Duane Israel Fraki passed away on January 30, 2026 at age 96 at Vitality Living in New York Mills. He was born on September 9, 1929, in New York Mills to the late Midian Ludwig and Anna Elizabeth (Hagel) Fraki. Duane attended Country School at District #160 in Otto Township. He attended New York Mills High… Read More

Michael Otto, 73 of Clitheral, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on January 23, 2026.  A Memorial Mass for Michael was held on Saturday January 31, 2026 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Urbank, at 11 a.m. with visitation on Friday January 30, 2026 from 5-7 p.m. at the Community Hall (across the… Read More

Muriel Nelson, 85 of Wadena, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at The Meadows in Wadena, on January 31, 2026.  A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena at 11 a.m. with visitation one hour prior.   Those wishing to express condolences and well wishes are… Read More

Walter A Hart, 71, of Henning, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 21, 2026, at Astera Health, Wadena.  Burial will take place in the spring at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls, Minn. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Walt’s Tribute Wall.  Arrangements provided by Belmont-Karvonen Funeral Home & Cremation… Read More

Joyce Olson, age 90, of Menahga, passed away on January 20, 2026, at Green Pine Acres in Menahga. Memorial Services were held on Monday, January 26, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Baxter, Minn. Visitation was held one hour prior to services at church. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and… Read More

Rosemary Gerads, age 76, of Moorhead, Minn.passed away on January 21, 2026, at Eventide Lutheran Home in Moorhead. Services will be held at a later date. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Rosemary’s Tribute Wall. Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service of Wadena.

Funeral services are pending for Lila Tranby, age 92 of Fargo, N.D. (formerly of Deer Creek). Arrangements are provided by the Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service.

Kaye Wendell Kelm, 88, of Fergus Falls, and formerly Neche, N.D., passed away peacefully at his home in Fergus Falls, with his loving wife Lois by his side.  Per his wishes cremation rites will be accorded, and a celebration of life will be held at a later date with burial of cremated remains taking place at… Read More

Gary Jonson, 81 of rural Henning died Saturday, January 10, 2026, at his home on the east end of West Battle Lake, with his family at his side. A Celebration of Gary’s life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Glende-Nilson Funeral Home of Battle Lake.

Richard Meyer,  85 of Menahga, passed at CHI-St. Joseph Hospital in Park Rapids on January 15, 2026.  Services will be held at a later date.   Those wishing to leave condolences and well wishes are encouraged to visit Richard’s obituary page at www.KarvonenFuneralHome.com. Services provided by Karvonen Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Wadena.