Obituaries

Dec 13, 2021

Marion Elizabeth Mahoney, age 84, of Brooklyn Park, MN and formerly of Faribault, MN passed away on December 13, 2021 at her home.

Marion Elizabeth, the daughter of Lester and Mary Anne (Dwyer) Mahoney, was born on June 8, 1937 in Faribault, MN. Marion graduated from Bethlehem Academy with the Class of 1955 and went on to...

Dec 11, 2021

Adrian F. Gillen, age 92, of Faribault, MN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Mill City Senior Living.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 18th, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at Divine Mercy Catholic Church in Faribault, MN, with Fr. Louis Floeder officiating.  Burial will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery, with...

Dec 5, 2021

Cecilia R. Machacek, age 94, of Faribault, MN, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021, at the Pleasant Manor Nursing Home in Faribault.

Cecilia Rose was born on November 22, 1927, in Erin Township, Rice County, MN, to Joseph V. and Emma (Pivec) Malecha.  She was united in marriage to Myles Machacek on June 20, 1945, at the...

Dec 4, 2021

Douglas B. “Doug” Frydenlund, age 82 of Faribault, MN passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at the District One Hospital in Faribault from complications due to COVID 19, with his best friend, constant travel partner and wife of 32 years, Karen by his side.

Douglas Benjamin was born and raised in Faribault, MN by his parents, Benjamin...

Nov 29, 2021

Todd D. Lundell, age 57 of Faribault, MN, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021 at Our Lady Of Peace Hospice in St. Paul, MN following an extended illness.

Todd David, the son of David and Donna (Flom) Lundell was born on June 17, 1964 in Cannon Falls, MN.  He attended Cannon Falls High School and then...

Nov 28, 2021

Paul G. Armstrong, age 48, of Faribault, MN, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021, following a brief illness.

Paul George was born on January 13, 1973, in Faribault, MN, to William and Betty (Spoor) Kuntze.  Paul graduated from high school in Faribault and was married to Annette Johnson on May 6, 1995.  He worked for Central...

Nov 24, 2021

Edna A. Turvold, age 103 of Faribault, MN and formerly of Northwood, IA passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at the Pleasant Manor Nursing Home in Faribault.

Graveside services were held at South Shell Rock Cemetery in Northwood, IA.

Edna Arlene the daughter of Oscar and Jennie (Lea) Walswick was born on...

Nov 24, 2021

Jeremy J. Weber, age 34 of Ellendale, MN and formerly of Faribault, MN passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family following an extended illness.

Jeremy John, the son of Mark and Jayne (Taylor) Weber was born on March 15, 1987 in Waterloo, IA. He attended the Alternative Learning Center in...

Nov 22, 2021

Sharon L. Wagner, age 78, of Rochester, MN, and formerly of Ortonville, MN, passed away November 22, 2021.

Sharon Loretta was born on August 20, 1943, in Ortonville, to Frank and Theresa (Brown) Wagner.  She graduated from Ortonville High School with the class of 1963.  Sharon moved to Rochester and worked for many years at the Mayo...

Nov 21, 2021

Kenneth “Ken” J. Tuma, age 74, of Northfield, MN, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family.

Kenneth James, the son of John and Angela (Pesta) Tuma, was born on November 14, 1947 in St. Paul, MN. Ken grew up in Montgomery, MN and graduated from Montgomery High...

Nov 14, 2021

Joseph M. “Joe” Burke, age 69 of Eagan, MN and formerly of Faribault, MN passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at the Hometown Senior Living in Eagan following an extended illness.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Our Place on Third Bar from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

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Nov 13, 2021

Dana P. Annis, age 67 of Mankato, MN and formerly of Chippewa Falls, WI, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021 following an extended illness.

Dana Paul, the son of George and Audrey (Olsen) Annis was born on August 16, 1954 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Chippewa Falls, WI.  He attended Chippewa Falls High School and graduated...

Nov 12, 2021

Robert S. “Rob” Savoie, age 54 of Faribault, MN passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 12, 2021.

Robert Scott, the son of Daniel and Sue (Spartz) Savoie was born on June 17, 1967 in Faribault.  He attended Faribault Senior High School and graduated with the class of 1986.  Following high school he attended the University of Minnesota Duluth...

Nov 11, 2021

Gladys M. Zoubek, age 90 of Faribault, MN passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at the Faribault Senior Living following an extended illness.

Gladys, the daughter of Wencel and Mayme (Turek) Tupy was born on September 9, 1931 in New Prague, MN.  She attended New Prague High School.  Gladys worked part time over the years at...

Nov 11, 2021

Milbert “Milt” Ketterling, age 83, of Warsaw, MN passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at his home following an extended illness.

Milbert Wilmer, the son of Adam and Hilda (Ketterling) Ketterling, was born on November 22, 1937 in Wishek, North Dakota. Milt was baptized at Wishek Evangelical Church and confirmed at the EUB church in Marion,...

Nov 11, 2021

Donald S. “Tiny” Sticha, age 91 of Faribault, MN passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at the Emeralds of Faribault following an extended illness.

Donald Sylvester, the son of Charles and Josephine (Hruza) Sticha was born on November 25, 1929 at the family farm in Webster, MN.  He attended New Prague High School and...

Nov 10, 2021

Luke A. Oaks, age 32 of Faribault, MN and formerly of St. Paul, MN passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 following an extended illness.

Luke Andrew, the son of James and Kathy (Kaysen) Oaks was born on December 8, 1988 in St. Paul, MN.  He attended high school in St. Paul. After high school Luke worked...

Nov 8, 2021

Kay M. Smith, age 72 of Faribault, MN, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021, at the Pleasant Manor Nursing Home following an extended illness, surrounded by her family.

Kay Marie, the daughter of George and Elenore (Copeland) Bice was born on March 12, 1949, in Faribault and was one of twelve children spending most of their...

Nov 2, 2021

Carole J. Plumb, age 82, of Faribault, MN, and formerly of Maplewood, MN, and Knife Lake, MN, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at New Perspectives in Faribault.

Carole Jean was born on December 16, 1938, in St. Paul, MN, to Marlow and Marjorie (Decker) Peterson.  She was raised in St. Paul and graduated from Johnson...

Oct 30, 2021

Dolores “Dolly” O’Hara Birchfield, age 82, of Faribault, MN passed away following an extended illness on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at the Merrywood Senior Homecare in Faribault.

Dolores Jean, the daughter of Daniel and Mary (Bull) O’Hara, was born on August 4, 1939 in Livingston, Montana. Her family moved to Minnesota when she was young. Dolly graduated...