Douglas LaVern Nyhus was born May 30, 1934, in Goodridge, Minn. His parents were the late Clifford and Mabel Nyhus. The family resided in various places before settling in Wadena.  Doug graduated from Wadena High School with the class of 1953. Doug was an excellent Majorette in the High School Band. After high school Doug entered… Read More

Merrill “Mike” Heggestuen, age 91, of Detroit Lakes, Minn., passed away on November 28, 2022 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Detroit Lakes. No services will be held.  Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Mike’s Tribute Wall.  Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service of New York Mills. 

Mary Klemek, age 92 of Henning, passed away on November 30, 2022 at St. William’s Living Center, Parkers Prairie. Funeral Mass were held on Monday, December 5, 2022 at 11 a.m. at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Henning. Visitation began at 9:30 a.m. before Mass at church.  Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on… Read More

Steven Kern, age 59 of Battle Lake, passed away on November 21, 2022 at his home. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena, with graveside services at St. Hubert’s Catholic Church Cemetery to follow.  Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences… Read More

Nicole “Nikki” Rogers, age 46 of New York Mills, passed away on November 6, 2022 at her home after a courageous 6 year battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life Open House was held on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at the Rogers Family Home.  Nicole Marie “Nikki” Rogers was born on December 18, 1975, to Paul… Read More

LeRoy “Lee” Hoffman, age 72, of Wadena, passed away on November 12, 2022 at his home. Visitation was held on Sunday, November 20, 2022 from 2-4 p.m. with prayer service beginning at 3:30 p.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena. Memorial Services was held on Monday, November 21, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran… Read More

Delores Rentz, age 89 of Verndale, passed away on November 7, 2022 at Lakewood Care Center in Staples, Minn. Visitation was held on Sunday, November 13, 2022 from 4-7 p.m. with prayer service at 6 p.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena. Funeral Services were held on Monday, November 14, 2022 at 11 a.m. at… Read More

Florene Oppegard-Zitzow, age 84, of Pelican Rapids passed away on November 6, 2022 at Pelican Valley Senior Living in Pelican Rapids. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 2 p.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena. Visitation was held one hour prior to services at the funeral home.  Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave… Read More

Avis Fresonke, age 86 of Perham (formerly of Dent) passed away on November 6, 2022 at Hadley House in Perham. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Dent. Visitation was held one hour prior to services at church.  Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and… Read More

Veronica “Vonnie” Snobeck, age, 87 of Detroit Lakes, Minn., went to be with Jesus on October 16, 2022. She donated her earthly remains to the University of Minnesota Bequest Program, hoping to help find a cure for celiac disease and her rare cancer diagnosis. A Memorial will be held on Friday, November 18, 2022, from… Read More