Gale “Skeeter” Sward, age 76, of New York Mills, passed away on September 12, 2025, at Perham Living in Perham. No services are to be held at this time. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Skeeter’s Tribute Wall. Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service of New York Mills.

Wayne Hotchkiss, age 85, of New York Mills, passed away on September 18, 2025, at his home. A Celebration of Life Open House will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 1-3 p.m. at Blowers Chapel in Sebeka. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Wayne’s Tribute Wall. Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral &… Read More

Beverley “Bev” Yvonne Trimble, age 88, passed away at her home in Menahga, August 17, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held at Bethany Lutheran Church, Spruce Grove Township, 52943 140th St, Menahga, September 27, 2025, at 2 p.m. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Beverley’s Tribute Wall. Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral… Read More

Lou Ann Haugen, age 85, of Fergus Falls,  (formerly of Henning) passed away on September 18, 2025, at Pioneer Care Center in Fergus Falls. Visitation was held on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, from 4-7 p.m. with Prayer Service at 6 p.m. at Belmont-Karvonen Funeral Home in Henning. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, September… Read More

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, age 61, of Perham, passed away on September 11, 2025, at his home. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 26, 2025, from 4-7 p.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in New York Mills. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 1 p.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in New… Read More

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