Ronald Richard Dorenbush (82), a devoted man of faith whose life was a testament to service, hard work, and an unwavering commitment to God, passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 13, 2026, at 6:30 a.m. He was surrounded by his loving family. Ronald lived a rich and varied life, embodying dedication in every role…

Luann S. Wheeler, age 72 of Coon Rapids, Minn., passed away peacefully in her sleep on Jan. 4, 2026. Preceded in death by husband James “Jim”, parents Hugo and Lucille Eckert, brother Dennis Eckert and sister Donna Tschudi. Luann is survived by daughters: Nicole Wheeler, and Kristy (Scott) Wisniewski: grandchildren: Madilyn and Landen; numerous brothers,…

Doreen Matilda Johnson, age 77, of Menahga, Minn., passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, at Green Pine Acres in Menahga surrounded by the love of her family. A Celebration of Life was held on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena, Minnesota. Doreen Matilda Johnson (Kimball) was born on Oct.…

Richard Dean Paxton, 63, of Summerville, passed away; a visitation will be held on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Parks Funeral Home, 130 West 1st North Street, Summerville, SC 29483, Flowers are accepted. Richard was born on Aug. 9, 1962, to the late Roger Paxton and Shirley Paurus Paxton.…

A funeral service will be 11 a.m., Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church for Diane Kay Imsande, age 85, who died Friday at Benedictine Living Community in Cold Spring, Minn. Burial will be in the Gloria Dei Cemetery in Cold Spring. The visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22 at…

Jeffrey Dwight Zimmerman, 65, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, in Dubuque, Iowa. Jeff was born on Feb. 24, 1960, in San Fernando, Calif., to Dwight and Ruth Ann (Flora) Zimmerman. He graduated from Maquoketa High School with the Class of 1978 and later married Pamela Sanderson on July 2, 1983. Together they shared…

Doreen Johnson, 77, of Menahga, Minn., passed away peacefully at Greenwood Connections, Menahga, on Jan. 12, 2026. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena, Minn., with visitation one hour prior.    Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Wadena, Minnesota.…

The funeral service celebrating the life of Marlene Akerson, a resident of Galeon Care Center in Osakis and formerly of Menahga, was held on Friday, Jan. 9, at the RELAYT Church (formerly First English Lutheran Church) in Menahga. Burial was in the Menahga City Cemetery. Marlene, age 83, passed away with family at her side…

Ricky Ardell Riemann, 71, of Menahga, Minn., passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. A lifelong resident of Menahga, Ricky was born on Feb. 15, 1954, to Ardell and Lillie (Downer) Riemann and grew up alongside his siblings, Rhonda and Randy. Ricky was known throughout the community as a hard-working and…

Jerome “Jerry” Benson Miller, age 87, of Sebeka, Minn., died suddenly in a car accident on Jan. 5, 2026. The funeral service for Jerry will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, at the Living Hope Family Church of Sebeka. The visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan.…