Marvin Dean Kussatz, age 81, of Sebeka, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on June 6, 2024. Marvin Dean Kussatz was born on September 27, 1942, to Alfred and Esther (Marlow) Kussatz at Wesley Hospital in Wadena, Minnesota. Marvin grew up east of Sebeka, graduating in 1960 from Sebeka High School. Throughout his life he…

Cheryl Marie (Ritari) Haro, 73, of Nowthen, passed away May 23, 2024 after a battle with cancer. Cheryl was born in Wadena, Minnesota, on June 19, 1950 and graduated from Sebeka High School in 1968. She moved to the Twin Cities shortly thereafter and lived in Champlin and Nowthen. Cheryl had many hobbies and interests…

David Andrew Karkinen passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024 with his family at his side. He was born to Harold and Betty Karkinen on July 11, 1960. When David was a young man he was always seen with his cousin Larry and they were very active helping on the farm, driving tractor (where he…

  Michael Wayne Foss, 77, of Menahga, MN passed away Monday, May 6, 2024 surrounded by family at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, North Dakota. Michael (Mike) was born October 30, 1946, to Romaine Sheire Foss and Louise May Foss (Jarvinen). Mike was an Army brat growing up in many parts of the world eventually…

The Mass of Christian Burial for Louise Vandenberghe of Wadena will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 24, 2024, at St. Anns Catholic Church in Wadena with Fr. Aaron Kuhn as celebrant. The visitation will be held on Thursday from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Johnson-Schuller Chapel in Wadena with Parish Prayers…

Marion Senn, age 89, of Menahga, Minnesota passed away on May 9, 2024, at CHI St. Joseph’s Health in Park Rapids, Minnesota. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 17, 2024, from 6 to 8 p.m. with Prayer Service at 7:30 p.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in New York Mills, Minnesota. Memorial Services will be…

Lee Adrian Haugen was born on August 10, 1947, to Marvin and Doris (Swenson) Haugen in Graceville, MN. Lee lived on the family farm in Clinton, MN with his parents and siblings. Lee graduated in 1965 from Clinton High School in Clinton, MN. After graduation, Lee moved to the Minneapolis area and gained employment in…

Clarence William Suvanto, 86, died May 7, 2024, in Fergus Falls, MN, with his wife and niece by his side. Clarence was born June 24, 1937 to William August and Helen Ruth (Gustafson) at home in Runeberg Township, Becker County, MN. Clarence attended a country school, until the building burned. He graduated from Menahga High…

Gerald “Jerry” Norman LaPitz, age 97, of Roberts, WI, formerly of Menahga, MN, passed away on May 6, 2024, at his home in Roberts, WI. Gerald was born on August 28, 1926 to parent’s John and Margaret (Hansen) LaPitz in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Jerry attended South High School in Minneapolis, MN, and joined the United States…

Deanna Kay Johnson, 73, of Park Rapids, MN passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at her home. Deanna was born September 27, 1950 in Detroit Lakes, MN to Milton and Frances (Rosell) Johnson. She graduated from Lake Park High School in 1968 and from Moorhead State College in 1972. After several years as a…