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.
Eugene Monroe Tangen
Aug 25, 2011
Eugene Monroe Tangen, age 93, of Menahga, Minnesota died August 25, 2011 at Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga, Minnesota. Eugene was born in Perham, Minnesota on October 31, 1917 to Christian and Mabel (Erickson) Tangen. He was confirmed at Bethany Lutheran on October 25, 1931. Eugene attended school at District 75, Spruce Grove Township through 8th grade. His...
Waldemar “Wally” Walter Ahlf
Aug 22, 2011
Waldemar Walter Ahlf or Wally as he was known to so many was 84 years, 6 months, and 11 days old when he went to be with the Lord. He was a resident of Menahga, MN for 31 years. Wally was born to Ella (nee) Hink and Henry Ahlf in Urbank, MN. He was raised there with his siblings Alvin...
Fern Marie Jacobson
Aug 20, 2011
Fern Marie Jacobson, 85, of Perham, Minnesota, died Saturday, August 20, 2011, at her home at Autumn Manor in Perham. Fern was born on January 12, 1926, in Spruce Grove Township, Minnesota, to Anton and Ellen (Holecek) Johnson. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Fern attended school at Butler Country School in Minnesota through the eighth grade....
Verna Bernice Funk
Aug 10, 2011
Verna Funk, 88, of Sebeka passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at Heritage House of Sebeka. Verna was born November 13, 1922 in Sebeka, Minnesota as the first child of Chuck and Effie (Pudas) Stephenson and she was the first grandchild on either side of the family. She was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith. Verna began...
Alec Dale Davey
Aug 10, 2011
Alec Dale Davey age 16, of Sebeka, MN died Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, MN from injuries sustained in a 4-wheeling accident on Tuesday, August 9 in Sebeka. Alec was born May 3, 1995 to Danny and Sherri (Beckman) Davey in Perham, MN. He was baptized in the Apostolic Lutheran Church and confirmed at Grace...
Francis Louis Beguelin
Aug 5, 2011
Francis Louis Beguelin age 92, of Menahga, MN formerly of Greene, Iowa passed away at his home in Menahga. He and his twin brother Howard were born at the Beguelin family farm on August 3, 1919 to Alfred and Emma (Mange) Beguelin. He attended country school through the 8th grade and graduated from Greene High School in 1938. He farmed...
Frances Jorgina Torma
Jul 22, 2011
Frances Jorgina Torma age 79, of Sebeka, MN died Friday, July 22, 2011 at Virginia Regional Medical Centre in Virginia, MN. Frances was born to Arthur and Margarita (Anderson) Schmidt on July 12, 1932 in Monticello, MN. She lived in Becker, MN until moving with her family to Menahga, MN in 1942. Frances completed eight years of schooling and then...
Phyllis Irene Lehmkuhl
Jul 3, 2011
Phyllis Irene Lehmkuhl of Sebeka, MN died July 3, 2011 at the Central Todd County Care Center in Clarissa, MN at the age of 88 years, 8 months and fourteen days. Phyllis was born October 19, 1922 to George and Nora (Miller) Eitel, the second of 3 children. She was married to Wilbert George Lehmkuhl on November 17, 1945 in...
Marion Louise Cannon
Jun 19, 2011
Marion Louise Cannon of Menahga, MN passed away peacefully at her home on June 19, 2011 at the age of 61. Marion was very kind, generous and caring person who always put others first. She was a nature and pet lover. Marion was a Sunday School Teacher at Meadow Township Lutheran Church and a foster parent of many. She worked...
Gerhard Ulrich Goerke
Jun 2, 2011
Gerhard Ulrich Goerke, 78, of Sebeka, MN died on Thursday, June 2, 2011 at his home. Gerhard was born to Irwin and Martha (Brockhoff) Goerke on November 20, 1932 in Krakow-Am-See, Germany where he was raised and attended school. Gerhard came to the United States in 1961 and moved to Madison, MN where he farmed, Gerhard also farmed in South...
