Obituaries
Sandra Louise Smith, age 79, of Staples, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026.
Sandy was an amazing woman whose life was defined by her caring heart and the many ways she showed up for the people around her. She had a special gift for sewing and poured love into every stitch—...
Marvel Alta Bartylla, a 94-year-old of Browerville, passed away on February 5, 2026, at Lakewood Health System Hospital in Staples. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at the United Methodist Church in Staples. Visitation will be from 4-6 PM on Monday, February 9...
Muriel Nelson transitioned to her heavenly home on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at The Meadows in Wadena, MN. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena, Minnesota. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the funeral...
Kenneth William Hudalla, 84, of Rice, passed away January 27, 2026, at St. Cloud Hospital.
Mass of Christian Burial was held February 2 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids, with Father Thomas Knoblach officiating.
Burial was at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Clarissa.
Ken was born...
Bethel Brichacek, 95, of Browerville passed away January 15, 2026 at Central Todd County Care Center in Clarissa.
Memorial services were held January 23 at Christ The King Catholic Church, Browerville.
Burial was at the church cemetery.
Bethel Marie Shannon was born to Edgar and Mary Shannon at...
Joann Drajna, 76, Staples/Browerville area, passed away January 25, 2026 St. Williams Living Center in Parkers Prairie
Mass of Christian Burial was held January 29 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Staples.
Joann Mary Jambor was born March 30, 1949, to Albert and Mary Anne Jambor in Algona,...
Kenneth W. Hudalla, 84
Rice
September 17, 1941 – January 27, 2026
Kenneth William Hudalla, age 84 of Rice, Minnesota, passed away on January 27, 2026, at St. Cloud Hospital. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids, Monday, February 2, 2026...
Lawrence (Larry) Shake, 61, passed away peacefully January 12, 2026, at A Daughter’s Love Care Center in Staples.
Memorial Services will be held Saturday, January 24, at 11:00 a.m. at the Swan Valley Lutheran Church, Leader, Mn. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Lunch will be served following...
Arlene June Stenberg passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on January 16, 2026, at her home in Wadena.
Funeral services will be held January 22, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services.
Burial will be at Motley Cemetery...
Charles “Charlie” Warren Crews, Jr., 95, of Staples passed away January 11, 2026.
Funeral services were held January 16 at the United Methodist Church, Staples.
Burial was at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Camp Ripley, Little Falls.
Charlie was born September 27, 1930, to Helen (Jamison)...
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