Michael George Maurer, age 75, of Menahga, died on Friday, March 22, 2024, at his home with his loving family by his side. A Celebration of Life will be held from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, at the Menahga V.F.W. in Menahga. A light luncheon will be served. Please come and share stories and… Read More

Paul Klinnert, age 69, of New York Mills, passed away on March 19, 2024, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. Funeral Mass was held on Monday, March 25, 2024, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, in rural Perham, with Fr. Tom Skaja officiating. Congregational Hymns were accompanied by Ann Koll. Pallbearers were Mike Klinnert, Chris… Read More

Scott Meech, age 73, of Staples, Minn. passed away on March 18, 2024, at his home. Visitation was held on Friday, March 22, 2024, from 4-7 p.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena. Visitation resumed one hour… Read More

Paul Nolte, age 89, of Sebeka, went home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 20, 2024. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Sebeka. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at church. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials… Read More

Charles Krueger, age 64, of Browerville, Minn., passed away on February 29, 2024, at his home. A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024, from 1-5 p.m. at Sunnybrook Park, Building #2, in Wadena. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Charles’ Tribute Wall. Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral… Read More

Joseph “Joe” Brasel, age 62, of Wadena, passed away on March 19, 2024, at Lakewood Health in Staples, Minn. Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Joe will be laid… Read More

Patricia Mary “Patsy” Lofback was born on May 26, 1940, to Leonard and Helmi (Nikkari) Lofback in Minneapolis, MN, the youngest of three girls. She was baptized in June of 1940 and confirmed in May of 1954. She attended West High School in Minneapolis, graduating with the class of 1958. Following high school, she attended… Read More

Funeral services were held for Nancy Ann Menze, age 77 of Battle Lake, on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 1 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Ottertail.  Visitation was held one hour prior to the service at church.  Please visit karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave a message of comfort and support for Nancy’s family. Arrangements are provided… Read More

Anthony “Tony” Schmitz, age 65, of Wadena, passed away on March 3, 2024, at Essentia Health in Fargo, N.D. A Celebration of Life Open House was held on Monday, March 11, 2024, from 1-3 p.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Tony’s Tribute Wall. Arrangements provided by Karvonen… Read More

Bruce Anderson, age 75, of Watkins, Minn., passed away on March 2, 2024, at St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minn. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in New York Mills. Visitation was held one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Bruce will… Read More