Marie Elsa Walter
May 14, 2011
Marie Elsa Priebe Walter peacefully went to be in the arms of Jesus, Saturday, May 14, 2011 at Tri County Hospital, Wadena, MN. Marie was born March 28, 1913 to Gustav and Pauline Priebe in North Germany Township and was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church. Marie attended District 49 through 8th grade. Marie was united in marriage to...
Hazel Ann Newhouse
Apr 29, 2011
Hazel Ann Newhouse age 66, of Menahga, MN died Friday, April 29, 2011 at her home in Menahga. Hazel was born to Mary (Wierina) and Loyal Arthurs on August 19, 1944 in Paddock Township, Ottertail County, MN where she was raised and attended school. Hazel was united in marriage to Edwin Melvin Newhouse; four children were born to this union....
Hazel Anna (Jessen) Bimberg
Mar 30, 2011
Hazel Anna Bimberg age 92 died the thirtieth day of March 2011 at Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN. She was born December 21, 1918 to William and Julia (Mattson) Bankord in Menahga, MN. When she was three weeks old her mother passed away, and she was raised and lovingly cared for by her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John...
Melvin Arnold Maaninga
Mar 28, 2011
Melvin Arnold Maaninga, age 83, lifelong Menahga resident, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2011, at St. Joseph's Area Hospital in Park Rapids. Melvin was born May 3, 1927, in Shell River Township, Wadena County, MN to Eino and Helmi (nee Tanskila) Maaninga. In his childhood years, he attended the country school nearby and later attended Menahga High School, all...
Emmaline Leone Schleicher
Mar 28, 2011
Emmaline Leone Schleicher age 95, of Menahga, MN died Monday, March 28, 2011 at Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga. Em was born on June 6, 1915, the fourth of seven daughters born to Hiram and Ida (Ludvigson) Mizener at Cleveland, ND. She attended school at Cleveland and Buchanen, ND where she talked of riding a horse to school...
John F. "Jack" Bloomquist
Mar 25, 2011
John (Jack) Fredolph Bloomquist was born in Bemidji, Minnesota on August 20, 1928 to Fredolph (Fritz) and Dorothy Louise (Doty) Bloomquist. The family moved to Wadena, Minnesota and resided there for a few years before moving to Sebeka, Minnesota, where they lived with Mrs. Bloomquist’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Doty. Shortly after moving to Sebeka, Mr. Bloomquist was fatally...
Joshua Jack Kangas
Mar 24, 2011
Joshua Jack Kangas died March 24, 2011 at the age of 26 years. Joshua was born January 16, 1985 in Park Rapids, MN. He grew up in Sebeka, MN and was life long resident there. Joshua graduated from Sebeka High School in 2003. Joshua was Baptized and Confirmed at the Grace Lutheran Church where he remained a member. At a...
Velma June Downer
Mar 10, 2011
Velma June Downer age 82, of Menahga, MN died Thursday, March 10, 2011 at St. Joseph’s Area Health Services in Park Rapids, MN. Velma was born to Dewitt and Ruth (Frisbie) Downer on June 10, 1928 in Yola, MN in Hubbard County. When she was two Velma moved with her family to Huntersville Township, then to Nimrod and later to...
Leroy Elwood Boyce
Mar 5, 2011
LeRoy Elwood Boyce age 89, of Wolf Lake, MN died Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN. LeRoy was born to Lester and Mary (Nelson) Boyce on December 9, 1921 in Old Bridge, New Jersey where he was raised and completed school. Upon completion of his schooling he was employed through the WPA. He also...
Hazel Loretta Armstrong
Feb 24, 2011
Hazel L Armstrong went home to be with Jesus on Thursday February 24, 2011 at Green Pine Acres, Menahga. She was born on June 12, 1920 in Menahga, MN the fifth child of Henry P and Lizzie (Thompson) Helgeson. She attended a country school west of Menahga for eight years and high school in Menahga graduating in the class of...
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