James Foster, age 90 of Wadena, passed away on December 12, 2021 at Fair Oaks Lodge in Wadena. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on James’ Tribute Wall.  Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service of Wadena.

Nanette Neels, age 55, of New York Mills, passed away unexpectedly on November 30, 2021, at the Sanford Health in Fargo, N.D.   Nanette was born to Lawrence and Mary (Schill) Neels on May 8, 1966, in Wadena. She attended Wadena Public Schools and lived her entire life with her family.  Nanette had a happy disposition… Read More

Cecelia Dilley passed away December 13, 2021, at Elk Ridge Assisted Living in Perham, at the age of 90 years. Cecelia Pearl (Stoliper) Dilley was born in Wellsville, Ohio, on March 8, 1931. A funeral service was held on Sunday, December 19, 2021, at 2 p.m. United Methodist Church in Jackson, Minn., with a visitation at 1:30… Read More

John E. Bergum, age 73 of Perham, passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021 in Fargo, N.D. John Edward Bergum, JEB, was born to Raymond and Florence (Rudebeck) Bergum on April 7th, 1948.  John was raised in Perham with his two brothers, Gary and Donald, along with over forty foster brothers and sisters.  He graduated from Perham… Read More

Visitation will be held for Kenneth Witte, age 98 of Deer Creek, on Thursday, December 16, 2021 from 4-7 p.m. with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m. at the Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena.  Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to send Kenneth’s family a message of comfort and support.  Arrangements are provided by Karvonen Funeral and Cremation Service. 

Lori Ness, age 64 of Wadena, passed away on December 8, 2021 at Fair Oaks Lodge in Wadena. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Trinity Lutheran Church in New York Mills.  Lori Ann Haakana was born on October 1, 1957 in Minneapolis, Minn. Her parents were the late Reno Richard and Virginia… Read More

Ralph David McQuiston, 71 of Sebeka, passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at Tri-County Hospital in Wadena.   A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at 11 a.m. at the Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena, with a visitation one hour prior.   Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to send Ralph’s family a message of… Read More

Funeral services were held for Kenneth “Bud” Welter, age 91 of New York Mills, on Friday, December 10, 2021 at 11 a.m. at the Apostolic Lutheran Church in New York Mills, with Pastor Nicholas Kandoll officiating. The hymns were sung by the congregation, accompanied by Louise Amberg-Jokela. The pallbearers were Brien Meyer, Mark Meyer, Jim… Read More

James “Mac” O. McAllister, age 79 of Richville, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021 at his home.  He was born September 6, 1942 in Breckenridge, Minn. to George and Florence (Neubauer) McAllister. For some people it takes years to make friends and keep a best friend. For Mac, he was born with his and would tell… Read More

Bonnie Steeke, age 90, of Perham, entered into her Heavenly Home on Monday, November 29, 2021, at Perham Living Nursing Home.  Bonnie was born on June 19, 1931, to Fred and Pauline (Huwe) Rader at home in Evergreen, Minn.  Bonnie was Baptized on July 1, 1931, and confirmed on June 2, 1946, at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church,… Read More