Norman Brasel, born in New York Mills, formerly lived in New Hope, Minn. and Brooklyn Park, Minn., passed away on September 5 at the age of 87.  Norm worked for over 35 years with the Hennepin County Highway Department and was a proud Army veteran. He was an avid sports fan who followed all Minnesota teams… Read More

An open house celebration of life for Rebecca “Becky” Lee of Fergus Falls was held on Saturday, September 13, at Belmont-Karvonen Funeral Home in Henning, from 10-11 a.m. with a prayer service starting at 11 a.m.  Arrangements are provided by Belmont-Karvonen Funeral Home & Cremation Services. 

William “Bill” Hodgden, 61, of Perham, passed away surrounded by the love of his family & pets at his side. Traditional services are currently pending and under the care of Karvonen Funeral Home in New York Mills. 

Anna Louise Kraft, 89, of New York Mills passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family at her side. A celebration of Life is set for October 9, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. At Grace Connection Church in New York Mills with a visitation taking place from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the church. Services are… Read More

Steve Backholm, 61, of Milaca, Minn., passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025 at Milaca Elim Meadows in Milaca. Arrangements are provided by Karvonen Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Wadena. 

Lucille Brasel, 89 of Perham passed away peacefully on Sunday September 7, 2025, at Alex Assisted Living, Alexandria, Minn., under the care of Hospice of Douglas County.  Funeral Services was held on Saturday September 13, 2025, at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Perham, with visitation one hour prior to the start of service…. Read More

Margery Newman, age 70, of Maple Grove, Minn. (formerly of Deer Creek) passed away on September 7, 2025. Memorial Services will be held on Friday, September 19, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena, Minnesota. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave… Read More

Clifford Clausen, age 92, of Fergus Falls, Minesota, passed away on August 19, 2025, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Fergus Falls. Memorial Services will be held on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. At the Minnesota Veteran’s Home in Fergus Falls.  Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Clifford’s Tribute Wall. Arrangements provided… Read More

Sheila Hagen, age 75, Perham, passed away on September 2, 2025, at Perham Living. Visitation was held on Sunday, September 7, 2025, from 5-7 p.m. with Prayer Service at 6:30 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Henning, Minnesota. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, September 8, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Good Shepherd… Read More

Bernice Beaver, 93 of Verndale, passed away peacefully in her home under the care of Lakewood Hospice.   Funeral Services will be held Saturday September 6, 2025, at 11 a.m. with visitation one hour prior at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena.  Burial will take place at Green Lawn Cemetery, Verndale, Minnesota following lunch.  Arrangements provided… Read More