Ralph Virgil Schwartz was called home to heaven on May 23, 2022 at the age of 87. He answered the call at his home in New York Mills, surrounded by family while under the compassionate care of Red River Valley Hospice and granddaughter, Megan Badinger.     A Mass of Christian Burial for Ralph will be… Read More

Bryan Blaine Johnson, age 61, passed away on December 11, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 11 a.m. the Eagles Nest Church in Pequot Lakes. The morning will be an opportunity to sing, laugh, cry and remember Bryan’s life. Those who wish to honor Bryan’s memory can do… Read More

Tonya Buising, age 52 of Ottertail, Minnesota passed away on May 23, 2022 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, North Dakota. A Celebration of Life Open House was held on Saturday, June 11, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Ottertail Community Center in Ottertail, Minnesota. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Tonya’s… Read More

Elizabeth “Liz” Formanek, age 92 of Henning, passed away on May 25, 2022 at Our Home Your Home Assisted Living in Henning.  Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, June 3, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Henning. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. prior to the service at church.   Please visit… Read More

Funeral services were held for Barbara Pedersen age 54, of New York Mills, MN on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church in New York Mills, MN. Visitation was held from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the Church.  Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to send Barbara’s family a message of comfort and support.  Arrangements are provided by… Read More

Dale Leroy Greiner of Vining, Minnesota passed on the morning of May 22, 2022, peacefully in his sleep at the age of 80. Services were held on Monday, May 30, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at the Vining Lutheran Church in Vining. Visitation was held from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. prior to the service at… Read More

Nancy Karvonen, age 90 of New York Mills, Minnesota passed away on May 23, 2022 at Lyngblomsten Care Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visitation was held on Friday, May 27, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in New York Mills. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at 3:00… Read More

Maurice “Tony” Anthony Miller, 85, of International Falls, Minn., died on Monday, May 9, 2022 at the Rainy Lake Medical Center. Tony was born August 26, 1936 in New York Mills, to Maurice and Myrtle Miller. He was delivered by his grandfather, Dr. William Miller, in his parents’ bedroom. He was an elementary school teacher for his career…. Read More

On May 21, 2022 Bethel Erickson, age 80 of Wadena, passed away at her home after a brief battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life was held on Friday, May 27, 2022 at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena with Pastor Todd Klemme officiating. Congregational Hymns were accompanied by Janeen Gimberg. Special Music was provided by… Read More

Gordon “Gordy” Kussatz, age 81 of Menahga, Minnesota passed away on May 20, 2022 at his home. Graveside Services were held on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Jim Cook Cemetery, Menahga, Minnesota.  Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Gordy’s Tribute Wall.  Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service of Wadena, Minnesota.