It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John Nevanen (International Falls, Minnesota), born in Ely, Minnesota, who passed away at the age of 85, on July 29, 2019. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Nevanen to show support.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Wesley Nevanen and Dorothy Nevanen (Casey); his wife Yvonne; his brother Jerry; his sister-in-law Kathleen "Kay" Nevanen; his children, David (Cathy) of Duluth, Howard (Michelle) of Hastings, Paul (Denise) of International Falls, Brian (Martha) of Eagan and Jonelle Mellstrom (Tim) of Windom; his grandchildren, Matthew Nevanen (Anne), Kaari Flannery (Patrick), Lauren Nevanen, Kate Nevanen, Lucy Corrin (Ladd), Frank Nevanen (Anja), Molly Nevanen, Andrew Nevanen, Jack Mellstrom and Lily Mellstrom; and his great grandchildren, Owen Wilcox, Oliver Nevanen, Eleanor Nevanen and Rowan Flannery. He was also cherished by friends and being with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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Green Larsen Mortuary

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August 1, 2019

Janice and Joey Nevanen lit a candle

“A candle has been lit by : Janice and Joey Nevanen”

August 1, 2019

Janice and Joey Nevanen sent flowers

“In loving memory of John Nevanen, Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.”

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August 2, 2019

956jan519 wrote a sympathy message

“We are remembering the good times with Uncle Johnny and Aunt Yvonne when we went to visit them in International Falls. Praying for the family to have the peace of Christ during this difficult time.”