James Duane Olson, 72, of Big Falls, Minn., died on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at his home in Big Falls. He was born November 21, 1949 in Littlefork, Minn., to Clarence and Delores Olson. James served his country and was a pilot in the Vietnam War.  He enjoyed custom woodworking, telling jokes and funny stories, spending time with… Read More

Frank Weis, age 76 of Richville, passed away on April 25, 2022, at his home. Services will be held at a later date.  Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Frank’s Tribute Wall.  Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service of New York Mills.

Shonna Melchior, age 44, of Bluffton, died unexpectedly on April 22, 2022 in Colorado. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 2 p.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Private Family Graveside Services will be held.  Please visit… Read More

Curtis “Curt” Peterson, age 90, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Society in Battle Lake. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at 2 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Henning. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at church. Curtis will be… Read More

Izabella Rose Garcia, age 14 of Frazee, Minn., passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022 in her home. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, April 29, 2022 at 11 am. at St. Edwards Catholic Church in Henning. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2022 from 5-7 p.m. with Parish Prayers beginning at 6:30 p.m…. Read More

Krista Sanda Johnson, age 84 of Blaine, Minn., passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022 in English Rose Assisted Living, Edina, Minn.  Private Graveside Services will be held at Girard Union Cemetery near East Battle Lake at a later date.  Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Krista’s Tribute Wall.  Arrangements provided by Belmont-Karvonen Funeral &… Read More

Barry Blaha, age 86 of Verndale, passed away on April 23, 2022 at his home. An Open House Visitation will be held on Friday, April 29, 2022 from 5-7 p.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena.  Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Barry’s Tribute Wall.  Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service of Wadena.

Jerome “Jerry” Anderson, age 68, passed away on April 21, 2022 at his home in Menahga. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Eastside Church, rural Park Rapids, Minn. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at church. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on… Read More

Memorial Services for Gary Flicek, age 69 of Verndale, will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2022 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 leave memorials and condolences on Gary’s Tribute Wall.  Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral &… Read More

Ronald Peterson, age 85 of Wadena, passed away on April 23, 2022 at his home in Wadena. Memorial Services will be held on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at 2 p.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena. Visitation will begin at 1:30 p.m. before the service at the funeral home.  Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and… Read More