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

Walter Allen Hart passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, in Wadena. He was born on June 6, 1954, in Wadena to Clifford and Velma (Butler) Hart. Walter grew up in Hewitt, Minn., and graduated from Bertha High School with the Class of 1972. Soon after graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army, serving his… Read More

Michael Otto, 73 of Clitheral, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on January 23, 2026.  A Memorial Mass for Michael was held on Saturday January 31, 2026 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Urbank, at 11 a.m. with visitation on Friday January 30, 2026 from 5-7 p.m. at the Community Hall (across the… Read More

Duane “Candy” Fraki, 96 of New York Mills, passed away peacefully at Vitality Living on January 30, 2026.  Funeral Services will be held at the Apostolic Lutheran Church, New York Mills, on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 11 a.m. with visitation one hour prior.  Burial will take place at Greenwood Cemetery, New York Mills.  Please visit… Read More

Funeral services are pending for Lila Tranby, age 92 of Fargo, N.D. (formerly of Deer Creek). Arrangements are provided by the Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service.

Walter A Hart, 71, of Henning, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 21, 2026, at Astera Health, Wadena.  Burial will take place in the spring at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls, Minn. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Walt’s Tribute Wall.  Arrangements provided by Belmont-Karvonen Funeral Home & Cremation… Read More