Obituaries

  • Sheila Jans, 88

    Published on July 16, 2026 at 10:55am EDT

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    Sheila Ann Jans, 88, of Henning, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Henning. She was born on March 25, 1938, in Minneapolis, Minn., to Gerold and Aurelia (Sullivan) Jans as their youngest child. Sheila graduated from Christ of King grade school and then Holy Angels Academy, where she then moved with her parents… Read More

  • A. Jane Goepferd, 76

    Published on July 16, 2026 at 10:52am EDT

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    Alma Jane Stoll was born in Cokato, Minn. on July 23, 1949 to Willis and Bernadette Stoll. She was welcomed home by a sister and four older brothers, and was later joined by another sister and brother. Jane grew up in Howard Lake, Minn., the family home was marked by the enormous weeping willow that… Read More

  • Roland Saetre, 95

    Published on July 16, 2026 at 10:52am EDT

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    Roland “Rollie” Arthur Saetre, 95 years old passed away at his home at Willow Creek in Henning, under the gentle care of Vivie hospice on July 10, 2026 Roland “Rollie” A Saetre, the seventh and last child born to Alfred and Ida (Thoreson) Saetre, was born in Wesley Hospital in Wadena on December 9th, 1930. … Read More

  • Ronald Erkenbrack, 80

    Published on July 16, 2026 at 10:50am EDT

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    Ronald Erkenbrack, 80, died on July 10, 2026, at Lakewood Care Center in Staples, Minn.  A private family service will be held at a later date.  Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Ron’s Tribute Wall.   Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Wadena. 

  • Sheri Olmsted, 64

    Published on July 16, 2026 at 10:50am EDT

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    Sheri Olmsted, 64, of Menahga, passed away peacefully at home on July 10, 2026.  Services are currently pending.  Memorials and condolences may be left on Sheri’s Tribute Wall at www.karvonenfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Karvonen Funeral Home of Wadena.

  • Kenneth Lawson, 83

    Published on July 16, 2026 at 10:50am EDT

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    Kenneth “Ken” Lawson, age 83, of Wadena, passed away on June 13, 2026, at Lakewood Health in Staples, Minn. Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 19, 2026, from 5-7 p.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena. Memorial Services will be held on Monday, July 20, 2026, at 1 p.m. at Joyful Spirit Methodist Church… Read More

  • Joanne Weller, 82

    Published on July 16, 2026 at 10:49am EDT

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    Joanne Weller, age 82, of Ottertail, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2026, at her home in Ottertail. Visitation will take place at St. Edward Catholic Church in Henning, on Thursday, July 16, 2026, from 5:30-7:30 pm, with parish prayers at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at the church on Friday, July 17,… Read More

  • Jane Windels, 97

    Published on July 16, 2026 at 10:49am EDT

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    Jane Louise Windels, age 97, of Perham, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026, at Like Mother, Like Daughter in Perham. Visitation will take place at Trinity Lutheran Church in New York Mills, on Thursday, July 16, 2026, from 4-7 p.m., with a sharing time at 6 p.m. and a prayer service at 6:30 p.m…. Read More

  • Thorwald, Anderson, Sr., 88

    Published on July 7, 2026 at 12:57pm EDT

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    Thorwald (Thor) William Anderson, Sr., 88, passed away June 22, 2026, at home with his beloved wife. Thor was born March 26, 1938, to Mary Alice Anderson (Madsen/Hanger) and William Frederick Anderson in Chicago, Ill. He was baptized into the Methodist Church in Chicago, Ill. and confirmed at St. Luke’s Methodist Church in Dubuque, Iowa…. Read More

  • Clifford Gronlund, 96

    Published on July 7, 2026 at 12:56pm EDT

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    Clifford “Cliff” Gronlund, age 96, of Sebeka, passed away peacefully at Vitality Living in Sebeka on June 30, 2026. Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Sebeka, with visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Grace Lutheran Cemetery in Sebeka.  Memorials and condolences… Read More

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