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

Joyce Olson, age 90, of Menahga, passed away on January 20, 2026, at Green Pine Acres in Menahga. Memorial Services were held on Monday, January 26, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Baxter, Minn. Visitation was held one hour prior to services at church. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and… Read More

Rosemary Gerads, age 76, of Moorhead, Minn.passed away on January 21, 2026, at Eventide Lutheran Home in Moorhead. Services will be held at a later date. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Rosemary’s Tribute Wall. Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service of Wadena.

Kaye Wendell Kelm, 88, of Fergus Falls, and formerly Neche, N.D., passed away peacefully at his home in Fergus Falls, with his loving wife Lois by his side.  Per his wishes cremation rites will be accorded, and a celebration of life will be held at a later date with burial of cremated remains taking place at… Read More

Doris Lorraine Veden, 92, of Clarissa, Minn. (formerly of Wadena) passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on Monday, January 12, 2026 at the Central Todd County Care Center in Clarissa, Minnesota. Per her wishes cremation rites will be accorded and no services will be held.  Those wishing to view Doris’ obituary and… Read More

Doreen Johnson, 77, of Menahga, passed away peacefully at Greenwood Connections, Menahga, on January 12, 2026. A Memorial Service was held on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena, with visitation one hour prior.   Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Doreen’s Tribute Wall.    Arrangements provided by… Read More