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.
Flora Mae Wiita
Sep 22, 2021
Flora Mae (MacMillan) Wiita age 86 passed away peacefully, at Sanford Hospital, in Fargo, ND on Wednesday September 22, 2021. Flora was born on December 12, 1934 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN to Duncan and Hilma (Nurminen) MacMillan. She was the oldest of 3 children. Flora grew up with her 2 siblings Duncan and Evie. She attended Duluth...
Patricia Ann George
Sep 17, 2021
Patricia Ann George (nee DeMaris), age 90 of Park Rapids, MN passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 17, 2021. Patricia was born on June 15, 1931 in Osage, MN. She graduated from Park Rapids High School in 1951. On September 29, 1951 she was united in marriage to Arnold George and they were blessed with 5 children. Patricia...
Ione Elizabeth Ellingson
Sep 11, 2021
Ione Elizabeth (Van Ert) Ellingson passed away quietly in her sleep on Saturday, September 11, 2021. She was born to Louis and Elizabeth Van Ert on December 8, 1933, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Ione met her love and dancing partner, Clayton, at a dance in St. Paul, MN, and married in 1960. Ione loved her children, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She...
Raija Helena Kuismi
Sep 2, 2021
Raija Helena Mantila Kuismi, age 83, of Winter Haven, Florida, formerly of Minneapolis and Park Rapids, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at the Wedgewood Assisted Living Facility in Winter Haven, Florida. Raija was born on February 1, 1938 to Juho Fredrik and Aina Maria (Jarvinen) Mantila in Parkano, Finland. Her childhood was quite exceptional. Her mother died...
Lillian Hilma Blom
Aug 13, 2021
Memorial services will be held at 1:30pm Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at the Menahga Laestadian Lutheran Church in Menahga, Minnesota. Lillian received her crown of everlasting life at the age 99 on August 13, 2021. Lillian was born at the family home on June 28, 1922 to Lewis and Wilma (Mattson) Lindula in Blowers township in Ottertail County, Sebeka, MN....
Lee Charles James
Aug 11, 2021
Lee Charles James, age 85, of Menahga, MN passed peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his family on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 in Detroit Lakes under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Lee was born May 1, 1936 to Charles and Irma (Bickford) James in Wadena County Minnesota. He attended school in District 32 and graduated from...
Jean Avon Lindroos
Aug 10, 2021
Jean Avon Lindroos (Manthei) age 84 of Menahga MN, passed away August 10, 2021 following a brief illness. Jean was born June 24, 1937 in Long Prairie, MN to the late Harry and Dorothy Manthei. She attended high school in Redwood Falls, Menahga, Hibbing, and was a graduate of Willmar High School. Jean attended St. Cloud State University. Jean first...
Franklin L Roth
Jul 30, 2021
Franklin L. Roth, age 82, of Scandia, MN, passed away on July 30th, 2021 at Meadows on Fairview in Wyoming, MN. Franklin was born to Peter and Margaret (Connolly) Roth on October 15th, 1938 in Wadena, MN. He graduated from Sebeka High School in 1956. On August 5, 1961, he married Marcella Potzmann in St. Paul, MN. Marcella passed away...
Olga Annette Schwartz
Jul 22, 2021
Olga Annette (Goedel) Schwartz was born April 20, 1929 at home in Wadena Township, Wadena Minnesota; to parents Carl W. and Lorna H. L. (Feyerherm) Goedel. She was called into the arms of her Loving Savior on July 22, 2021 in Menahga, MN at the age of 92 years. She was united in marriage to William (Billy) Bernard Schwartz, Jr....
Sydney George Nelson
Jul 10, 2021
Sydney George Nelson was born on September 12, 1932 to Emil and Julia (Weston) Nelson in Paddock Township, Otter Tail County. He grew up on the family farm, attended county school, then graduated from Sebeka High School. Syd was highly active in FFA and 4-H. He was a 4-H Key member. On February 14, 1960, he married the love of...
