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Linda J. Giles

Linda J. Giles

Dec 18, 2023

Linda J. Giles, age 73, of Rochester, MN, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023 at her home.

Linda Jean, the daughter of Florent and Dorothy (Meyer) Duchene, was born on March 26, 1950 in Faribault, MN. Linda grew up in Faribault and graduated from the Faribault High School with the Class of 1969. She raised her family in Faribault...

Raymond J. Springer

Raymond J. Springer

Dec 17, 2023

Raymond J. Springer, age 62, of Faribault, MN, passed away December 17, 2023, at his home following a brief illness.

 

Raymond Joseph was born on March 26, 1961, in Faribault, MN, to Rudolph and Delores (Soukup) Springer.  He attended Faribault High School and South Central College for carpentry.  Ray was married to Ronda Ozmun on January 14, 1984, they...

Antonio Mata-Dominguez

Antonio Mata-Dominguez

Dec 13, 2023

Antonio Santos Mata-Dominguez, age 73, of Faribault, MN, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2023 with his family at his side.

Antonio Santos, the son of Santos Mata and Guadalupe Dominguez-Villarreal was born on June 13, 1950, in Zaragoza, Coahuila. On April 13, 1968 he married the Love of his life Paula Lara in Ozona, TX.

In 1989 Antonio moved...

Kathleen R. Nelson

Kathleen R. Nelson

Dec 10, 2023

Kathleen Nelson, age 76, of Faribault, MN passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at her home following an extended illness.

 

Kathleen Ruth, the daughter of Stuart and Ruth (Kelm) Thibodeau, was born on May 9, 1947 in Faribault, MN. Kathy grew up in Faribault and attended Faribault High School, graduating with the Class of 1965. She worked at...

Patrick "Pat" Hanscom

Patrick "Pat" Hanscom

Dec 9, 2023

Patrick Michael Hanscom (59) passed away December 9, 2023 at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester MN, surrounded by his loving family. Fighting with valiant bravery up to the very end, his battle with cancer and related health challenges finally overcame him. A good man of quiet strength, he won many struggles in this fight, courageously taking on his illness with...

Sandra K. "Sandy" McDonough

Sandra K. "Sandy" McDonough

Dec 8, 2023

Sandra K. “Sandy” McDonough, age 83 of Faribault, MN passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family, following an extended illness.

Sandra Kay, the daughter of Arthur and Marie (Cottet) Teske was born on February 14, 1940 in Faribault.  She attended Faribault High School.  Growing up Sandy operated their family business, Sandy’s Grill, and...

Kay A. Goracke

Kay A. Goracke

Dec 7, 2023

Kay A. Goracke, age 81 of Faribault, MN passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at The Emeralds of Faribault following an extended illness.

Catherine “Kay” Ann, the daughter of Raymond and Jean (Coderre) Hendricks, was born on September 19, 1942 in Owatonna, MN. Kay attended Bethlehem Academy and graduated with the Class of 1961. She was united in marriage...

Mark J. Tousignant

Mark J. Tousignant

Dec 6, 2023

Mark J. Tousignant (Tousy, Mr. Mark, Father Mark, and so on), age 68 of Faribault, MN passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at the Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.

Mark Tousignant, the son of James and Lorraine Tousignant was born on November 19, 1955, in Faribault, MN.  Mark’s family resided in Faribault, MN where he attended and graduated from...

Donald L. DeMars

Donald L. DeMars

Dec 5, 2023

 

Donald L. DeMars, age 79 of Faribault, MN died Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at the Allina Health Faribault Medical Center.

 

Donald Lawrence, the son of Lawrence and Ruby (Sweet) DeMars was born on March 12, 1944 in Faribault.  He attended Faribault High School and graduated with the class of 1961.  Following high school Don served in the U.S....

Donald E. Chester

Donald E. Chester

Dec 3, 2023

Donald E. Chester, age 85, of Faribault, MN, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at his home.

Donald Everett, the son of Everett and Mildred (Schultz) Chester was born on January 4, 1938 in Northfield, MN.  He attended Northfield High School and graduated with the class of 1956.  On  September 24, 1960 he was united in marriage to Judith...

Ethan Daro Phetsomphou

Ethan Daro Phetsomphou

Dec 2, 2023

Ethan Daro Phetsomphou, the beloved son of Kollyan and Somphith Phetsomphou was born on May 31, 2013 and passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023. 

