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Adeline Julia (Avelsgard) Griffith was born on February 4, 1932, to her parents Albert and Alice (Haugen) Kasper in Adams County, South Fork Township, North Dakota. She grew up joyfully alongside her eight siblings Alfred, Annabel, Lillian, Joe, Alice, Jack, Mabel, and Steve. She attended country school in Orange Township District 2 and 3 through grade 9. On November 19, 1947, Adeline married David Avelsgard in Oylen, Minnesota. The pair later moved to Lemmon, South Dakota for six months, ...

Jeanette Arlene Karjala, of Menahga, Minnesota, born Feb. 21, 1942, passed away on April 26, 2026, at the age of 84.   Jeanette lived a life deeply dedicated to education and the success of her students. She began her own schooling in a one-room schoolhouse in Menahga, Minnesota, going on to graduate from Lathrop High School in Fairbanks, Alaska, in 1960 before completing an undergraduate degree at Western Washington University.  During her years as a high ...

Duane P. Graba, age 68, of Sebeka, Minnesota, passed away on May 6, 2026 at home surrounded by the love of his family. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Living Hope Family Church in Sebeka, Minnesota beginning at 4 p.m. The memorial service will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026, at Living Hope Family Church in Sebeka, Minnesota at 11 a.m., with visitation beginning one hour prior to the service. Duane was born on January 24, 1958, in Winton, Minnesota to the late Fred ...

Audrey Stearns, age 71, of Wadena, Minnesota, passed away on May 30, 2026, peacefully at the family cabin on Lake Marion in Richville, Minnesota. Audrey Jane Scherbart was born on May 31, 1954, in Tracy, Minnesota, to Valentine and Alma (Toft) Scherbart. She graduated from Balaton High School in 1972 and continued her education at Worthington Community College, earning her AA degree and her LPN Nursing Certificate. On October 2, 1976, Audrey married William “Bill” Stearns in ...

Robert “Bob” Reemts Jr., age 58, of Henning, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Henning on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Henning, Minnesota. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow at Inman Cemetery in Henning, Minnesota. Robert Reemts Jr. was born on December 13, 1967, in Parkers Prairie, Minnesota, to Robert Sr. ...

Joanne Brockopp, 91, of Valley City, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 29, 2026, at St. Raphael’s Care Center in Valley City.  Joanne Lueders was born on November 24, 1934, at Wesley Hospital in Wadena, Minnesota; the daughter of William and Rosella Cordes Lueders. She was raised in Henning, Minnesota alongside her three sisters, Rosalynn, Marlys, and Carolee. Joanne was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Henning, Minnesota, and ...

Jerry Emil Siltala, age 79, of Sebeka, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, May 28, 2026. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena, Minnesota. Visitation will be held at the church one hour prior to the service, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Interment will take place at Grace Lutheran Cemetery immediately following the service. A luncheon and time of fellowship will follow. Those who choose not to attend the ...

Dale E. Hendrickson, 80, of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, went to be with his Lord on May 27, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Dale was born on January 25, 1946, in Perham, Minnesota, and was raised by his devoted parents in Menahga, Minnesota. He attended District 75 North School and later graduated from Frazee High School. On June 19, 1965, Dale married the love of his life, Rita Oelke, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Menahga, Minnesota. Together they built a beautiful life ...

Tristan George LeComte was born on July 29, 1996 to Jason George LeComte and Sherry Ann Duerr in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. Tristan graduated from the Wadena High School in 2014 where he enjoyed playing basketball and baseball.  After high school Tristan was always interested in the trade business and went to work in the  construction and masonry field.  In the fall of 2023 Tristan enrolled at the Minnesota State Community and Technical College Lineman Program in Wadena, ...