Merle Eugene Knutson of Faribault, Minnesota, was called to his eternal home on May 30, 2019. Merle was born in Grand Meadow, Minnesota on May 19, 1944 to Albert and Mae (Jensen) Knutson. He was a principled man known for his humility, selfless devotion to his family, tremendous intellect and steadfast servant leadership at First English Lutheran Church of Faribault. All of which contributed to his being an ideal husband, father, grandfather, son and friend. Raised on a farm in Grand...

Michael J. Novak, age 54 of Faribault, MN passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 17, 2019 at his home. Funeral arrangements are being completed by the Parker Kohl Funeral Home & Crematory of Faribault and will be announced later.

Robert Charles (RC) Johnson, age 58 of Nashville, TN, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 in Nashville. Funeral services will be held at a later date and will be announced later.

Doris Eileen (Heitz) French was born September 30, 1922 in Butler Township, DeKalb County, Indiana to Byrl Lee Heitz and Una (Litsey) Heitz.  She passed away June 10, 2019 at the age of 96. Doris married Robert P French November 19, 1943 at Camp Wolters, TX. They lived in Monterey, CA, Minneapolis, MN, Madison, WI and Rochester, MN before retiring to Faribault, MN. Doris was preceded in death by her husband Robert “Bob” Perkins French, her parents, her brother Dale H Heitz...

Christie J. Bronstad, age 57 of Faribault, MN died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at her home following a sudden illness. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 14, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home & Crematory, 1725 Lyndale Ave. N., Faribault, with the Rev. Mark Johnson officiating.  Interment will be held at the Meadow Ridge Memorial Park, Faribault. Visitation will be held at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home on Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Christie...

Kathleen A. “Katie” Wolf, age 64 of Faribault, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN following a sudden illness. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home & Crematory, 1725 Lyndale Ave. N. in Faribault with Fr. Henry Doyle officiating.  Interment will be held at St. Lawrence Cemetery, Faribault. Visitation will be held at the Parker Kohl Funeral...

Campbell, Eleanor Mae, age 96 of Shadyside, Ohio and Edina, Minnesota, died peacefully on Thursday evening June 6, 2019. Eleanor was born May 31, 1923 in Shadyside, Ohio to Joseph and Mary Ladyga. She married Richard Lewis Campbell of Shadyside, Ohio on April 2, 1943.  She worked for Olin Corporation for several years.  She loved her garden and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter, Maryellen Kaufman (Bill) of Edina, three...

Eugene W. “Gene” Fremouw, age 92 of Faribault, MN died on Monday, June 3, 2019 at The Emeralds of Faribault. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home & Crematory, 1725 Lyndale Ave. N. in Faribault, with Lyle Davies officiating.  Interment will be held at the Meadow Ridge Memorial Park in Faribault with military honors provided by the Rice County Central Veterans Organization. Visitation will be held at the...

Shelli J. Benik, 62 of Coventry, Rhode Island passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, RI.  Born in Minneapolis, MN she was a daughter of the late Lloyd J. and Sarah (Dokken) Brenna. Shelli was employed as a bookkeeper at various businesses. Shelli was a generous soul whose Christian faith was her hallmark.  She had a great sense of humor and strong love for animals, especially her dachshunds.  She loved music and...

Kimberly A. Ostlund, age 57 of Faribault, MN, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2019 at her home following an extended illness. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Luke’s Church, 1100 9th Ave. SW, Faribault, with Pastor Gregory Purchla, officiating. Memorial visitation will be held on Saturday from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the church. Arrangements are with the Parker Kohl Funeral Home & Crematory of Faribault. Kimberly Ann was born...