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Marrianne R. Yeager

Marrianne R. Yeager

Nov 11, 2024

Marrianne R. Yeager, age 75 of Faribault, MN, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024 at the Northfield Hospital.

Marrianne Renae, the daughter of Ora and Anna (McCormick) Davis, was born on March 18, 1949 in Dunning, NE. Marrianne grew up in Dunning, NE and graduated from Halsey-Dunning Nebraska High School Sandhills Public School with the Class of 1969. She was...

Janice T. Ellerbusch

Janice T. Ellerbusch

Nov 8, 2024

Janice T. Ellerbusch, age 72 of Faribault, MN passed away Friday, November 8, 2024 at Milestone Senior Living following a brief illness.

Janice Theresa, the daughter of Paul and Anna (Solberg) Cloutier, was born on January 2, 1952 in Faribault. On November 18, 1977 she was united in marriage to Phillip H. Ellerbusch. Phillip preceded her in death on December 14,...

Larry D. Severin

Larry D. Severin

Nov 4, 2024

Larry D. Severin, age 66, of Faribault, MN, passed away suddenly due to a heart condition on November 4, 2024.

Larry Don was born on April 13, 1958, in Marengo, Iowa, the son of Don and Lela (Fish) Severin. He graduated from Benton Community High School in 1976. Larry married his high school sweetheart, Diana Bobzien on April 23, 1977, in...

Mary Ann Smisek

Mary Ann Smisek

Oct 30, 2024

Mary Ann Smisek, age 79 of Lonsdale, MN passed away at her home on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 surrounded by her loving family, after a struggle of several years with Lewy body dementia.

Mary Ann, the daughter of Edward and Helen Kalina, was born on December 8, 1944 in Northfield, MN. She grew up in rural Northfield and graduated from Northfield...

Kathleen "Katie" M. Swedin

Kathleen "Katie" M. Swedin

Oct 25, 2024

Kathleen “Katie” Swedin, age 73 of Faribault, MN passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024 at Mill City Senior Living.

Kathleen Marie, the daughter of Robert and Bernas (Tebo) Dudley, was born on October 19, 1951 in Northfield, MN. Katie was raised in Northfield before her family moved to Faribault. She graduated from Bethlehem Academy with the Class of 1970. She...

Jeffrey Turner

Jeffrey Turner

Oct 23, 2024

Jeffrey J. Turner, age 61, of Faribault, MN, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024, following an extended illness.

Jeffrey Joel was born on June 20, 1963, in Faribault, MN, the son of Joel Turner and Marlene (Spitzack) Giefer. He graduated from Faribault High School with the class of 1981. On March 4, 2005, he was united in marriage to Michelle Berge...

Steven A. Ernste

Steven A. Ernste

Oct 21, 2024

Steven A. Ernste, age 76 of Faribault, MN passed away Monday, October 21, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his family, following a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. 

Steven Anton, the son of Archie and Dorothy (Bauer) Ernste was born on January 22, 1948 in Faribault. He attended Bethlehem Academy High School and graduated with the class of 1966. Following high...

Geraldine B. "Gerri" Chappuis

Geraldine B. "Gerri" Chappuis

Oct 19, 2024

Geraldine B. “Gerri” Chappuis, age 86 of Eagan, MN and formerly of Faribault, MN passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Stonehaven of Eagan Senior Living.

Geraldine Barbara, the daughter of Shurrell and Bernadette (Rooney) Olmstead was born on October 30, 1937 in Minneapolis, MN. She attended Bethlehem Academy High School and later graduated from St. Anthony High School in Minneapolis...

Jerry M. Swanson

Jerry M. Swanson

Oct 16, 2024

Jerry M. Swanson, age 68 of Faribault, MN, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at the Northfield Hospital from Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

Jerry Michael, the son of Paul Hedin and Shirley (Stanek) Swanson, was born on January 24, 1956 in Faribault, MN. Jerry grew up in Faribault and graduated from Faribault High School with the Class of 1974. He worked...

Nancy J. Appelgren

Nancy J. Appelgren

Oct 15, 2024

Nancy J. Appelgren, age 80 of Faribault, MN passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 surrounded by her family at The Emeralds at Faribault.

Nancy Jean, the daughter of Richard and Lillian (Nielsen) Appelgren, was born on September 3, 1944 in Minneapolis, MN. Nancy grew up in Minneapolis and attended Mrs. Frasier’s School. She worked for Opportunity Workshop in Minnetonka for...

