1940 – 2021 Dennis Jerome Olson, born May 7, 1940, went to join his loving savior on February 28, 2021. After graduating from Sebeka High School in 1958 Dennis moved to Minneapolis where he worked as a brick layer. There he met Dorothy Jenson. They married in 1961 and their oldest daughter was born in…

1942-2021 David Dennis Feldt, 78, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2021 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN surrounded by family. David was born on June 5, 1942 in Wolf Lake, MN, the son of Edwin Feldt and Margaret (Oja) Feldt. As a child living on his family’s farm, he would watch bombers fly…

1945-2021 Kevin John Kjellberg, 75, of rural Menahga, Minnesota, passed away February 12, 2021 peacefully in his home. He was born September 12, 1945, son of Mae (Lyrenmann) and Marty Kjellberg in Monticello, Minnesota. He graduated from Monticello High School in 1963. After attending St Cloud State for a short period, he chose to enlist…

1966 – 2021 Franklin “Frank” Theodore Makela, age 54, passed away February 2, 2021 at Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott, AZ. His wife Barb was at his bedside as he was called to his Heavenly home. Frank was born on July 26, 1966 to Uno William and Maxine Helen Elizabeth (Autio) Makela in Cloquet,…

1947-2021 Sharon Faye Koskela, age 73, a lifelong Park Rapids, MN area resident, passed from this life to eternal life on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at the Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND with her loved ones at her side. Sharon was born on July 5, 1947 to Jim and Helen (Schrum) Weaver at the…

1932-2021 Gladys Elaine (Kangas) Hayenga was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 30, 1932 to Eino and Anna (Matta) Kangas. Her parents were born in Finland and came to the United States when they were young. Gladys went to Cady Gage School in Wayne, Michigan until her family moved to Sebeka, Minnesota. Gladys graduated from…

1942-2020 Edward (Eddie) Joel Maunu (77) was born on December 21, 1942, the son of Edward and Florence Maunu. Eddie went home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. He passed away peacefully with his family by his side. He was a dedicated and loving husband to his wife Donna for over…

1954-2021 Kathleen Kay Lillquist was born in Wadena, Minnesota on September 3, 1954 to Robert W. Thomas and Leona M. Nelson. She died on February 22, 2021 at the age of 66 in Park Rapids. Kathy grew up on a farm one mile west of Sebeka, with six siblings and attended Sebeka High School. She…

1925-2021 Linda Paananen was born October 1, 1925 to Julius and Selma (Sallinen) Paananen at home in Paddock Township in Ottertail County, Minnesota. She passed away peacefully January 31, 2021 at home at the 95 years of age. Linda was the sixth child in a family of eight. Having five brothers older than her, she…

1984-2021 Tammy Renee Ehrmantraut (Moench), daughter of Billie Gene Moench and Connie Jo Fredricksen (Burgess), was born on April 23, 1984 in Wadena MN. Tammy was previously married to Thomas Ehrmantraut, together they had a son Blade. Tammy was a graduate of Sebeka High School and had a degree from Wadena Technical College. After which…