Obituaries

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...

Janet M. Low

Janet M. Low

Jul 6, 2023

Janet M. Low, age 83, of Faribault, MN, passed away July 6, 2023, at Milestone Senior Living in Faribault.

 

Janet Marie was born on July 1, 1940, in Faribault, MN, to Clarence and Olive (Thom) Low.  She graduated from Bethlehem Academy High School with the class of 1958.  Janet attended University of Wisconsin-Stout, completing her bachelor’s degree and master’s...

Sherri J. Pavek

Sherri J. Pavek

Jul 2, 2023

Sherri J. Pavek, age 65, of Faribault, MN, passed away July 2, 2023, at her residence following an extended illness surrounded by her family.

 

Sherri Jean was born on May 19, 1958, in Faribault, MN, to Gary Sr. and Maxine (Ozmun) Benton.  She attended Faribault Schools and was later married to Kenneth Pavek Sr.  She took great pride in...

Lawrence "Larry" Matthies

Lawrence "Larry" Matthies

Jun 26, 2023

Lawrence “Larry” Matthies, age 74, of Faribault, MN, passed away June 26, 2023, at the Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna, MN.

 

Lawrence Adrian was born on June 23, 1949, in Cannon City Township, Rice County, MN, to Ronald and Josephine (Maas) Matthies.  He graduated from Faribault High School with the class of 1968.  He served in the U.S. Navy...

Anna Cristina Stapleton

Anna Cristina Stapleton

Jun 24, 2023

 

Anna Cristina Stapleton, age 59 of Faribault, MN passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at her home.

 

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

Donald F. "Don" Buendorf

Donald F. "Don" Buendorf

Jun 24, 2023

Donald F. Buendorf, age 81 of Faribault, MN passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis following an extended illness.

 

Donald Fredrick, the son of Walter and Pauline (Dutcher) Buendorf was born on March 16, 1942 in Faribault.  He attended Faribault High School and graduated with the class of 1960.  After high school...

Helen T. Reveland

Helen T. Reveland

Jun 21, 2023

Helen T. Reveland, age 94, of Faribault, MN, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2023, surrounded by her family at Three Links Care Center in Northfield, MN.

 

Helen Theresa was born on October 27, 1928, and raised on a farm on the east side of Cedar Lake (Shieldsville Township) to Joseph and Helen (Dwyer) Forcelle.  She attended country school...

Anthony "Tony" J. Meyer

Anthony "Tony" J. Meyer

Jun 20, 2023

Tony Meyer, age 70, of Northfield, MN, passed away Tuesday, June 20, following an extended period of living with Alzheimer’s Disease. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at the Church of St. Dominic, Northfield. Interment will be at St. Lawrence Cemetery, Faribault.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 28, 2023...

Dean A. Meehl

Dean A. Meehl

Jun 16, 2023

Dean A. Meehl, age 60 of Faribault, MN was a caring, loving significant other, dad, grandpa, son, brother, uncle and friend. Dean passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023 shortly after being diagnosed with cancer

He was born to Donald and Bernadette (Caron) Meehl on July 17, 1962 in Faribault.  After High School Dean went to work with his Dad...

Alicia Moreno Lopez

Alicia Moreno Lopez

Jun 15, 2023

Alicia Moreno Lopez, age 79, died on June 15 , 2023, at the Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna, MN.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home in Faribault from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.  Funeral services will follow at 3:00 p.m.