The memorial service celebrating the life of Judy Loeffen of Wadena and formerly of Sebeka, was held at 2 p.m on Monday, December 2, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wadena with Pastor Nate Loer presiding.   Burial will be held in the spring of 2025, in Wadena Cemetery, Wadena.   Just days before her 80th… Read More

Richard “Dick” Kovar, age 89, of Battle Lake, passed away on November 22, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society in Battle Lake. Funeral Services were held on Friday, November 29, 2024, at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Wadena. Visitation was held one hour prior to services at church. Dick will be laid to… Read More

Dennis Mellesmoen, age 82, of Detroit Lakes, Minn. (formerly of Silver Bay, Minn.) passed away on November 25, 2024. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena, Minnesota. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Dennis will be… Read More

Phillip Jones, age 78, of Menahga, passed away on November 16, 2024, at his home. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 1 p.m. at Lakeside Community Church in Menahga. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at church. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Phillip’s Tribute Wall…. Read More

An Open House – Celebration of Life will be held for Robbie Cummings, age 40 of Perham, on Thursday, December 5, 2024 from 12-2 p.m. at the Karvonen Funeral Home in New York Mills.  Burial will take place following at Calvary Memorial Cemetery, Perham. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the Ronald McDonald House… Read More

Phillip Jones, age 78, of Menahga, passed away on November 16, 2024, at his home. Services are currently pending. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Phillip’s Tribute Wall. Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service of Wadena.

Susan Ludwig, age 76, of Wadena, passed away on November 16, 2024, at Fair Oaks Lodge in Wadena. Private family services will be held. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Susan’s Tribute Wall. Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service of Wadena.

Funeral services will be held for Shirley Wuollet, age 87 of New York Mills, on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Living Hope Family Church of Sebeka in Sebeka, Minn., with Pastor Wesley Johnson officiating. Visitation will be on Friday, November 29, 2024, from 4-7 p.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena. Visitation… Read More

Memorial services were held for Ann Roberts, age 76 of New York Mills on Monday, November 18, 2024, at 11 a.m. at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in New York Mills with Pastor Kathy Hodges officiating. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service at the church. The honorary pallbearers are Jesse… Read More

Funeral services for John Saari, age 83, of Henning, will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in New York Mills, with Pastor Kirk Douglas officiating. Janell Brakel will provide musical accompaniment. Lunch will be provided in the church parish hall following the service. The pallbearers are:  James… Read More