Obituaries

Judith "Judy" A. DuLac

Judith "Judy" A. DuLac

Sep 6, 2023

Judith “Judy” A. DuLac, age 79 of Webster, MN, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at the Mala Strana Nursing Home in New Prague, MN following an extended illness.

 

Judith Ann, the daughter of Fred and Florence (Kopacek) Niedfeldt was born on August 1, 1944 in LaCrosse, WI.  She attended Bethlehem Academy High School in Faribault, MN and...

Marian Kosanda

Marian Kosanda

Sep 6, 2023

Marian Kosanda, age 93, of Faribault, MN, passed away September 6, 2023, at the Benedictine Senior Living in Northfield, MN.

Marian was born on September 21, 1929, in Faribault, MN, to Leo and Mayme (McDonough) McCullough.  She graduated from Bethlehem Academy High School.  Marian was a teacher for many years, teaching in several country schools.  She was married to Clarence...

Jeanann "Jean" Condon

Jeanann "Jean" Condon

Aug 24, 2023

 

Jeanann “Jean” Condon, age 80, of Faribault, MN, passed away unexpectedly on August 24, 2023, at her home.

 

Jeanann, the daughter of Donald and Florence (Bouchey) Gare, was born on November 14, 1942 in Faribault, MN.  She attended Faribault High School with the class of 1961.  On May 6, 1959 she was united in marriage to Lawrence Condon...

Bobbie Jo Meillier

Bobbie Jo Meillier

Aug 24, 2023

Bobbie Jo Meillier, age 43 of Faribault, MN passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, August 24, 2023.

 

Bobbie Jo, the daughter of Robert and Sharon (Thomas) Meillier was born on June 19, 1980 in Faribault, MN.  She attended Faribault Senior High School and graduated with the class of 1999.  Following high school Bobbie Jo worked different jobs...

Gerald H. "Jerry" Saxton

Gerald H. "Jerry" Saxton

Aug 23, 2023

Gerald H. “Jerry” Saxton, age 85 of Morristown, MN and formerly of Kasson, MN passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at his home following a brief illness.

 

Gerald Harry, the son of Harry and Mable (Keller) Saxton was born on July 8, 1938 in Dodge Center, MN.  He attended Dodge Center High School.  On September 27, 1958 he...

Karen L. Bultman

Karen L. Bultman

Aug 17, 2023

Karen L. Bultman, age 58 of Faribault, MN passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at her home.

 

Funeral arrangements are being completed by the Parker Kohl Funeral Home & Crematory of Faribault and will be announced later.

Richard D. Hora

Richard D. Hora

Aug 14, 2023

Richard D. Hora (Dick), age 84, of Faribault, MN, passed away August 14, 2023, at Faribault Senior Living following an extended illness.

 

Dick was born on June 11, 1939, in Boone, Iowa, to Richard Lee and Lenore (Kruse) Hora.  He graduated from Boone High School with the class of 1957 and attended Iowa State University.  He served in the...

Vickie L. Bultman

Vickie L. Bultman

Aug 12, 2023

 

Vickie L. Bultman, age 69, of Faribault, MN, passed away August 12, 2023, at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN, following a brief illness.

 

Vickie Lynn was born on December 30, 1953, in Faribault, MN, to Donald and Arlene (Cate) Grundman.  She graduated from Faribault High School.  She went on to raise her 7 children and tend to the...

Francis R. Bussert

Francis R. Bussert

Aug 12, 2023

 

Francis R. Bussert, age 80, of Faribault, MN passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at The Emeralds at Faribault.

Francis Richard, the son of John and Cecelia (Keilen) Bussert, was born on February 4, 1943 in Faribault, MN. Francis grew up in Faribault and worked various jobs, including, farming, Jennie-O Turkey, and as a forklift operator for Faribault...

Charles H. "Chuck" Ozmun

Charles H. "Chuck" Ozmun

Aug 8, 2023

Charles “Chuck” Ozmun, age 80, of Faribault, MN, passed away August 8, 2023, at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN, surrounded by his family following a brief illness.

Charles Henry was born on January 24, 1943, in Warsaw, MN, to Henry and Olive (Hendrickson) Ozmun.  He was married to Kathleen Thompson on November 2, 1963, they raised two daughters and...