Ramona Mary (Furr) Tonga

Ramona Mary (Furr) Tonga

Oct 13, 2024

Ramona Mary (Furr) Tonga, 77, of Shieldsville, passed peacefully in her home on October 13, surrounded by family. 

Mona was born in Waseca, MN, on January 13, 1947, to Charles Everett Furr and Loretta Marie (Carrigan) Furr. Mona was the baby of 11 children in a devoted Catholic farm family. After the passing of her mother, she was blessed with a...

Mable R. Walkowiak

Mable R. Walkowiak

Oct 13, 2024

Mable R. Walkowiak, age 97, of Apple Valley, MN, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at the Arbors at Ridges in Burnsville, MN.

Mable Rose was born on March 9, 1927, in Faribault, MN, the daughter of Emil and Grace (Simon) Corbesia. She married John E. Walkowiak Sr. on January 3, 1946, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Faribault....

Daniel "Danny" O. Laube

Daniel "Danny" O. Laube

Oct 12, 2024

Daniel Otto Laube, aged 90, passed away on October 12, 2024, in Faribault, MN. Born on December 8, 1933, Dan was known for his big heart and his readiness to assist anyone in need, earning him the affection and admiration of many.

Dan leaves behind a loving family, including his children Daniel (Judy) Laube, Diane (Keith) O'Daniel, Debra (Eric) Hordinski, and...

Ronald M. Zeise

Ronald M. Zeise

Oct 12, 2024

Ronald M. Zeise, age 78 of Faribault, MN passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 12, 2024 in Bay City, WI.

Ronald Marvin Zeise was born April 18, 1946 to Vernal and Olive (Jorgenson) Zeise. Ron, as he preferred to be called, grew up on the family farm in Deerfield Township, Steele County. He attended District 19 Country School then later Medford...

Rita A. Stelter

Rita A. Stelter

Oct 12, 2024

Rita A. Stelter, age 88 of Faribault, MN passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, October 12, 2024. 

Rita Ann, the daughter of George and Florence (Minton) Walkowiak was born on August 23, 1936 in Faribault. She attended Bethlehem Academy High School and graduated with the class of 1954. On September 9, 1961 she was united in marriage to Gordon...

Rene Adell Jenness

Rene Adell Jenness

Oct 11, 2024

 Rene Adell Jenness was born January 27, 1926, on the Fenne family farm near Skyberg, MN, in Cherry Grove Township to parents Karen Christine (Grove) and Louis Fenne. She attended rural school at District #120 and was a graduate of the Class of 1943 of West Concord High School. She continued her education at Mankato State University and the University...

Irvin W. Becker

Irvin W. Becker

Oct 10, 2024

 Irvin W. Becker, age 88 of Faribault, MN passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024, surrounded by his family, at Mill City Senior Living in Faribault. 

Irvin William, the son of Mathew and Clara (Blatz) Becker was born on October 21, 1935 in Faribault, MN. He attended Country School and then served in the U.S. Army for two years. On June...

Dalton L. Heyer

Dalton L. Heyer

Oct 4, 2024

Dalton L. Heyer, age 30, of Faribault, MN, passed away unexpectedly due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on October 4, 2024.

Dalton Lee was born on June 8, 1994, in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Gene and Julie (Schmaltz) Heyer. He was raised in Faribault and graduated from Faribault High School. Dalton worked construction for different companies, including R.A.W....

Kenneth "Ken" Kangas

Kenneth "Ken" Kangas

Sep 29, 2024

Kenneth “Ken” Kangas, age 85, of Faribault, MN, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024, at the Allina Health Faribault Medical Center following an extended illness.

Kenneth James Kangas was born in Grand Rapids, MN, on October 13, 1938, to Wayne and Hilda (Nelmark) Kangas. Ken graduated from Grand Rapids High School, and then went on to further his education at Itasca...

Catherine M. "Cathy" Rossow

Catherine M. "Cathy" Rossow

Sep 28, 2024

Catherine M. “Cathy” Rossow, age 68 of Pine Island, MN passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the Seasons Hospice House in Rochester, MN following an extended illness. 

Cathy, the daughter of Victor and Carol (Morsching) DeGrood, was born October 13, 1955 in Faribault, MN. She graduated from Faribault High School in 1973. On August 3,...

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