Janet Joan Woodward-Bistodeau Age 92 died peacefully on April 22, 2026. Jan was born on September 5, 1933 in Blackduck, Minn. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 69 years, Don. Survived by daughter Jill (Paul) Nafstad, son Jay (Kathy) Bistodeau, Daughter Jodi (Mike) McCann; Grandchildren: Jacob (Teresa) Bistodeau, Claire (Ricky) Nafstad, Amy (Kellen) Kouba, Jenna… Read More

Delbert Sandback, 71, of New York Mills, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by those he loved. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Karvonen Funeral Home, New York Mills. Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. and a memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Those wishing to… Read More

Patsy “Pat” Jean King, 71, of Menahga, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 17, 2026, at her home surrounded by the love of her daughter and her significant other. In accordance with the families’ wishes, cremation rites will be accorded, and there are no formal services scheduled at this point in time.  Those wishing to express condolences… Read More

Doris “Dori” Helen Hagen, 95, of Wadena, passed away on April 17, 2026. A memorial service will be held at Karvonen Funeral Home, Wadena, on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 2 p.m. with visitation held one hour prior to services.   Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Doris’s Tribute Wall.   Arrangements provided by… Read More

Barbara Syverson, age 79, of Bryan, Texas passed away on April 16, 2026, at her home. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, April 24, 2026, at 11 a.m. at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Henning. Visitation will be held one hour prior to Mass at church. Barbara will be laid to rest at Elmo… Read More

Steven “Steve” Howlett, age 73, of Wadena, passed away on April 18, 2026, at CentraCare in St. Cloud, Minn. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 12-4 p.m. at the Howlett Family Home. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Steve’s Tribute Wall. Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service… Read More

Terrance “Terry” Cavalier, 70, of New York Mills, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at his home in rural New York Mills.  A Mass of Christian Burial is planned for Friday, May 1st, 2026, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Otto Township and rural Perham at 11 a.m. with visitation planned an hour before service… Read More

Janice “Jan” Barthel, age 81, of Wadena, passed away on April 16, 2026, at Perham Living in Perham, Minnesota. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2026, from 4-7 p.m. with Prayer Service and Sharing Time beginning at 6 p.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena. Memorial Services will be held on Friday, May… Read More

Lucas James Newhouse, 34, of Menahga, passed away unexpectantly on April 14, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held at Eastside Church, Park Rapids, Minn. on Saturday April 25, 2026, at 11 a.m. with visitation held one hour prior to services.  Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Lucas’s Tribute Wall.  Arrangements… Read More

John Haverland, age 87, of Perham, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, in Fargo, N.D. Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 10 a.m. at New Creation Lutheran Church, Perham, with a memorial service following at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to New Creation Lutheran… Read More