Obituaries

Jan 13, 2023

Lowell Douglas Berg died January 13, 2023 at The Moments in Lakeville following an extended battle with Lewy Body Dementia.  He was born April 17, 1943 to L.A. “Skipper” and Valborg Berg in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Although born in Minneapolis he was raised in Albert Lea.  Lowell was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith.

He attended school...

Jan 11, 2023

Evelyn R. Fierst, age 85, of Faribault, MN, passed away January 11, 2023, at the Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna, MN.

Evelyn was born on April 26, 1937, on the family farm in Montgomery Township, LeSueur County, MN, to George and Anna (Pavek) Choudek.  She graduated from Montgomery High School in 1955, and worked at Spors &...

Jan 7, 2023

On the afternoon of Saturday, January 7, 2023, we lost our beloved mother, daughter, sister, and aunt to cancer. She was able to die in peace at her home which was as she wished, with her sons, Derek Heine and Brady Combs; daughter, AnnaMarie Combs; sister, Rebecca (Jon) Steinbauer; and mother, Beverly Haugen at her side holding her hands...

Jan 7, 2023

Carla J. Hanegraaf, age 67 of Faribault, MN passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023 following a courageous two year battle with cancer.

Carla Jean, the daughter of Donald and Margaret (Ottom) St. Martin was born on March 13, 1955 in Faribault.  She attended Faribault Senior High School and later some college classes.  On July 14, 1973...

Jan 7, 2023

Rhonda Ross, age 68, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, on January 7, 2023, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. She was with her brother Royal Ross and his wife LuAnn.

Rhonda was born on March 14, 1954, in Huron, South Dakota, to Ronald Ross and Phyllis (Smith) Ross.  She graduated from Huron High School in 1972...

Jan 6, 2023

Carol J. Barry, age 78, lost her battle against Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) surrounded by her beloved family, Daughter Lisa Diffine’ and her husband Richard and her son Steve Barry on January 6, 2023.

 

Carol was born in Northfield, MN on March 31, 1944 to Frank and Elsie (Ziskovsky) Kasparek. 

Graduating from Bethlehem Academy, she went on...

Dec 26, 2022

Srun Sour, age 96, of Faribault, MN passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022 at the Birchwood Cottages in Owatonna.

Srun Sour was born on June 12, 1926 to Sour and Hein Bao in Kompong Cham, Cambodia. He grew up in Cambodia, where he was a farmer, and moved to Faribault MN sponsored by his daughters in...

Dec 24, 2022

Janet M. “Peewee" (Friesen) Pumper, age 83 of Faribault, MN passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022 at her home.

Janet Marie, the daughter of Adolph and Verena (Schweisthal) Friesen was born on August 23, 1939 in Faribault, MN.  She attended Faribault Senior High School and graduated with the class of 1959.  On July 1, 1961 she...

Dec 22, 2022

Dennis R. Fillipi, age 79 of Faribault, MN passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022 at the Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna, MN following an extended illness.

Dennis Robert, the son of Bobbie and Ardith (Cameron) Fillipi was born on May 7, 1943 in Hallock, MN.  Dennis attended Warren High School.  On May 9, 1964 he was...

Dec 19, 2022

Rodney E. Little, age 73 of Lonsdale, MN passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, December 19, 2022.

Rodney Errol, the son of Robert and Nona (Swartwoudt) Little was born on July 28, 1949 in Northfield, MN.  He attended Northfield High School and graduated with the class of 1967.  Following high school, Rodney served in the...

Dec 16, 2022

Richard “Bones” Rader, age 68, of Faribault, MN, passed away December 16, 2022, at home following a brief illness.

Richard Wayne was born on November 13, 1954, in Wells, MN, to Donald and Evon (Stencel) Rader.  He graduated from Northfield High School with the class of 1973.  Richard worked as a fabricator for Bilken Fabricators for about...

Dec 16, 2022

Donald A. Reuvers, age 89, of Faribault, died December 16, 2022, at Milestone Senior Living surrounded by his family.

FUNERAL DATE CHANGE

Due to impending inclement weather, Mass of Christian Burial will now be held on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 139 Mercy Drive, Faribault, with Fr. Kevin...

Dec 15, 2022

Rodolfo Vega Herebia, age 80, of Faribault, MN, died on December 15, 2022.

Rodolfo was born on September 29, 1942, in Rio Bravo, Tamauliapas, Mexico, to Manuel and Antonia Herebia Vega.  He had lived in Rio Grande Valley, TX before moving to Minnesota 27 years ago.  Rodolfo was married to Maria Sanjuana.  He was a member of...

Dec 14, 2022

Jessie Renee (Creech) Coleman was born March 5, 1969 in El Paso, TX to her now deceased parents Father, Robert Warren Creech and mother, Gwen Renee (Duckett) Christianson. On December 14, 2022 in Faribault, Minnesota she lost the struggle to her inner demons and went into an eternal sleep.

Jessie Renee leaves behind her five children: Ashley...

Dec 14, 2022

Lyle A. Krogh, age 74, of Faribault, MN, passed away December 14, 2022, at the Allina Health Faribault Medical Center following a brief illness.

Lyle Alan was born on November 24, 1948, in Faribault, MN, to Alvin and Kathryn (Lohman) Krogh.  He graduated from Medford High School.  Lyle worked for Land O’Lakes for 20 years, retiring as...

Dec 14, 2022

Paul Stageberg Kimmes, age 63, of Faribault, MN passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at his home.

Paul Stageberg, the son of Leo and Donna (Stageberg) Kimmes, was born on April 3, 1959 in Cannon Falls, MN. Paul grew up in Cannon Falls and graduated from Cannon Falls High School with the Class of 1977....

Dec 14, 2022

Fred Theodore Gerbig, 81, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2022 after a brave 6-year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Born on August 26, 1941 to parents Sidney and Thelma Gerbig, Fred grew up in Faribault, MN. He graduated from Faribault High School in 1959 and Iowa State in 1964 with two Bachelor of Science degrees in electrical...

Dec 14, 2022

Dennis J. Glynn, age 87, of Faribault, MN, passed away December 14, 2022, at Mill City Senior Living in Faribault following an extended illness.

Dennis Joseph, the son of Earl and Louise (Dressen) Glynn, was born on November 11, 1935, in Faribault.  He was the youngest of three children.  Dennis graduated from Bethlehem Academy High School with...

Dec 13, 2022

Robert J. Cox, age 90, of Faribault, MN passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at Milestone Senior Living in Faribault.

Robert John, the son of Robert H. and Anita (Sershon) Cox, was born on September 24, 1932 in Kaukauna, WI. Robert grew up in Kaukauna and graduated from Kaukauna High School with the Class of 1952....

Dec 9, 2022

Kenneth A. Trosin, age 70, of Kenyon, MN passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 9, 2022 at his home.

Kenneth Allen, the son of Martin and Vivian (Brown) Trosin, was born on July 7, 1952 in Lakefield, MN. Kenneth attended Sherburn High School and graduated with the Class of 1971. He worked as a care giver for...