Alice E. Ries, age 42 of Owatonna, MN and formerly of Faribault, MN passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at her home. Alice Elizabeth, the daughter of Wesley and Alice (Cerreta) Ries was born on February 28, 1980 in Newport, RI.  She attended Montgomery High School and graduated with the class of 1998.  Alice lived most of her life in Faribault and had recently moved to Owatonna.  She worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for different health care...

Roberta L. “Bobbi” Carlson, age 84 of Faribault, MN passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023 at the Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna, MN following an extended illness. Roberta Louise, the daughter of Robert and Bertha (Kolstad) Caron was born on February 14, 1938 in Faribault, MN.  She attended Faribault High School and graduated with the class of 1956.  On April 30, 1959 she was united in marriage to Lloyd Carlson.  Lloyd proceeded her in death on Sept. 3,...

Daphne R. Axelrod, age 60 of Faribault, MN and formerly of Cannon Falls, MN passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023 at the Emerald’s of Faribault following an extended illness. On January 27, 2023: Daphne (Nelson) Axelrod gained her Angel wings when she passed away peacefully in her sleep. Daphne has lived with the effects from a ruptured brain aneurysm and massive stroke for nearly 22 years.  She defied all odds as the doctors said she wouldn’t live, and if she did she...

Sid (Sidney A.) Toering of Faribault, MN, 66 passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023 with his family nearby after living more than 9 years with young onset Alzheimer's disease.    Sid graduated from Webster City high School in Iowa and got his AA in diesel mechanics from DMAC and worked for many years as shop foreman at Van Deist Supply. Then he met the love of his life, Katie Hennessy at the airport while waiting for a plane to Alaska, they got married and he continued...

Suzanne C. Birch (Kroska), age 77, of Faribault, MN passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2022 at Milestone Senior Living Faribault. Suzanne Carol, the foster daughter of Lucian “Dick” and Angie Kroska, was born on December 20, 1945 in Winona, MN. Suzanne grew up in Rochester, MN and attended the University of Minnesota Duluth and graduated with the Class of 1970 with a double major in Biology and Psychology. While she was in school she met the love of her life, Jon Birch and...

Robert (Bob) Horvath died Sunday, January 22, 2023, at his residence with family by his side.  He was 78 years old. Bob was born January 22, 1945, in Moline, IL, to Peter J. Horvath and Opal E. Doeling.  He and his four brothers were raised in Fargo, ND, by his mother.  He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and was a consummate patriot.  Bob worked hard throughout his life from various physical labor jobs to North Dakota Safety Inspector, Manager of TCI Cable...

Linda M. Krogh, age 80 of Faribault, MN passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 20, 2023 at her home. Linda Marie, the daughter of Oliver and Eleanore (Tonjum) Noble was born on July 13, 1942 in Chicago, IL.  They moved to Faribault and she attended Faribault High School and graduated with the class of 1960.  Linda always stayed in touch with her classmates and loved them dearly.  After high school she attended the Minnesota School of Business and earned her Associates...

Maureen A. Bongers, age 66, of Faribault, MN, passed away unexpectedly on January 20, 2023. Maureen Ann was born on October 22, 1956, in Northfield, MN, to William and Margaret (Smith) Hagerty.  She graduated from Northfield High School with the class of 1975.  She married James Bongers on December 27, 1985, at St. Dominic’s Catholic Church in Northfield.  Maureen worked at Farmer Seed and Nursery for seven years, then as a law assistant at Lampe Law in Northfield for...

Dale P. Pierce, age 70, of Faribault, MN, passed away January 18, 2023, at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, following a brief illness. Dale Paul was born on August 29, 1952, in Northfield, MN, to Theron “Art” and Josephine (Kuznar) Pierce.  He was very skilled in repairing most anything including, cars, engines, appliances, and many other items.  Dale was a kind and generous man to many people, especially his nieces and nephews.  He enjoyed the...

Lowell Douglas Berg died January 13, 2023 at The Moments in Lakeville following an extended battle with Lewy Body Dementia.  He was born April 17, 1943 to L.A. “Skipper” and Valborg Berg in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Although born in Minneapolis he was raised in Albert Lea.  Lowell was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith. He attended school in Albert Lea learning many things, including how to play the trumpet in fourth grade.  He began playing with his...