Nancy Becker, age 93 of Wadena, (formerly of New York Mills) passed away on March 31, 2023 at The Meadows in Wadena. Visitation was held on Thursday, April 6, 2023 from 4-7 p.m. with VFW Auxiliary Service at 6 p.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in New York Mills. Funeral Services were held on Friday, April… Read More

Pastor David C. Cloeter, age 87, a resident of Ottertail, died on April 5, 2023 at Perham Health in Perham. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Ottertail, with Rev. Dr. Karl Weber, Pastor, officiating. Congregational Hymns were accompanied by Mary Weber. Special Music was provided by… Read More

Funeral services were held for Dennis Henderson age 75, of Ottertail, on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Ottertail, with Rev. Dr. Karl Weber officiating. The pallbearers were Tanner Henderson, Tucker Henderson, Tait Henderson, Chris Henderson, Rande Luhning and Andrew Rosen. Denny was laid to rest in Inman… Read More

September 20, 1963 60 degrees Sunshine and wind Colorful leaves  Swirling to the ground  Brother Jeff At the farm  Anxiously awaits The arrival of a baby His sister An angel Janelle  On the farm Smells of wet earth Mud pies, playing house Giggles and laughter  Cousins and friends  Listen  The wheels of the school bus Go round and round Foretelling her destiny School years Discovery Revelations Playful spirit… Read More

Funeral services were held for Norma Swanberg, age 91 of Battle Lake, on Monday, April 3, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Good Shepard Lutheran Church in Henning.  Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 2, 2023 from 5-7 p.m. with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m. at the Belmont-Karvonen Funeral Home in Henning. Visitation will resume… Read More

Memorial services will be held for Gwendolyn Schoon at Church of Christ in Staples on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 11 a.m. with visitation one hour prior to service. Pastor Barry Klein will preside. Burial will be held at Greenhill Cemetery in Sebeka.  Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Gwendolyn’s Tribute Wall.  Arrangements provided… Read More

Homer Stinar, age 98, of Verndale, passed away on March 20, 2023 at his home. Memorial Services were held on Friday, March 31, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Wadena. Visitation was held one hour prior to services at church. Homer will be laid to rest at Wadena Cemetery, Wadena.  Please visit… Read More

Homer Stinar, age 98 of Verndale, passed away on March 20, 2023 at his home. Services are currently pending.  Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Homer’s Tribute Wall.  Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service of Wadena.

Mayla Fern (Eskuri) Klemek was born October 8, 1957 in Moose Lake, Minnesota to Otto and Ann (Kurkinen) Eskuri, Jr. She was baptized at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Kettle River. She graduated from Moose Lake High School with the class of 1975. After high school, Mayla attended Duluth Vo-Tech and earned a degree in… Read More

Margaret Grefe, age 92 of Henning, Minnesota passed away on March 15, 2023 at Willow Creek Assisted Living in Henning. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Ottertail. Margaret was laid to rest at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, Ottertail.  Margaret Irene Cloeter was born on July 16, 1930… Read More