Lyle Henry Teberg, born on April 19, 1953, in Wadena, Minnesota, to Henry and Doris (Mattson) Teberg, passed away on April 7, 2026, in New York Mills. Lyle was baptized at home on March 22, 1964, and confirmed in 1967 at the Apostolic Lutheran Church in New York Mills. He graduated from New York Mills High… Read More

Kirk Mann, 55, of New York Mills, passed away on April 5, 2026.  A Celebration of Life was held for him at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center on Friday, April 10, 2026, from 6-9 p.m.  Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Kirk’s Tribute Wall. Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation… Read More

Bette Ann Houtkooper (Patron), age 86, of New York Mills, passed away on January 28, 2026, at Vitality Living in New York Mills. A Celebration of Life will be held on April 18, 2026, at 11 a.m. at First Congregational United Church of Christ in New York Mills. Visitation will be held one hour prior… Read More

Barbara Meckola, 90, of Menahga, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, at Greenwood Connections, Menahga. A Celebration of Life will be held for Barb on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Huntersville Outpost, Menahga from 2-4 p.m.  Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Barb’s Tribute Wall. Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral Home… Read More

David Kasperson, 66, of Round Rock, Texas passed away on January 21, 2026.  A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena at 11 a.m., with burial to follow at Greenlawn Cemetery in Verndale.  Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on David’s Tribute Wall.  Arrangements provided… Read More

It is with heavy hearts yet profound gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Loraine Alice Patron, who peacefully left this world on March 26, 2026, at the age of 95. Loraine was surrounded by her loving family in her cherished home, a fitting farewell for a woman who dedicated her… Read More

Irene May Kern, 81, of Sebeka, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at CHI St. Joseph’s Health in Park Rapids, Minn.  A Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 11 a.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Wadena. Visitation will take place an hour before mass from 10-11 a.m. at… Read More

Larry Schmitz, age 77, of Motley, Minn. (formerly of Wadena) passed away on March 18, 2026, at Harmony House in Motley. An Open House was held on Friday, April 3, 2026, from 4-6 p.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena. Larry will be laid to rest at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Wadena, at a later date. Please… Read More

Dexter Paulson, age 54, of Wadena, passed away on March 28, 2026, at his home. Memorial Services will be held on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on… Read More

 Barbara Meckola, 90, of Menahga, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, at Greenwood Connections, Menahga.  A private family service will be held at a later date. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Barb’s Tribute Wall. Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Wadena.