Skip to content

Area Obituaries

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…

Read More

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…

Read More

Phyllis Jean Leritz 1926-2024

Death Notice for Phyllis Leritz Phyllis Jean Leritz, age 97, of Menahga, Minnesota died on March 5, 2024. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Wevley Funeral Home of Sebeka. Online condolences may be left at www.wevleyfuneralhome.com.3-13c

Read More

Gerald Salmen 1929 – 2024

We mourn the loss of our beloved father, Gerald Wayne Salmen who went to his heavenly home February 19, 2024. He was born August 14, 1929 in Sebeka, Minnesota to parents Waino and Vieno Salmen. Gerald grew up surrounded by family and friends in the Finnish community. After high school, Gerald moved to the big…

Read More

Michael Hand 1956 – 2024

Michael John Hand, age 67, of Sebeka, MN, was found dead of natural causes in his home in Sebeka on February 23, 2024. Michael was born to Russell and Lorraine (Moore) Hand in Crookston, MN, on October 17, 1956. He moved around a lot with his family, eventually ending in Menahga, where he went to…

Read More

Verdell Pudas 1956 – 2024

Verdell Gladys Pudas age 67, of Menahga, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Greenwood Connections Nursing Home in Menahga, MN. Verdell was born to Vernon and Gladys (Haataja) Kimball on October 26, 1956, in Chisholm, MN. She was the second oldest of seven children: Glenn (Laura)…

Read More

Mayme Harstad 1930 – 2024

Mayme Harstad, 93 year old resident of Little Falls, passed away at St. Otto’s Care Center in Little Falls. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, February 26 at 11:30 AM at First Lutheran Church in Little Falls with Rev. Beth Pottratz officiating. The burial will be held at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery…

Read More

Leroy Steinkraus 1942 – 2024

Leroy Marlin Steinkraus of Parkers Prairie, formerly of Sebeka, died on February 23, 2024 at the St. Williams Living Center in Parkers Prairie at the age of 81 years. Leroy was born on August 9, 1942. Arrangements are entrusted to Wevley Funeral Home of Sebeka. Online condolences may be left at www.wevleyfuneralhome.com. Memorial Services will…

Read More

Ruth Anne O’Leary 1944-2024

Ruth Anne O’Leary of Sebeka, MN, died on February 26, 2024. Ruth was born on August 28, 1944. Memorial Services will be held will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Wevley Funeral Home in Sebeka, MN with visitation one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Park…

Read More

Michael Hand 1956 – 2024

Michael John Hand of Sebeka, MN, died on February 23, 2024, at his home in Sebeka at the age of 67 years. Michael was born on October 17, 1956. Arrangements are entrusted to Wevley Funeral Home of Sebeka. Online condolences may be left at www.wevleyfuneralhome.com. Memorial Services will be held at a later date. Please…

Read More