Sandra Lou Lund
Jun 30, 2021
Sandra Lou (Qualey) Lund, daughter of Pearl Qualey, a well-loved teacher, and Edward Qualey, publisher of The Menahga Messenger, spent almost all of her 86 years in Menahga, Minnesota. Sandra, with auburn hair and freckles, was the youngest and last remaining of the four siblings. The Qualey family were charter members of First English Lutheran Church, and Sandra spent much...
Raymond John Lehner
Jun 13, 2021
Raymond John Lehner was born on May 16, 1951 in Wadena, Minnesota. His parents were the late Ophelia (Blanchard) and Ernest Lehner. Ray graduated from Sebeka High School with the class of 1969. Ray married Brenda Olson on June 2, 1973 at Nimrod Lutheran Church in Nimrod, Minnesota. They were married for 25 years and their marriage was blessed with...
Edwin Clifford Hepola
Jun 12, 2021
Edwin Clifford Hepola of Menahga died on June 12, 2021 at his home in rural Menahga at the age of 79. He was born to Henry and Elma (Stahl) Hepola on March 11, 1942 at their home in Menahga – number 10 of 12 children. He attended country school in rural Nimrod and graduated from Sebeka High School in 1960....
Lila Hilda Marjama
Jun 11, 2021
Lila Hilda (Anderson) Marjama, 92, of Blaine, MN passed away June 11, 2021. She was born to Enoch and Hilda Anderson on October 14, 1928 in Menahga, MN. She completed her schooling at Menahga High School. She married the late Howard Byron Marjama in Menahga on October 14, 1946, and they settled in Minneapolis, MN. Lila is survived by Gary...
Mitchel Hubert Schermerhorn
May 26, 2021
Mitchel Hubert Schermerhorn, age 64, of Nimrod, unexpectedly passed away on May 26,2021, on the family farm. He was born April 30, 1957 to Hubert & Elaine Schermerhorn in Wadena, MN. Mitchel was raised in Nimrod, MN, baptized & confirmed at the Nimrod Lutheran Church & graduated from the Sebeka Public School. On June 12, 1993 Mitchel married his beloved...
Nellie Jo "Dukie" Lillquist
May 24, 2021
Nellie Jo "Dukie" (Johnson) Lillquist, mom to 4, grandma to 11, lived a fulfilling life. She was born on October 6, 1944, in Bigfork, Minnesota to Alfred and Ada (Stevens) Johnson. Though Nellie’s health was failing for years, few people knew the extent to which she struggled. Her indomitable spirit kept her alive. No one was more determined to live...
Dennis Luther Benson
May 3, 2021
Dennis Benson, age 74, of rural Nimrod, Minnesota passed away May 3, 2021 at his farm. He was born on December 20, 1946 in Wadena, Minnesota, to Alvin and Marie Benson. Denny grew up with eight siblings on the family farm south of Nimrod. He attended school at District 31N and the Sebeka Public School until he enlisted in the...
Sharon Lee Palokangas
Apr 25, 2021
We mournfully announce the passing of Sharon Lee Palokangas, age 65 of Menahga, MN. Sharon passed away on April 25, 2021 at home, surrounded by her family, following a courageous battle with cancer. Sharon was born on December 22, 1955 in Wadena, MN to Robert and Mildred Bickford. She grew up in Nimrod, MN and was a lifelong member of...
Elma Stephanie Impola
Apr 7, 2021
Elma Stephanie Impola, 94, died Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Providence Villa Assisted Living Home in Sebeka, MN. Elma was born June 13, 1926 at Astoria, Oregon to Hjalmar and Fredrika (Kummala) Kandoll. She grew up and attended school in Rosburg, WA. Elma was united in marriage to Albert Emil Impola on September 12, 1950 in Rosburg, WA. They lived...
Timothy Alvin Kohrs
Apr 5, 2021
Timothy (Tim) Alvin Kohrs, 62, passed away peacefully on April 5th, 2021 at Vibra Hospital in Fargo ND surrounded by family. Tim was born on April 26th, 1958 in Redfield South Dakota to Marvin and Florence Kohrs. He attended school in Clark SD. He was united in marriage in 1976 to Betty Loterbauer and was blessed with two children Anthony...
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