1973-2019 Trudi Sue (Peka) Nevala, age 46 of Wolf Lake, Minnesota passed away on August 20, 2019. She was born to Isaac and Marilyn Nevala on August 14, 1973 in Litchfield. She graduated from Sebeka High School in 1991. Trudi had many accomplishments throughout her life, including serving in the U.S. Army for four years,…

1930-2019 Rudolph Ernest Ollanketo, 88, born October 11, 1930 in Marengo, Wisconsin, died from complications of Parkinson’s disease on August 25, 2019 at Green Pine Acres nursing home in Menahga. Rudy was preceded in death by his parents George and Aina (Hannula) Ollanketo, his grandson Jeffrey Ollanketo, his siblings: Gladys Miller, Margaret Hepokoski, Elden Ollanketo,…

1988-2019 Aleshia Marlene Greenwaldt, formerly of Menahga, Minnesota died on August 18, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, at the age of 30 years, 8 months and 20 days. Aleshia was born to Jeff and Tammy (Kirckof) Greenwaldt on November 29, 1988 at Tri County Hospital in Wadena. Aleshia was baptized and confirmed in…

1970-2019 Jon Alan Dykeman passed away peacefully on August 18, 2019, after a serious illness in the hospital in Fairbanks, Alaska. Jon was born on December 7, 1970, on Long Island, New York, to Ronald Paul Dykeman of Nebraska and Karen Ann Wesala Knapp of Sebeka, Minnesota. He grew up with his three older brothers…

1943-2019 Kathryn Louise Nelson was born on January 22, 1943 in Straight River Township, Hubbard County, Minnesota. She attended straight River County School till 8th grade then went to Menahga High School. On February 14, 1960 she married the love of her life, Sydney George Nelson at Bethel Lutheran Church in Paddock Township. Their marriage…

1992 – 2019 Our brave, charismatic, funny, humble, kind, and beautiful son and brother passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at the age of 26 years, 7 months, and 27 days. Born to us, Randy and Jacqueline on December 7, 1992. Taner was dedicated to Christian Faith to God February 27, 1993. Did he…

1983-2019 Scott Nicholas Lukken, age 36, of Nevis, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly on July 24, 2019. Scott was born February 11, 1983 in Park Rapids to Robert and Sharon (Oelschlager) Lukken. He was baptized and confirmed at Bethany Lutheran Church of Nevis. He attended K-12 at Nevis and graduated with the class of 2001. He…

1936-2019 Will Hoyhtya passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the age of 83. Will was born June 3, 1936 in rural Wolf Lake to John and Hilja (Tanney) Hoyhtya. He was the youngest of the boys in a family of eleven. Will attended school in Frazee until he enlisted in the service, which…

1939-2019 Beverly Mae Thielen age 79 of Park Rapids, Minnesota passed away at Heritage Living Center in Park Rapids on July 16, 2019. Bev was born October 29, 1939 in Akeley to Joseph Amzi and Bessie Ann Blount Tatro. Bev grew up and attended school in Akeley and Sacred Heart. She was united in marriage…