Joan E. Batchelder, age 82, of Faribault, MN, passed away Friday, November 6, 2020 at the Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN following a brief illness. Joan Elizabeth was born on January 15, 1938 in Faribault, MN to Stephen and Leone (Peterson) Kitzman.  She attended country school across the road from her family’s farm and graduated from Bethlehem Academy High School with the class of 1955.  Joan was married to Mark Batchelder on November 26, 1955 at St. Lawrence in...

Gordon L. Minshall, age 84, of Faribault, MN passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020 at his home following an extended illness. Gordon Lee was born on October 17, 1936 in Racine, WI to Frank D. and Hazel (Moon) Minshall.  He grew up in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, graduating from Cedar Rapids High School and Mankato State University, obtaining his master’s degree.  Gordon served in the U.S. Army for two years followed up with two years of reserves and continued weekend...

Sandra “Sandy” Bish, age 76, of Apache Junction, AZ, passed away February 25, 2021 following a brief illness. Sandra Kathryne was born on February 23, 1945 in Detroit, MI to Henry and Eva Marie (Sobrak) Trahan.  She graduated from Bloomington High School with the class of 1963.  Sandy worked as a claims examiner for Blue Cross Blue Shield in Eagan, MN for 22 years.  She enjoyed spending time with her family, gatherings with her friends, and walks with her dog,...

Marlene J. Evans, age 84, of Faribault, MN, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Mill City Senior Living in Faribault. Marlene Janice Evans was born on January 14, 1937 in Owatonna, MN to Morris and Sylvia (Jacobson) Ashleson.  She graduated from Kenyon High School in 1955. Marlene married Neill Bennett on October 8th, 1955 and had 4 children. She remarried to Edward “Patrick” Evans on June 7, 1976, and had 1 child, before he preceded her in death on February 18, 1978....

Lillian “Lilly” M. O’Donnell, age 17 of Northfield, MN passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at the Gunderson Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, WI from injuries sustained following an automobile accident. Lillian Margaret, the daughter of Anthony and Erin (Burgess) O’Donnell, was born on April 5, 2004 in Naperville, IL. Lilly grew up in Northfield, MN and was currently a member of the Junior Class at the Northfield High School. She was a member of...

James E. “Jim” Lambert, age 65 of Medford, MN passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at the Bay View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Red Wing, MN following an extended illness. James Edward, the son of Raymond and Helen (Kosanda) Lambert was born on October 17, 1955 in Faribault.  He attended Faribault Senior High School and graduated with the class of 1973.  Following high school Jim served in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1978.  Jim loved to...

Barbara J. Duchene, age 84 of Faribault, MN passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at her home following an extended illness. Barbara Jean, the daughter of George and H. Beldora (Skaar) Mullenberg was born on August 17, 1936 in Faribault.  She attended Bethlehem Academy High School and graduated with the class of 1954.  On January 12, 1957 she was united in marriage to Walter H. Duchene at St. Lawrence Catholic Church.  Wally preceded her in death on Sept. 1, 2012.  Mom...

  Donna M. Schultz, age 93 of Faribault, MN passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 following an extended illness surrounded by her family. Donna Mae, the daughter of Frank Sr. and Eliza (Paquin) Zabel, was born on January 16, 1928 at their family home in Walcott Township, Rice County, MN.  She attended Walcott Country School.  On December 15, 1962 she was united in marriage to Arthur W. “Bill” Schultz Sr. in Northwood, IA.  Donna began working at the...

Kenneth Wayne Geller, age 65, of Faribault, MN died Thursday, March 25, 2021 at his home after an extended illness. Memorial Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home, 1725 Lyndale Ave N., Faribault. A time of sharing will begin at 6:30 p.m.  Ken was born in Bemidji, MN to Art and Evelyn Geller.  He grew up and went to school in Bemidji later moving to Faribault where he met and married Diane Kalien on September 6,...

Korrinne K. Kanne, age 75 of Faribault, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 25, 2021, while on her daily nature walk. Born in Waseca, Minnesota on December 6, 1945 to Kennard and Delora (Beese) Kanne, Korrinne Kanne was the second of four children. She grew up across the street from Trowbridge Park, graduating from Waseca High School in 1963. Korrinne graduated from Naeve Hospital School of Nursing, Albert Lea, in 1966. At age 21, Korrinne’s self-proclaimed...