Obituaries

Jul 18, 2026

In Loving Memory of Manaa Biel Nyak

(03-17-1995 until 07-18-2026)

With heavy hearts and profound love, we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, sister, mother, aunt, and friend, Manaa, who departed this life at the age of 31.

Manaa was born the oldest of 13 children, and from an early age she naturally embraced the role of a caregiver. As the eldest...

Aug 7, 2026

Aug 3, 2026

John P. Dotterweich Sr., age 83, of Morristown, MN, passed away August 3, 2026, at the Benedictine Living Community in Owatonna, MN, following an extended illness.

John Paul, the son of Michael and Marie (Gray) Dotterweich, was born on February 25, 1943, in Northfield, MN. He attended Hayward High School, then served three tours of duty in the U.S. Army during...

Jul 31, 2026

Mary Jo Miller, age 86 of Faribault, MN passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026 at The Emeralds of Faribault following an extended illness.

Mary Jo, the daughter of Harry and Joanna (Langeslag) Valentyn was born on September 13, 1939 in Faribault, MN. Mary Jo attended St. Lawrence School and then graduated from Montgomery High School. On November 26, 1969 she...

Jul 29, 2026

Richard Mark Flynn, age 72 of Faribault, MN passed away peacefully on July 29th 2026. Rich filled our lives with kindness and love. Rich was known for a good laugh, telling jokes and playing tricks on you. He loved his family and especially loved spending time with his grandchildren.

Survived by his wife Mary Joy Flynn, children, Chad Flynn, Amy Redding...

Jul 28, 2026

James F. “Jim” Savoie Sr., age 72, of Bloomington, MN passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the Martin Luther Care Center in Bloomington, MN following an extended illness.

James Francis, the son of Francis and Margaret (Zabel) Savoie, was born on March 8, 1954, in Faribault, MN. He graduated from Faribault High School in 1972. Jim worked his entire...

Jul 24, 2026

Marvin “Marv” Curtis Schrader, age 88, passed away Friday, July 24, 2026, at United Hospital surrounded by family.

Marvin Curtis Schrader was born December 28, 1937 in Northfield, MN to Fred and Gladys (Kern) Schrader. The 5th of 6 children, Marv was a very curious and adventurous child. He grew up on a farm in Bridgewater Township, west of Dundas, MN....

Jul 23, 2026

Muriel A. Gruber, age 90 of Faribault, MN passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at Faribault Senior Living following an extended illness.

Muriel Alice, the daughter of William and Phoebe (Langan) Brown was born on January 18, 1936 in St. Paul, MN. She attended St. Joseph’s Academy and graduated with the class of 1954. Following high school Muriel attended the...

Jul 22, 2026

Roger D. Tungland, age 73 of Faribault, MN passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at Milestone Senior Living in Faribault.

Roger Dale, the son of Thor and Jeanette (Nelson) Tungland, was born on November 27, 1952 in Windom, MN. Roger grew up in Fairmont and moved to Kenyon as a teen and attended Kenyon High School. Roger enlisted in the...

Jul 20, 2026

Steven K. Salzwedel, age 73 of Faribault, MN died on Monday, July 20, 2026 at the Mala Strana Assisted Living and Rehabilitation Center in New Prague, MN following an extended illness.

Steven Kenneth, the son of Donald and JoeAnn (DeMars) Salzwedel was born on February 18, 1953 in Faribault, MN. He attended Faribault Senior High School and graduated with the class...

Jul 19, 2026

Janice M. Thom, age 90 of Faribault, MN, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2026 at Deer Crest Assisted Living in Red Wing, MN.

Janice Marlene, the daughter of William and Mary (Foley) Heil was born on June 6, 1936 in Faribault, MN. She attended Bethlehem Academy High School with the class of 1954. She was united in marriage to William Thom...

Jul 18, 2026

Michael Knofler, 72, of Omaha, Nebraska, passed away on July 18, 2026 in Faribault, MN. Born on May 23, 1954, he lived a life defined by humor, resilience, and the ability to find something to smile about no matter where the road took him.

For many years, Michael worked as an over‑the‑road truck driver, logging countless miles across the country. While...

Jul 12, 2026

Douglas W. Macrae, age 72, of Faribault, MN, passed away July 12, 2026, at the Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.

Douglas Wilson, the son of Robert and Dorothy (Folsom) Macrae, was born on December 4, 1953, in Newton, MA. Doug graduated from Vero Beach High School and served in the U.S. Navy from 1974 – 1978.

Doug’s passion was photography, and he shared...

Jul 5, 2026

Joeann P. Young, age 85, of Faribault, MN, passed away July 5, 2026, at Allina Health Faribault Medical Center.

Joeann Patsy, the daughter of Leo and Ethel (Shankey) Crist, was born on March 14, 1941, in Faribault, Minnesota. She enjoyed her trips to the casino, playing bingo, and a game of cards.

She is survived by her children, Brenda (Mitch) Vincent, Donald...

Jul 4, 2026

En Amorosa Memoria de Hila Ramón Gallardo

Con profundo dolor en nuestros corazones, anunciamos el fallecimiento de nuestra querida Madre y Abuelita, Hilda Ramón Gallardo, el día 4 de Julio del 2026, a la edad de 68 años.

Nuestra Madre(Abuelita) fue el corazón de nuestra familia: una mujer amorosa, fuerte y llena de bondad. Fue una madre, abuela, hermana, tía y amiga...

Jul 1, 2026

Patricia A. “Pat” Dietz, age 70 of Faribault, MN passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at Benedictine Living Community in Owatonna following an extended illness.

Patricia Ann, the daughter of Lawrence and Marcella (O’Neil) Dietz, was born on February 17, 1956 in Faribault, MN. She grew up in Faribault and graduated from Faribault Senior High School with the Class of...

Jun 30, 2026

Ruby R. Osborne, age 89 of Faribault, MN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at Heritage House Senior Living in Faribault following an extended illness.

Ruby Ruth, the daughter of Clarence and Alvina (Peters) Beckstrom was born on June 15, 1937 in Oden, MN. She was raised on her family farm and attended school in St. James, MN. She...

Jun 23, 2026

Carla Rae Malecha, age 75, of Faribault, MN, passed away June 23, 2026, at Benedictine Living Community in Owatonna, MN.

Carla Rae, the daughter of Reynold and Evelyn (Ambuehl) Erickson, was born on November 13, 1950, in St. Paul, MN. She graduated from Fertile-Beltrami High School with the class of 1968. Carla was united in marriage to Luverne J. Malecha on...

Jun 21, 2026

Ralph C. Barney, 65, of Morristown, MN, passed away June 21, 2026, following an extended illness.

Ralph Clay, was born on March 16, 1961, in San Francisco, CA. He was adopted and raised by Ralph D. and Carrie (Stroud) Barney. Ralph was very educated, receiving a master’s degree and later served in the U.S. Army Intelligence Department. He had a lengthy...

Jun 16, 2026

Susan Lynn Hachey, of Faribault, passed away surrounded by her loved ones at Medford Senior Care at the age of 61. Susan was born January 30th 1965 to David and Dianne. In her early years she was blessed to gain two loving stepparents, Kathleen and Bud, who embraced her as their own and played and important role in her life.

She...