Gordon “Gordy” P. Hunt, age 84, of Faribault, MN passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis following a brief illness. Gordon Phillip, the son of Edward and Myrtle (Karow) Hunt was born on January 1, 1938 in Faribault.  He attended Faribault Senior High School and graduated with the class of 1956.  Gordy was an outstanding athlete on all of the teams for which he played.  On September 29, 1956 he was united in marriage...

Dorene M. Trahan, age 82, of Faribault, MN, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2022, at Mill City Senior Living in Faribault, surrounded by her loving family. Dorene Mae was born on March 1, 1940, in Lamberton, MN, to Ervin and LaDonna (Cambronne) Dallmann.  She graduated from Faribault High School with the class of 1958.  Dorene married Eugene Trahan on May 21, 1960, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Faribault.  For 32 years, Dorene worked as a telephone...

Dennis W. LaCanne, age 75, of Faribault, MN, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2022, at the Homestead Hospice in Owatonna, MN. Funeral arrangements are being completed with the Parker Kohl Funeral Home of Faribault and will be announced later.

Dorothy E. Gallagher, age 101, of Faribault, MN, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2022, at the New Richard Care Center. Dorothy Ellen, the daughter of Ralph and Ida (Wood) England was born on December 12, 1920 in Macomb, Illinois.  On December 31, 1943 she was united in marriage to Eugene Gallagher at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Faribault.  Gene preceded her in death on September 13, 1973.  Dorothy worked for 38 years in the Rice County Treasurers...

Daniel “Dan” Reuvers, age 73, of Morristown, MN passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at the log home he had built. Daniel Adrian, the son of Anthony and Harriet (Maas) Reuvers, was born on August 23, 1949 in Wells Township in Rice County, MN. Dan grew up in Faribault and then enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served for two years of active duty in Vietnam. Following his time in Vietnam, he returned to Faribault and began his career working for the City of...

Christopher T. Chmelik, age 50 of Medford, MN died unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 following a sudden illness. Christopher Ty, the son of Marvin and Joanne (Neymeyer) Chmelik was born on September 2, 1972 in Faribault, MN.  He attended Faribault Senior High School.  Chris started his working career with BMI in Faribault and later was an owner/operator of his own business, C. Chmelik Trucking.  Most recently he was a truck driver for M&J Trucking in...

Robert E. “Bob” Staska, age 78, of Faribault, MN, passed away suddenly on September 27, 2022, at his home. Robert Eugene was born on May 14, 1944, in Northfield, MN, to Henry and Bernice (Ciecmierowksi) Staska.  He graduated from Montgomery High School with the class of 1962 and served in the Minnesota National Guard for six years.  Bob was married to Barbara Ann Halla on October 8, 1966, at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Litomysl, MN.  For over 40 years Bob...

Dennis ”Denny” Willaby, age 85, of Faribault, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022. Dennis William, the son of Clarence and Anna (Heffele) Willaby, was born on July 16, 1937 in Mountain Lake, MN. Denny graduated from St. Claire High School with the Class of 1955. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United State Army Reserves where he worked for 37 years. He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Mary DeRosier, on August 28, 1965 at Immaculate Conception...

Darlene J. Bridley (Rath, Johnson), 86, of Lynnwood, WA and formerly of Faribault, MN, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at the Swedish Cherry Hill Medical Center in Seattle, WA. A memorial service is planned for Saturday, October 29th, at 11:00 A.M. at Parker Kohl Funeral Home & Crematory of Faribault. Interment will be in Medford Union Cemetery, following a luncheon at the funeral home. Memorial visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00...

Lana Good, age 77, of Faribault, MN, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at the Three Links Care Center in Northfield, MN. Lana Jean, the daughter of Carroll and Phyllis (Johnson) Bestul, was born on July 29, 1945 in Northfield, MN. She graduated from Northfield High School with the Class of 1963. She married Dr. Roy Good on October 18, 1968 in Brookings, SD. They moved from Northfield to Faribault and spent their lives there. Lana had a passion for flowers and loved filling her yard...