The invincible Esther (Hetland) Hagen passed away at Legacy Assisted Living in Helena, Mont., on October 7, 2021, with family by her side.  She was an amazing woman and will be deeply missed. Esther was born at home in the Folden Hills near Henning, on February 23, 1923, the second of three daughters born to Cyrus… Read More

Gathering to celebrate the life of Brian R. Nelson, age 56 of Holdingford, Minn., held 11 a.m., was held on Thursday, October 7 at the Miller-Carlin Funeral Home in Holdingford. Family and friends gathered after 10 a.m. at the Funeral Home. Brian died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, October 3, 2021. Brian was born November… Read More

Memorial services were held for Ronald “Ron” James of Vining, on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 11 a.m. at the Vining Lutheran Church in Vining. A gathering of family and friends was held one hour prior to the memorial service.  Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Ron’s Tribute Wall.  Arrangements provided by Belmont-Karvonen Funeral… Read More

Funeral services will be held for Ada Kujala age 80, of Perham, on Friday, November 5, 2021 at 11 a.m. at the Apostolic Lutheran Church in New York Mills.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 4, 2021 from 4-7 p.m. with a prayer service at 6 p.m. at the Apostolic Lutheran Church in New York… Read More

Funeral services will be held for Joanne Dean, of Trumann, Ark., age 69, on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at 1 p.m. at the Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.   Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to send Joanne’s family a message of comfort and support.  Arrangements are provided by Karvonen… Read More

Memorial services will be held for Randy Hamilton age 67, of Frazee, Minn., on Friday, November 5, 2021 at 2 p.m. at the Karvonen Funeral Home in New York Mills. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the memorial service.  Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to send Randy’s family a message of comfort and support.  Arrangements are provided… Read More

Funeral Mass will be held for James “Jim” Peters age 74, of Wadena, on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at 11 a.m. at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church in Bluffton.  Visitation will be held from 9:30-11 a.m.  Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to send Jim’s family a message of comfort and support.  Arrangements are provided by Karvonen Funeral and Cremation. 

William “Glenn” Schmock, age 83, of Park Rapids, Minn., passed away on October 23, 2021, at Heritage Living in Park Rapids. No services will be held at this time.  Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Glenn’s Tribute Wall.  Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service of Wadena. 

Karen Rose Horsch, age 59, of Buffalo, Minn., passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at her residence. She was born on June 13, 1962 in Wadena, the daughter of Edwin & Stella (Kirckof) Pikal. Karen was employed at The Wright County DMV for many years. She enjoyed her grandchildren! Karen also liked gardening and visiting Duluth, Minn. Survived… Read More

Merrily Henne, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, October 19 as the result of complications from a fall. She was in thea company of family at the time of her passing. Merrily welcomed everyone around her with open arms. She touched and inspired countless lives throughout her 32 years of teaching English in Argyle, Minn. Her… Read More