Amy Ostrom Ahlfs, age 62, of Ottertail passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025 at her home. Memorial Services were held on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena, Minnesota. Amy will be laid to rest at Otter Tail Union Cemetery at a later date. Amy Louise Ostrom was born to James I…. Read More

Frank Lyn Johnson was born in Wadena, on April 23, 1942, to parents Lyndon Johnson and Lois (Canton) Johnson. He passed away in St. Cloud, Minn., on the morning of January 4, 2026. Frank is preceded in death by his parents and first wife, Susan (Effertz) Johnson. Frank is survived by his wife, Roxanne (Messer)… Read More

Walter Tumberg, age 92, of New York Mills, passed away on December 31, 2025, at Perham Living in Perham. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Apostolic Lutheran Church in New York Mills. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at church. Walter will be laid… Read More

Leo Bernu, age 103, of New York Mills, passed away on December 31, 2025, at Perham Living, Perham. A Memorial Service will be held in the spring at Karvonen Funeral Home, New York Mills. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Leo’s Tribute Wall. Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral Home of New York Mills.

Gary Rudolph Henstorf, 77, of Ottertail, passed away on Friday, January 2nd, 2026 at the Good Samartian Society of Battle Lake.  Per Gary’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded, and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Those wishing to express condolences and well wishes are encouraged to visit Gary’s obituary page at www.karvonenfuneralhome.com… Read More

George Eugene Kimber, Jr. was born on June 2, 1947, in Wadena, the eldest of seven children born to George Kimber, Sr. and Shirley (Jensen) Kimber. George grew up on the family farm near rural Henning and attended school there. Being an adventurer, George went to live in Phoenix, Ariz., for a year, before returning… Read More

Ben Oseien, age 73, of Henning, passed away on December 24, 2025, at his Country Living Adult Foster Care in Henning. Funeral Mass was held on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Henning. Ben was laid to rest at Shamp’s Cemetery, Pine River, Minn. Benny “Ben” Ardell Oseien was born on December… Read More

Robert M. Flom, 79, of Fergus Falls, died Monday, December 22, 2025, at LB Broen Home in Fergus Falls. Robert Michael Flom was born March 15, 1946 in Wadena, the son of Gareld and Harriet Flom. Bob graduated from Henning High School in 1964, and enrolled in Wadena Technical College. Bob met Barb Paulzine and they were… Read More

Shirley Dietrich, age 80, of Richville, passed away on December 21, 2025, at her home. Private family services will be held. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Shirley’s Tribute Wall. Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service of Wadena.

Scott McKellep, 67 of Wadena, passed away at Astera Health Hospital in Wadena on Friday, December 19, 2025.   A memorial Service was held on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena with a visitation one hour prior to the start of services. Scott will be laid to rest in… Read More