James “Jim” Loken, 78 of Vining, passed away in his home on February 8, 2026.  A memorial service was held on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena, with a visitation one hour prior.  Those wishing to express condolences and well wishes are encouraged to visit Jim’s obituary page at… Read More

Mark Goraczkowski, 65 of Deer Creek, passed away in his home on February 4, 2026.  A memorial service was held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena, with a visitation one hour prior.  Burial took place at Calvary Cemetery, Wadena, following the service.   Those wishing to express condolences… Read More

Patrick Joseph “Pat” Fink, 71, of Perham, died February 5, 2026, at home surrounded by family.  A Celebration of Life for Pat will be held on March 14, 2026 held at the Frazee Event Center from 4-7 p.m. Those wishing to express condolences are encouraged to visit Patrick’s full obituary at www.karvonenfuneralhome.com   Services provided by… Read More

Jerome “Pete” Petersen, 87 of Brainerd, Minn., passed away peacefully at Northern Lakes Senior Living in Brainerd, on February 4, 2026.   A Funeral Mass was held on Tuesday February 10, 2026, at 11 a.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church, 404 9th Street North, Brainerd, with visitation held on Monday February 9,2026 from 4-6 p.m. at… Read More

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.