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.
Leroy Marlin Steinkraus
Feb 23, 2024
Leroy Marlin Steinkraus was born on August 9, 1942 in Wadena, Minnesota to Henry and Mary (Kleinke) Steinkraus. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at North Germany Church. He resided in rural Sebeka and attended school through the 8th grade. Leroy liked farm animals and enjoyed the outdoors especially spending time with his parents at their cabin...
Michael John Hand
Feb 23, 2024
Michael John Hand, age 67, of Sebeka, MN, was found dead of natural causes in his home in Sebeka on February 23, 2024. Michael was born to Russell and Lorraine (Moore) Hand in Crookston, MN, on October 17, 1956. He moved around a lot with his family, eventually ending in Menahga, where he went to high school. While living in...
Verdell Gladys Pudas
Feb 20, 2024
Verdell Gladys Pudas age 67, of Menahga, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday, February 20th, 2024, at Greenwood Connections Nursing Home in Menahga, MN. Verdell was born to Vernon and Gladys (Haataja) KImball on October 26, 1956, in Chisholm, MN. She was the second oldest of 7 children; Glenn (Laura) Kimball, Bonnie Wagner, Daryl Kimball,...
Cynthia Gayle Keranen
Feb 11, 2024
Cynthia Gayle Keranen, age 72, of Wolf Lake Minnesota, died surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at Essentia Health in Fargo, North Dakota following years of chronic health problems. Cindy was born on April 23, 1951 in St. Paul Minnesota, to Walter and Sylvia Muhonen. Cindy fondly spoke of growing up in White Bear Lake, MN...
Floyd Delwin Harvala
Feb 4, 2024
Floyd Delwin Harvala “The Wild Finlander”, age 89, of Menahga MN (formerly of Osage and Park Rapids) passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at Green Pine Acres Nursing Home. Heart disease, and later Alzheimer’s, slowed Floyd in his later years and ultimately took him from us. Floyd was born on April 16,1934 to Hugo B and Lila (Yoki) Harvala,...
Betty Lou Karkinen
Jan 27, 2024
Betty Lou (Leske) Karkinen, 89 of Detroit Lakes, passed away peacefully on Saturday January 27th, 2024, at Oak Crossing nursing home in Detroit Lakes, MN. Betty was born on April 5th, 1934, to Henry and Ida (Redetzke) Leske. She married Harold Karkinen on December 22nd, 1948. They raised their three children on the family farm she grew up on. She...
Vallery Kay Bergman
Jan 12, 2024
Vallery Kay (Horton) Bergman was born on July 10, 1952, to Neroy Delos and Edythe Lillian (Havenor) Horton in Wadena, MN. She passed away January 12, 2024, at the age of 71. Vallery grew up in Huntersville surrounded by her family that she thought the world of. She was very proud to tell you that she was the only one...
Norman Wayne Peterson
Jan 1, 2024
Norman Wayne Peterson age 70, of Menahga MN passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and children on Monday January 1, 2024, at Essentia Health in Fargo ND due to complications from atypical pneumonia. Norm was born to Charles and Lois (Hasbargen) Peterson on March 26, 1953, in Park Rapids, MN the oldest of 7 children. Norman grew up on...
David Gene Weappa
Dec 29, 2023
David Gene Weappa was born on June 23rd 1957 to Richard & Betty (nee Stephenson) Weappa in Wadena Mn. David passed away unexpectedly on December 29th, 2023, due to complications during surgery in Fargo ND. David, whom our Dad called Davey (unless in trouble) lived his entire life on the family farm Northwest of Sebeka. He attended school in Sebeka,...
Willard Eugene Pietila
Dec 22, 2023
Willard Eugene Pietila, age 68, of Park Rapids, MN, formerly of Menahga, passed away tragically on December 22, 2023. Willard was born on May 5, 1955 to Edwin and Thelma (Makinen) Pietila at St. Joseph's Hospital in Park Rapids, MN. He was raised on the family farm near Wolf Lake, MN, helping with chores in his early years. He attended...
James Harland Killmer
Dec 21, 2023
James (Jim/Toby) Harland Killmer, age 81, left us after a long battle with dementia on December 21, 2023. Jim was born July 17, 1942, in Blackduck, MN to Harland and Laura Grace Killmer. They moved to Isanti, MN early in his high school years, where he graduated from Cambridge High School in Cambridge, MN in 1961. Shortly after graduation, Jim...
Deanna Krupke
Dec 15, 2023
DeAnna Marie (Tappe) Krupke, age 69 passed away due to many health issues the morning of December 15th, 2023, at Fair Oakes Nursing Home. DeAnna Marie was born, July 11th, 1954, in Wadena, Minnesota, the 1st daughter of Edgar and Mary (Sidenkrantz) Tappe. She was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in rural Sebeka, MN. She grew up on...
Shirley Mae Harvala
Dec 8, 2023
Shirley Mae Harvala, 91, died peacefully on Friday, December 8, 2023 at Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga, Minnesota. Shirley was born to Clifford and Saima (Simi) Salmela on July 4, 1932 in Red Eye Township, Sebeka Mn and was raised on a farm outside of Menahga. Shirley attended a country school and eventually transferred to Menahga School graduating...
Marilyn Kay Lapinoja
Nov 12, 2023
Marilyn Kay Lapinoja died unexpectedly on November 12 in Menahga MN at the age of 76. Marilyn was born to Violette and Helmer Lapinoja on December 10, 1946, in Wadena, MN. Marilyn went to country school until her completion of the 8th grade when she then continued to live with her parents helping with housework, yard work and gardening. She...
Joyce Marie Hepola
Nov 12, 2023
Joyce Marie (Metteer) Hepola of rural Sebeka/Menahga passed away on November 12, 2023, at the age of 72, with her children by her side. She was born to Harold and Gladys (Holec) Metteer on August 24, 1951, in Wagner, SD. She grew up in SD before moving to rural Nimrod in 1967. Joyce attended Sebeka High School and graduated in...
Doyle Clyde Markman
Nov 11, 2023
Doyle was called home unexpectedly on November 11, 2023. We that were left behind were not ready, but God had a special plan for him. He was born to Clyde and Helen (Luitjens) Markman on October 8, 1959. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Mathews Church in Worthington, Minnesota. He participated in cub scouts and owned a bike repair...
James Ronald Warmbold
Oct 24, 2023
James Rondald warmbold, age 70, of Menahga MN, passed away in October 24, 2023 at Astera Hospital in Wadena, MN. James, known as Jim, was born to parents Harold and Valdean (Tomperi) Warmbold on May 26, 1953. Jim lived most of his life in Menahga MN. Jim served in Vietnam War in the US Navy. On July 1, 1978 Jim...
Terry Preston Gravely
Oct 2, 2023
Terry Preston Gravely, age 71 of Menahga, Minnesota died on October 2, 2023. Terry was born on August 17, 1952 to Dyre and Clara Gravely in Wasco, California. He lived in and graduated from Wasco, CA. After graduation he joined the Air Force. Around 1997 he started working at RDO as a refrigeration mechanic and retired after 26 years. On...
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