Arnold Dean Jones, 87 of Wadena, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones at Astera Health, Wadena, on February 19, 2026.  A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena, with a visitation one hour prior. Those wishing to express condolences and well… Read More

John Calvin Carter, age 78, of New York Mills, formerly of Wadena, and Port Townsend, Wash., passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, N.D., surrounded by the love of his family. A celebration of life was held on Friday, February 20, 2026, beginning at 11 a.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home… Read More

Mitchell “Mitch” Names, 54, of Glenwood, Minn., formerly of New York Mills, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family at Heathers Hospice House in Fargo, N.D. on Friday, February 20, 2026 A celebration of life was held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Glenwood Lutheran Church in Glenwood, Minn. Visitation… Read More

Elaine Dague, 91, of Sebeka, passed away peacefully at Providence Villa Assisted Living in Sebeka.  A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 11 a.m. a Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena. Visitation will be on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 5-7 p.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home, Wadena and will resume one… Read More

Larry R. Fuller, age 82, of Clitherall, died peacefully Monday, January 26, 2026, at his home on Clitherall Lake surrounded by his family after a brief, brave battle with cancer.  With a smile that lit up a room, Larry was a hard-working, fun-loving man who touched the lives of many with his friendly, outgoing nature. A celebration… Read More

James “Jim” Leonard Loken, age 78, of Vining, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at his home. Memorial Services were held on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Karvonen Funeral Home in WadenA. James Leonard Loken was born on February 14, 1947, in Long Prairie, Minn., to Leonard and Mary Jane (Burger) Loken. He attended and… Read More

Patrick Joseph “Pat” Fink, 71, of Perham, died February 5, 2026, at home surrounded by family.  A Celebration of Life for Pat will be held on March 14, 2026 held at the Frazee Event Center from 4-7 p.m. Those wishing to express condolences are encouraged to visit Patrick’s full obituary at www.karvonenfuneralhome.com   Services provided by… Read More

Mark Goraczkowski, 65 of Deer Creek, passed away in his home on February 4, 2026.  A memorial service was held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena, with a visitation one hour prior.  Burial took place at Calvary Cemetery, Wadena, following the service.   Those wishing to express condolences… Read More

Jerome “Pete” Petersen, 87 of Brainerd, Minn., passed away peacefully at Northern Lakes Senior Living in Brainerd, on February 4, 2026.   A Funeral Mass was held on Tuesday February 10, 2026, at 11 a.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church, 404 9th Street North, Brainerd, with visitation held on Monday February 9,2026 from 4-6 p.m. at… Read More

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date for Ruby Elaine (Moe) Nelson, age 94 of Henning (formerly of Crosby, Minn.).  Ruby will be laid to rest in Lakewood Cemetery, Crosby, Minn. Ruby Elaine (Moe) Nelson was born on July 7, 1931, in Leroy, Minnesota, the eldest of 7 children to William and… Read More