Funeral Mass will be held for Paulette Connolly on Friday, January 5, 2024, at 11 a.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Wadena, with Fr. J.C. Duncan and Fr. Albert Holmes officiating. Paulette will be laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery, Wadena. Paulette Connolly was born June 25, 1957, to George and Annabelle (Biermaier) Twardowski in… Read More

Funeral services will be held for Dolores Quick, age 81 of Fergus Falls (formerly of Vining) on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at 11 a.m. at the Vining Lutheran Church, with Pastor Jan Smith officiating. The hymns will be sung by the congregation, accompanied by Carleen Markuson. The pallbearers will be Dylan Jorgenson, Tanner Jorgenson, Zach… Read More

David Bowman, 75, of Fergus Falls, died Saturday, December 30, 2023. David Russell Bowman was born January 11, 1948 to Wayne and Hertha (Schmidt) Bowman. He attended school in Bertha-Hewitt, graduating in 1966. After high school, he was drafted to the United States Army. He served from 1968-1969 in Vietnam. David earned the Bronze Star with… Read More

Steven James Elliott, 66, of Henning, passed away on January 1, 2024. He was born on November 11, 1957, in Waterloo, Iowa. Steven was a loving husband to Cheryl and a dedicated father to his son Jamie and his wife Sarah. He adored his four grandchildren and cherished every moment spent with his family. Steve had… Read More

James Truax, age 93, of Deer Creek, passed away on January 2, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society in Battle Lake. Funeral Services were held on Friday, January 12, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Deer Creek with Pastor Don Wagner officiating. Congregational Hymns were accompanied by Marcus Lueders. Pallbearers are James’ grandchildren:… Read More

Graveside services will be held for Herbert Kath age 88, of New York Mills, on Wednesday, January 10, 2023 at 1 p.m. at St. Paul’s Cemetery in Richville.  Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to send Herbert’s family a message of comfort and support.  Arrangements are provided by Karvonen Funeral and Cremation Services. 

Bernice Matson, age 73 of Wadena, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024, at Fair Oaks Lodge in Wadena. Funeral Services were held on Monday, January 8, 2024, at 1 p.m. at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Wadena. Visitation began at 12:30 p.m. prior to services at church. Bernice will be laid to… Read More

Casey Allen, age 41, of Deer Creek, passed away on December 29, 2023, at his brother’s home in Deer Creek. Memorial Services will be held on Friday, January 12, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to… Read More

Paul Winkler, age 72, of Henning, passed away on December 17, 2023, at Centra Care Hospital in St. Cloud, Minn. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2024, from 1-5 p.m. at Oakwood Supper Club in rural Henning. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Paul’s Tribute Wall. Arrangements provided by… Read More

Memorial Services will be held for Russell Juvrud, age 90 of Ottertail,  (formerly of Henning) on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Henning with Pastor Keith Lankford officiating. The hymns will be sung by the congregation, accompanied by Diane Hermanson.  Russ will be laid to rest in Norderhaug… Read More