Theodore Lawrence “Ted” Rick, age 87, of Sebeka, Minn., passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Fair Oaks Lodge in Wadena, Minn. Ted was born on September 22, 1937, to Lawrence and Verna (Sedivey) on a farm near Breckenridge, Minn. He grew up on a farm near Pelican Rapids, Minn., and attended Pelican Rapids…

Delbert Eugene Winn, an honored Veteran and respected member of our community, born on March 18, 1947, in the picturesque town of Petaluma, California, departed from us on December 1, 2024. His journey through life was woven with dedication, devotion, and a hearty sense of humor that embodied the love he lavished upon his family…

David Felix Shepersky, 75, passed away peacefully at home after a short battle with cancer, surrounded by family and friends, on November 30, 2024, in Virginia, Minn. David was born June 2, 1949, the first son of Felix “Peanuts” and Dorothy (Sergent) Shepersky, of Menahga. In a similar style to his dad’s nickname, David’s family…

Annabelle “Annie” Hinders (Niemela), age 82, of Sebeka, Minn. passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 12, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Annie was born on December 23, 1941, to Wilma Mary (Mattson) Niemela and Arnold Leopold Niemela. She graduated from Sebeka High School, Class of 1960. She spent her life grounded in faith, family,…

Carol Eileen (Thelen) Schwartz, age 73, of Menahga, Minn., took God’s hand and followed him to heaven and is finally comfortable after fighting failing health. She passed away in the early hours of Saturday, November 30, 2024, with her loving family by her side, at Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga, where she has…

The memorial service celebrating the life of Judy Loeffen of Wadena and formerly of Sebeka, was held at 2 p.m on Monday, December 2, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wadena with Pastor Nate Loer presiding. Burial will be held in the spring of 2025, in Wadena Cemetery, Wadena, MN. Just days before her 80th…

Phillip Jones, age 78, of Menahga, Minn. passed away on November 16, 2024, at his home. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 1 p.m. at Lakeside Community Church in Menahga, Minnesota. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at church. Phillip was born on June 4, 1946, to…

Funeral services will be held for Shirley Wuollet, age 87 of New York Mills, Minn. on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Living Hope Family Church of Sebeka in Sebeka, Minn. with Pastor Wesley Johnson officiating. Visitation will be on Friday, November 29, 2024, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home…

Izaahk “Ike” Thomas Kruft, 19, of Platte, SD, died November 10th, 2024 in St. Cloud MN. Ike was born to Celeste Wilson (Grussing) and Richard Kruft on April 5, 2005, in Park Rapids, MN. Ike moved to Geddes, SD, in 2010 and went to Platte-Geddes elementary and high school. During high school, Ike worked at…

Allan Avelsgard, age 75, of Sebeka, Minnesota passed away on November 6, 2024, at Waterview Woods Care Center in Eveleth, Minn. Visitation will be held on Friday November 15, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena, Minnesota. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, November 16, at 11 a.m. at Living…