Janice Breuer, 82

Memorial Services were held for Janice Breuer, age 82 of Wadena on Friday, July 16, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  

Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Janice’s Tribute Wall. 

Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service of Wadena.

Robert Bay, 67

Memorial Services were held for Robert “Bobby” Bay, age 67 of New York Mills, on Monday, July 19, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  

Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Bobby’s Tribute Wall. 

Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service of New York Mills.

Viola Becker, 79

Viola A. Becker, age 79, of Vining, passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021, at Alomere Health in Alexandria, Minn.

  A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m., Friday, July 16, 2021, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Urbank with Fr. Peter VanderWeyst officiating. Music is provided by organist, Cassandra Kowalski, the church choir, and special music, Rhonda Olson. Interment is at the church cemetery.

  Viola Angela was born on December 1, 1941, to Joseph and Rosie (Schecher) Turchin in Effington Township. She was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith. Viola attended country school through the eighth grade. She was united in marriage to Casper Becker on February 17, 1958, in Bertha. Following their marriage, they made their home in Henning for a short time before relocating near Urbank. Viola was a dedicated caregiver. It was important to her to stay home to raise her children and keep a tidy home. Once her children were older, Viola started working at St. William’s Living Center in Parkers Prairie as a cook in the dietary department. In the early 1980’s the family moved to a home near Vining. Casper passed away in 2002, and Viola continued living in Vining and working at St. William’s Living Center, eventually retiring after 30 years. Later in life, Viola and Marvin Becker became companions and enjoyed eight years together. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Viola enjoyed cooking, baking, going out to lunch with friends, playing cards and bingo. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Casper; son, Donald; brothers, Joseph Turchin and LeRoy Turchin; sisters, Beatrice Lyson, Angie Berkland, Helen Larson, and Rosie McLaughlin.

  Viola is survived by her three children, Renee Schmidt of Henning, Russell Becker and Jolene (Wayne) Schwartz both  of Vining; four grandchildren, Julie Schmidt, Christian Schmidt, Cortney (Nathan) Limanen, and Dylan Schwartz; two step-grandchildren, Adam (Erika) Schwartz and Aaron (Alicia) Schwartz; three great-grandchildren, Havanna Arthur, Moses Arthur, and Civic Limanen; six step-great-grandchildren, William, Houston, and Cooper Schwartz and Harlan, Preston, and Arianna Schwartz; along with many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

  Pallbearers are Dylan Schwartz, Eric Blaisdell, Nathan Limanen, Christian Schmidt, Adam Schwartz, and Aaron Schwartz.

Arrangements by Lind Family Funeral & Cremation Services.

Dale Fiskum, 82

Funeral service was held for Dale Fiskum, age 82 of Henning, on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at 11 a.m. at Vining Lutheran Church in Vining. Visitation was held on Monday, July 19, 2021, at 4 p.m. at the Belmont-Karvonen Funeral Home in Henning.

Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Dale’s Tribute Wall. 

Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service of Wadena. 

Goldie Brunko, 95

Memorial Services will be held for Goldie Brunko, age 95 of Wadena, on Friday, July 23, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  

Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Goldie’s Tribute Wall. 

Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service of Wadena. 

Teresa Haugen, 42

Teresa “Tracy” Haugen, age 42 of Henning, passed away on July 9, 2021 at St. Cloud Hospital, St. Cloud, Minn. Memorial Services will be held on August 13, 2021 at 1 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Henning. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at church. Tracy will be laid to rest at Good Shepherd Lutheran Cemetery, Henning. 

Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Tracy’s Tribute Wall.  

Arrangements provided by Belmont-Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service of Henning. 

Mae Fraki, 100

Funeral Services will be held for Mae Fraki, age 100 of Baxter, Minn., a on Monday, July 26, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in New York Mills. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at church.  

Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Mae’s Tribute Wall. 

Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service of New York Mills.