Obituaries

Dec 9, 2022

 

Mark E. Rand (Stransky), age 62, of Owatonna, MN passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 9, 2022 at his home.

Mark Edward, the son of Donald and Beverly (Lundin) Stransky, was born on May 12, 1960 in Faribault, MN. Mark grew up in Faribault and attended Faribault High School. Mark Worked for the State Schools and Genova and other...

Dec 7, 2022

Patricia K. Fuller, age 64, of Owatonna, MN, passed away December 7, 2022, at her home following an extended illness, surrounded by her family.

Patricia Kay was born on December 9, 1957, in Faribault, MN, to Keith H. Sr. and Dolores Mae (Zabel) Fuller.  She attended Faribault High School.  Patty worked as a CNA for Cedar Valley...

Dec 4, 2022

Lawrence H. Malecha, age 75, of Faribault, MN, passed away December 4, 2022, at Milestone Senior Living in Faribault following an extended illness.

Lawrence Henry was born on October 3, 1947, in Northfield, MN, to Leonard and Elsie (Pumper) Malecha.  He graduated from Montgomery High School with the class of 1965.  Larry served in the U.S. Army...

Dec 1, 2022

Andrew J. Speikers, age 88, of Faribault, MN, passed away December 1, 2022, at New Perspectives in Faribault.

Andrew John, the son of Reiner and Angeline (Stadler) Speikers was born on September 3, 1934 in Montgomery, MN.  He attended Bethlehem Academy High School and graduated with the class of 1952.  Following high school Andrew enlisted in the...

Nov 30, 2022

Janice A. Drache, age 83, of Faribault, MN, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2022, at her home following an extended illness.

Janice Ann was born on August 23, 1939, in Faribault, MN, to Adolph and Verena (Schweisthal) Friesen.  She was united in marriage to Eugene “Gene” Drache on April 6, 1962, in Fort Polk, LA.  Janice...

Nov 29, 2022

Gloria Ann (Duffy) Raesly, age 85, of Faribault, MN, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2022, following an extended illness.

Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 139 Mercy Drive, Faribault.  Visitation will be held on Saturday from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m....

Nov 28, 2022

Donna Marie (Krantz) Biers, 1941-2022, slipped away quietly on Monday evening, November 28 after a full weekend of birthday and Thanksgiving visitors. Donna enjoyed 55 years of marriage to James Alfred Biers who left her just two years ago, nearly to the day. Together, they had four children, Mark, Mindy, Kris, and Kari.

Donna grew up in...

Nov 27, 2022

James Andrew Sande went to heaven on November 27, 2022 to be with his beloved wife Elvina who passed away on January 13, 2022.

James was born on March 9, 1936, in Kenyon, MN, to Nette (Broin) and Clarence Sande.   His Norwegian ancestors began migrating from the Sogne Fjord region of Norway in 1846.  After farming for...

Nov 20, 2022

Gene A. Hart, age 88, of Faribault, MN passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022 from complications caused by a fall and hematoma suffered five weeks earlier.

Gene Arthur, the son of Rueben and Dorothy (Bergman) Hart, was born on June 19, 1934 in Rochester, MN. Gene grew up in rural Mantorville, MN and graduated from Mantorville...

Nov 19, 2022

Kevin L. Savoie Sr., age 64, of Faribault, MN passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at the Northfield Hospital.

Kevin Lee, the son of Francis and Margaret (Zabel) Savoie, was born on October 22, 1958 in Faribault, MN. Kevin enjoyed cruising the country roads, being in nature and going for walks.

Kevin is...

Nov 18, 2022

Bernard M. “Bernie“ Bongers, age 80 of Faribault, MN passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 18, 2022 at the Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN surrounded by his family.

Bernard Martin, the son of Martin and Emily (Pumper) Bongers was born on March 13, 1942 in Faribault, MN.  He attended Bethlehem Academy High School and graduated with...

Nov 17, 2022

Pastor Garry L. Rosenau, age 67, of Faribault, MN passed away unexpectedly from a sudden illness on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.

Garry Lovell, the son of Leonard and Irene Alice (Harrison) Rosenau was born on April 26, 1955 in Austin, MN.  He attended Twin Rivers Community School in Bode, IA and...

Nov 14, 2022

Sharon M. Salaba Nelson, age 73, of Grand Rapids, MN, and formerly of Faribault, MN, passed away November 14, 2022, at The Lodge at Grand Village Care Center in Grand Rapids following an extended illness.

Sharon Marie was born August 23, 1949 to Charles “Art” and Evelyn (Jandro) Carroll of Faribault, MN. She graduated from Faribault Senior...

Nov 14, 2022

Susan J. Gregor, age 74, of Land O’ Lakes, Florida and formerly of Faribault, Minnesota passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022, at her home surrounded by family members after a hard-fought battle against Frontotemporal Dementia.

Susan Jane, the daughter of Ludmilla (Edel) and Walter Kelly was born on May 5th, 1948, in Faribault, Minnesota. She attended...

Nov 13, 2022

Susan M. Chavie, age 72, of Faribault, MN, passed away November 13, 2022, at the Allina Health Faribault Medical Center following a brief illness.

Susan Marie was born on September 29, 1950, in Morristown, MN, to Alexander and Lynnell (Orne) Chavie.  She graduated from Faribault High School with the class of 1968.  For over 30 years, Sue...

Nov 8, 2022

Dennis P. Tousignant, age 88, of Faribault, MN passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at Mill City Senior Living.

Dennis Phillip, the son of Phillip and Josephine (LeMieux) Tousignant, was born on November 2, 1934 in Faribault, MN. Dennis grew up in Faribault and graduated from Bethlehem Academy with the Class of 1952. He then enlisted...

Nov 6, 2022

LaVern Rose Ross, age 90 of Lonsdale, MN passed away following an extended illness on Sunday, November 6, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family. LaVern was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Both her family and her faith were important to her.

LaVern Rose, the daughter of Bartek and Mathilda (Gonsior) Baldy, was born...

Nov 6, 2022

Robert F. “Bob” Ford, age 93 of Faribault, MN passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.

Robert Francis, the son of Francis and Lorena (Baker) Ford was born on August 4, 1929 in Faribault, MN.  He attended Bethlehem Academy High School and graduated with the class of 1947.  After...

Nov 5, 2022

Hilda J. Vanwagner (Pudil), age 74, of Morristown, MN, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at the Allina Faribault Medical Center.

Hilda Jean was born on April 17, 1948, in Northfield, MN, to Joseph and Delphine (Groshong) Pudil.  She graduated from Northfield High School.  Hilda was a homemaker for her family and cherished the time spent...

Nov 4, 2022

Barbara A. Duckett, age 78, of Faribault, MN, passed away Friday, November 4, 2022, at Mill City Senior Living in Faribault.

Barbara Ann was born on June 21, 1944, in Faribault, MN, to Ernest and Mary (Weingartz) DeMars.  She graduated from Faribault High School with the class of 1962.  Barb worked at McQuay’s from 1969 – 1988,...