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Larry E. Larson

Larry E. Larson

Jan 15, 2025

Larry E. Larson, age 84 of Faribault, MN passed away on January 15, 2025 at The Emeralds at Faribault.

A full obituary will be published.

Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 9:30 A.M. at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home & Crematory, Faribault with a Time of Sharing starting at 11:00 A.M. Interment will be at Meadow...

Sanford "Sandy" Pitan

Sanford "Sandy" Pitan

Jan 13, 2025

Sanford “Sandy” Pitan, age 59, of Lakeville, MN, and formerly of Faribault, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 13, 2025.

Funeral arrangements are being completed with the Parker Kohl Funeral Home of Faribault and will be announced later.

Beverly J. Miller

Beverly J. Miller

Jan 13, 2025

Beverly J. Miller, age 76, of Faribault, MN, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at a later date for Beverly.

A complete obituary will appear later.

Stephen J. Friesen

Stephen J. Friesen

Jan 13, 2025

Stephen J. Friesen, age 72 of Faribault, MN passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025 at the Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN surrounded by his loving family.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home in Faribault with the Rev. Elden Eklund officiating. 

Visitation will be held at the Parker...

Carol J. Juaire

Carol J. Juaire

Jan 11, 2025

Carol J. Juaire, age 84, of Kenyon, MN, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the Benedictine Living Community in Owatonna, MN.

Funeral arrangements are being completed with the Parker Kohl Funeral Home of Faribault and will be announced later.

Janet A. Peters

Janet A. Peters

Jan 10, 2025

Janet A. Peters, age 72 of Ellendale, MN and formerly of Faribault, MN passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 at the Whispering Oaks Nursing Home in Ellendale following an extended illness.

Janet Ann, the daughter of Lawrence and Mildred (Stotzel) Gretz was born on September 8, 1952 in California. She attended Faribault High School and graduated with the class of...

Joan Marie Jarvis

Joan Marie Jarvis

Jan 10, 2025

Joan Marie Jarvis, age 70, of Faribault, MN passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 at her home. 

Joan Marie, the daughter of Harlan and Rita (Otto) Jarvis was born on January 12, 1954 in Faribault, MN. She attended Faribault Senior High School and graduated with the class of 1972. Joan worked for many years as a caregiver at the Faribault...

Lee A. Chappuis

Lee A. Chappuis

Jan 7, 2025

Lee A. Chappuis, age 57, of Faribault, MN, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at the Allina Health Medical Center in Faribault, following a sudden illness.

Lee Andrew, the son of Gordon and Janice (Dienst) Chappuis, was born on April 27, 1967, in Faribault. He graduated from Bethlehem Academy High School with the class of 1985. Lee was a member of...

Raymond L. "Ray" Sammon

Raymond L. "Ray" Sammon

Jan 2, 2025

Raymond L. “Ray” Sammon, age 85 of Faribault, MN, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at the Ebenezer Ridges Care Center in Burnsville, MN following an extended illness.

Raymond Leonard, the son of Joseph and Mary (Hanley) Sammon was born on February 8, 1939 in Faribault, MN. He attended Faribault High School and graduated with the class of 1957. Following...

David E. Schmitz

David E. Schmitz

Jan 1, 2025

David E. “Dave” Schmitz, age 73 of Faribault, MN passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 surrounded by his family.

David Edward, the son of Justin and Cecelia (Jandro) Schmitz was born on April 27, 1951 in Northfield, MN. He attended Bethlehem Academy High School and graduated with the class of 1969. Following high school Dave attended...

Laura J. Daily

Laura J. Daily

Dec 29, 2024

Laura J. Daily, age 58, of Faribault, MN, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024, following injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Laura Jean the daughter of Gene and Marlys (Caron) Vierling, was born on October 27, 1966, in Faribault. She graduated from Bethlehem Academy High School with the class of 1985, and South Central College. She was united in marriage to...

Elizabeth A. "Libby" Meder

Elizabeth A. "Libby" Meder

Dec 26, 2024

Elizabeth Ann “Libby” Meder, age 75, of Faribault, MN, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024, following an extended illness.

Elizabeth Ann, the daughter of Vernon “Woody” Meder and Rosella (Hartman) Meder, was born on November 21, 1949. She attended St. Lawrence Catholic Grade School and graduated from Bethlehem Academy High School in 1968. Elizabeth received her Associate of Art Degree...

Patricia A. Jandro

Patricia A. Jandro

Dec 24, 2024

Patricia A. Jandro, age 93 of Faribault, MN passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at New Perspective Senior Living in Faribault.

Patricia Ann, the daughter of Edward and Mary (Hunt) Kalien, was born on July 11, 1931 in Faribault, MN. She grew up in Faribault and attended Faribault High School. Patricia worked as a waitress and for Genova for many...

William "Al" McIntyre

William "Al" McIntyre

Dec 21, 2024

William “Al” McIntyre, age 82, of Faribault, MN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 21, 2024, following an extended illness.

William Allen, the son of Alvin and Annabelle (Wolfe) McIntyre was born on June 23, 1942 in Faribault, MN. He attended Faribault High School and graduated with the class of 1960. Following high school, Al attended Mankato State University and later...

James E. "Jim" Malek

James E. "Jim" Malek

Dec 20, 2024

James E. “Jim” Malek, age 88 of Faribault, MN passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN following a sudden illness. 

James Edward, the son of Raymond and Elma (Edwards) Malek was born on March 21, 1936 in Estherville, IA. He attended Faribault High School and graduated with the class of 1955. Following high school...

Ruth A. Riffe

Ruth A. Riffe

Dec 17, 2024

Ruth A. Riffe, age 96 of Faribault, MN and formerly of Cushing, OK. Ruth surrounded by her loving family went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. While living at Faribault Senior Living.

Ruth Ann, the daughter of Frank and Dora (George) Patterson was born on September 18, 1928. Ruth was united in marriage to Jack Riffe on July...

Mark DuPay

Mark DuPay

Dec 8, 2024

Mark “Dupe” DuPay, age 60 of Faribault, MN passed away surrounded by his family and closest friends on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at his home.

Mark Joseph was born on October 24th, 1964 to William “Bill” DuPay and Bonnie DuPay in Northfield, MN. He graduated from Northfield High School with the class of 1983. After High School, Dupe worked for College...

John R. Roberts

John R. Roberts

Dec 7, 2024

John R. Roberts, age 69, of Faribault, MN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN.

John Russell, the son of Russell and Gladys (LaFavor) Roberts, was born on May 7, 1955, in Mankato, MN. He graduated from Wellcome Memorial High School with the class of 1973. John graduated from Faribault Area Vocational Technical...

Elton E. Schendel

Elton E. Schendel

Dec 7, 2024

Elton Schendel, age 86 of Faribault, MN passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at The Emeralds at Faribault.

Elton Erwin, the son of Erwin and Esther (Tolzman) Schendel, was born on August 1, 1938 in Zimmerman, MN. Elton grew up in Faribault and graduated from Faribault High School with the Class of 1957. He then enlisted in the United States...

Gretchen Butenhoff

Gretchen Butenhoff

Dec 6, 2024

Gretchen Butenhoff, age 58, of Faribault, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 6, 2024 after a battle with an illness.

Gretchen was loved by many people, not just her family. Gretchen Jean was born on January 9, 1966 to Earl and Charlene (Aubol) Butenhoff in Olivia, MN. Gretchen lived in Danube from 1966 until 1968. She then moved to Hanley...

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