Obituaries

Jennifer Folcik Kartes

Jennifer Folcik Kartes

Feb 27, 2025

Jennifer Folcik Kartes, Age 46, of Apple Valley, MN died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on February 27,2025.

Jennifer was born on April 23, 1978 in Southfield, Michigan to Joanne and Dale Folcik. In 1992 her family relocated to Minnesota where Jennifer graduated from Northfield High School in 1996 and received her Business degree from St. Mary’s College. She...

David A. Hirdler Sr.

David A. Hirdler Sr.

Apr 23, 2025

David A. Hirdler Sr., age 78, of Faribault, MN, passed away April 23, 2025, at the Emeralds of Faribault following an extended illness.

David Anthony, the son of Henry and Ida (Novotny) Hirdler, was born on March 19, 1947, in Northfield, MN. He attended Northfield High School. David was a construction worker, then worked at the Jenni-O Turkey Store, Viracon, and...

James C. Nelson

James C. Nelson

Apr 23, 2025

James C. Nelson, age 86, of Faribault, MN, passed away April 23, 2025, at his home following an extended illness.

James Clair, the son of Clarence and Dorothy (Hostetter) Nelson, was born on October 2, 1938, in Faribault. He graduated from Faribault High School with the class of 1956, and Rochester Community College with a business degree. Jim married Gretchen Schwichtenberg...

David V. Caron

David V. Caron

Apr 21, 2025

David V. Caron, age 88 of Faribault, MN, died on Monday, April 21, 2025 at the Owatonna Hospital following an extended illness.

David Victor, the son of Victor and Louise (Erb) Caron was born on October 17, 1936 in Faribault, MN. He attended Faribault High School and graduated with the class of 1954. Following high school, Dave served in U.S. Navy....

Steve T. Brand

Steve T. Brand

Apr 21, 2025

Steve Brand, age 80, of Lakeville, MN, formerly of Faribault, MN, passed away on April 21 after a long battle with Parkinsons. Steve was lovingly surrounded by his wife and children at Trinity Nursing Home in Farmington, MN, where he resided the past three years.

Steve was born on June 23, 1944, to parents Leo and Ottie (Current) Brand in Sleepy...

Willard "Willie" Peterson

Willard "Willie" Peterson

Apr 20, 2025

Willard “Willie” Peterson, age 85 of Owatonna, MN formerly of Faribault, MN, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025 at the Benedictine Living Community in Owatonna, MN.

Willard (Willie) Earl Peterson, born in Waterville, November 10, 1939. Willard (Butch) to his family, was born to Myrtle and Earl Peterson. He had one brother, Clifford born in 1937. He also had an...

Lucille B. Bultman

Lucille B. Bultman

Apr 19, 2025

Lucille Bertha Bultman, of Atherton, age 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, April 19, 2025.

Lucille Bertha, the daughter of Gerald and Wilhelmina (Reuvers) Bultman, was born in Faribault, MN and raised on the family farm outside of Faribault. In 1975 she moved to Australia and had a lengthy career as a teacher until her retirement.

She...

Otto Luknic

Otto Luknic

Apr 9, 2025

Otto Luknic, age 83, of Faribault, MN, passed away April 9, 2025, following an extended illness.

Otto was born on December 1, 1941, in Trnava, Slovakia to Wendell and Anna (Dohnal) Luknic. At a young age his family moved to Minnesota where Otto graduated from Bethlehem Academy High School with the class of 1960. He graduated from Mankato State University and...

George M. Bultman

George M. Bultman

Apr 8, 2025

George M. Bultman, age 69 of Faribault, MN passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at his home.

George Michael, the son of Gerald and Wilhelmina (Reuvers) Bultman, was born on December 20, 1955 in Faribault, MN. He grew up on the family farm outside of Faribault and attended Country School before graduating from the Faribault High School with the Class...

Beverly Nesvik

Beverly Nesvik

Apr 8, 2025

Beverly C. Nesvik, age 89 of Faribault, MN passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at the Benedictine Living Community in Owatonna, MN following an extended illness.

Beverly Christine, the daughter of Richard and Anna (Johnson) Larson was born on June 16, 1935 in Prentice, WI. She attended Prentice High School and graduated with the class of 1953. On October 20,...

