Obituaries

Charlotte "Char" Becker

Charlotte "Char" Becker

Oct 19, 2023

Charlotte “Char” Becker, age 84, of Faribault, MN, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2023, surrounded by her family at Mill City Senior Living.

 

Charlotte Marie was born on May 23, 1939, in Webster, MN, to Clarence Sr. and Albina (Nerud) Trenda.  She was raised in Northfield, MN, and graduated from Bethlehem Academy High School with the class of...

Bruce Gordon Peterson

Bruce Gordon Peterson

Oct 18, 2023

Bruce G. Peterson, age 74, of Faribault, MN, passed away October 18, 2023, at Central Health Care in Le Center, MN.

 

Bruce Gordon, the son of Jack and Verna (Bartels) Peterson, was born on March 31, 1949, in Faribault, MN. Bruce was good with his hands and worked as a carpenter most of his life. He applied his attention...

Charles "Chuck" Piper

Charles "Chuck" Piper

Oct 18, 2023

Charles “Chuck” Piper, age 85, of Faribault, MN, passed away October 18, 2023, at his home following a brief illness.

Charles Francis was born on September 6, 1938, in Faribault, MN, to Alcid and Ruth (Headline) Piper.  He served in the U.S. Navy from 1955 – 1957.  He was married to Linda Kelsey on March 23, 1968.  Chuck worked as...

Lorraine E. Ludwig

Lorraine E. Ludwig

Oct 15, 2023

Lorraine E. Ludwig, age 93, of Byron, MN, passed away, October 15, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN.

Private family services will be held. 

Joseph Francis Jarvis

Joseph Francis Jarvis

Oct 12, 2023

Joseph Francis Jarvis passed away gently October 12, 2023 after fighting cancer, the battle of his life.

He was born July 21, 1963 to Harlan Francis and Rita (Otto) Jarvis. Joe was the seventh child of nine raised at the Jarvis home in Faribault. The home was lovingly called "The 7th Street Hatchery."

Joe entered the world during a tumultuous...

Allan J. "Spider" Van Lear

Allan J. "Spider" Van Lear

Oct 12, 2023

Allan J. “Spider” Van Lear, age 79 of Burleson, TX and formerly of Faribault, MN passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at the Texas Health Huguley Hospital in Burleson, TX.

 

Allan James, the son of Fred and Lois (Kamph) Van Lear was born on December 19, 1943 in Faribault, MN.  He attended Bethlehem Academy High School and graduated...

Gloria L. Pettipiece

Gloria L. Pettipiece

Oct 12, 2023

Gloria Pettipiece, age 98, of Faribault, MN, passed away peacefully at her home on October 12, 2023, with her children at her bedside.

Gloria LaVonne Kispert was born September 5, 1925 at St. Lucas Hospital in Faribault, MN, to Roy and Gertrude (Hildebrandt) Kispert.  She was raised on the family farm near Nerstrand, MN, and graduated from Kenyon High School in...

Jeffrey E. Paul

Jeffrey E. Paul

Oct 11, 2023

Paul, Jeffrey (Jeff) Edward 64 of Byron, MN (formerly Bloomington), passed away October 11, 2023, at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester. A Celebration of Life will be held at Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Community in Minneapolis on Saturday, November 11. The service will begin at 11 AM with Visitation 90-minutes prior, in the church.

The service will be...

Bradley S. "Brad" Beckman

Bradley S. "Brad" Beckman

Oct 10, 2023

Bradley S. “Brad” Beckman, age 72 of Faribault, MN passed away peacefully at his home following an extended illness with AML Leukemia.

 

Bradley Scott, the son of Gene and Carla (Miller) Beckman was born on September 11, 1951 in Sheldon, IA.  He attended Sanborn High School and graduated with the class of 1969.  Brad was married to Glenda Strenge...

Michael R. "Mike" Barta

Michael R. "Mike" Barta

Oct 6, 2023

Michael R. “Mike” Barta, age 65 of Faribault, MN passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023 due to injuries sustained in a trucking accident.

 

Michael Raymond, the son of Raymond and Arlys (Schwake) Barta was born on April 20, 1958 in Northfield, MN.  He attended Faribault Senior High School and graduated with the class of 1976.  Following high school...

