Funeral services were held for Elton Hentila, age 83 of New York Mills on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church in New York Mills, with Jesse Koljonen and Karl Foley officiating. The hymns were sung by the congregation. The pallbearers were Craig, Barry, and Brian Dresser, and Chris, Justin, and Ethan Clemenson. Elton was laid to rest in Woodland Cemetery, New York Mills.

Elton Eino Elwood Hentila was born on November 15, 1940, at home on the Hentila Farm, rural New York Mills. His parents were the late Eino and Jennie (Hemming) Hentila. Elton attended a rural country school. He enjoyed living and farming on the Hentila Family Farm in Deer Creek Township.

After retiring from farming, he eventually moved into town. Elton always enjoyed being with family and friends, going to church and spending time at Finn Creek. 

On July 27, 2024, Elton passed away peacefully with the gentle care of Knute Nelson Hospice at Mills Manor in New York Mills, at 83 years of age. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Preceding Elton in death were his parents Eino and Jennie Hentila; brother, Ervin; sister, Lempi; brother-in-law: Don Dresser.

Elton is survived by his sisters: Eldora Dresser and Rosie (Jim) Clemenson; many nieces and nephews: John (Sandy) Hentila, Kathy (Todd) Schorn, Cary Dresser Verdi, Craig (Lisa) Dresser, Barry (Stephanie) Dresser, Brian Dresser, Christopher (Ali) Clemenson, Erik Clemenson, Justin (Sally) Clemenson, and many cousins and friends.

The family would like to thank the Anderson cousins, Barb Steuber, Mills Manor, Knute Nelson Hospice and Karvonen Funeral Home.

Memorials can be made to Knute Nelson Hospice and Woodland Cemetery.

Please visit karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave a message of comfort and support for Elton’s family.

Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service of New York Mills.