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Gary E. Kjos

Gary E. Kjos

Oct 30, 2023

Gary E. Kjos, age 67, of Brooklyn Park, MN, and formerly of Owatonna, MN, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2023, at his home following an extended illness.

 

Gary Edward was born on May 10, 1956, in Owatonna, MN, to Clarence and Rose (Ruzek) Kjos.  He graduated from Owatonna High School with the class of 1974 and completed his...

Dean Purdie

Dean Purdie

Oct 30, 2023

Dean R. Purdie, a beloved member of the Faribault community, passed away peacefully at the age of 92. He departed this world on October 30, 2023, at home surrounded by family, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and a life well-lived.

 

Dean was born January 28, 1931, in St. Lucas Hospital in Faribault, MN to Clarence Elgin Purdie...

Josephine L. Swenson

Josephine L. Swenson

Oct 29, 2023

Josephine L. Swenson, age 80 of Faribault, MN passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at the Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN.

Josephine Lynn, the daughter of William and Lynnette (Soldow) Mueller was born on August 30, 1943 in St. Paul, MN.  On July 12, 1975 she was united in marriage to Per-Anders Swenson.  Josephine worked as an office...

Harriet Budin

Harriet Budin

Oct 28, 2023

Harriet Budin, age 93 of Faribault, MN passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Faribault Senior Living following an extended illness.

Harriet, the daughter of Theodore and Elsie (Trcka) Holey was born on June 13, 1930 at their family farm in Erin Township, Rice County.  On October 11, 1949 she was united in marriage to Emil F. Budin at...

Rosemary E. "Rosie" Poirier

Rosemary E. "Rosie" Poirier

Oct 23, 2023

Rosemary E. “Rosie” Poirier, age 82 of Faribault, MN passed away peacefully on Monday, October 23, 2023 at Milestone Senior Living following an extended illness.

Rosemary Elaine, the daughter of Charles and Alice (Smith) Fletcher was born on April 17, 1941 in Winona, MN.  In 1948 Rosie’s family moved to Faribault and she attended Bethlehem Academy High School graduating with...

Kenneth "Kenny" Charles Favro

Kenneth "Kenny" Charles Favro

Oct 22, 2023

Kenneth “Kenny” C. Favro, age 69, of Faribault, MN passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at the Lakeshore Inn Nursing Home in Waseca, MN.

Kenneth Charles, the son of Charles and Janet (Morris), was born on October 16, 1954 in Faribault, MN. Kenny grew up in Faribault and graduated from Faribault High School with the Class of 1972. He...

Catherine E. "Kitty" Byron

Catherine E. "Kitty" Byron

Oct 19, 2023

Catherine E. “Kitty” Byron, aged 77 of Faribault, MN passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at the Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN following an extended illness.

 

Kitty, the daughter of John and Angela Mastalski, was born on September 24, 1946 in Brooklyn, NY.  Kitty grew up in a military family and they lived in Norfolk, VA for...

Charlotte "Char" Becker

Charlotte "Char" Becker

Oct 19, 2023

Charlotte “Char” Becker, age 84, of Faribault, MN, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2023, surrounded by her family at Mill City Senior Living.

 

Charlotte Marie was born on May 23, 1939, in Webster, MN, to Clarence Sr. and Albina (Nerud) Trenda.  She was raised in Northfield, MN, and graduated from Bethlehem Academy High School with the class of...

Bruce Gordon Peterson

Bruce Gordon Peterson

Oct 18, 2023

Bruce G. Peterson, age 74, of Faribault, MN, passed away October 18, 2023, at Central Health Care in Le Center, MN.

 

Bruce Gordon, the son of Jack and Verna (Bartels) Peterson, was born on March 31, 1949, in Faribault, MN. Bruce was good with his hands and worked as a carpenter most of his life. He applied his attention...

Charles "Chuck" Piper

Charles "Chuck" Piper

Oct 18, 2023

Charles “Chuck” Piper, age 85, of Faribault, MN, passed away October 18, 2023, at his home following a brief illness.

Charles Francis was born on September 6, 1938, in Faribault, MN, to Alcid and Ruth (Headline) Piper.  He served in the U.S. Navy from 1955 – 1957.  He was married to Linda Kelsey on March 23, 1968.  Chuck worked as...

