Obituaries

Mark J. Tousignant

Mark J. Tousignant

Dec 6, 2023

Mark J. Tousignant (Tousy, Mr. Mark, Father Mark, and so on), age 68 of Faribault, MN passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at the Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.

Mark Tousignant, the son of James and Lorraine Tousignant was born on November 19, 1955, in Faribault, MN.  Mark’s family resided in Faribault, MN where he attended and graduated from...

Donald L. DeMars

Donald L. DeMars

Dec 5, 2023

 

Donald L. DeMars, age 79 of Faribault, MN died Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at the Allina Health Faribault Medical Center.

 

Donald Lawrence, the son of Lawrence and Ruby (Sweet) DeMars was born on March 12, 1944 in Faribault.  He attended Faribault High School and graduated with the class of 1961.  Following high school Don served in the U.S....

Donald E. Chester

Donald E. Chester

Dec 3, 2023

Donald E. Chester, age 85, of Faribault, MN, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at his home.

Donald Everett, the son of Everett and Mildred (Schultz) Chester was born on January 4, 1938 in Northfield, MN.  He attended Northfield High School and graduated with the class of 1956.  On  September 24, 1960 he was united in marriage to Judith...

Ethan Daro Phetsomphou

Ethan Daro Phetsomphou

Dec 2, 2023

Ethan Daro Phetsomphou, the beloved son of Kollyan and Somphith Phetsomphou was born on May 31, 2013 and passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023. 

Ethan was always happy, full of life and had smiles that melted hearts everywhere he went. He was the brightest, sweetest, happiest, most loving 10-year-old this world has ever been blessed to know. He was...

Vicki L. Borchardt (Knieff)

Vicki L. Borchardt (Knieff)

Nov 28, 2023

 

Vicki Lynn Borchardt (Knieff) died peacefully in her home on November 28, 2023 after a long battle with cancer.

Vicki was born October 22, 1952 in Faribault, MN. She attended Lincoln Elementary and Faribault Junior High. She graduated from Faribault High School in 1970. Vicki worked various jobs including kindergarten aid at Lincoln school, cook at Hardees and Huckleberry...

Michael D. Hagerty

Michael D. Hagerty

Nov 27, 2023

Michael Denis Hagerty, age 81, of Kilkenny, MN passed away after a long courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease on Monday, November 27, 2023 at New Perspective Senior Living.

Michael Denis, the eldest child of Thomas and Veronica (O’Brien) Hagerty, was born on February 13, 1942 in Faribault, MN. Michael grew up on the family farm in Kilkenny and graduated from...

Janet S. Erickson

Janet S. Erickson

Nov 23, 2023

Janet passed peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, November 23, 2023, she was 83 years old.

Janet was a retired businesswoman, and then went on to a second career as a college English Teacher, retiring at the age of 70.

Janet is survived by her four children, Tom (Cindy) Erickson, Sue Lovett, Sandy (Mark) Boegeman and Nancy Erickson; by three...

Barbara Pavek

Barbara Pavek

Nov 16, 2023

Barbara Pavek, age 77 of Lakeville, MN and formerly of Faribault, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at Walker Methodist Highview Hills Assisted Living in Lakeville after battling brain cancer since 2019.

 

Barbara Ann, the daughter of Leo and Stella (Plonsky) Judd was born on April 20, 1946 in St. Peter, MN. ...

David B. Duban

David B. Duban

Nov 14, 2023

David B. Duban, age 77 of Faribault, MN passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at the Northfield Hospital following a sudden illness.

 

David Bernard, the son of Thomas and Mary (Trcka) Duban was born on August 20, 1946 in Faribault, MN.  He attended Northfield High School and graduated with the class of 1964.  On March 23, 1973...

Shelly Patricia Meehl

Shelly Patricia Meehl

Nov 12, 2023

Shelly Patricia Meehl (Perrizo) died peacefully in her home on November 12, 2023, after a long battle with a rare neurodegenerative disorder. 

Shelly was born on July 26, 1962, in New Ulm, MN to Janice (Dehmlow) and Patrick Perrizo. She moved to Faribault, MN, with her family, including brothers Timothy and Thomas, in 1969. She graduated from Faribault Senior High...