Penny L. Zwecker

Penny L. Zwecker

Aug 8, 2023

After a debilitating illness, Penny Lynn Zwecker peacefully and gently passed away on August 8, 2023 at Mill City Senior Living with her family by her side.

Penny was born in Bloomington, Minnesota September 17, 1952, to Richard and Lodeema (Zuehlke) Drayer. Penny was a premature baby, small enough that her father said she “fit in the palm of his...

Theresa L. Draeger

Theresa L. Draeger

Aug 7, 2023

Theresa L. “Terry” Draeger, age 75, of Kasson, MN, passed away August 7, 2023, at her home.

 

Theresa Louise was born on January 6, 1948, in Minneapolis, MN, to John “Jack” and Margaret (Nelson) Keiffer.  She graduated from Hopkins High School with the class of 1966.  Terry was married to Frank Draeger on December 28, 1973, in Watertown, SD. ...

Donald E. Zwanziger

Donald E. Zwanziger

Aug 6, 2023

Donald Eugene Zwanziger, 80, of Faribault, passed away peacefully in the morning hours of August 6th, 2023, he was surrounded by family.

Donald served in the military in the 1960’s and worked on radio maintenance and was also a marksman.  He spent those years traveling Europe seeing many sights and often remarked later in life that it was one of...

Patrick Gerald Walsh

Patrick Gerald Walsh

Aug 5, 2023

Patrick Gerald “Jerry” Walsh, age 59 of Faribault, MN died on Saturday, August 5, 2023 due to injuries sustained in a hiking accident in Ladysmith, WI.

Patrick Gerald, the son of Alexander and Vivian (Pofahl) Walsh was born on August 3, 1964 in Faribault, MN.  He attended Faribault Senior High School and graduated with the class of 1982.  Pat would...

Kevin A. Johnson

Kevin A. Johnson

Jul 30, 2023

Kevin A. Johnson, age 38, of Rochester, MN, passed away July 30, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester.

 

Kevin Allen was born on October 17, 1984, in Faribault, MN, to Barbara Wolf and Timothy Johnson.  He graduated from high school in Mankato, MN, worked construction and other various jobs.  Kevin enjoyed fishing and camping and lived in Rochester...

Barbara J. Salzwedel

Barbara J. Salzwedel

Jul 28, 2023

Barbara J. Salzwedel, age 72, of Faribault, MN, passed away July 28, 2023, at The Emeralds at Faribault.

Barbara Jean, the daughter of Hubert and Clara (Irving) Bauer, was born on February 9, 1951 in Faribault, MN. Barb grew up in Faribault and attended Faribault Senior High School. She worked as a line worker for Mercury Minnesota for many years....

Patricia A. Roushar

Patricia A. Roushar

Jul 21, 2023

Patricia A. “Pat” Roushar, age 89, of Faribault, MN passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023 at her home.

 

Patricia Ann, the daughter of Adrian and Margaret (McFarland) Ford was born on April 1, 1934 in Franklin, MN.  She attended Bethlehem Academy High School and graduated with the class of 1952.  On November 26, 1955 she was united in...

James K. Nygaard

James K. Nygaard

Jul 19, 2023

James K. “Jim” Nygaard, age 63 of Faribault, MN passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, July 19, 2023.

James Kendle, the son of Kenneth and Adelaide (Nash) Nygaard was born on March 25, 1960 in Grand Forks, ND.  He attended Central Valley High School and graduated with the class of 1978.  Following high school Jim attended Rochester AVTI...

Charles "Charlie" Orville Spoor

Charles "Charlie" Orville Spoor

Jul 13, 2023

Charles “Charlie” Spoor, age 89, of Faribault, MN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.

Charles Orville, the son of Basiel and Ethel (Merrit) Spoor was born on August 1, 1933 in Janesville, MN.  Charlie grew up on their family farms and attended many country schools as their family moved.  The last...

Calvin H. Peters

Calvin H. Peters

Jul 8, 2023

Calvin H. Peters, age 79, of Warsaw, MN, passed away July 8, 2023.

Calvin Herbert was born on January 2, 1944, in Faribault, MN, to William and Eva (Starr) Peters.  He graduated from Medford High School with the class of 1962.  Calvin served in the U.S. Navy from 1963 until his honorable discharge in 1967.  He worked for many years...