Frank Lee

Minnesota

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Articles

Leona "Lee" Johnson

6 days ago | wadenapj.com | Frank Lee |Nicole Stracek

The memorial service celebrating the life of Leona Johnson of Wadena will be held at 11:00a.m. on Tuesday, April 29, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wadena, with Pastor Nate Loer presiding. Family and friends may gather at the church on Tuesday from 9:30a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in Wadena Cemetery, Wadena, MN. Leona “Lee”, age 95, passed away with family by her side at The Meadows of Wadena on April 10, 2025, with compassionate care by the staff and Vivie Hospice.
Barbara Schertler

1 month ago | wadenapj.com | Nicole Stracek |Frank Lee

Oct. 26, 1943 - Mar. 03, 2025 PERHAM, Minn. - Barbara Schertler, 81, Perham and formerly of Wadena, Minn. died Monday, Mar. 3, in Perham Living. The Mass of Christian Burial for Barbara Schertler of Wadena, will be celebrated at 11:00a.m. on Tuesday March 11, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Wadena with Father Rick Aubol as celebrant.
Beverly "Bev" M. Olson

1 month ago | wadenapj.com | Nicole Stracek |Frank Lee

Beverly M. “Bev” Olson, age 92, of Parkers Prairie, died peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, February 28, 2025, at St. William’s Living Center in Parkers Prairie. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., on Friday, March 7, 2025, at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Ben Dyrhaug officiating. Music is provided by organist, Julie Lindgren. The interment will take place at Parkers Prairie Cemetery.
Gloria Fischer

2 months ago | wadenapj.com | Frank Lee

Oct. 16, 1950 - Aug. 12, 2024 WADENA, Minn. - Gloria Fischer, 73, Wadena, Minn. died Monday, Aug. 12, in her home. A Celebration of Life Open House will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Fischer Family Farm. Arrangements by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service of Wadena, Minnesota.
Joan Poppe

2 months ago | wadenapj.com | Frank Lee

The memorial Mass for Joan Poppe of Wadena, will be celebrated at 11:30a.m. on Saturday, March 1, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Wadena. Family and friends may gather on Friday, February 28, from 4:00- 7:00p.m. prayer service at 5:00p.m. at the Johnson-Schuller Chapel in Wadena. Visitation will resume at the church on Saturday from 10:00a.m. until the time of the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Wadena, MN.
Jeffrey Toppari

2 months ago | wadenapj.com | Frank Lee

Sep. 04, 1964 - Feb. 05, 2025 FARGO, N.D. - Jeffrey Toppari, 60, Vergas (formerly of Menahga), Minn. died Wednesday, Feb. 5, in Sanford Medical Center. A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 1:00 pm at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena, Minnesota. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Arrangements by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service of New York Mills, Minnesota.
Helen May Wolfe

2 months ago | brainerddispatch.com | Terry McCollough |Frank Lee

A beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, Mimi, and educator passed away on February 12, 2025. Born July 13, 1941, to Oscar and Doris Akre in Blackduck, Minnesota. Helen is survived by her brother Paul, daughters Denise and Christina, and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Wolfe, and brother, Russ Akre. Helen was steadfast and resolute in shaping the lives of her children and students.
William "Bill" Carkhuff

2 months ago | wadenapj.com | Frank Lee

Aug. 23, 1957 - Jan. 30, 2025 WADENA, Minn. - William "Bill" Carkhuff, 67, Wadena, Minn. died Thursday, Jan. 30, in his home. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 10, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena. Memorial Services will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena. Visitation will resume one hour prior to services at the funeral home.
Catholic Charities funding cut to affect meals for Staples seniors

Jan 24, 2025 | brainerddispatch.com | Frank Lee

ST. CLOUD — Seniors in Staples, Brainerd and elsewhere will no longer have access to frozen meals provided by the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud due to less funding. In 2025, Catholic Charities Senior Dining funding is being reduced by more than 108,000 meals and $420,000, according to Jenna Pettit, marketing and public relations manager for the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud.
Barbara Jean Larson

Jan 21, 2025 | wadenapj.com | Nicole Stracek |Frank Lee

Barbara Jean Larson, age 82 of Minneapolis, passed away on January 15, 2025. Preceded in death by parents, Bert and Elizabeth "Betty" Anderson; brothers, Howard and Chester. Survived by loving husband of 57 years, Ronald Larson; daughters, Julie (Barry) Boevers, Pam Larson, Stacy (Lance) Klatt; grandchildren, Jill (Henry), Charles, Toby, Sam, Abby; brothers, Ian, Rodney (Jan), Wally (Lucinda); and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.