Funeral services were held for Edwin “Ed” Orman age 92, of Frazee, Minn., on Friday, October 28, 2022 at 2 p.m. at the Karvonen Funeral Home in New York Mills. Visitation was held one hour prior to the funeral service.  Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to send Ed’s family a message of comfort and support.  Arrangements are provided by… Read More

Grant James Nyhus (77) passed away on October 16, 2022 at his home in Fergus Falls. Grant James Nyhus and his twin sister, Gloria, were born February 17, 1945 to Bert and Eves (Anderson) Nyhus in Wadena.The twins became children three and four and were later joined by 2 additional siblings, bringing the family to six…. Read More

Ardella Katherine Griffiths (Soehl), age 87, of Woodbury, Minn., passed away Friday, October 14, 2022. Survived by loving husband of 51 years Ed; brother, Wesley; son, Mike (grandson Blake); daughter Sue (grandson Marshall); 2 nieces and 2 nephews; stepchildren: Cathy, Terry, Steve, Carin, Kelly, Jay (11 step grandchildren & 9 great step grandchildren). Preceded in death by… Read More

A visitation was held for Michael Patron age 70, of New York Mills, on Thursday, October 20, 2022 from 4-7 p.m. with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m. at the Karvonen Funeral Home in New York Mills.  Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to send Mike’s family a message of comfort and support.  Arrangements are provided by Karvonen Funeral and… Read More

Funeral Services were held for Doris Butcher, age 87 of Henning, on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Water’s Edge Church in Henning, with Pastor Jeremiah Rice officiating. Congregational Hymns were accompanied by Linda Bjorklund. Pallbearers were Doris’ grandchildren. Doris was laid to rest in Girard Union Cemetery, Henning.  Doris Jane Henderson was born on June 18,… Read More

Orin Petersen, age 99 of New York Mills, passed away on October 12, 2022 at Mills Manor in New York Mills. Visitation was held on Sunday, October 16, 2022 from 5-7 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 6:30 p.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in New York Mills. Funeral Services was held on Monday, October 17,… Read More

Funeral services will be held for Evelyn Schweiger age 99, of Wadena, on Monday, October 24, 2022 at 2 p.m. at the Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service at the funeral home.  Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to send Evelyn’s family a message of comfort and support.  Arrangements are… Read More

Elizabeth “Betty” Boxell, age 87, died peacefully after a short illness on October 7, 2022. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 10 a.m. at the Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena, with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Betty’s Tribute Wall. Arrangements provided… Read More

Randy Schmitz, 69 of Wadena, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at home with his daughters by his side. A Celebration of Life Open House will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 1-3 p.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Randy’s Tribute Wall. Arrangements… Read More

Dale Berger, 88, of New Prague, Minn., formerly of Battle Lake, died on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Mala Strana Assisted Living in New Prague, Minn.  Dale Andrew Berger was born on July 23, 1934, in Sioux Falls, S.D., the son of Andrew and Esther (Brandt) Berger. He was baptized and confirmed at First Methodist Church… Read More