Alan Leroy Werk, age 72, of Wadena, went to his heavenly home on December 11, 2023. He passed away peacefully at Lakeland Health System Hospital in Staples, Minn. alongside family.  Services are currently pending. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Alan’s Tribute Wall. Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service of Wadena.

An outdoorsman to the end, Butch’s final hunt came this past deer hunting season, with him scoring an eight-point buck on the land in his own neighborhood woods. Butch’s passion for hunting, ice fishing and trapping could be heard in his detailed…and we must add, plentiful stories about his many adventures and quests out in… Read More

Alice A. McPherson. We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our loving wife and mother.  She passed on November 24, 2023 at the age of 83 unexpectedly.  She resided in Henning, and is survived by her husband of 50 years Don McPherson, Daughter Rhonda Gourley. Son’s Larry McKillips, Mark Jordan, James Jordan, Doug McPherson,… Read More

Dennis Underhill, 82 of rural Vining died Thursday, November 30, 2023 at St. William’s Nursing Home in Parkers Prairie. Dennis Mervin Underhill was born on July 15, 1941, in Bertha, the son of James B. and Esther C. (Sandahl) Underhill. He attended Country School District #33 of rural Vining and then attended one year at the… Read More

Funeral services were held for Gordon Greenwaldt, age 87 of Deer Creek, on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Deer Creek with Pastor Donald Wagner officiating. The hymns were sung by the congregation, accompanied by Marcus Lueders. The pallbearers were Jacob Snyder, Blake Greenwaldt, Ben Birch, Jessie Grangruth, Johnny… Read More

Karen Storhoff, age 83, of Fargo, N.D., passed away on November 25, 2023, at Bethany Retirement Living in Fargo. A prayer service was held on Monday, December 11, 2023, at 1 p.m. at Belmont-Karvonen Funeral Home in Henning, with graveside services at 2 p.m. at Trinity Cemetery in Henning. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and… Read More

Mabel Schallock, age 103, of Parkers Prairie, passed away on November 28, 2023, at St. William’s Living Center in Parkers Prairie. Funeral Services were held on Friday, December 1, 2023, at St. Edward Catholic Church in Henning, Minnesota with Fr. LeRoy Schik officiating. Music was provided by Paul Malecha. Pallbearers were Roger Keck, Gary Roland… Read More

Richard Cox, 87, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023, at The Cottages at Heritage in Park Rapids, Minn. Richard was born on June 19, 1936, in Norfolk, Nebraska to Roland and Fae (Pope) Cox. He grew up in Albion, Neb. and graduated from Henning High School in Minnesota. Richard served in the US Army… Read More

Jeanette D. Pote, age 89, of New York Mills, and Wadena, passed away on November 19, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held at the family farm in the Spring of 2024. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Jeanette’s Tribute Wall. Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service of Wadena.

David “Dave” Shaw, age 70, of Henning, passed away on November 30, 2023, at his home. Memorial Services were held on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Henning, with Pastor Keith Lankford officiating. Congregational hymns were accompanied by Carleen Markuson. Special music was provided by Keith Johnson. Urn Bearers were Barry… Read More