Delbert Sandback was born on September 2, 1954, in Perham, to Glenn and Gail (Frost) Sandback. He graduated from New York Mills High School with the Class of 1972.  In 1975, Delbert met Irene Geiser, and they were married on July 9, 1977. Together they raised their two daughters: Amy and Marie. Delbert began his career… Read More

Melissa Johnson, 44, of Superior Wis., formerly of Henning, Minnesota passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026 at her home in Superior, Wis.  Those wishing to express condolences and leave well-wishes are encouraged to visit Missy’s obituary page at www.karvonenfuneralhome.com Services are currently pending and under the care of Belmont-Karvonen Funeral Home in Henning. 

Jeanette Karjala, 84, of Menahga, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2026, at Heather’s House, Fargo, N.D.  A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 11 a.m. with visitation to be held one hour prior at Karvonen Funeral Home, Wadena. Those wishing to express condolences and well-wishes are encouraged to visit… Read More

Johnelda “Johnnie” Olson, age 89, of Perham, passed away on December 15, 2025, at her home in Perham. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Crosspoint Alliance Church in Perham. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at church. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials… Read More

Rachel Suzanne Larson, 45, of Deer Creek, formerly of Kansas City, Kan., passed away peacefully on Monday, April 27, 2026 at her home in Deer Creek.  In keeping with the family’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded, and an open house Celebration of Life took place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, May 2,… Read More

James Kampsula, age 85, of Forked River, N.J., passed away on February 24, 2026. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Greenwood Cemetery, New York Mills. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on James’ Tribute Wall. Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service of New York Mills.

Walter A Hart, 71, of Henning, passed away on January 21, 2026, at Astera Health, Wadena. Graveside Services will be held on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 1 p.m. at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls, Minn.  Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Walt’s Tribute Wall. Arrangements provided by Belmont-Karvonen Funeral Home &… Read More

Bonnie Wahlin, age 77, of Elbow Lake, Minn. (formerly of Clitherall) passed away on March 15, 2026, at Maplewood Manor in Elbow Lake. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 1 p.m. at Christina Lake Lutheran Cemetery in Evansville, Minn. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Bonnie’s Tribute Wall. Arrangements… Read More

Richard Meyer,  85 of Menahga, passed at CHI-St. Joseph Hospital in Park Rapids, Minn., on January 15, 2026.  Celebration of Life Open House will be held at the VFW in Menahga, on Saturday May 9, 2026 from 2-4 p.m.   Those wishing to leave condolences and well wishes are encouraged to visit Richard’s obituary page… Read More

John Herbert Reger, 88 years old, resident of rural New York Mills, passed away, after a battle with cancer, Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Perham Living in Perham.   John was born January 28, 1938, in New York Mills, to John and Rose (Herber) Reger. He grew up north of New York Mills. John graduated from… Read More