Lorraine E. Ludwig

Lorraine E. Ludwig

Oct 15, 2023

Lorraine E. Ludwig, age 93, of Byron, MN, passed away, October 15, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN.

Private family services will be held. 

Joseph Francis Jarvis

Joseph Francis Jarvis

Oct 12, 2023

Joseph Francis Jarvis passed away gently October 12, 2023 after fighting cancer, the battle of his life.

He was born July 21, 1963 to Harlan Francis and Rita (Otto) Jarvis. Joe was the seventh child of nine raised at the Jarvis home in Faribault. The home was lovingly called "The 7th Street Hatchery."

Joe entered the world during a tumultuous...

Allan J. "Spider" Van Lear

Allan J. "Spider" Van Lear

Oct 12, 2023

Allan J. “Spider” Van Lear, age 79 of Burleson, TX and formerly of Faribault, MN passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at the Texas Health Huguley Hospital in Burleson, TX.

 

Allan James, the son of Fred and Lois (Kamph) Van Lear was born on December 19, 1943 in Faribault, MN.  He attended Bethlehem Academy High School and graduated...

Gloria L. Pettipiece

Gloria L. Pettipiece

Oct 12, 2023

Gloria Pettipiece, age 98, of Faribault, MN, passed away peacefully at her home on October 12, 2023, with her children at her bedside.

Gloria LaVonne Kispert was born September 5, 1925 at St. Lucas Hospital in Faribault, MN, to Roy and Gertrude (Hildebrandt) Kispert.  She was raised on the family farm near Nerstrand, MN, and graduated from Kenyon High School in...

Jeffrey E. Paul

Jeffrey E. Paul

Oct 11, 2023

Paul, Jeffrey (Jeff) Edward 64 of Byron, MN (formerly Bloomington), passed away October 11, 2023, at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester. A Celebration of Life will be held at Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Community in Minneapolis on Saturday, November 11. The service will begin at 11 AM with Visitation 90-minutes prior, in the church.

The service will be...

Bradley S. "Brad" Beckman

Bradley S. "Brad" Beckman

Oct 10, 2023

Bradley S. “Brad” Beckman, age 72 of Faribault, MN passed away peacefully at his home following an extended illness with AML Leukemia.

 

Bradley Scott, the son of Gene and Carla (Miller) Beckman was born on September 11, 1951 in Sheldon, IA.  He attended Sanborn High School and graduated with the class of 1969.  Brad was married to Glenda Strenge...

Michael R. "Mike" Barta

Michael R. "Mike" Barta

Oct 6, 2023

Michael R. “Mike” Barta, age 65 of Faribault, MN passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023 due to injuries sustained in a trucking accident.

 

Michael Raymond, the son of Raymond and Arlys (Schwake) Barta was born on April 20, 1958 in Northfield, MN.  He attended Faribault Senior High School and graduated with the class of 1976.  Following high school...

Esther Hunt Winjum

Esther Hunt Winjum

Oct 4, 2023

Esther Hunt Winjum, age 89, of Faribault, MN, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2023, at Ivy Hill Senior Care in Faribault.

Esther Marcella, the daughter of William and Marcella (Pinc) Slavik was born on September 29, 1934 in Montgomery, MN.  She attended Faribault High School and graduated with the class of 1952.  On February 17, 1953 she was united...

Edythe B Else

Edythe B Else

Oct 2, 2023

Edythe B Else, age 105 of Faribault, MN passed away peacefully on Monday, October 2, 2023 at Three Links Care Center in Northfield, MN.

 

“Edie” as she was known to many, lived her life to the fullest for over a century. After retiring from her job at the former Norwest Bank, she spent her time with family and friends....

Kathleen A. "Kathy" Deney

Kathleen A. "Kathy" Deney

Sep 24, 2023

Kathleen Ann Deney, “Kathy” age 70 of Plymouth, formerly of Faribault, MN passed away peacefully at Edgemont Place on September 24, 2023 surrounded my her loving family and caregivers.

 

Kathy was born in Owatonna, MN on June 6th 1953 to Patsy and John Anonby, where she was raised and eventually moved to Faribault to attend Faribault High School.  She...

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