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

Doris “Dori” Helen Hagen, 95, of Wadena, passed away on April 17, 2026. A memorial service will be held at Karvonen Funeral Home, Wadena, on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 2 p.m. with visitation held one hour prior to services.   Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Doris’s Tribute Wall.   Arrangements provided by… Read More

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Chad Michael Wilcox on February 26, 2026 at Ogden, Utah.  He was born on April 3, 1973, in Great Falls, Mont.  His growing up years were lived in New York Mills, where he participated in track, Knowledge Bowl, life guarding at the pool, band,… Read More

Rose Violet Ruikka was born on February 2, 1930 to Walter and Lena Ruikka in New York Mills. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 7, 2026 at the age of 96, after a courageous four year battle with Alzheimer’s. She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings: Walter, Arvid,… Read More

Terrance “Terry” Cavalier, 70, of New York Mills, Minnesota passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at his home in rural New York Mills.  A Mass of Christian Burial will take place Friday, May 1, 2026, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Otto Township and rural Perham at 11 a.m. with visitation planned an hour before… Read More

Barbara Syverson, age 79, of Bryan, Texas passed away on April 16, 2026, at her home. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, April 24, 2026, at 11 a.m. at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Henning. Visitation will be held one hour prior to Mass at church. Barbara will be laid to rest at Elmo… Read More

Janet Bistodeau, 92, of Elk River, Minn. (formerly of Henning) passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026, at Guardian Angel By the Lake Assisted Living, Elk River.  A private family graveside will be held at a later date.  Those wishing to express condolences and well-wishes are encouraged to visit Janet’s obituary page at www.karvonenfuneralhome.com  Services provided… Read More

Patsy “Pat” Jean King, 71, of Menahga, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 17, 2026, at her home surrounded by the love of her daughter and her significant other. In accordance with the families’ wishes, cremation rites will be accorded, and there are no formal services scheduled at this point in time.  Those wishing to express condolences… Read More

Delbert Sandback, 71, of New York Mills, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by those he loved.  A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Karvonen Funeral Home, New York Mills.  Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. and a memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Those wishing to… Read More

Steven “Steve” Howlett, age 73, of Wadena, passed away on April 18, 2026, at CentraCare in St. Cloud, Minn. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 12-4 p.m. at the Howlett Family Home. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Steve’s Tribute Wall. Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service… Read More