Lawrence P. "Larry" Malecha

Lawrence P. "Larry" Malecha

Nov 4, 2023

Lawrence P. “Larry” Malecha, age 85, of Faribault, MN, passed away November 4, 2023, at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.

 

Lawrence Patrick was born on March 16, 1938, in Erin Township, Rice County, MN, to Joseph V. and Emma (Pivec) Malecha.  Larry graduated from Northfield High School with the class of 1955, then served in the U.S. Army from 1955...

Mary Alice O'Connor

Mary Alice O'Connor

Nov 4, 2023

Mary Alice O’Connor, age 97, of Faribault, MN, passed away November 4, 2023, at the Medford Senior Care Center.

Mary Alice was born on October 12, 1926 in Webster Township, Rice County, MN, to John and Sara Broderick McFadden.  She graduated from Bethlehem Academy High School with the class of 1944.  She was united in marriage to Floyd O’Connor on...

Janice (Shaske) Hatfield

Janice (Shaske) Hatfield

Nov 3, 2023

Janice (Shaske) Hatfield, age 83, of Sleepy Eye, MN, and formerly of Faribault, MN, passed away November 3, 2023, at the Sleepy Eye Care Center.

Janice Ladonna was born on February 19, 1940, in Faribault, MN, to Frank and Margaret (Woods) Shaske.  She was united in marriage to Robert Hatfield Sr. on February 3, 1960.  Janice was an outstanding homemaker...

Gary E. Kjos

Gary E. Kjos

Oct 30, 2023

Gary E. Kjos, age 67, of Brooklyn Park, MN, and formerly of Owatonna, MN, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2023, at his home following an extended illness.

 

Gary Edward was born on May 10, 1956, in Owatonna, MN, to Clarence and Rose (Ruzek) Kjos.  He graduated from Owatonna High School with the class of 1974 and completed his...

Dean Purdie

Dean Purdie

Oct 30, 2023

Dean R. Purdie, a beloved member of the Faribault community, passed away peacefully at the age of 92. He departed this world on October 30, 2023, at home surrounded by family, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and a life well-lived.

 

Dean was born January 28, 1931, in St. Lucas Hospital in Faribault, MN to Clarence Elgin Purdie...

Josephine L. Swenson

Josephine L. Swenson

Oct 29, 2023

Josephine L. Swenson, age 80 of Faribault, MN passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at the Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN.

Josephine Lynn, the daughter of William and Lynnette (Soldow) Mueller was born on August 30, 1943 in St. Paul, MN.  On July 12, 1975 she was united in marriage to Per-Anders Swenson.  Josephine worked as an office...

Harriet Budin

Harriet Budin

Oct 28, 2023

Harriet Budin, age 93 of Faribault, MN passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Faribault Senior Living following an extended illness.

Harriet, the daughter of Theodore and Elsie (Trcka) Holey was born on June 13, 1930 at their family farm in Erin Township, Rice County.  On October 11, 1949 she was united in marriage to Emil F. Budin at...

Rosemary E. "Rosie" Poirier

Rosemary E. "Rosie" Poirier

Oct 23, 2023

Rosemary E. “Rosie” Poirier, age 82 of Faribault, MN passed away peacefully on Monday, October 23, 2023 at Milestone Senior Living following an extended illness.

Rosemary Elaine, the daughter of Charles and Alice (Smith) Fletcher was born on April 17, 1941 in Winona, MN.  In 1948 Rosie’s family moved to Faribault and she attended Bethlehem Academy High School graduating with...

Kenneth "Kenny" Charles Favro

Kenneth "Kenny" Charles Favro

Oct 22, 2023

Kenneth “Kenny” C. Favro, age 69, of Faribault, MN passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at the Lakeshore Inn Nursing Home in Waseca, MN.

Kenneth Charles, the son of Charles and Janet (Morris), was born on October 16, 1954 in Faribault, MN. Kenny grew up in Faribault and graduated from Faribault High School with the Class of 1972. He...

Catherine E. "Kitty" Byron

Catherine E. "Kitty" Byron

Oct 19, 2023

Catherine E. “Kitty” Byron, aged 77 of Faribault, MN passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at the Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN following an extended illness.

 

Kitty, the daughter of John and Angela Mastalski, was born on September 24, 1946 in Brooklyn, NY.  Kitty grew up in a military family and they lived in Norfolk, VA for...