Esther Hunt Winjum

Esther Hunt Winjum

Oct 4, 2023

Esther Hunt Winjum, age 89, of Faribault, MN, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2023, at Ivy Hill Senior Care in Faribault.

Esther Marcella, the daughter of William and Marcella (Pinc) Slavik was born on September 29, 1934 in Montgomery, MN.  She attended Faribault High School and graduated with the class of 1952.  On February 17, 1953 she was united...

Edythe B Else

Edythe B Else

Oct 2, 2023

Edythe B Else, age 105 of Faribault, MN passed away peacefully on Monday, October 2, 2023 at Three Links Care Center in Northfield, MN.

 

“Edie” as she was known to many, lived her life to the fullest for over a century. After retiring from her job at the former Norwest Bank, she spent her time with family and friends....

Kathleen A. "Kathy" Deney

Kathleen A. "Kathy" Deney

Sep 24, 2023

Kathleen Ann Deney, “Kathy” age 70 of Plymouth, formerly of Faribault, MN passed away peacefully at Edgemont Place on September 24, 2023 surrounded my her loving family and caregivers.

 

Kathy was born in Owatonna, MN on June 6th 1953 to Patsy and John Anonby, where she was raised and eventually moved to Faribault to attend Faribault High School.  She...

Justin A. Salonek

Justin A. Salonek

Sep 23, 2023

Justin A. Salonek, age 33, of Owatonna, MN, passed away September 23, 2023, following a courageous battle with Ewing Sarcoma of the thyroid.

 

Justin Andrew was born on February 27, 1990, in Buffalo, MN, to Larry and Deborah (Grovdahl) Salonek.  He graduated from Faribault High School with the class of 2008.  Justin previously worked at Pizza Hut and for...

Amanda Rose Donkers

Amanda Rose Donkers

Sep 23, 2023

Amanda Rose Donkers, age 26, of Nerstrand, MN, passed away September 23, 2023, surrounded by her family at the Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

 

Amanda Rose was born on December 20, 1996, in Minneapolis, MN, to Christopher Donkers and Kristine Paukert.  She graduated from Northfield High School with the class of 2015.  Amanda...

Lawrence "Larry" Condon

Lawrence "Larry" Condon

Sep 22, 2023

Lawrence “Larry” A. Condon, age 82, of Faribault, MN, passed away September 22, 2023, at the St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester following a brief illness.

 

Lawrence Allen was born on January 1, 1941, in Minneapolis, MN, to Edmund and Kathleen (Tornes) Condon.  He graduated from Faribault High School with the class of 1959.  On May 6, 1959, he was...

Steven E. McCarthy

Steven E. McCarthy

Sep 16, 2023

Steven Errol McCarthy, age 87 of Faribault, MN passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at the Elysian Senior Home of Chanhassen, MN.

Steven Errol, the son of Henry and Irene (Ronhovde) McCarthy was born on February 5, 1936 in Faribault, MN.  He attended Bethlehem Academy High School and graduated with the class of 1954.  In 1955 Steve enlisted...

Rev. David J. Hurtt

Rev. David J. Hurtt

Sep 16, 2023

Rev. David J. Hurtt, age 70, of Faribault, MN, died on September 16, 2023, following a brief illness.

 

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at the St. John’s Lutheran Church, 500 Third St. W., Northfield, MN.  Interment will be at the Oaklawn Cemetery in Northfield.

The recording of David's service is found...

Rose A. Freid

Rose A. Freid

Sep 12, 2023

Rose A. Freid, age 81, of Faribault, MN, passed away September 12, 2023, at Faribault Senior Living.

 

Rose Anne was born on August 4, 1942, in Austin, MN, to Philip and Esther (Stadler) Forcelle.  She graduated from Bethlehem Academy High School with the class of 1961.  She was united in marriage to Paul (Mike) Freid on July 23, 1966,...

Vivian H. Peterson

Vivian H. Peterson

Sep 10, 2023

Vivian H. Peterson, age 89, of Faribault, MN, passed away September 10, 2023, at Faribault Senior Living.

 

Vivian Harriet was born on October 12, 1933, in Kenyon, MN, to Martin and Anna (Stueland) Swelland.  She graduated from Kenyon High School with the class of 1951.  Vivian attended Lutheran Bible School and the Minneapolis School of Beauty Culture.  She worked...