Robert “Bob” Bay, 67

held for Robert “Bob” Bay on Monday, July 19, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena, with Pastor Ryan Stout officiating.  

Robert Craig Bay was born on January 28, 1954 in Wadena, to Lester and Bernice (Huhta) Bay. Bob attended New York Mills High School and graduated from the Wadena High School with the class of 1972.  He attended Wadena Vocational Technical College where he

earned a degree as a mechanic.    

On January 28, 1972 Robert was united in marriage with Sheryl Anne Page in Sisseton, S.D. Together they made their home and raised their kids on a farm in Butler Township.

Bob enjoyed the country life and farming. He was an exceptional mechanic as he had a passion for motorcycles. Bob was a great craftsman. He enjoyed woodworking and could make anything. He was also a very good gardener; canning and freezing his produce. He baked, including his own

bread and cookies. He loved having a neat and tidy yard, always doing a little landscaping projects.  

Sheryl passed away on November 9,2016. Bob continued to enjoy the quiet life on the farm with his German Shepard, Ike. He looked forward to visits from friends and grandchildren, especially grandson Diego, and great granddaughter Millie. On July 14, 2021 Bob passed away unexpectedly at the Essentia Hospital in Fargo, N.D. at 67 years of age. He will be dearly missed by his family; dog, Ike and friends. 

Preceding Bob in death was his father, Lester Bay; daughter Jessica; sister, Judy. 

Bob is survived by his son: Shane (Kitty) Bay of Hoffman, Minn.; mother: Bernice Bay of Wadena; 3 grandchildren: Diego, Jasmine and Tanner; great-grandchild: Millie; sisters: Nancy (George) Mejia of Minneapolis, Minn., and Susan (Bob) Brenneman of Sauk Rapids, Minn., brother: James Bay of St. Louis Park, Minn., and many other relatives and a host of friends.

Janice Breuer, 82

Memorial Services were held for Janice Breuer, age 82 of Wadena on Friday, July 16, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  

Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Janice’s Tribute Wall. 

Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service of Wadena.

Dale Fiskum, 82

Funeral service was held for Dale Fiskum, age 82 of Henning, on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at 11 a.m. at Vining Lutheran Church in Vining. Visitation was held on Monday, July 19, 2021, at 4 p.m. at the Belmont-Karvonen Funeral Home in Henning.

Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Dale’s Tribute Wall. 

Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service of Wadena. 

Goldie Brunko, 95

Memorial Services will be held for Goldie Brunko, age 95 of Wadena, on Friday, July 23, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  

Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Goldie’s Tribute Wall. 

Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service of Wadena. 

Teresa Haugen, 42

Teresa “Tracy” Haugen, age 42 of Henning, passed away on July 9, 2021 at St. Cloud Hospital, St. Cloud, Minn. Memorial Services will be held on August 13, 2021 at 1 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Henning. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at church. Tracy will be laid to rest at Good Shepherd Lutheran Cemetery, Henning. 

Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Tracy’s Tribute Wall.  

Arrangements provided by Belmont-Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service of Henning. 

Mae Fraki, 100

Funeral Services will be held for Mae Fraki, age 100 of Baxter, Minn., a on Monday, July 26, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in New York Mills. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at church.  

Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Mae’s Tribute Wall. 

Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service of New York Mills.