Obituaries

Dec 14, 2022

Lyle A. Krogh, age 74, of Faribault, MN, passed away December 14, 2022, at the Allina Health Faribault Medical Center following a brief illness.

Lyle Alan was born on November 24, 1948, in Faribault, MN, to Alvin and Kathryn (Lohman) Krogh.  He graduated from Medford High School.  Lyle worked for Land O’Lakes for 20 years, retiring as...

Dec 14, 2022

Fred Theodore Gerbig, 81, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2022 after a brave 6-year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Born on August 26, 1941 to parents Sidney and Thelma Gerbig, Fred grew up in Faribault, MN. He graduated from Faribault High School in 1959 and Iowa State in 1964 with two Bachelor of Science degrees in electrical...

Dec 13, 2022

Robert J. Cox, age 90, of Faribault, MN passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at Milestone Senior Living in Faribault.

Robert John, the son of Robert H. and Anita (Sershon) Cox, was born on September 24, 1932 in Kaukauna, WI. Robert grew up in Kaukauna and graduated from Kaukauna High School with the Class of 1952....

Dec 9, 2022

Kenneth A. Trosin, age 70, of Kenyon, MN passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 9, 2022 at his home.

Kenneth Allen, the son of Martin and Vivian (Brown) Trosin, was born on July 7, 1952 in Lakefield, MN. Kenneth attended Sherburn High School and graduated with the Class of 1971. He worked as a care giver for...

Dec 9, 2022

 

Mark E. Rand (Stransky), age 62, of Owatonna, MN passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 9, 2022 at his home.

Mark Edward, the son of Donald and Beverly (Lundin) Stransky, was born on May 12, 1960 in Faribault, MN. Mark grew up in Faribault and attended Faribault High School. Mark Worked for the State Schools and Genova and other...

Dec 7, 2022

Patricia K. Fuller, age 64, of Owatonna, MN, passed away December 7, 2022, at her home following an extended illness, surrounded by her family.

Patricia Kay was born on December 9, 1957, in Faribault, MN, to Keith H. Sr. and Dolores Mae (Zabel) Fuller.  She attended Faribault High School.  Patty worked as a CNA for Cedar Valley...

Dec 4, 2022

Lawrence H. Malecha, age 75, of Faribault, MN, passed away December 4, 2022, at Milestone Senior Living in Faribault following an extended illness.

Lawrence Henry was born on October 3, 1947, in Northfield, MN, to Leonard and Elsie (Pumper) Malecha.  He graduated from Montgomery High School with the class of 1965.  Larry served in the U.S. Army...

Dec 1, 2022

Andrew J. Speikers, age 88, of Faribault, MN, passed away December 1, 2022, at New Perspectives in Faribault.

Andrew John, the son of Reiner and Angeline (Stadler) Speikers was born on September 3, 1934 in Montgomery, MN.  He attended Bethlehem Academy High School and graduated with the class of 1952.  Following high school Andrew enlisted in the...

Nov 30, 2022

Janice A. Drache, age 83, of Faribault, MN, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2022, at her home following an extended illness.

Janice Ann was born on August 23, 1939, in Faribault, MN, to Adolph and Verena (Schweisthal) Friesen.  She was united in marriage to Eugene “Gene” Drache on April 6, 1962, in Fort Polk, LA.  Janice...

Nov 29, 2022

Gloria Ann (Duffy) Raesly, age 85, of Faribault, MN, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2022, following an extended illness.

Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 139 Mercy Drive, Faribault.  Visitation will be held on Saturday from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m....

Nov 28, 2022

Donna Marie (Krantz) Biers, 1941-2022, slipped away quietly on Monday evening, November 28 after a full weekend of birthday and Thanksgiving visitors. Donna enjoyed 55 years of marriage to James Alfred Biers who left her just two years ago, nearly to the day. Together, they had four children, Mark, Mindy, Kris, and Kari.

Donna grew up in...

Nov 27, 2022

James Andrew Sande went to heaven on November 27, 2022 to be with his beloved wife Elvina who passed away on January 13, 2022.

James was born on March 9, 1936, in Kenyon, MN, to Nette (Broin) and Clarence Sande.   His Norwegian ancestors began migrating from the Sogne Fjord region of Norway in 1846.  After farming for...

Nov 20, 2022

Gene A. Hart, age 88, of Faribault, MN passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022 from complications caused by a fall and hematoma suffered five weeks earlier.

Gene Arthur, the son of Rueben and Dorothy (Bergman) Hart, was born on June 19, 1934 in Rochester, MN. Gene grew up in rural Mantorville, MN and graduated from Mantorville...

Nov 19, 2022

Kevin L. Savoie Sr., age 64, of Faribault, MN passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at the Northfield Hospital.

Kevin Lee, the son of Francis and Margaret (Zabel) Savoie, was born on October 22, 1958 in Faribault, MN. Kevin enjoyed cruising the country roads, being in nature and going for walks.

Kevin is...

Nov 18, 2022

Bernard M. “Bernie“ Bongers, age 80 of Faribault, MN passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 18, 2022 at the Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN surrounded by his family.

Bernard Martin, the son of Martin and Emily (Pumper) Bongers was born on March 13, 1942 in Faribault, MN.  He attended Bethlehem Academy High School and graduated with...

Nov 17, 2022

Pastor Garry L. Rosenau, age 67, of Faribault, MN passed away unexpectedly from a sudden illness on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.

Garry Lovell, the son of Leonard and Irene Alice (Harrison) Rosenau was born on April 26, 1955 in Austin, MN.  He attended Twin Rivers Community School in Bode, IA and...

Nov 14, 2022

Sharon M. Salaba Nelson, age 73, of Grand Rapids, MN, and formerly of Faribault, MN, passed away November 14, 2022, at The Lodge at Grand Village Care Center in Grand Rapids following an extended illness.

Sharon Marie was born August 23, 1949 to Charles “Art” and Evelyn (Jandro) Carroll of Faribault, MN. She graduated from Faribault Senior...

Nov 14, 2022

Susan J. Gregor, age 74, of Land O’ Lakes, Florida and formerly of Faribault, Minnesota passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022, at her home surrounded by family members after a hard-fought battle against Frontotemporal Dementia.

Susan Jane, the daughter of Ludmilla (Edel) and Walter Kelly was born on May 5th, 1948, in Faribault, Minnesota. She attended...

Nov 13, 2022

Susan M. Chavie, age 72, of Faribault, MN, passed away November 13, 2022, at the Allina Health Faribault Medical Center following a brief illness.

Susan Marie was born on September 29, 1950, in Morristown, MN, to Alexander and Lynnell (Orne) Chavie.  She graduated from Faribault High School with the class of 1968.  For over 30 years, Sue...

Nov 8, 2022

Dennis P. Tousignant, age 88, of Faribault, MN passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at Mill City Senior Living.

Dennis Phillip, the son of Phillip and Josephine (LeMieux) Tousignant, was born on November 2, 1934 in Faribault, MN. Dennis grew up in Faribault and graduated from Bethlehem Academy with the Class of 1952. He then enlisted...