Gale “Skeeter” Sward, age 76, of New York Mills, passed away on September 12, 2025, at Perham Living in Perham. No services are to be held at this time. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Skeeter’s Tribute Wall. Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service of New York Mills.

Lou Ann Haugen, age 85, of Fergus Falls,  (formerly of Henning) passed away on September 18, 2025, at Pioneer Care Center in Fergus Falls. Visitation was held on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, from 4-7 p.m. with Prayer Service at 6 p.m. at Belmont-Karvonen Funeral Home in Henning. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, September… Read More

Wayne Hotchkiss, age 85, of New York Mills, passed away on September 18, 2025, at his home. A Celebration of Life Open House will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 1-3 p.m. at Blowers Chapel in Sebeka. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Wayne’s Tribute Wall. Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral &… Read More

Beverley “Bev” Yvonne Trimble, age 88, passed away at her home in Menahga, August 17, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held at Bethany Lutheran Church, Spruce Grove Township, 52943 140th St, Menahga, September 27, 2025, at 2 pm. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Beverley’s Tribute Wall. Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral… Read More

Sheila Ann (Bredberg) Hagen, age 75, of Henning, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Perham Living Nursing Home. Sheila was born on October 3, 1949, in Willmar, Minn., to Beauford and Ruby (Wall) Bredberg. In her early years, she lived in New London, Minn., and Villard, Minn., before her family settled in Henning… Read More

Margery “Margie” Teckla Newman was born on August 19, 1955, in Wadena, to Leon and Hedy Newman. She attended Deer Creek High School and graduated with the class of 1973. Following her graduation, Margie made her home in the Twin Cities. She took pride in her fall decorations both interior and exterior, was good at needlepoint,… Read More

Gladys M. Fenske (Smith), age 79 of Ottertail, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at Perham Living. She was born on November 20, 1945 in Eagle Bend, Minn., to Leslie and Edna (Miller) Smith. After completing her general education, Gladys attended school at Wadena Tech with a focus on accounting and bookkeeping. Gladys spent four… Read More

Anna Louise Kraft, 89, of New York Mills passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family at her side. A celebration of Life is set for October 9, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. At Grace Connection Church in New York Mills with a visitation taking place from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the church. Services are… Read More

An open house celebration of life for Rebecca “Becky” Lee of Fergus Falls was held on Saturday, September 13, at Belmont-Karvonen Funeral Home in Henning, from 10-11 a.m. with a prayer service starting at 11 a.m.  Arrangements are provided by Belmont-Karvonen Funeral Home & Cremation Services. 

Clifford Clausen, age 92, of Fergus Falls, passed away on August 19, 2025, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Fergus Falls. Memorial Services will be held on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 2 p.m. At the Minnesota Veteran’s Home in Fergus Falls.  Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Clifford’s Tribute Wall. Arrangements provided by… Read More