday, August 18, 2013 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Park Rapids, MN. Memorial Services will be held 1:00 PM Monday, August 26, 2013 at Nimrod Lutheran Church in Nimrod, MN with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Pastor Mark Hesse will officiate. Lolita Myers will serve as...
Margaret Ellen Stursa
Jul 28, 2013
Margaret Ellen Stursa age 81, of Sebeka, MN, died Sunday, July 28, 2013 at the Elders Home in New York Mills, MN. Margaret was born on October 12th, 1931 to Clarence and Clara (Smith) Claflin in Menahga, MN, where she grew up and went to school. She also attended Sebeka Public school. After high school she moved to Minneapolis, MN...
Edwin Nels Pietila
Jun 30, 2013
Edwin Nels Pietila age 96 years, 3 months and 2 days, a longtime Menahga area resident, peacefully went to be with the Lord on June 30, 2013 at Heritage Manor Health Care Center in Chisholm, MN Edwin was born on March 28, 1917 at his parents homestead in Green Valley Township, west of Menahga, to Nels and Hilja (nee Parvi)...
Mark Lyle Uttermark
Jun 28, 2013
Mark Lyle Uttermark, age 88, of New York Mills, Minnesota formerly of Sebeka, died Friday, June 28, 2013 at Elders Home in New York Mills, Minnesota. Mark Lyle Uttermark was born to Fred W. and Amanda (Christianson) Uttermark on October 3, 1924 in Maynard, Minnesota. Mark attended school in Cosmos, Minnesota until the family moved to Sebeka, Minnesota in 1933...
Clifford Clarence Stenbro
Jun 28, 2013
Clifford Clarence Stenbro age 83 of Bluegrass, MN died Friday, June 28 at Fair Oaks Lodge in Wadena. Clifford was born to Lawrence and Ida C. (Hogenson) Stenbro on August 8, 1929 in Cooperstown, North Dakota where he was raised on the family farm. Cliff enlisted in the Navy and served during the Korean Conflict. Following his military service he...
Syver "Delroy" Ronning
Jun 21, 2013
Syver DelRoy Ronning, age 73, of Menahga, Minnesota died Friday, June 21, 2013 at Essentia Health in Fargo North Dakota. Syver DelRoy Ronning was born to Syver A. and Nellie Bell (Hendershot) Ronning on July 28, 1939 in Almora, Minnesota. DelRoy attended Menahga School and moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota where he attended Lincoln Jr. High, then attended Vocational High where...
William “Willy” Louis Bristlin
Jun 18, 2013
William Louis “Willy” Bristlin, age 60, of Menahga, MN died Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at his home in Menahga, MN. Willy was born to Clarence and Rose Mary (Schmitz) Bristlin on November 30, 1952 in Mayville, North Dakota. He completed his schooling and served two years in the United States Army and was Honorable Discharged. Willy was united in marriage...
Louis Dean Hinders
May 18, 2013
Louis "Louie" Dean Hinders, age 70, of Sebeka, MN died Saturday, May 18th, 2013 surrounded by his wife and daughters at Lake Region Healthcare Corporation in Fergus Falls, MN after his brave fight with lymphoma. Louie was a lifelong resident of Sebeka; he was born in Menahga MN on May 26th, 1942 to Christ Louis and Mildred Lucille (Rowe) Hinders....
Rodney Lee Stewart
May 17, 2013
‘The Lord only takes the Best and Brightest’ Rodney Lee Stewart age 46, of Menahga, Minnesota, was called home to our Lord Friday, May 17, 2013 at St. Joseph Hospital in Park Rapids, MN after a long and courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). Rodney met his death as he lived his life; surrounded by the people who loved...
David Ralph Tullis
Apr 27, 2013
David Ralph Tullis, age 84, of Sebeka, MN, died Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN. David was born to Howard and Orall (Glass) Tullis on November 22, 1928 in Sebeka, MN. He attended grade school in Otter Township and graduated from Sebeka High School in 1946. He enlisted in the United States Army in...
Arnold Gustav Steinke
Apr 17, 2013
Arnold Gustav Steinke, age 90, of Verndale, MN passed away peacefully while surrounded by family at the Heritage House of Sebeka the evening of April 17, 2013. Arnold was born June 27, 1922 to Reinhard and Ida (Galow) Steinke. He was born, grew up, and raised a family of his own all in the same home on the family farm...
Philip Eugene Torvinen
Apr 16, 2013
Philip Eugene Torvinen age 58, of Menahga, MN died Tuesday, April 16, 2013. Philip was born to Phillip “Orman” and Elaine Marcella Torvinen on June 7, 1954. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith. Philip was the Godfather of his niece Betsy Meyer. Philip completed his schooling in Menahga and started work at a young age, until the...
Leroy Earl Holman
Apr 13, 2013
LeRoy Earl Holman, 75, of Menahga, Minnesota, passed away peacefully in his sleep Saturday, April 13, 2013 at the Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga. LeRoy Born on May 2, 1937 in Burnsville Township, Dakota County, Minnesota to Earl Holman and Florence Self. LeRoy served in the Air Force from 1953 to 1957 as an Aircraft Mechanic stationed at...
Donald Kenneth Strayer
Mar 29, 2013
Donald Kenneth Strayer age 79, of Wadena, MN died Friday, March 29, 2013 at Sanford Heath in Fargo, ND. Donald was born to Kenneth and Mabel (Godden) Strayer on March 25, 1934 in Algona, Iowa, where he was raised and graduated from Algona High School. On November 27, 1956 Donald was inducted into the United States Army, after his honorable...
Verlene Jean Nordby
Mar 20, 2013
Verlene Jean (Ylitalo) Nordby was born to Waino and Miriam (Koskela) Ylitalo at the family home near Wolf Lake, MN on the first day of summer, June 21st, 1935. She passed on the first day of spring, March 20th, 2013, at the age of 77. She died peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle...
Steven Lee Salminen
Mar 12, 2013
Steven Lee Salminen age 52 of Menahga, Minnesota died Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at Essentia Health in Fargo, North Dakota. Steven was born July 28, 1960, in Park Rapids, MN, the son of Donald and Anna (Zepper) Kangas. Steven was baptized and confirmed at First English Lutheran Church in Menahga Steven was raised and attended school in Menahga, he completed...
Verna Mae Lieske
Feb 17, 2013
Verna Mae Lieske passed away on Sunday, February 17th, 2013 at her home in Huntersville at the age of 76 with her family by her side. Verna was born on April 18, 1936 in Raymond, MN. The daughter of Elizabeth (Miller) and Clarence Ruchti. In 1955, she was united in marriage to Robert Lieske. This union was blessed with three...
Aldrich Niemela
Feb 16, 2013
Aldrich Isaac Niemela age 93, of Menahga, MN died Saturday, February 16, 2013 at Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga, MN. Aldrich was born to Jacob and Mary (Bimberg) Niemela on June 8, 1919 in rural Menahga, MN, where he was raised and attended country school and helped on the family farm. He graduated from Menahga High school in...
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