Audrey Stearns, age 71, of Wadena, passed away on May 30, 2026, in Richville. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 4-7 p.m. with Prayer Service and Sharing Time at 6 p.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 11 a.m. at… Read More

Janice “Jan” Barthel, age 81 passed away on April 16, 2026, at Perham Living, Perham. Memorial Services were held on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena with Pastor Kirk Douglas officiating. The honorary pallbearers were all of those at Perham Living who provided unconditional care and friendship to Jan and her… Read More

Kathleen “Kathy” Wardlow, 86, of Henning, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on May 4, 2026.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2026, from 5-7 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Henning and funeral services will be on Friday May 8, 2026, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Henning, at… Read More

Thomas Egeberg, 76, of Ottertail, passed away peacefully at Perham Living, Perham, on May 4, 2026.  Those wishing to express condolences and well-wishes are encouraged to visit Tom’s obituary page at www.karvonenfuneralhome.com.   Arrangements are provided by Belmont-Karvonen Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Henning. 

Duane P. Graba, age 68, of Sebeka, passed away on May 6, 2026 at home surrounded by the love of his family. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Living Hope Family Church in Sebeka, beginning at 4 p.m. The memorial service will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026, at Living… Read More

Alveda Rhude, 93 of Barrett, Minn. passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026, at Barrett Care Center.  Graveside services will be held on Friday, May 22, 2026, at 1 p.m. at Greenwood Cemetery, New York Mills. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Alveda’s Tribute Wall.  Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation… Read More

Melissa “Missy” Johnson, 44, of Superior, Wis., formerly of Henning, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, at her home in Superior. In keeping with the family’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in… Read More

Delbert Sandback was born on September 2, 1954, in Perham, to Glenn and Gail (Frost) Sandback. He graduated from New York Mills High School with the Class of 1972.  In 1975, Delbert met Irene Geiser, and they were married on July 9, 1977. Together they raised their two daughters: Amy and Marie. Delbert began his… Read More

Melissa Johnson, 44, of Superior Wis., formerly of Henning, Minnesota passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026 at her home in Superior, Wis.  Those wishing to express condolences and leave well-wishes are encouraged to visit Missy’s obituary page at www.karvonenfuneralhome.com Services are currently pending and under the care of Belmont-Karvonen Funeral Home in Henning. 

Jeanette Karjala, 84, of Menahga, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2026, at Heather’s House, Fargo, N.D.  A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 11 a.m. with visitation to be held one hour prior at Karvonen Funeral Home, Wadena. Those wishing to express condolences and well-wishes are encouraged to visit… Read More