Ethan was always happy, full of life and had smiles that melted hearts everywhere he went. He was the brightest, sweetest, happiest, most loving 10-year-old this world has ever been blessed to know. He was...

Vicki L. Borchardt (Knieff)

Vicki L. Borchardt (Knieff)

Nov 28, 2023

 

Vicki Lynn Borchardt (Knieff) died peacefully in her home on November 28, 2023 after a long battle with cancer.

Vicki was born October 22, 1952 in Faribault, MN. She attended Lincoln Elementary and Faribault Junior High. She graduated from Faribault High School in 1970. Vicki worked various jobs including kindergarten aid at Lincoln school, cook at Hardees and Huckleberry...

Michael D. Hagerty

Michael D. Hagerty

Nov 27, 2023

Michael Denis Hagerty, age 81, of Kilkenny, MN passed away after a long courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease on Monday, November 27, 2023 at New Perspective Senior Living.

Michael Denis, the eldest child of Thomas and Veronica (O’Brien) Hagerty, was born on February 13, 1942 in Faribault, MN. Michael grew up on the family farm in Kilkenny and graduated from...

Janet S. Erickson

Janet S. Erickson

Nov 23, 2023

Janet passed peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, November 23, 2023, she was 83 years old.

Janet was a retired businesswoman, and then went on to a second career as a college English Teacher, retiring at the age of 70.

Janet is survived by her four children, Tom (Cindy) Erickson, Sue Lovett, Sandy (Mark) Boegeman and Nancy Erickson; by three...

Barbara Pavek

Barbara Pavek

Nov 16, 2023

Barbara Pavek, age 77 of Lakeville, MN and formerly of Faribault, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at Walker Methodist Highview Hills Assisted Living in Lakeville after battling brain cancer since 2019.

 

Barbara Ann, the daughter of Leo and Stella (Plonsky) Judd was born on April 20, 1946 in St. Peter, MN. ...

David B. Duban

David B. Duban

Nov 14, 2023

David B. Duban, age 77 of Faribault, MN passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at the Northfield Hospital following a sudden illness.

 

David Bernard, the son of Thomas and Mary (Trcka) Duban was born on August 20, 1946 in Faribault, MN.  He attended Northfield High School and graduated with the class of 1964.  On March 23, 1973...

Shelly Patricia Meehl

Shelly Patricia Meehl

Nov 12, 2023

Shelly Patricia Meehl (Perrizo) died peacefully in her home on November 12, 2023, after a long battle with a rare neurodegenerative disorder. 

Shelly was born on July 26, 1962, in New Ulm, MN to Janice (Dehmlow) and Patrick Perrizo. She moved to Faribault, MN, with her family, including brothers Timothy and Thomas, in 1969. She graduated from Faribault Senior High...

Lawrence P. "Larry" Malecha

Lawrence P. "Larry" Malecha

Nov 4, 2023

Lawrence P. “Larry” Malecha, age 85, of Faribault, MN, passed away November 4, 2023, at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.

 

Lawrence Patrick was born on March 16, 1938, in Erin Township, Rice County, MN, to Joseph V. and Emma (Pivec) Malecha.  Larry graduated from Northfield High School with the class of 1955, then served in the U.S. Army from 1955...

Mary Alice O'Connor

Mary Alice O'Connor

Nov 4, 2023

Mary Alice O’Connor, age 97, of Faribault, MN, passed away November 4, 2023, at the Medford Senior Care Center.

Mary Alice was born on October 12, 1926 in Webster Township, Rice County, MN, to John and Sara Broderick McFadden.  She graduated from Bethlehem Academy High School with the class of 1944.  She was united in marriage to Floyd O’Connor on...

Janice (Shaske) Hatfield

Janice (Shaske) Hatfield

Nov 3, 2023

Janice (Shaske) Hatfield, age 83, of Sleepy Eye, MN, and formerly of Faribault, MN, passed away November 3, 2023, at the Sleepy Eye Care Center.

Janice Ladonna was born on February 19, 1940, in Faribault, MN, to Frank and Margaret (Woods) Shaske.  She was united in marriage to Robert Hatfield Sr. on February 3, 1960.  Janice was an outstanding homemaker...

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