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Floyd Harvala 1934 – 2024

Floyd Delwin Harvala “The Wild Finlander”, age 89, of Menahga MN (formerly of Osage and Park Rapids) passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at Green Pine Acres Nursing Home. Heart disease, and later Alzheimer’s, slowed Floyd in his later years and ultimately took him from us. Floyd was born on April 16,1934 to Hugo…

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Nancy Nordquist 1956 – 2024

The memorial service celebrating the life of Nancy Nordquist of Wadena will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 21, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wadena with Pastor Nate Loer presiding. Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in…

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LeAnn Evans 1943 – 2024

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, March 11, 2024, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Wadena, MN. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery in Wadena, MN. LeAnn Marie (Fink) Evans (81) passed away on March 4, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. She was born on January 19, 1943, in Sisseton, South Dakota,…

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Doris Hendrickson 1942 – 2024

It is with sad hearts overflowing with joyous faith, that we are able to say that our beloved Doris D. (Patson) Hendrickson, age 82 has gone to be with the Lord. Doris passed away February 29, 2024 due to complications of experiencing a stroke. She went peacefully at her home in Billings, MT in the…

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Terry Karkela 1954 – 2024

Terry Alan Karkela, age 69, beloved husband, father, grandpa and friend passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024 after a seven-year courageous battle with Frontotemporal Dementia. Terry was born July 7, 1954 in Wadena, MN to Howard and Joyce (Roeske) Karkela. Terry grew up on a farm in Sebeka, MN with his three siblings. Terry attended…

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Marlene West 1938 – 2024

In Loving Memory of Marlene West (June 28, 1938 – March 6, 2024) Marlene West, a devoted mother, and grandmother, passed away on March 6, 2024, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of love. She was a dedicated mother to Deb Weimelt, Sherry Goodman, Pat Rasmussen, Becky West, and Peter West. Marlene’s greatest joy…

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Leroy Steinkraus 1942 – 2024

Leroy Marlin Steinkraus was born on August 9, 1942 in Wadena, Minnesota to Henry and Mary (Kleinke) Steinkraus. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at North Germany Church. He resided in rural Sebeka and attended school through the 8th grade. Leroy liked farm animals and enjoyed the outdoors especially spending time with…

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Ruth O’Leary 1944 – 2024

Ruth Anne (Jorgenson) O’Leary was born on August 28, 1944, the fourth child to Marlow and Dorothy (Warble) Jorgenson in Park Rapids, MN. She graduated from Park Rapids High School June, 1962. The following year in May, 1963, she graduated from Wadena Area Technical Institute after completing courses in Cosmetology to become a beautician. Ruth…

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Phyllis Leritz 1926 – 2024

Phyllis Jean (Jackson) Leritz was born in Minneapolis on October 30, 1926 to Agnes and George Jackson. She was the second-oldest of eight children. Phyllis was raised in the Motley, Minnesota area and graduated from Motley High School in 1943. After high school, she studied at St. Cloud College to earn her teaching license. She…

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Joseph Shepersky 1961 – 2024

Joseph Keith Shepersky, age 63, of Menahga, Minnesota used his full nine lives before passing away peacefully in his home on Thursday, March 7, 2024. Joseph Keith Shepersky was born on February 3, 1961, in Hibbing, Minnesota to Leon and Valada (Loesch) Shepersky and was one of ten children. The family moved to Menahga where…

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