Laurence “Larry” Walz, age 72, of New York Mills, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, at Sanford Health Broadway Campus in Fargo, N.D. Larry fought like a true warrior battling pancreatic cancer for 5.5 years, which is an absolute miracle. Laurence Walz was born on December 30, 1953, in Portland, Oregon, to Cecil Wilson… Read More

On July 1, 2026, Andy J. Maijala passed away at St. Cloud CentraCare Hospital, surrounded by his family.  Andy was born on October 23, 1983, in Wadena, to Tim and Sheila Maijala. Andy had a deep love for his family, music, fishing, bowling, and the clients he cared for. He is survived by his four… Read More

Harlin Maaninga, 85, of Menahga, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Park Rapids, Minn., on July 2, 2026.  A memorial service will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Menahga on Monday, July 13, 2026, at 11 a.m. with visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Jim Cook Cemetery.  Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com… Read More

Clifford “Cliff” Gronlund, age 96, of Sebeka, passed away peacefully at Vitality Living in Sebeka on June 30, 2026. Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Sebeka, with visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Grace Lutheran Cemetery in Sebeka.  Memorials and condolences… Read More

Cindy Kasperson, 70, of Wadena, passed away peacefully at home on July 2, 2026. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday July 8, 2026, at Karvonen Funeral Home, Wadena, at 11 a.m. with visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m. Burial will take place at Wing River Union Cemetery, Bluegrass.    Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials… Read More

Larry Edwards, 81, of Wadena passed away on July 2, 2026, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, N.D.  Services are currently pending.  Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Larry’s Tribute Wall.  Arrangements provided for by Karvonen Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Wadena.

Yolanda Azara Goltz, 94, of Menahga, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026, in Park Rapids, Minn. There will be no public service. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Yolanda’s Tribute Wall. Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service of Wadena.

Larry Schmitz, 77, of Motley, Minn., passed away on March 18, 2026, at Harmony House of Motley, Minn.  Burial will be on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 1 p.m. at Calvary Cemetery, Wadena.   Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Larry’s Tribute Wall.  Arrangements provided for by Karvonen Funeral Home and Cremation… Read More

Adeline Griffith, age 94, of Menahga, formerly of Nimrod, Minn., passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026, at Greenwood Connections, Menahga.   Funeral Services will be on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Nimrod Lutheran Church, Nimrod Minn., with visitation one hour prior to the start of services. Burial following the service at… Read More

Joanne Brockopp, 91, of Valley City, N.D. (formerly Henning) passed away peacefully at St. Raphael’s Care Center in Valley City, N.D. on May 29, 2026.  Funeral Services were held on Monday June 8, 2026, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Henning with visitation one hour prior to the start of services.  Burial will… Read More