Robert H. “Bob” Dee, age 92 of Faribault, MN, passed away on Monday, November 12, 2018 at his home at Pleasant View Estates in Faribault following an extended illness. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, November 16, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 139 Mercy Drive, Faribault with Fr. Kevin Kenney officiating.  Interment will be held at the Calvary Cemetery in Faribault with military honors conducted by the Rice County Central Veterans...

Lynn Elizabeth Johnson was born on October 17, 1940 to Harold and Elizabeth (Miller) Johnson in Lake City, MN.  She was an only child.  Lynn died on November 10, 2018 at her home in Faribault, surrounded by those who loved and cared for her throughout her battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Lynn lived at the Park Avenue MSOCS home since 1994.  She worked at Cannon River Enterprises (now Faribault Community Resources) and the Rice County Day Activity Center for many years...

Anne “Corky” Vranek, age 96, of Faribault, MN, passed away Monday, November 5, 2018 at the Pleasant Manor Nursing Home in Faribault. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at the Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 139 Mercy Drive, Faribault.  Interment will be at the Calvary Cemetery in Lonsdale, MN. Memorial visitation will be held on Saturday for one hour prior to the services at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials...

Elizabeth Jean Durand, age 81, of Kasson, MN, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2018, at the St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN. Jean was born on October 9, 1937 in Faribault, MN to Ernest and Evelyn (Stadler) Durand.  She enjoyed singing, watching videos, making puzzles, and loved ice cream.  She is survived by seven siblings, Lois Patwell of Eau Claire, WI, Judy (Don) Chester of Faribault, Diane Barnett (Ambrose Thomas) of Faribault, Sandy (John) Ross of W. Springfield,...

"Treat others how you want to be treated." This is the inspiring daily life message for which Peggy Dusbabek lived by. As a wife, mother, friend and teacher, Peggy's positive attitude, big smile, and loving heart touched many. At sunrise on October 24th, Peggy's body surrendered to the disease of dementia, but her loving soul was welcomed into heaven for a peaceful eternal life. She was 83 years old. Please help us celebrate the life and love of Peggy Dusbabek on Saturday,...

Lorraine M. Thomas, age 91 of Faribault, MN and formerly of Hemet, CA, passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at the Northfield Retirement Center.Funeral arrangements are being completed by the Parker Kohl Funeral Home & Crematory of Faribault, MN and will be announced later.

Louise M. Ryan, age 85, of Faribault, MN, passed away Friday, October 19, 2018 at the Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN, following a brief illness.Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at the Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 139 Mercy Drive, Faribault. Interment will be held at the Steele Center Cemetery in Owatonna, MN.Visitation will be on Wednesday from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. at the church.Arrangements are with the Parker Kohl Funeral...

Douglas M. "Doug" Willaby, age 49, of Faribault, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 12, 2018 at the St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN.Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 139 Mercy Drive in Faribault, with Fr. Kevin Kenney, officiating. Interment will be held at the Calvary Cemetery, Faribault.Memorial visitation will be held at the church on Wednesday from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.Arrangements are...

Elizabeth A. "Betty" Novak, age 82 of Faribault, MN passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 8, 2018 at her home.Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at the Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 139 Mercy Drive in Faribault with Fr. Kevin Kenney officiating. Interment will be held at the Calvary Cemetery, Faribault.Visitation will be held at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home & Crematory of Faribault on Friday, October 19, 2018 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and...

Donald M. Ress, age 84 of Faribault, MN passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2018 at the Northfield Hospital following a sudden illness.Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 139 Mercy Drive in Faribault, with Fr. Brandon Theisen officiating. Interment will be held at the Meadow Ridge Memorial Park with military honors provided by the Rice County Central Veterans Organization.Visitation will be held at the church on...