Steven “Fish” Alan Fischer, 54 of New York Mills, Minn. passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, N.D. Memorial Services were held on Monday, Jan. 31, at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena, Minn. with Donna Uselman officiating.    Steven Alan Fischer was born on August 9, 1967, in New York… Read More

Paul William Sundberg, 93, a resident of Fergus Falls, transitioned from earth to heaven with a smile on his face on Monday, January 10, 2022, in his home with his wife, Helen, by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Christine Sundberg, and brothers, Gilbert and Albin, and sisters Gladys and Agnes…. Read More

Funeral services were held for Bernice Jacobson age 92 of New York Mills, on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at 11 a.m. at the Apostolic Lutheran Church in New York Mills, with Pastor Nicholas Kandoll officiating.   The pallbearers were Ronald Jacobson, Larry “Red” Jacobson, Terry Scheidecker, Ronald Doll, Paul Rutten and Josh Jacobson.  The honorary… Read More

Deborah Trosen, age 67 of Verndale, passed away unexpectedly on January 1, 2022. Memorial Services were held on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service in Wadena. Visitation wasl be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.   Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences… Read More

Marlys Betty Peterson went home to Jesus on January 2, 2022 at 1:01 p.m. She was the youngest child of Andrew and Anna (Pederson) Hanson. She was born November 5, 1938 at her Aunt Cina’s home in rural Pelican Rapids. She grew up on Star Lake in Star Lake township near Dent. Marlys was baptized… Read More

Jeanette “Blondie” Nelson, age 82, of Wadena passed away on January 3, 2022, at Fair Oaks Lodge in Wadena. Services are to be held at a later date.  Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Blondie’s Tribute Wall.  Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service of Wadena.

Memorial Services for Luetta Ann Ganz was held on Tuesday January 11, 2022, at 2 p.m. at the Verndale Alliance Church in Verndale, with Pastor Tony Stanley officiating.  Visitation was held one hour prior to service. 

Maxine Endres, age 92, of Wadena, passed away on January 3, 2022 at Fair Oaks Lodge in Wadena. Services will be held at a later date.  Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Maxine’s Tribute Wall.  Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service of Wadena.

Donald R. Houtkooper, age 77, of Clarksville, Tenn., passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021, at Tennova Healthcare. Don was born July 25, 1944, in Fargo, N.D., to the late Richard Morton Houtkooper and Dorothy Joyce Robinson Houtkooper. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Robert M. Houtkooper. He is survived by his wife, Cathy Horton… Read More

A Celebration of Life, Open House will be held for Ryan Sandmeyer, age 38 of Eagle Bend, Minn., on Friday, January 7, 2022 from 4-7 p.m. at the Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena. Please visit karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave a message of comfort and support for Ryan’s family. Arrangements are provided by the Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service… Read More