Funeral Services were held for Einar “Erp” Paavola, age 90 of New York Mills, on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at Apostolic Lutheran Church in New York Mills with Pastor Nicholas Kandoll officiating. Music was provided by Louise Amberg-Jokela and Janell Brakel. Soloists were Tom Hammers and John Paavola. Pallbearers were Chad Wallgren, Brandon Kupfer, Tanner… Read More

Michael Dean Patron was born on June 26, 1952, in Wadena. His parents were the late Robert and Alice (Koria) Patron. Mike grew up in Pengilly, Minn., until he was 6 years old, and the Patron Family moved to New York Mills. He was confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in New York Mills and graduated… Read More

Doris Butcher, age 87, of Henning, passed away on October 18, 2022 at her home. Visitation was held on Friday, October 21, 2022 from 4-7 p.m. at Belmont-Karvonen Funeral Home. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 10 a.m. at Water’s Edge Church in Henning. Visitation resumed one hour prior to services… Read More

Joan B. Hanson, age 90 of Edina, Minn., formerly of New York Mills, passed away peacefully on Oct 2, 2022 at the Mt. Olivet Careview Home.  Preceded in death by parents dr. Everett & Marjorie Hanson. Survived by family & friends, Family interment Forest Hill Cemetery, Anoka, MN.  Arrangements by Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapels, Davies Chapel 612-377-2203

Funeral Services were held for Orin Petersen age 99, of New York Mills, on Monday, October 17, 2022 at Trinity Lutheran Church in New York Mills, with Pastor Kirk Douglas officiating. Congregational hymns were accompanied by Janell Brakel. Special music was provided by Sarah Severson, and Chris and Kate Swanson. Pallbearers were Jared Bakke, Christopher… Read More

Funeral services will be held for Evelyn Schweiger age 99, of Wadena, on Monday, October 24, 2022 at 2 p.m. at the Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service at the funeral home.  Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to send Evelyn’s family a message of comfort and support.  Arrangements are… Read More

Randy Schmitz, 69 of Wadena, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at home with his daughters by his side. A Celebration of Life Open House will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 1-3 p.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Randy’s Tribute Wall. Arrangements… Read More

Montie Salmela, age 85 of Perham, passed away on September 23, 2022 at Perham Living. Graveside Services and Military Honors will be held on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at 1 p.m. at Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner, Wis.  Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Montie’s Tribute Wall.  Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral… Read More

Funeral services were held for Marlene Wiirre, age 82, of New York Mills, on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at Trinity Lutheran Church in New York Mills, with Pastor Kirk Douglas officiating. The hymns were sung by the congregation, accompanied by Janell Brakel. Pallbearers were Kyle Selander, Alvin Mielke, Mason Wiirre, Jason Jungers, Terrance Heidemann and… Read More

Carl J. Hofmann age 92 of New York Mills, passed away on September 20, 2022.  He was born and raised Catholic and was excited to spend eternal life with Jesus. Carl John Hofmann was born March 18, 1930, at home in New York Mills, to Anthony and Ida (Imholte) Hofmann. He grew up on the family… Read More