Ralph David McQuiston, 71 of Sebeka, passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at Tri-County Hospital in Wadena.   A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at 11 a.m. at the Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena, with a visitation one hour prior.   Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to send Ralph’s family a message of… Read More

Funeral services were held for Kenneth “Bud” Welter, age 91 of New York Mills, on Friday, December 10, 2021 at 11 a.m. at the Apostolic Lutheran Church in New York Mills, with Pastor Nicholas Kandoll officiating. The hymns were sung by the congregation, accompanied by Louise Amberg-Jokela. The pallbearers were Brien Meyer, Mark Meyer, Jim… Read More

James “Mac” O. McAllister, age 79 of Richville, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021 at his home.  He was born September 6, 1942 in Breckenridge, Minn. to George and Florence (Neubauer) McAllister. For some people it takes years to make friends and keep a best friend. For Mac, he was born with his and would tell… Read More

Bonnie Steeke, age 90, of Perham, entered into her Heavenly Home on Monday, November 29, 2021, at Perham Living Nursing Home.  Bonnie was born on June 19, 1931, to Fred and Pauline (Huwe) Rader at home in Evergreen, Minn.  Bonnie was Baptized on July 1, 1931, and confirmed on June 2, 1946, at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church,… Read More

Tammy J. Devore, 50, of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, November 25, 2021 at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls. Service will be planned at a later date. Assistance provided by the Olson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls. Online condolences may be sent at www.olsonfuneralhome.com

Eldon Dick Stueve passed away on December 1 at his home under the loving care of his wife Marlene. Funeral Services were held on Monday, December 6, 2021 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church with Pastor Dan Larsen officiating. Congregational Hymns were accompanied by Diana Kokoschke. Eldon was laid to rest at St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery, Henning. … Read More

Ronald James Reed, 78 of Wadena, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 in his home. A Visitation will be held on Friday, December 10, 2021, from 10-12 p.m. at the Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena. Graveside Service to follow at 12:15 p.m. at the Wadena Cemetery in Wadena.

Verdie Alan Maaninga, 65, of Park Rapids, Minn., passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021, at Sanford Broadway Clinic in Fargo, N.D. Memorial Service were held on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at 11 a.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena, with a visitation one hour prior. 

Barbara “Barb” Schmidt, age 72 of Wadena, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. Services are currently pending.  Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Barb’s Tribute Wall.  Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service of Wadena.

Doris Helen Wiirre was born on November 7, 1935, in Newton Township in rural Minnesota. Her parents were the late Eli and Ruth (Bentley) Wiirre.  Doris attended Country School at District # 105 in Newton Township. She graduated from the New York Mills High School with the class of 1954.  On September 2, 1956 Doris was… Read More