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

Phillip Jones, age 78, of Menahga, passed away on November 16, 2024, at his home. Services are currently pending. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Phillip’s Tribute Wall. Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service of Wadena.

Susan Ludwig, age 76, of Wadena, passed away on November 16, 2024, at Fair Oaks Lodge in Wadena. Private family services will be held. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Susan’s Tribute Wall. Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service of Wadena.

Shirley Wuollet, age 87, of New York Mills, passed away on November 16, 2024, at Green Pine Acres in Menahga, Minn. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 29, 2024, from 4-7 p.m. with prayer service at 6 p.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2024,… Read More

Funeral services for John Saari, age 83, of Henning, will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in New York Mills, with Pastor Kirk Douglas officiating. Janell Brakel will provide musical accompaniment. Lunch will be provided in the church parish hall following the service. The pallbearers are:  James… Read More