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.
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...
Alice Johanna Heikkila
Dec 28, 2009
Alice Johanna Heikkila age 80 of Menahga, Minnesota died Monday, December 28, 2009 in Tri County Hospital after a very short illness. Alice Johanna was born to Erick and Matilda (Kariniemi) Rautio July 19, 1929 in Kettle River, Minnesota. After graduating from high school, she went to Sebeka, MN to work and met her husband, Archie Heikkila. They resided in...
Dorothy Sophia Proulx
Mar 18, 2009
Dorothy Sophia Proulx age 79, of Sebeka, MN died March 18, 2009 at Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga, MN. Dorothy was born to Joseph and Anna (Hyrkus) Makinen on December 27, 1929 in Green Valley Township, Becker County, MN. She was united in marriage to Warren Anthony Proulx. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, June...
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