Obituaries

Dec 4, 2018

Gerald (Jerry) Mathias Friesen, age 85, of Faribault, MN, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2018, at Oak Hill Assisted Living in Grand Rapids, MN, following an extended illness.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 10, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at the Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 139 Mercy Drive, Faribault.  Interment will be at...

Dec 4, 2018

Henry Allen Kelley, age 69, of Waukee, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at the St. Lucas Care Center in Faribault, Minnesota. A celebration of Henry’s life will be held at the Paton Community Center, 201 South Park Street, Paton, Iowa 50217. The service will begin at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 15, 2018. Interment will be...

Nov 30, 2018

Mary K. Frederick, age 81, of Faribault, MN, passed away Friday, November 30, 2018, at her winter home in Weslaco, TX, following an extended illness.

Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, May 24, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 139 Mercy Drive, Faribault.  Interment will be held at the...

Nov 23, 2018

Donna D. Sawatzky, age 74, of Medford, MN, passed away Friday, November 23, 2018 at the Regency Hospital in Golden Valley, MN, following an extended illness.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home & Crematory, 1725 Lyndale Ave. N., in Faribault with Pastor...

Nov 19, 2018

Everett W. Madson, age 77 of Owatonna, MN and formerly of Medford, MN, passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018 at the Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis following an extended illness.

Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home & Crematory, 1725 Lyndale Ave. N., Faribault,...

Nov 12, 2018

Robert H. “Bob” Dee, age 92 of Faribault, MN, passed away on Monday, November 12, 2018 at his home at Pleasant View Estates in Faribault following an extended illness.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, November 16, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 139 Mercy Drive, Faribault with Fr. Kevin...

Nov 10, 2018

Lynn Elizabeth Johnson was born on October 17, 1940 to Harold and Elizabeth (Miller) Johnson in Lake City, MN.  She was an only child.  Lynn died on November 10, 2018 at her home in Faribault, surrounded by those who loved and cared for her throughout her battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Lynn lived at the Park Avenue MSOCS...

Nov 5, 2018

Anne “Corky” Vranek, age 96, of Faribault, MN, passed away Monday, November 5, 2018 at the Pleasant Manor Nursing Home in Faribault.

Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at the Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 139 Mercy Drive, Faribault.  Interment will be at the Calvary Cemetery in Lonsdale,...

Nov 3, 2018

Elizabeth Jean Durand, age 81, of Kasson, MN, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2018, at the St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN.

Jean was born on October 9, 1937 in Faribault, MN to Ernest and Evelyn (Stadler) Durand.  She enjoyed singing, watching videos, making puzzles, and loved ice cream.  She is survived by seven siblings, Lois Patwell...

Oct 24, 2018

Lorraine M. Thomas, age 91 of Faribault, MN and formerly of Hemet, CA, passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at the Northfield Retirement Center. Funeral arrangements are being completed by the Parker Kohl Funeral Home & Crematory of Faribault, MN and will be announced later.

Oct 24, 2018

"Treat others how you want to be treated." This is the inspiring daily life message for which Peggy Dusbabek lived by. As a wife, mother, friend and teacher, Peggy's positive attitude, big smile, and loving heart touched many. At sunrise on October 24th, Peggy's body surrendered to the disease of dementia, but her loving soul was welcomed into heaven...

Oct 19, 2018

Louise M. Ryan, age 85, of Faribault, MN, passed away Friday, October 19, 2018 at the Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN, following a brief illness. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at the Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 139 Mercy Drive, Faribault. Interment will be held at the Steele Center Cemetery in...

Oct 12, 2018

Douglas M. "Doug" Willaby, age 49, of Faribault, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 12, 2018 at the St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 139 Mercy Drive in Faribault, with Fr. Kevin Kenney, officiating. Interment will be held...

Oct 8, 2018

Elizabeth A. "Betty" Novak, age 82 of Faribault, MN passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 8, 2018 at her home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at the Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 139 Mercy Drive in Faribault with Fr. Kevin Kenney officiating. Interment will be held at the Calvary Cemetery, Faribault....

Oct 7, 2018

Donald M. Ress, age 84 of Faribault, MN passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2018 at the Northfield Hospital following a sudden illness. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 139 Mercy Drive in Faribault, with Fr. Brandon Theisen officiating. Interment will be held at the...

Oct 5, 2018

Joshua Randall Dirks September 4, 1981 - October 5, 2018 Joshua Randall Dirks, 37, of Faribault, MN, passed away October 5, 2018 due to an unexpected health illness. Beloved, great and wonderful son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend to many. Your smile, charm, caring, kindness, and joy will always be remembered and instilled in our hearts and of those...

Sep 30, 2018

Phyllis C. Kuhlman, age 85, of Faribault, MN, passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 30, 2018, at the District One Hospital in Faribault. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, October 4, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. at the Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 139 Mercy Drive, Faribault. Interment will be at the St. Lawrence Cemetery in Faribault. Visitation will...

Sep 29, 2018

Charles L. Comer, age 90, of Warsaw, MN, passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018 at his home. Charles Louis Comer "Charlie" was born on April 11, 1928 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Charlie enjoyed gardening, camping, fishing and being the house "Watchman". He enjoyed hanging out in his favorite chair looking out for those that came and enjoying the great Southern Minnesota...

Sep 28, 2018

Robert J. "Bob" Brown, age 56, of Lonsdale, MN, passed away Friday, September 28, 2018 at his home following an extended illness. Celebration of Life services will be held on Sunday, October 7, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home, 1725 Lyndale Ave. N., Faribault, MN, with Bernadette Tatge, pastoral minister of Divine Mercy Catholic Church, officiating....

Sep 26, 2018

Troy D. Shaske (aka Slick), age 54 of Owatonna, MN and formerly of Faribault, MN, died on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at the Regency Hospital in Golden Valley, MN following an extended illness. Memorial services will be held on Friday, September 28, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home, 1725 Lyndale Ave. N., Faribault, with Bernadette Tatge,...