Obituaries

Apr 8, 2023

Trent C. Wilcox, age 60, of Morristown, MN, and formerly of Hastings, MN, passed away unexpectedly on April 8, 2023.

 

Trent Carl was born on April 30, 1962, in Blue Earth, MN, to Raymond and Margaret (Frank) Wilcox. He moved to Hastings when he was 5 years old, graduated from Hastings High School in 1980 and later obtained a...

Apr 3, 2023

Helen E. Truax, age 93, of Faribault, MN, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2023, following an extended illness.

Helen Elaine was born on February 5, 1930, in Faribault, MN, to William and Ruth (Young) Mapes.  She graduated from Faribault High School with the class of 1947.  Helen was married to Gilbert Truax at the Cathedral of Our Merciful Saviour...

Apr 1, 2023

Betty M. Weiben, age 94 of Faribault, MN passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Three Links Care Center in Northfield, MN.

 

Betty Marie, the daughter of Guy and Mary (Rodgers) Martin, was born on July 3, 1928 in Faribault, MN.  She attended Faribault Senior High School and graduated with the class of 1946.  On October 9, 1948...

Apr 1, 2023

Charles “Chuck” Kitzman, age 79, of Faribault, MN, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at the Allina Health Faribault Medical Center.

 

Charles Theodore was born on February 4, 1944, in Bridgewater Township, Rice County, MN, to Theodore J. and Elaine (Plante) Kitzman.  He graduated from Faribault High School with the class of 1962 and attended Vocational Tech school...

Mar 31, 2023

Francis W. “Frank” Draeger, age 80 of Kasson, MN and formerly of Faribault, MN passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023 at his home.

 

Francis William, the son of William and Sybil (Starkey) Draeger was born on April 11, 1942 in Bismarck, ND.   Following high school, Frank served in the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1964 when he was...

Mar 30, 2023

Lila Mae Caron, age 85 of Faribault, MN passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Riverside Assisted Living in Pine River, MN following an extended illness.

Lila Mae was born on April 7, 1937, at home near Lime Springs, IA, to William and Amanda (Olson) Thrasher.  She attended several rural elementary schools in southern Minnesota.  She...

Mar 28, 2023

David H. Caron, age 82 of Faribault, MN passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.

 

David Henry, the son of Lester and Marie (Bluel) Caron, was born February 16, 1941 in Faribault, MN.  David attended Bethlehem Academy High School and graduated with the class of 1960.  On November 24, 1962 he was...

Mar 28, 2023

Douglas G. "Doug" Mador, age 77, of Sisseton, SD, formerly of Faribault, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 28, 2023 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.

 

Douglas George, the son George and Anna (Anderson) Mador, was born on February 15, 1946 in San Francisco, California. Doug grew up in Faribault, MN and graduated from Faribault Senior High...

Mar 26, 2023

Ruth M. Knotz, age 84 of Faribault, MN passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at The Pillars Hospice Home in Oakdale, MN following a brief illness.

 

Ruth Marie, the daughter of Harold and Marie (Seltz) Stege was born on May 17, 1938 in Minneapolis, MN.  She attended Chaska High School and graduated with the class of 1956. After...

Mar 25, 2023

Pamela “Pam” Paquette, age 69, of Faribault, MN passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis following a brief illness.

Pamela Rae, the daughter of Melvin and Mildred (Kilgore) Rucker, was born on April 5, 1953 in Omaha, NE on Easter Sunday. Pam grew up in various places....

Mar 20, 2023

Mardella “Mardy” Danielson, age 79, of Faribault, MN, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023 at her home following an extended illness.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 12:00 P.M. at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home and Crematory of Faribault with Pastor Mark Mattison, officiating.  Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M....

Mar 16, 2023

Gary W. Evans, age 78 of Appleton, MN and formerly of Medford, MN passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the Appleton Area Health Center.

Gary Willard, the son of Richard and Delores (Spear) Evans was born on April 24, 2944 in Owatonna, MN.  On February 27, 1965 he was united in marriage to Sharon Nichols...

Mar 12, 2023

Geraldine “Geri” Ableman, age 89, of Faribault, MN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 12, 2023, with her family at her side.

Geraldine Ann “Toots” Hanegraaf, the daughter of John and Anna (Fischer) Hanegraaf was born on July 12, 1933 at their family home in Wells Township, Rice County, MN.  She attended Country School District 92 through...

Mar 12, 2023

Kenneth “Kenny” Brazil, age 86, of Shieldsville, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the Allina Health Faribault Medical Center following a brief illness.

Kenneth Lewis was born on June 27, 1936, in Faribault to Harold and Marie (Rowan) Brazil.  He graduated from Bethlehem Academy High School with the class of 1954.  Following high...

Mar 5, 2023

Brian A. Kolterman, age 53 of Faribault, MN passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at his home following an extended illness.

Brian Andrew, the son of Kathleen Kolterman was born on June 2, 1969 in Minneapolis, MN and later attended Faribault Senior High School.  Brian worked as a heavy equipment operator for various construction companies in...

Mar 4, 2023

Christopher D. Corbett, age 53 of Ellendale, MN passed away quietly amongst family and friends on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at the Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna, MN following an extended illness.

Christopher David, the son of Dawn Iverson was born on February 20, 1970 in Brooklyn Park, MN.  He attended the Minnesota State Academy for the...

Mar 1, 2023

Linda A. Pesta, age 72, of Lonsdale, MN, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at the Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN, surrounded by her family.

Linda Ann was born on August 6, 1950, in New Prague, MN, to Albert B. Sr. and Florence (Laban) Simon.  She graduated from New Prague High School with the class of 1968. ...

Feb 28, 2023

James A. Hausen, age 75 of Faribault, MN, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at his home following an extended illness.

James Adrian, the son of Lawrence and Dorothy (Maas) Hausen was born on August 23, 1947 in Alameda, CA.  Their family would move to Faribault and Jim attended Bethlehem Academy High School and graduated with...

Feb 28, 2023

Theodore “Ted” Savoie Jr., age 74, of Faribault, MN, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023, following an extended illness.

Theodore Michael, the son of Theodore Sr. and Eleanore (Carpenter) Savoie was born on July 27, 1948 in Faribault, MN. Ted grew up in Faribault and attended Faribault High School. He then enlisted in the United States Marine...

Feb 24, 2023

James A. “Jim” Gare, age 74 of Faribault, MN passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 24, 2023.

James Arnold, the son of Lester and Louise (Chavie) Gare, was born on November 11, 1948 in Faribault.  He attended Faribault High School and graduated with the class of 1967.  Following high school he attended Faribault Vo-Tech.  On August 30,...