LaVerne W. "Ernie" Kanzenbach

LaVerne W. "Ernie" Kanzenbach

Apr 8, 2025

LaVerne W. “Ernie” Kanzenbach, age 86, of Faribault, MN, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at his home.

LaVerne Wilmer, the son of Wilmer and Gladys (Buehrer) Kanzenbach, was born on October 6, 1938, in Grafton, Iowa. He graduated from Faribault High School with the class of 1956, then served in the U.S. Navy from 1956-1959. Ernie was married to...

Clement L. "Clem" McShane

Clement L. "Clem" McShane

Apr 7, 2025

Clement L. “Clem” McShane, age 93, of Faribault, MN, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025, at his home following an extended illness.

Clement Leonard, the son of Henry and Florence (Hickey) McShane, was born on February 14, 1932, in Faribault. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, receiving two Bronze Service Stars. He was married to Katherine...

Priscilla Seager

Priscilla Seager

Apr 6, 2025

Priscilla J. Seager, age 88 of Faribault, MN passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at New Perspectives Senior Living in Faribault.

Priscilla June, the daughter of Bryant and Winnifred (Ohlson) Furniss was born on June 15, 1936 in Ogden, UT. She attended Ogden High School and graduated with the class of 1954. Following high school she attended Bryant-Stratton College and...

Edward H. Dusbabek

Edward H. Dusbabek

Mar 29, 2025

In the morning hours of March 29th, Edward Dusbabek peacefully passed away in his sleep and was forever re-united in Heaven with his wife and love, Peggy. We are so grateful for the 90 years of life he had and enjoyed with the people he loved. On his birthday this past Thanksgiving, we honored our father and grandfather, with a...

Mary C. LaCroix

Mary C. LaCroix

Mar 27, 2025

Mary C. LaCroix, age 87, of Faribault, MN, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at The Emeralds of Faribault.

Mary Carol, the daughter of David and Jaunda (Carlisle) Froman, was born on July 22, 1937 in Faribault, MN. Mary attended Medford High School and graduated with the Class of 1955. She was united in marriage to her childhood sweetheart, Ronald...

Jose Maria Coelho Mascarenhas

Jose Maria Coelho Mascarenhas

Mar 26, 2025

Jose Maria Coelho Mascarenhas, age 81, of Kenyon, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at his home following a brief illness.

Jose Maria, the son of John and Regina (Coelho) Mascarenhas, was born on May 22, 1943, in Isla de Brava, Cape Verde, Portugal. He graduated from New Bedford High School, Massachusetts in 1962 then was drafted into...

Herbert G. Kotek

Herbert G. Kotek

Mar 25, 2025

Herbert George Kotek, of Faribault, passed away last week at his home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 4th at 11:00 a.m. at Divine Mercy Catholic Church in Faribault, with visitation for one hour preceding the Mass and fellowship afterward. A private interment will take place at Calvary Cemetery.

Herb was born on July 5th, 1956 to...

Judy "Judith" Langerud

Judy "Judith" Langerud

Mar 25, 2025

Judy “Judith” Langerud, age 84, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2025, at Allina Medical Center in Faribault surrounded by much of her family. She was born on October 27, 1940, to Wane and Mary (Betty) Shea, in Blackduck, MN. Judy’s vibrant spirit and infectious laugh touched the hearts of many, and her love for family and friends will always...

David L. Rhodes

David L. Rhodes

Mar 18, 2025

David L. Rhodes, age 58 of Faribault, MN, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN.

David Lynn, the son of Dale and Hannah “June” (Harshberger) Rhodes was born on April 8, 1966 in Lewistown, PA

David is survived by his sister, Beverly (Dennis) Meyer; nephews, Michael Snyder and Timothy Meyer and other relatives and friends.

He...

Robert P. "Bob" Petersen

Robert P. "Bob" Petersen

Mar 16, 2025

It is with great sadness we announce the death of Robert P. “Bob” Petersen, age 69, of Faribault, MN. Bob passed away on Sunday March 16, 2025, at home surrounded by his family.

Friend to hundreds, admired and respected by everyone who came into contact with him. Bob fought the good fight with DLBC Lymphoma for 18 months, and left knowing...