Obituaries

Jan 15, 2021

Kay A. Karels, age 79, of Faribault, MN, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 15, 2021 at her home with her family at her side following an extended illness.

Kay was born on November 26, 1941 in Redwood Falls, MN to Raymond and Eileen (Ruhland) Sindelir.  She graduated from Olivia High School with the class of 1959 and...

Jan 8, 2021

Linda A.Van Lear, age 73, of Faribault, MN, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at the Homestead Hospice House of Owatonna, following an extended illness.

Linda Ann was born on October 14, 1947 in Faribault, MN to Leo and Florence (Voegele) Plaisance.  She graduated from Bethlehem Academy High School with the class of 1965 and the University...

Jan 7, 2021

John A. Gillis, 85 of Whispering Pines, NC and formerly of Bloomington, MN, passed away on January 7, 2021 at First Health Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, NC.

Born on November 11, 1935 in Faribault, MN to the late John and Ann David Gillis.  He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Joan...

Jan 1, 2021

Kerry Kyle Glarner, age 87, of West Concord (Berne), MN, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Friday, January 1, 2021, surrounded by his family.

Kerry was born in rural West Concord (Berne) on December 26, 1933 to Carl J. and Virginia (Platt) Glarner on the family farm. He was the youngest of 6 children. Kerry...

Dec 31, 2020

Thomas E. Hassler, age 61, of Faribault, MN, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020 at the Emeralds Care Facility in Faribault.

Thomas Edward was born on October 20, 1959 in Faribault to Delbert and Gloria (Novak) Hassler.  He attended Faribault High School.  Tom worked for various factories in the area for many years.  His true passion was...

Dec 30, 2020

Roberta J. Allen, age 84, of Faribault, MN, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at The Emeralds at Faribault.

Roberta Jean, the daughter of Robert and Ione (Mladek) Allen, was born on May 29, 1936 in Mankato, MN. Roberta was raised in Kasota, MN and attended Montgomery Senior High School. Following graduation, she attended nursing school and...

Dec 29, 2020

Anne E. Mullinax-Jones passed away on December 29, 2020 surrounded by family and an outpouring of love and support from people around the world who were touched by her spirit.  Anne was born in Highland Park, MI to Elma Louvenia Tribble Mullinax and Livie Frank Mullinax. The family moved to Watertown, TN soon after, and she grew up enjoying...

Dec 27, 2020

Eunice M. Blesener 1925 to 2020: She was born in Rice County the eldest girl of a family of 8 – to Eugene and Effie (Egan) Paquette. She attended Sacred Heart School and graduated from Bethlehem Academy in 1943. She was united in marriage to Kenneth Blesener on May 1947 at Sacred Heart Church in Faribault with Father Gill...

Dec 24, 2020

Ivan R. Flicek, age 85, of Annandale, formerly of Faribault, died Thursday, December 24, 2020 at the St. Cloud Hospital.

A Private Requiem Mass will be held Thursday, December 31, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. at Parker Kohl Funeral Home in Faribault with Fr. Nino Molina officiating. Burial will follow at Meadow Ridge Cemetery in Faribault.

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Dec 24, 2020

Richard M. Altringer, age 78 of Faribault, MN passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at The Emeralds at Faribault.

Interment will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis.

Richard Minar, the son of Joseph and Minney (Hanson) Altringer, was born on November 7, 1942 in Minneapolis, MN. He was raised in Minneapolis...

Dec 23, 2020

David G. Swanson, age 75, of rural Faribault, MN, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at his home.

David Glenn was born on August 30, 1945 in Faribault to Harry and Elfrieda (Peters) Swanson.  He graduated from Medford High School with the class of 1963.  David was the third generation of the Swanson family to farm on...

Dec 21, 2020

Kenneth R. “Ken” Betsinger, age 83 of Faribault, MN passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 at the Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis due to complications of COVID.

**Updated Service Information**

A Celebration of Life in memory of Ken will be held on Sunday, July 18, 2021 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the American...

Dec 21, 2020

Paul R. Schell, age 72, of Faribault, MN, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 at the St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN.

Paul Revier was born on January 28, 1948 in Redwood Falls, MN to Reinhard and Leone (Revier) Schell.  He grew up in Redwood Falls and always had a place in his heart for his hometown. ...

Dec 21, 2020

Febe Hernandez Lopez, age 79 of Faribault, MN passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 21, 2020 at her home.

Funeral Service will be held on Monday, December 28, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Parker Kohl Funeral Home & Crematory in Faribault with Pastor Alejandro Cuellar officiating. Interment will take place at Maple Lawn Cemetery.

Febe...

Dec 20, 2020

Gordon L. Minshall, age 84, of Faribault, MN passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020 at his home following an extended illness.

Gordon Lee was born on October 17, 1936 in Racine, WI to Frank D. and Hazel (Moon) Minshall.  He grew up in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, graduating from Cedar Rapids High School and Mankato State University, obtaining...

Dec 19, 2020

Milton C. Olson, age 81, of Faribault, MN, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 at the Emeralds of Faribault Care Center following an extended illness.

Milton Charles, the son of John Sr. and Jane (Underdahl) Olson, was born on June 4, 1939 in Faribault.  He attended Faribault High School and graduated with the class of 1957.  Following...

Dec 13, 2020

Carol A. Dobson, age 75 of Faribault, MN passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at The Emerald’s at Faribault.

Carol Ann, the daughter of Edward and Emily (Smith) Helgeson was born on August 5, 1945 in Faribault.  She attended Faribault High School and graduated with the class of 1964.  In 1964 she was united in...

Dec 12, 2020

Jamie M. Lambert, age 42 of Owatonna, MN and formerly of Faribault, MN died on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Owatonna Hospital.

Jamie Michael, the son of James Lambert and Debra Thieding was born on August 7, 1978 in Fort Hood, TX.  Jamie attended and graduated from Owatonna High School.  Jamie was a resident of Elm...

Dec 11, 2020

Ione C. Gohlike, age 61 of La Crosse, WI and formerly of Faribault, MN passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020 at the Tomah Nursing and Rehab Center after a three year illness.

Ione Christine, the daughter of Francis and Adele (Misgen) Gohlike, was born on September 24, 1959 in Faribault, MN. Ione grew up in Faribault...

Dec 9, 2020

Ida M. Smisek, age 94 of Faribault, MN and formerly of Austin, MN, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at the Pleasant View Estates in Faribault.

A private family service will be held. Interment will be held at Grandview Cemetery in Austin, MN.

Ida Maxine, the daughter of Albert and Gertrude (Williams) Salsman, was...