Debra “Deb” Krotzer, age 68, of Staples, Minn., passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at Lakewood Hospital in Staples. Memorial Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, February 17, 2023 at Thomastown Covenant Church, 15940 251st Ave, Staples, MN 56479. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at church.  Please… Read More

Debra Jean Riemer, age 69 of Henning, was welcomed into her Savior’s arms on January 11, 2023 at Lakewood Care Center in Staples, Minn. She was reunited with her beloved husband, Randy, after being apart for seven months. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, January 17, 2022, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Henning, with Pastor… Read More

Memorial Services were held for Michael Kimber, age 65, of Henning, on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Belmont-Karvonen Funeral Home in Henning with Pastor Wendell Wahlin officiating. Music was provided by Marlene Wahlin. Honorary Pallbearers were Chris Hutmacher, Chad Crouse, Chris Hammer, Gary Sumstad, Adam Hammer, and Lance Sumstad. Mike was laid to rest at… Read More

Judith Gayle Schultz was the fourth of six children born to Daniel and Lillian (Steckley) Gerlach. Judy arrived in Wadena on May 24, 1951. She spent the next 71 years bringing joy to family and friends until, on January 12, 2023 God called her home. Judy was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church… Read More

Memorial services will be held for Gloria Rader age 84, of Pelican Rapids (formerly of Menahga) on Friday, January 20, 2023 at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Corliss, rural Perham.   Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2023 from 4-7 p.m. with a prayer service at 6 p.m. at St. John’s… Read More

A Celebration of Life will be held for Timothy Cole age 59, of Hewitt, on Monday, January 16, 2023 at 11 a.m. at the Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena. A gathering of family and friends will be held one hour prior to the Celebration of Life.  Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to send Timothy’s family a message of… Read More

Marjorie Weller, age 88, of Wadena passed away on January 13, 2023 in The Meadows Senior Living Center in Wadena. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at 11 a.m. at the St. John The Baptist Catholic Church in Bluffton. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, from 4-7 p.m…. Read More

Funeral services were held for Ardner Anderson age 86, of New York Mills, on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at 2 p.m. at the Apostolic Lutheran Church in New York Mills. Visitation was held one hour prior to the funeral service at the church.  Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to send Ardner’s family a message of comfort and support.  Arrangements… Read More

Mary Erickson, age 89 of Clitherall, passed away on January 7, 2023 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, N.D. Memorial Services were held on Monday, January 16, 2023 at 1 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Henning. Visitation was held one hour prior to services at church.  Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences… Read More

Stephen Hendrickson, age 64 of Staples, Minn. (formerly of West Fargo, N.D.) passed away on January 11, 2023 at Lakewood Care Center in Staples. Memorial Services will be held on Friday, January 20, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the funeral home. … Read More