Obituaries

Dale F. LaCanne

Dale F. LaCanne

Sep 9, 2026

Dale F. LaCanne, age 75 of Faribault, MN passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at The Emeralds of Faribault following an 11 year courageous battle with prostate cancer.

Dale Francis, the son of Francis and Eileen (Kotz) LaCanne was born on June 27, 1951 in Faribault, MN.

He attended Bethlehem Academy High School and graduated with the class of 1970. Following...

Thomas E. Petri

Thomas E. Petri

Sep 5, 2026

Thomas Eugene Petri (4/6/47), Tom, was welcomed into paradise by Jesus’ outstretched arms, and joined the company of all of his beloved passed family and friends on Saturday, September 5th at 79 years of age.

Following years of suffering from and courageously battling multiple ongoing chronic and emergent conditions, he found his voice one last time as he chose to tell...

William Haefemeyer

William Haefemeyer

Sep 4, 2026

William A. Haefemeyer, age 85 of Faribault, MN passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026 at Milestone Senior Living following an extended illness.

William Alvin, the son of Alvin and Lillian (Pautz) Haefemeyer was born on May 21, 1941 in Faribault, MN. He attended Dodge Center High School and graduated with the class of 1959. Following high school, Bill served in...

Kathleen D. "Kathy" Phyle

Kathleen D. "Kathy" Phyle

Aug 30, 2026

Kathleen Diane Phyle, “Kathy”, age 82, passed away on August 30, 2026, in Apple Valley, Minnesota. She was born on September 28, 1943, in Evansville, Indiana.

Kathy was a truly special person whose life was defined by one simple but powerful purpose: caring for others. Whether she was raising her children, loving and caring for her grandchildren, or tending to her...

Richard Allen Brohmer

Richard Allen Brohmer

Aug 29, 2026

Richard Allen Brohmer, age 75, passed away on August 29, 2026, at The Estates at St. Louis Park, in St. Louis Park, MN.

Graveside services will be held at the Maple Lawn Cemetery in Faribault, MN, on Friday, September 11, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.

Arrangements are with the Parker Kohl Funeral Home of Faribault.

Richard was born on November 10, 1950, in Amery,...

Gladys L. Gale

Gladys L. Gale

Aug 26, 2026

Gladys L. Gale, age 98 of Faribault, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at Ivy Hill Senior Living in Faribault.

Gladys Lorraine, the daughter of Haaken and Borghild (Schenald) Vold was born on March 31, 1928 in Kenyon, MN. She attended West Concord High School and graduated with the class of 1946. On September 19, 1948 she was...

Mary Jeanette Hammond

Mary Jeanette Hammond

Aug 26, 2026

Mary Jeanette Hammond, age 82, of Faribault, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at Allina Health Medical Center Faribault.

Mary Jeanette, daughter of Vincent and Marie (Freeman) LaCanne was born May 30, 1944, in Faribault at District #1 Hospital. Jeanette was one of 12 children born to Vincent and Marie. Jeanette was raised on the family farm 6...

Delores A. Caron

Delores A. Caron

Aug 18, 2026

Delores A. Caron, age 87, of Faribault, MN, passed away August 18, 2026, at New Perspectives in Faribault.

Delores Ann, the daughter of Lawrence and Dorothy (Maas) Hausen, was born on September 17, 1938, in Faribault. She graduated from Faribault High School with the class of 1956. Delores was united in marriage to George Caron on September 20, 1956, at the...

Wendy C. Rader

Wendy C. Rader

Aug 13, 2026

Wendy C. Rader, age 70 of Northfield, MN passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at the Allina Health Faribault Medical Center following an extended illness.

Wendy Carol, the daughter of Albert and Violet (Hall) Weed was born on July 16, 1956, in Northfield, MN. She attended Northfield High School and graduated with the class of 1974. Shortly after graduation, Wendy...

Harold D. Keilen Jr.

Harold D. Keilen Jr.

Aug 7, 2026

Harold D. Keilen Jr., age 78, of Faribault, MN, passed away unexpectedly at his home on August 7, 2026.

Harold David, the son of Harold Sr. and Georgia (Squire) Keilen, was born on July 9, 1948, in Northfield, MN. He graduated from Northfield High School and served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Harold was united in marriage...

David Gillis

David Gillis

Aug 4, 2026

David Gillis passed away on August 4, 2026. Loving husband of Bette Gillis (née MacKenzie); devoted father of Laura (Brian) Seifert and Michael (Lauren) Gillis; cherished grandfather of Emma, John, Molly, Aiden, Claire, Gwendolyn, and Alasdair; beloved brother of Barb (Allen) Callstrom, the late Bea Conner, the late Jack (the late Joan) Gillis, the late Jerome "Dutch" (the late Judy)...

John P. Dotterweich Sr.

John P. Dotterweich Sr.

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...

Mary Jo Miller

Mary Jo Miller

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...

Richard M. "Richie" Flynn

Richard M. "Richie" Flynn

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...

James F. "Jim" Savoie Sr.

James F. "Jim" Savoie Sr.

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...

Marvin C. "Marv" Schrader

Marvin C. "Marv" Schrader

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....

Muriel A. Gruber

Muriel A. Gruber

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...

Roger D. Tungland

Roger D. Tungland

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...

Steven K. Salzwedel

Steven K. Salzwedel

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...

Janice M. Thom

Janice M. Thom

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...