Obituaries

Dec 7, 2020

James A. Biers, 1935-2020, was called home quietly, early Monday, December 7, 2020 after a short battle with cancer. As he said the Saturday prior, “The fight is over.” James, known as Jim by close friends and family, met each day with a smile. He adored his wife, Donna, and they enjoyed 55 years of marriage.

Jim...

Dec 7, 2020

Janelle K. LaCanne, age 63 of Morristown, MN passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 at the Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.

Janelle Katherine, the daughter of Harlan and Rita (Otto) Jarvis, was born on April 21, 1957 in Faribault.  She attended Faribault Senior High School and graduated with the class of 1975.  On October 16, 1976...

Dec 6, 2020

Jose Luis Lopez, age 79 of Faribault, MN passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.

Memorial visitation will be held on Friday, December 11, 2020 at the Rios de Agua Viva Church, 425 6th St. NW, in Faribault from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ...

Dec 4, 2020

Oreste Quintana Vigil, de 24 años, de Faribault, falleció el viernes 4 de diciembre del 2020 en el Children's Hospital de Minneapolis.

Oreste nació el 27 de junio de 1996 en San Salvador, El Salvador de Oreste Quintana y Miriam Evelyn Vigil. Oreste se graduó de Faribault Senior High School con la generación del 2016. Fue miembro...

Dec 4, 2020

Gregg R. Perry, age 66, of Owatonna, MN and formerly of Faribault, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020 at the St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester.

Gregg Robinson, the son of Gregg and Billie (Howard) Perry, was born on August 25, 1954 in Honolulu, HI. Gregg grew up in California and graduated from Homestead High School with...

Dec 3, 2020

Rosemary C. Cunningham, age 84 of Faribault, MN passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at the Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN.

Rosemary Christine, the daughter of Glenn and Marie (Andres) Rasmussen was born on April 23, 1936 in Faribault.  She attended Bethlehem Academy High School and graduated with the class of 1954.  Following high school...

Dec 3, 2020

Cassandra Marie Maxson, age 37 of Faribault, MN died on Thursday, December 3, 2020.

Cassandra Marie, the daughter of Barbara Amundson and Dale Maxson Jr. was born on January 10, 1983 in Faribault, MN.  She attended Faribault Senior High School and graduated with the class of 2001.  Following high school she attended South Central Technical College and...

Nov 30, 2020

James D. “Jim” Novotny, age 77 of Faribault, MN passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020 at the District One Hospital in Faribault following an extended illness.

James Donald, the son of George and Margaret (Molloy) Novotny, was born on November 23, 1943 in Faribault, MN. Jim graduated with the Class of 1962 from Bethlehem Academy High...

Nov 28, 2020

Barbara Gleason Taylor, age 85, of Faribault, MN passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Milestone Senior Living in Faribault.

Barbara was born on September 29, 1935 in Waseca, MN to John and Helen (Schaumkessel) Gleason.  She graduated from Owatonna High School with the class of 1953 and was married to Dr. William G. Wilkowske on September...

Nov 24, 2020

Leonard L. Gruber Jr., age 95 of Faribault, MN passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Faribault Senior Living following an extended illness

Leonard Lawrence, the son of Leonard Sr. and Margaret (James) Gruber was born on October 6, 1925 in Faribault.  He attended country school in Forest Township and in 1945 enlisted in the U.S....

Nov 23, 2020

Rick T. Pohl, age 63, of Faribault, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 23, 2020.

Ricky Thomas was born on October 22, 1957 in Freeport, IL to Richard and Marlene (Paquette) Pohl.  He graduated from Bethlehem Academy High School with the class of 1976. He joined the Army National Guard with his friend Boone for 1...

Nov 18, 2020

Gary A. Elzen, age 72, of Faribault, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at his home.

Gary Allen, the son of Henry and Alice (Delesha) Elzen, was born on February 16, 1948 in Faribault.  He attended Faribault High School and graduated with the class of 1966.  Following high school he attended Kansas State University...

Nov 17, 2020

Connie M. Spicer, age 83, of Faribault, MN, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at her home following an extended illness.

Constance Mary was born on August 1, 1937 in Faribault to Theodore and Eleanore (Carpenter) Savoie.  She was married to Dennis L. Spicer on October 27, 1953.  Connie was a homemaker for her family and worked...

Nov 15, 2020

Joyce J. Ward, age 81 of Faribault, MN passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Pleasant Manor Nursing Home in Faribault.

Joyce Joanne, the daughter of Francis E. Sr. and Vera (Asher) Rowe, was born on April 16, 1939 in Wichita, Kansas. Joyce grew up in Wichita and graduated from East High High School with the...

Nov 15, 2020

Hannah Marie Plaisance, 25 of Faribault, MN passed away unexpectedly due to an unknown medical condition on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at her home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, November 23, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 139 Mercy Drive, in Faribault.  For those unable to attend you may...

Nov 13, 2020

Denise Alane Varley (Donkers), 69, of Faribault, MN came to the end of her joyful, fabulous life on November 13, 2020.

Denise was a woman of faith, and has been reunited in heaven with all the loved ones that have preceded her in death.  Her mother Lorraine Donkers, father Ernest Donkers (per Denise the BEST parents, ever),...

Nov 12, 2020

Sandy Kay (Thielbar) Utpadel ,78, of Hastings, MN came to the end of her joyful, family first life on November 12, 2020.  On October 19th, Sandy learned she was suffering from lung cancer. She chose not to seek treatment. Her remaining good days were with her family and friends near, and the compassionate care of Fairview Hospice.

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Nov 11, 2020

Gerald T. Kitzman, age 80 of Faribault, MN, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at the District One Hospital in Faribault following an extended illness.

Gerald Thomas, the son of Theodore and Elaine (Plante) Kitzman was born on September 25, 1940 in Faribault.  He attended Faribault High School and graduated with the class of 1958.  After...

Nov 9, 2020

Elaine Irene Manthey, age 87 of Faribault, MN died Monday, November 9, 2020.

A private family ceremony will be held.

Elaine Irene, the daughter of Charles and Mary (Ellerbusch) Stadler was born on September 26, 1933 in Faribault, MN. She lived most of her life in Faribault and enjoyed keeping track of all the friends...

Nov 7, 2020

Harry C. Gruber Sr., age 87, of Faribault, MN, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020 at the Three Links Care Center in Northfield, MN.

Harry Caleb was born on April 6, 1933 in Forest Township, Rice County, MN to Leonard L. Sr. and Margaret (James) Gruber.  He graduated from Faribault High School with the class of 1951...