Michelle Louise Sydow was born in Minneapolis, Minn., February 23, 1968 to Roger and Elaine (Sumstad) Sydow. She was raised in Spring Lake Park, Minn., Henning and Ottertail.   Michelle fought a long and hard battle with breast cancer, she was cancer free for 6 years. Two years ago she was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer… Read More

Memorial services were held for Gary Neuschwander age 52, of Wadena, on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at 11 a.m. at the Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena. Visitation was held one hour prior to the memorial service at the funeral home.  Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to send Gary’s family a message of comfort and support.  Arrangements are provided by… Read More

Karen Savela, age 63 of Sebeka, Minn., passed away on July 3, 2022 at Sanford on Broadway in Fargo, N.D. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at 2 p.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena, Minn. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the funeral home.  Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com… Read More

Douglas Anderson, age 78 of Henning, passed away peacefully at his home on July 6, 2022, surrounded by family and friends after a brief battle with Leukemia. Funeral Services were held on Friday, July 15, 2022 at 2 p.m. at Wadena Alliance Church in Wadena. Visitation was held at 12 p.m. prior to the service… Read More

Funeral Services were held for Dean Eckhoff, age 74  of Deer Creek, on Wednesday, July 13, in Deer Creek with Pastor Donald Wagner officiating. Pallbearers were Corey Eckhoff, Brad Eckhoff, Chris Eckhoff, Bubba Rinerson, Mike Simmons, Jake Pedersen and Erik Orndorff. Honorary Pallbearers were Dean’s granddaughters: Kensey, Ashlyn and Samantha; great-grandson: Evan; and goddaughter: Tammy. … Read More

A celebration of life and a visitation for Jack Windels, age 16, of Wadena, will be held on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, from 4-7 p.m. at the Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena. Funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. at the Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena.  Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on… Read More

Douglas Anderson, age 78 of Henning, passed away on July 6, 2022 at his home with his family by his side. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, July 15, 2022 at 2 p.m. at Wadena Alliance Church in Wadena. Visitation will begin at 12 p.m. prior to the service at church. Douglas will be… Read More

Donald L. Buchan, 81, Plymouth, Minn., loving husband and father, died Friday, June 24, with family members by his side at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park after a long battle with lung cancer. Don was born and raised in Henning and graduated from Henning High School in 1959. He spent most of his adult life… Read More

Donna Kyllonen, age 79 of Perham, passed away on June 9, 2022 at her home. Graveside services were held on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 2 p.m. at Greenwood Cemetery, New York Mills.  Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Donna’s Tribute Wall.  Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service of New York Mills.

Lynn Anderson, age 74 of Wadena, passed away on June 26, 2022 at his home. Visitation was held on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 from 4-7 p.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena. Memorial Services began at 7 p.m. following visitation.   Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Lynn’s Tribute Wall.  Arrangements provided by Karvonen… Read More