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.
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...
Kyle Alex Kenyon
Jan 8, 2012
Kyle Alex Kenyon age 16, of Menahga, MN died Sunday, January 8, 2012 at his home in rural Menahga. Kyle was born on March 15, 1995 the son of Ron and Peggy (Hanson) Kenyon. Kyle was confirmed at the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Menahga. Kyle’s enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, ATV’s, motorcycles, wrestling and going to the cabin. Kyle worked at...
Irene Mildred Jensen
Jan 4, 2012
Irene Mildred Jensen age 91, of rural Sebeka, MN died peacefully in her sleep at her home on Wednesday, January 4, 2012. Irene was born November 6, 1920, to Henry and Olga (Eckert) Milbradt in Minneapolis, MN. She was the first of eight children. Irene was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church, North Germany Township. She attended school in...
Tredd Leo Hanninen
Dec 18, 2011
Tredd Leo Hanninen passed away peacefully in the loving arms of his parents Dustin and Jada Hanninen on December, 18th 2011 at Children's Hospital in Mpls, MN. Tredd was born on January 3, 2011 in Wadena. He was welcomed home by his big sister Hattie who showered him with the most pure love anyone could. She loved telling Tredd stories...
Angela “Angie” Jo Kruft
Dec 7, 2011
Angela “Angie” Jo Kruft, 28, of Hubbard/Park Rapids, MN died, Wednesday, December 7, 2011 in Bradford County, Gillett, Pennsylvania where she was currently working as a Union X-Ray Technician for the Natural Gas Pipe Line. Angie was born to Terry and Karen (Sordahl) Kruft on November 14, 1983 in Park Rapids, MN. She grew up in Hubbard, MN and attended...
John "Leonard" Janson
Nov 24, 2011
John Leonard Janson passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2011 at the Sanford Medical Center in Fargo North Dakota due to complications from a massive stroke. He was 82 years old. Leonard was born to John Hjalmer and Dagmar (Kangas) Janson in Sugarbush Township of Becker County on April 4, 1929. He graduated from Waubun High School. Leonard and Beatrice...
Melvons "Mel" Norman Lockhart
Nov 7, 2011
Mel passed away peacefully in his home on November 7, 2011, to be with his Lord, after a 19 year battle with scleroderma. Mel was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 21st 1952 and eventually moved to Annandale, MN. Mel attended Annandale High and lettered in football, basketball, and track, graduating in 1970. He attended Golden Valley Lutheran Junior College...
Mavis Laverna Schmitz
Oct 23, 2011
Mavis LaVerna (Koski) Schmitz was born March 5, 1938 at the family farm in Rock Lake, ND to Arthur and Hilma (Savaloja) Koski. She passed away Sunday, October 23, 2011 at her home in Sebeka, MN. Mavis was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith. Her early life was spent in Rock Lake with her family she loved so dearly....
Ruth Margaret Lepinski
Oct 23, 2011
Ruth Margaret (Henneman) Lepinski age 87 of River Falls, Wisconsin and formerly of Wadena, Minnesota died Sunday, October 23, 2011 at Grace Health Care in River Falls, Wisconsin. Ruth was born on January 5, 1924 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to Clarence and Irene Henneman. She was their second daughter, joining her sister, Vivian. Their brother Jim followed. She attended school...
Robert Gaylord White
Oct 20, 2011
Robert Gaylord White, age 92, a long time Park Rapids/Menahga area resident, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at the Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga, MN with his family by his side. Robert was born on August 3, 1919 on his parent's homestead in Shell River Township east of Menahga, MN to...
Louis Stanley Rasmusson
Sep 28, 2011
Louis S. Rasmusson was born in Kenyon, Minnesota February 26, 1928 to Lewis and Grace Rasmusson. He passed away September 28, 2011 at Fair Oaks Lodge, in Wadena. He graduated from Wanamingo High School in 1945, and worked various jobs until entering the Army in 1950. He served his country proudly during the Korean Conflict where he attained the rank...
Arnold Edward Luoma
Sep 27, 2011
Arnold Edward Luoma age 77, of Sebeka, MN died Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga, MN. Arnold was born the fifth of six children, to Edward and Hilja (Roilo) Luoma on August 25, 1934 in Blowers Township Ottertail County, MN. He attended school at District 219. He worked on the family farm until his...
Mathilda Mary Walimaa
Sep 20, 2011
Mathilda Mary Walimaa age 81 of Sebeka, MN died Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at Tri-County Hospital in Wadena, MN. Mathilda Mary (Braith) Walimaa was born on December 30, 1929 in Leaf River Township, Wadena County, to John and Martha (Bushinger) Braith. Mathilda attended Leaf River Township School District 11 until the eighth grade. Mathilda had twelve siblings, seven brothers and...
Earl Warren Anderson Sr
Sep 19, 2011
Earl Warren Anderson Sr. age 82 of Menahga, MN died Monday, September 19, 2011 at his home in rural Menahga. Earl Anderson grew up on a farm in the Appleton, MN, area. He joined the Navy in 1946 and spent most of his time in the Navy in Adak, Alaska. His adult life was spent in the gold mining business...
Gladys Hilda Irene Kimball
Aug 30, 2011
Gladys Hilda Irene Kimball, 78, of rural Menahga, MN died on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at St. Joseph's Area Health Services in Park Rapids, MN. She was born to Carl and Hilda (Koskela) Haataja on June 16, 1933 in Wolf Lake Township. She was raised and educated in the Wolf Lake/Midway, MN area. She was married to Vernon Kimball on...
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