Funeral services were held for Francis “Fran” Greenwaldt, age 91 of Deer Creek, on Monday, December 16, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Deer Creek with Pastor Donald Wagner officiating. The hymns were sung by the congregation, accompanied by Marcus Lueders. The pallbearers were Jacob Snyder, Blake Greenwaldt, Ben Birch, Jessie Grangruth, Johnny Barthel, Derek… Read More

Lisa Aune, age 57, of Wadena, passed away on December 5, 2024, at her home. Memorial Services were held on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Wadena Alliance Church in Wadena. Visitation was held one hour prior to services at church. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Lisa’s Tribute Wall. Arrangements provided… Read More

William “Billy” Steinbach, age 79 of New York Mills,  passed away on December 13, 2024 at Perham Living, Perham. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in New York Mills. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 from 4-7 p.m. with a prayer service… Read More

Timothy “Tim” Wohlert, age 72, of Wadena, passed away on December 9, 2024, at Essentia Health in Fargo, N.D. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2024, from 4-7 p.m. with prayer service and sharing time at 6 p.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena. Memorial Services will be held on Friday, December 20,… Read More

Donald “Don” Jessen, age 84, of Sartell, Minn., (formerly of Wadena) passed away on December 6, 2024, at St. Cloud Hospital, St. Cloud, Minn. Memorial Services was held on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 1 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Wadena. Visitation was held one hour prior to services at church. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com… Read More

Vicky L. Reed, age 66, of Waconia, Minn., passed away on December 5, 2024. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, wife, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Vicky was born on March 2, 1958 in St. Paul, Minn., and she spent her childhood in Northfield, Minn. She went on to… Read More

Richard “Dick” Kovar, age 89, of Battle Lake, passed away on November 22, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society in Battle Lake. Funeral Services were held on Friday, November 29, 2024, at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Wadena. Visitation was held one hour prior to services at church. Dick will be laid to… Read More

Dennis Mellesmoen, age 82, of Detroit Lakes, Minn. (formerly of Silver Bay, Minn.) passed away on November 25, 2024. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena, Minnesota. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Dennis will be… Read More

Phillip Jones, age 78, of Menahga, passed away on November 16, 2024, at his home. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 1 p.m. at Lakeside Community Church in Menahga. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at church. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Phillip’s Tribute Wall…. Read More

An Open House – Celebration of Life will be held for Robbie Cummings, age 40 of Perham, on Thursday, December 5, 2024 from 12-2 p.m. at the Karvonen Funeral Home in New York Mills.  Burial will take place following at Calvary Memorial Cemetery, Perham. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the Ronald McDonald House… Read More