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.
Diana Irene Makela
Jul 4, 2012
Diana Irene Makela age 80 of Sebeka, MN, died on Wednesday July 4, 2012 at her home. Diana was born to Louie and Irene (McKean) Daniels on February 19, 1932 in Sacramento, CA. Diana served in the United States Air Force from 1950 – 1951 during the Korean War. She was honorably discharged. Diana is survived by her daughter Mary...
Mark Wayne Dwire
Jun 24, 2012
Mark Wayne Dwire, 61, was accepted into his father’s arms surrounded by his family June 24th. Mark was born to Wyman (Jack) and Donna (Hasbrouck) Dwire on March 25th, 1951 in Park Rapids, MN. Mark graduated from Walker/Hackensack High School in 1969. He was married to Sherry (Garbers) Dwire on July 31st, 1971. Mark was a business entrepreneur. He started...
Angela Marie Relitz
May 21, 2012
Angela Marie Relitz, age 35, of Menahga passed away on Monday, May 21, 2012 at her home in Menahga. Angela is survived by her three children, Zachary, Audrey and Carl Jr., her loving companion, Chris Anttila, her parents, Stephanie and Bill Boyer and father, Michael Kensy, two brothers, Michael and Catherine Relitz and William Boyer Jr., many aunts, uncles and...
Maxine Lyla Brasel
May 18, 2012
Maxine Lyla Brasel age 84 of Sebeka, MN died at Tri County Hospital in Wadena, MN. Maxine was born to Joseph and Esther (Johnson) Crabb at home in Aldrich, MN on January 6, 1928. She was raised on a farm and went to school in the Aldrich area. Maxine got her first job at a cannery. She then went to...
Doris Darlene (Nelson) Juntunen
May 15, 2012
Doris Darlene (nee Nelson) Juntunen, age 79, passed away on May 15, 2012 at her home in rural Sebeka, Minnesota after a courageous battle with cancer. Doris Nelson was born on January 24, 1933 to Irvin and Beatrice (nee Farr) Nelson. She attended District 216 country school for 8 years and then was bussed to Sebeka Public School. She married...
Edwin Charles Wierimaa
May 10, 2012
Edwin Charles Wierimaa age 71 of Sebeka died Thursday, May 10, 2012 at Fair Oaks Lodge in Wadena, MN. Edwin suffered an unexpected brain aneurysm at his home in Sebeka on May 2, 2012 he was taken to HCMC in Minneapolis where he stayed four days; he was than transferred to Fair Oaks Lodge. Edwin was born to Charles and...
William “Bill” Morgan Chapman
Apr 28, 2012
My beloved William Morgan Chapman passed away April 28, 2012 in ICU at St. Cloud Hospital. The cause of death was pulmonary fibrosis, with complications of diabetes. William (Bill) was born December 9, 1937 in Delta City, Mississippi to James Fred Chapman, Sr. and Nonni Beatrice (nee Vernell) Chapman. He lived and went to school in New Orleans, Louisiana, Rolling...
Bryan Adam Newhouse
Apr 17, 2012
Bryan Adam Newhouse, age 24 of Menahga, MN died Tuesday, April 17, 2012 in St. Louis, Missouri. Bryan was born May 3, 1987 in Wadena County and attended Menahga Public School.. Bryan enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing. He especially enjoyed sitting around a campfire with family and friends. Bryan is survived by his parents, Todd and Michelle Newhouse of Menahga;...
Thomas Flanagan
Mar 30, 2012
Thomas Flanagan Proud Son of Ireland Anam Cara of Pat Born August 5, 1935, Corcoscony, Co. Leitrim, Ireland, passed away on March 30, 2012 in Sebeka, Minnesota. Tom immigrated to the USA at age 19, and served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict, and was a decorated Korean War Veteran. A Master Barman of the tradition of Ireland,...
