April’s life earth-side was shortened when she passed away unexpectedly at her home in Sebeka, Minn. April lived a life full of love and happiness. She was the life of the party everywhere she went. She knew who needed extra love and who needed tough love. She was the kind of friend you called when…

An amazing wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Ramona Louise Elizabeth Snyder passed peacefully in her sleep in the early hours of April 11, 2025, at the age of 96. She will forever remain the queen of style, hospitality, and the best baker of chocolate chip cookies and buns. Her smile and quick wit will…

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Carol Ann McCauley (Pederson) on April 1, 2025. Born on May 23, 1946 Carol was one of eight children who grew up on a mink farm in Oylen. After graduating from Sebeka High School, she left the area to pursue her love of music,…

Beverly J. Raines, 85, of St. Cloud passed away peacefully April 1, 2025 with her daughter, Christine at her side. Beverly J. Raines, 85, of St. Cloud passed away peacefully April 1, 2025 with her daughter, Christine at her side. Beverly was born on Dec. 3, 1939, in Sebeka, Minn. to Harold and Hazel (Bankord)…

Frank Michael Schilling, age 78, passed away peacefully listening to the comforting words of his wife Dianne, the only woman he ever loved. A memorial celebration of his life will be held later at their home this Spring, honoring both his favorite place to be, and time of year. His ashes will be spread in…

Clyde W. Ylitalo “Ole Clydee Boy” age 86, passed peacefully July 2, 2024 at home in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho with his children surrounding him. Clyde was born on a farm west of the village of Wolf Lake, Becker City, Minn., to Waino and Miriam (Koskela) Ylitalo. He was one of eight children who came west…

The funeral service celebrating the life of Dale Dobson of Wadena will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 25, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wadena with Pastor Nate Loer presiding. Visitation will be held at the church on Tuesday, from 9:30a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in Wadena…

  Virginia Ada Haapala, age 97, of Menahga, Minn., passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, at Rose Haven Assisted Living in Menahga. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Runeberg Apostolic Lutheran Church in Menahga. The visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., at the church,…

Funeral services will be held for Betty Jane Johnson, age 87 of Sebeka, Minn. on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 11 a.m. at the Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena, Minn. Visitation will be on Friday, March 21, 2025 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena. Visitation will also resume one…

Allan Gale Stigman was called to his Heavenly Home on March 15, 2025. Al was born on the afternoon of December 26, 1934 to John “Jack” and Ann (Entringer) Stigman at their home in Nimrod, Minn. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Hubert’s Catholic Church in Bluegrass. At a very young age he had…