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.
Donna Lou Roiko
May 19, 2010
Donna Lou Roiko age 65, a longtime Nimrod, MN area resident, died peacefully of a massive stroke on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Park Rapids, MN with her loved ones by her side. Donna was born to Stuart and Jennie (Randall) Spencer on January 10, 1945 in Huntersville, MN. She attended Country School and graduated from...
Joyce Annette Wierimaa
May 13, 2010
Joyce Annette Wierimaa age 59 of Sebeka, MN died Thursday, May 13, 2010 at CentraCare Hospital in St. Cloud, MN. Joyce was born to Arthur and Nora (Tracy) Linden at Wesley Hospital in Wadena, MN on October 28, 1950. Joyce attended Sebeka Public School and graduated in 1968. On July 5, 1969, she married Waino Wierimaa and continued to live...
Donald Andrew Kosola
May 3, 2010
Donald (Don) Kosola, 76, died peacefully on May 3, 2010, with his wife at his side, at St. Joseph's Area Health Services Park Rapids, MN. He was born to Swante and Lempi (Ala Niva) Kosola on August 23, 1933, at home in Newell, SD. He attended and graduated from Newell High School. Following graduation, Don served in the armed forces,...
Elsie Mae Stierna
Apr 28, 2010
Elsie Mae Stierna, 72, of Staples, MN died Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at Lakewood Health Care Center in Staples, MN. Elsie was born to Lawrence and Selina (Kempton) Warm on April 25, 1938, in North Germany Township, Wadena County, MN. She grew up living with her family in Nimrod, MN. She attended Nimrod Country School District #21-3 grades one through...
Rosemarie Ashman
Apr 21, 2010
Rosemarie Ashman age 95 of Sebeka, MN died Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at Fair Oaks Lodge in Wadena, MN. Rosemarie was born to James and Mary (Dibraccio) Caruso on January 1, 1915 in Roslyn, New York. Rosemarie has lived in many different areas including Texas and Montana. She worked in retail most of her life before moving to the Sebeka...
Harry Edwin Maki
Apr 7, 2010
Harry E. (Ed) Maki, 93, of Menahga, died suddenly Wednesday, April 7th, 2010 at St. Joseph’s Area Health Services in Park Rapids. Two hours before his death Ed was enjoying watching a broadcast of the Minnesota Twins. Harry Edwin Isaac Maki was born in Newton Township, Otter Tail County on December 10, 1916 to Maria Sofia and Isaac K. Maki....
Merhett Michael Kinnunen
Apr 6, 2010
Merhett was born on March 16th, 2010 at Tri-county Hospital in Wadena. He was delivered by his wonderful family doctor, Dr. Shaneen Schmidt at 8:04 p.m. Merhett fought hard to stay with his family for all of the 21 days of his beautiful little life. It was a blessing to his family to have him as long as they did....
Clarence Melvin Olson
Apr 3, 2010
Clarence Melvin Olson age 84, of Ham Lake, MN formerly of Menahga, MN died Saturday, April 3, 2010 at his home in Ham Lake. Clarence was born to Leonard and Emma (Peterson) Olson on November 8, 1925 in Becker County, MN where he was raised and attended school. Upon completing his schooling he worked for the Railroad until entering the...
Gordon Helmer Pederson
Mar 25, 2010
Gordon Helmer Pederson, age 78, of Menahga, Minnesota died of cancer on March 25, 2010 at his home, surrounded by his family. Gordon was born to Helmer and Mary (Beck) Pederson on August 30, 1931 in Perham, Minnesota. He moved to Menahga with his family as a young boy. He attended Menahga Public School and graduated in 1949. After graduating,...
Frances Mildred Nikkari
Mar 12, 2010
Frances Mildred (Paurus) Nikkari, age 85, of Sebeka, MN died at home on March 12, 2010, in Sebeka, MN. Frances was born to Valentin (Walter) P. Paurus and Lydia (Raatikka) Paurus on April 15, 1924, in Paddock Township, Otter Tail Co., MN. She attended Greenway School District 171, graduating from eighth grade in May, 1937. During her high school freshman...
