Relma Ethel (Deckert) Siirila was born on June 8, 1928, in Henning.  Her parents were the late Rudolph and Hulda (Schoenfisch) Deckert.  Relma graduated from Henning High School with the class of 1946 and then attended Teachers College in Great Falls, Mont. In 1952 Relma married her high school sweetheart, Paul Siirila, of Sebeka, Minn. … Read More

Audrey Perala, age 88 of New York Mills, passed away on January 2, 2025, at her home. Visitation was held on Sunday, January 5, 2025, from 4-7 p.m. with Prayer Service at 6 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in New York Mills. Funeral Services were held on Monday, January 6, 2025, at 1 p.m. at… Read More

Helen DeGarmo, age 82, of Wadena, passed away on December 30, 2024, at Perham Living in Perham. Services are to be held at a later date. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Helen’s Tribute Wall. Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service of Wadena.

Jennifer Rapatt, age 41, of Battle Lake, passed away on December 23, 2024, at her home. No services are to be held at this time. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Jennifer’s Tribute Wall. Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service of New York Mills.

Duane Schultz, age 86, of Menahga, passed away on December 20, 2024 at his home. No services will be held at this time. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Duane’s Tribute Wall. Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service of Wadena

Richard Ruter, age 67, of Wadena, passed away on December 15, 2024, at his home. No services will be held at this time. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Richard’s Tribute Wall. Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service of Wadena.

JoAnn Tverberg, age 72, of Frazee, Minn., passed away on December 22, 2024, at her home. No services will be held at this time. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on JoAnn’s Tribute Wall. Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service of Wadena.

Donald Bentley, age 67, of New York Mills, passed away on December 18, 2024, at his home. A Celebration of Life Open House will be held on Sunday, January 5, 2025, from 1-4 p.m. at Charles D. Center VFW Post #3289, New York Mills. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Don’s Tribute Wall. Arrangements… Read More

Brian Larson, age 66, of Menahga, passed away on December 22, 2024, at his home. No services are to be held at this time. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Brian’s Tribute Wall. Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service of Wadena.

Funeral services were held for Richard Tervola, age 87, of New York Mills, on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Apostolic Lutheran Church in New York Mills, with Pastor Nick Kandoll presiding. Congregational hymns were accompanied by Janet Tumberg. Pallbearers were Kenneth Tervola, Tom Mursu, Martin Tervola, Marty Irons, Marlin Irons, Sr. and Marlin Irons, Jr…. Read More