Dr. James Lueders, 84, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024, surrounded by devoted family at his beloved Evansville farm.  Jim was born February 13, 1940 in Wadena, to Fred and Clara Lueders. He was preceded in death by his parents, two older sisters, Marraine Miller and Ardell Thompson, son Jimmy, and grandson Benjamin Balgaard. Jim… Read More

Edwin “Ed” Mann, age 90 of Hewitt, Minn., passed away on September 1, 2024, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, N.D. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the funeral home.  Ed will be… Read More

Joleen Ruane, age 68, of Richville, passed away on September 1, 2024, at Fair Oaks Lodge in Wadena. No services are to be held at this time. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Joleen’s Tribute Wall. Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service of New York Mills.

Darcy Brauch, age 74 of Wadena, passed away on September 4, 2024, at M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury, Minn. Memorial Services will be held for Darcy on Friday, September 13, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the funeral home…. Read More

Mary Lou Lange, age 84, of Marshall, Minn., died on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Hospice of Murray County in Slayton, Minn.   Memorial Services are 1:30 p.m. Friday, September 6, 2024, at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Marshall. Following a reception, interment will be at the Hillcrest Cemetery in Granite Falls, Minn., at approximately 3:30 p.m…. Read More

Marlin John Brutlag, age 90, formerly of New York Mills, passed away on August 28, 2024, at LB Broen Nursing Home in Fergus Falls. Memorial Services will be held on Friday, September 6, 2024, at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Ottertail, with Reverend Dr. Karl Weber officiating. Visitation will be held one… Read More

Thomas “Tom” Speed, age 72, of Aitkin, Minn., (formerly of Wadena) passed away on August 25, 2024, at Aicota Health Care Center in Aitkin. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 1 p.m. at the Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. prior to… Read More

Bridget Margaret (Klimek) Snook, age 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2024, at Fair Oaks Lodge, in Wadena. Funeral Services were held on Friday, August 30, 2024, at 10 a.m. at the Church of Nazarene in Hewitt. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials… Read More

LaVonne Evans, age 84, of Wadena, passed away on August 28, 2024, at Lakewood Care Center in Staples, Minn. Memorial Services were held on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the funeral home. LaVonne will be laid to… Read More

Vern Missling, age 79, of Menahga, passed away on August 8, 2024, at his home. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 1 p.m. at the Hewitt Community Center. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the Community Center. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Vern’s… Read More