Craig William Scott
Mar 12, 2010
Craig William Scott age 53 of Menahga, MN died March 12, 2010 at his home in Menahga. Arrangements are pending with Wevley Funeral Home.
June Elizabeth Mursu
Mar 4, 2010
June Elizabeth Mursu age 85, of Detroit Lakes, MN formerly of the Wolf Lake area died Thursday, March 4, 2010 at Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes. June was born to Charles and Bertha (Thomas) Baumgart on June 29, 1924 in Becker County, MN where she was raised and attended school. She was united in marriage to Eino Walter Mursu...
Toivo John Haavisto
Feb 25, 2010
Toivo John Haavisto age 57, of Menahga, MN died Thursday, February 25, 2010 at his home in Menahga, MN. Toivo was born to Antti and Lea (Lehtonen) Haavisto on September 20, 1952 at Wesley Hospital in Wadena, MN. He was raised and attended school in Menahga. Toivo was a career, soldier after graduating from high school he enlisted in the...
Albin Jonas Nikkari
Feb 23, 2010
Albin Jonas Nikkari age 87, of Sebeka, MN died on February 23, 2010 at the VA Medical Center in St. Cloud, MN. Albin was born to Matt and Elizabeth (Kivela) Nikkari on December 12, 1922 in Blowers Township, Otter Tail County, MN. He attended Rural School District 279 and graduated from Sebeka High School in 1942. One week after graduating...
Michael Lee Johnson
Feb 16, 2010
Michael Lee Johnson, 39 of Sebeka, MN died Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at Tri County Hospital in Wadena, MN. Michael Lee Johnson was born at Wesley Hospital in Wadena on August 6, 1970 to Winton and Vernice Swenson. He came to live with Alvin and Betty Johnson at the age of nine months and was later adopted. He attended Sebeka...
Warren Anthony Proulx
Feb 3, 2010
Warren Anthony Proulx age 82, of Sebeka, MN died February 3, 2010 at Lakewood Health Systems in Staples, MN. Warren was born to Louis and Angelien (Cardinal) on January 7, 1928 in St Paul, MN. Warren was united in marriage to Dorothy Sophia Makinen. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, June 12, 2010 at the Wevley Funeral...
Alice Elizabeth Oehlenschlager
Jan 31, 2010
Alice Elizabeth Oehlenschlager age 96 formerly of Lyons Township, Wadena County, MN died Sunday, January 31, 2010 at Shady Lane Nursing Home in Wadena, MN. Alice Elizabeth (Marshall) Oehlenschlager was born July 1, 1913 to Milo and Marie (Vasecka) Marshall in Staples, Minnesota. In 1915, the family moved to Lyons Township, where Alice grew up and lived for most of...
Thomas Alan Kleinke
Jan 26, 2010
Thomas Alan Kleinke was born on October 17, 1958, in Lansing, MI. He died on January 26, 2010 in Commerese Township, MI. Tom was preceded in death by an infant brother, Stephen, and his mother, Phyllis Jane Kleinke. He is survived by his father Alfred L. Kleinke, Nevis, MN, and his sisters, Terri Lee McDowell, Overland Park, KS and JulAnne...
Esther Anna Saarela
Jan 15, 2010
Esther Anna Saarela age 93, of Sebeka, MN died Friday, January 15, 2010 at Fair Oaks Lodge in Wadena, MN. Esther was born to Matt and Jennie (Ohlgren) Matta on August 30, 1916 in Otter Tail County, MN where she attended Country School. Esther was united in marriage to Eino John Saarela on May 18, 1937; five children were born...
Elphie Buelah Miller
Jan 1, 2010
Elphie Buelah Miller age 83, of Menahga, MN died Friday, January 1, 2010 at her home in rural Menahga, MN. Elphie was born on to Charles and Freeda (Maple) Hansen on April 27, 1926 in Lake Lillian, MN. She was united in marriage to Wesley W. Gilbert in 1949. They lived in the Lake Lillian and Willmar area. Wesley died...
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