Shirley Arlene Waataja Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Shirley Arlene Waataja (Cokato, Minnesota), who passed away on November 16, 2023 at the age of 85. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Shirley Arlene Waataja to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Raymond Karie and Ailie Karie (Bajari); and her brothers, Leslie, Milo (Shirley), Melvin (Judy) and Roland Karie.

She is survived by: her husband Paul Waataja; her children, Lori (Rolf Hogan), Jeff and John Waataja; her grandchildren, Michael (MacKenzie) and Emily (Nick Faber); and her great grandchildren, Lola and Mikko Waataja.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Swanson Peterson Funeral Home

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Nov 21

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Kingston Apostolic Lutheran Church

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Nov 21

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