It is with heavy hearts yet profound gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Loraine Alice Patron, who peacefully left this world on March 26, 2026, at the age of 95. Loraine was surrounded by her loving family in her cherished home, a fitting farewell for a woman who dedicated her… Read More

Irene May Kern, 81, of Sebeka, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at CHI St. Joseph’s Health in Park Rapids, Minn.  A Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 11 a.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Wadena. Visitation will take place an hour before mass from 10-11 a.m. at… Read More

Larry Schmitz, age 77, of Motley, Minn. (formerly of Wadena) passed away on March 18, 2026, at Harmony House in Motley. An Open House was held on Friday, April 3, 2026, from 4-6 p.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena. Larry will be laid to rest at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Wadena, at a later date. Please… Read More

Dexter Paulson, age 54, of Wadena, passed away on March 28, 2026, at his home. Memorial Services will be held on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 2 p.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… Read More

 Barbara Meckola, 90, of Menahga, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, at Greenwood Connections, Menahga.  A private family service will be held at a later date. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Barb’s Tribute Wall. Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Wadena. 

Kevin Dean Beavers, 62, of Henning, (formerly of Backus, Minn.) passed away on February 27, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd, Minn. An open house celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 1-3 p.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena.  Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on… Read More

Larry Schmitz, 77 of Motley, Minn. formerly of Wadena passed away peacefully at Harmony House in Motley on March 18, 2026.  Services are currently pending.  Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Larry’s Tribute Wall.   Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service of Wadena.

Claude Strauch, 84, of Richville, passed away peacefully at HIA Heather’s House Hospice Facility in Fargo, N.D. on Friday, March 13, 2026. A Memorial Mass was held on Tuesday March 24, 2026, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Dent, at 11 a.m. with visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m.  Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on… Read More

Memorial Services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Freshwaters United Methodist Church in Princeton, Minn, for Terry Anderson, age 70 of Princeton, who died Saturday, March 7, 2026, at M Health Fairview Northland Hospital in Princeton. Pastor Kevin Fox will officiate. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. prior to the… Read More

Renell (Eckhoff) Deckert, age 76, of Henning, passed away on March 10, 2026 at St. Cloud Hospital, St. Cloud, Minn. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 5-7 p.m. with Prayer Service at 6:30 p.m. at Belmont-Karvonen Funeral Home in Henning. Memorial Services will be held on Friday, March 20, 2026, at… Read More