John David Poland
Mar 17, 2012
John David Poland, age 80, a resident of Sebeka, MN died Saturday, March 17, 2012 at the Fair Oaks Nursing home in Wadena, MN. John was born to Charles and Charlotte (Clapper) Poland on December 29, 1931 in St. Albans, Vermont. John is survived by his sister, Sandy Chaplin of Connecticut; children, Debbie Wallace of Galatia, Illinois; Sharon Frisk of...
Carl Gustaf Dormanen
Mar 2, 2012
Carl (Chucky) Gustaf Dormanen, 87, beloved, father, grandfather and great grandfather and friend, went to be with Jesus on March 2, 2012. Carl was born to Gustaf and Hilma (Nevela) Dormanen on October 6, 1924, in Paddock Township, Ottertail County, Minnesota. In 1944-1946 Carl served in the United States Army during WWII. After his honorable discharge, Carl farmed with his...
Myron George Sidlo
Feb 28, 2012
Myron G. Sidlo age 91, of Menahga, MN died Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga. Myron was born to Charles and Irma (Kraft) Sidlo on September 14, 1920 in Menahga, where he was raised and graduated from Menahga High School in 1938. He continued his education at Hanson’s school for Auto Mechanics in Fargo...
Norma Alvina Redetzke
Feb 16, 2012
Norma Alvina Redetzke age 72 years of Sebeka, MN, died Thursday, February 16, 2012 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, North Dakota. Norma was born to Otto and Ella (Luckow) Eckert on September 26, 1939 in North Germany Township, Wadena County, Minnesota, the sixth of eight children. Norma graduated from Sebeka High School in 1957. She was united in marriage...
Amber Marian Bengtson
Feb 11, 2012
Amber Marian Bengtson, age 92, of Sebeka, MN died February 11, 2012 at the Northfield Care Center in Northfield, MN. She was working to rehab from a fall and broken hip on January 13, 2012. Amber was born an only child to Carl and Ida (Moses) Gustafson on January 16, 1920. She married Melvin Clarence Bengtson on December 18, 1939...
Elsa Marie Anderson
Feb 6, 2012
Elsa Marie Anderson was born to John and Ida Ericson of Menahga on October 18, 1906. She died February 6, 2012 at the Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga in the presence of family. She was preceded in death by her parents and baby brother Joseph, her husband Richard Anderson, and grandson Eowyn Anderson. A beloved teacher for over...
Dale Robert Alexander
Feb 4, 2012
Dale Robert Alexander age 88 of Sebeka, died Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga, MN. Dale was born to Robert and Ada (Widholm) Alexander on October 18, 1923 in Duluth, MN. As a young child he moved with his parents to Mound, MN where he attended school. He attended one year of college in...
Leona Agnes Spencer
Jan 21, 2012
Leona Agnes Avelsgard Spencer (nee Lewis), age 92, of Menahga, MN died Saturday, January 21, 2012 at Rose Haven Alternative Living Facility in Menahga, MN. Leona was born to Grant and Nellie (nee Gates) Lewis on January 11, 1920 in Battle Creek, Michigan. She had four brothers and one sister. In 1934 Leona settled with her family south of Nimrod...
Thurman Douglas Ratcliff
Jan 9, 2012
Thurman Douglas Ratcliff, age 64 years, 11 months and 20 days, of Sebeka, MN, died January 9th, 2012 at CentraCare Hospital in St. Cloud, MN. Thurman was born at home in Leland, Mississippi on January 20th, 1947 to Imogene Ratcliff the daughter of a share cropper on a plantation. In his young life, he worked beside his family picking cotton,...
Whitney Rae Pajari
Jan 9, 2012
Whitney Rae Pajari went to be with her Lord on January 9, 2012, as a result of a tragic car accident. She was dearly loved by her family and many friends, and will be sadly missed. Whitney was born on March 4, 1994 in Wadena, Minnesota. She was baptized by Chester Ylitalo at her great-grandmother Hilda Nevala’s home and confirmed...
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