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

Michael Pesola, age 65, of Ottertail, passed away on October 7, 2025, at his home. Visitation was held on Friday, October 10, 2025, from 4-7 p.m. with Prayer Service and Sharing Time at 6 p.m. at Apostolic Lutheran Church in New York Mills. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 11 a.m…. Read More

Steve Johnson, age 65, of Wadena, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Essentia Hospital in Fargo, N.D. A Celebration of Life was held on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 4 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Wadena. Visitation was held on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from 4-7 p.m. with an opportunity to share… Read More

Vivian (Cordes) Palm, age 97, of Henning, passed away on October 5, 2025, at her home. Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Henning, with visitation one hour prior to services at church. Vivian Margaret (Cordes) Palm was born on February 9, 1928, in… Read More

Jay Dean Becker, age 60, of rural Deer Creek, passed away at his home in Deer Creek, on September 27, 2025. Memorial Services were held on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena. Jay was born on December 25, 1964, in Wadena, to Bud and Judy Becker. Jay was baptized on January 31,… Read More