David Lee Hoyhtya Krekula passed away on June 15, 2024 in Richardson, Texas. He was born on August 15, 1940, at home near the town of New York Mills, Otto Township. He started primary school in a one-room country school and continued high school in town. He graduated from New York Mills High School in… Read More

Cynthia Names, age 50, of Christine, N.D., passed away on August 5, 2024. Memorial Services were held on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at 2 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Ottertail. Visitation was held one hour prior to services at church. Cynthia will be laid to rest at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, Ottertail. Please visit… Read More

Jo Ellen Dooley, age 53, of Ottertail, passed away on August 11, 2024, at her home. A Celebration of Life Open House will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 2-4 p.m. at Jo Ellen & Michael’s Residence. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Jo Ellen’s Tribute Wall. Arrangements provided by Belmont-Karvonen Funeral… Read More

Larry Kegley, age 63, of Pelican Rapids, Minn., passed away on August 18, 2024, at his home. A Celebration of Life Open House will be held on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, from 4-6 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 6 p.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on… Read More

Private funeral services will be held for Gary Glass age 75, of Richville, on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Karvonen Funeral Home in New York Mills. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Gary’s Tribute Wall. Arrangements provided for by Karvonen Funeral Home & Cremation Services of New York Mills.

Craig Pierce, age 72, of Middleton, Idaho passed away on May 23, 2024. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Wadena Cemetery, Wadena. Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Craig’s Tribute Wall. Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service of Wadena.

Donald Sydow, age 84, of Albertville, Minn., passed away on July 11, 2024, in Robbinsdale Minn. A Celebration of Life Open House will be held on Thursday, August 22, 2024, from 12-2 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Henning. Donald will be laid to rest at 2 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery, Henning. Please… Read More

Funeral services were held for Elton Hentila, age 83 of New York Mills on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church in New York Mills, with Jesse Koljonen and Karl Foley officiating. The hymns were sung by the congregation. The pallbearers were Craig, Barry, and Brian Dresser, and Chris, Justin, and Ethan… Read More

An open house was held for Cory Keskitalo, age 36, of Henning, on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Karvonen Funeral Home in New York Mills. Cory was laid to rest in Topelius Cemetery, rural New York Mills. Cory Andrew Keskitalo was born on March 29, 1988, in Perham. His parents are Randy and Carol (Ollie) Keskitalo…. Read More

LeRoy Jafet Wiirre, age 89, of Buhl, Minn., died July 19, 2024, at home surrounded by his loved ones. LeRoy was born in New York Mills, to Jafet and Tynie Wiirre where he grew up on the farm. He came to the Iron Range where he met his first love Marjorie. LeRoy married Marjorie Heikkinen… Read More