Evelyn Oftedahl

Evelyn Oftedahl obituary, Wadena, MN

Evelyn Oftedahl

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24

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9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Faith Lutheran Church - Eagle Bend

300 Main St. W., Eagle Bend, MN 56446

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24

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Faith Lutheran Church - Eagle Bend

300 Main St. W., Eagle Bend, MN 56446

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Evelyn Oftedahl Obituary

Published by Legacy on Oct. 18, 2025.
The funeral service celebrating the life of Evelyn Oftedahl of Sauk Center and formerly of Eagle Bend, will be held at 11:00a.m. on Friday, October 24, at the Faith Lutheran Church in Eagle Bend with Pastor Allen Mortenson presiding. Visitation will be at the church on Friday from 9:30a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be at the Hope Lutheran Cemetery in Eagle Bend.
Evelyn, age 97, passed away on October 17, 2025, at her home in Sauk Centre, MN, with tender care by CentraCare Hospice.
A full obituary will follow.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

24

Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Faith Lutheran Church - Eagle Bend

300 Main St. W., Eagle Bend, MN 56446

Send Flowers

Oct

24

Service

11:00 a.m.

Faith Lutheran Church - Eagle Bend

300 Main St. W., Eagle Bend, MN 56446

Send Flowers

Only 5 days left for delivery to next service.