Joseph Riepe, age 84, of Perham, passed away on October 23, 2025, at his home. Funeral Mass were held on Friday, October 31, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Butler. Visitation was held one hour prior to Mass at church. Joseph will be laid to rest at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery, Perham…. Read More

Judy Ann Smith, 65, of Wadena, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, October 27, 2025.  Per her wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Arrangements are provided by Karvonen Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Wadena. 

Orville “Buzz” Dow, age 90, of Perham,  passed away on October 19, 2025 at Perham Living. Memorial Services were held on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 1 p.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in New York Mills. Visitation were held one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences… Read More

Gary Ellingson, age 71, of Menahga, passed away on October 17, 2025, at his home. Funeral Services were held on Friday, October 24, 2025, at 12 p.m. at Yellow Medicine Lutheran church in Hanley Falls, Minn. Visitation was held one hour prior services at church. Gary will be laid to rest at East Yellow Medicine… Read More

Darla Jean Kimber was born on February 22, 1960, in Wadena, the fifth of seven children born to George and Shirley (Jensen) Kimber, Sr. Darla grew up on the family farm near rural Henning and attended Henning High School.  Darla married Jay Wipperling on September 20, 1980, and to this union was born two daughters, Heidi… Read More

Mike John Holtti, age 80, of Bluffton, passed away on October 15, 2025, at Like Mother Like Daughter in Perham, under the care of Moments Hospice. Visitation was held on Monday, October 20, 2025, from 4-7 p.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in New York Mills. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 11… Read More

Kari Ranell Herr, age 50, of Fargo, N.D., passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at HIA Heather’s House surrounded by her family. Memorial Services were held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 2 p.m. at the Wadena Alliance Church with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Kari will be laid to rest at… Read More

Raymond Hendrickson, age 87, of Sebeka, died on October 16, 2025, in St. Cloud, Minn. Visitation was held on Sunday, October 19, 2025, from 4-7 p.m. at Runeberg Apostolic Lutheran Church, Menahga. Funeral Services were held on Monday, October 20, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Runeberg Apostolic Lutheran Church, Menahga, with visitation beginning one hour prior… Read More

Gisela Moench, age 82, of Wadena, passed away on October 15, 2025, at Perham Living, Perham. Private Services will be held. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Gisela’s Tribute Wall. Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service of Wadena.

Shawn Kasperson, age 47, of Hoffman, Minn., died at St. Cloud Hospital on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.  Memorial Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday October 14, 2025, at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena, with visitation one hour prior to the start of service.   Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Shawn’s… Read More