Obituaries

Feb 15, 2023

Helen Nusbaum, age 100, of Faribault, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at her home.

Helen Irene was born on August 28, 1922, in Faribault, to Frederick and Alma (Weber) Morrissey.  She was united in marriage to Stanley Paul Nusbaum on June 24, 1941, at the Immaculate Conception Church in Faribault.  In 2016 they...

Feb 14, 2023

Richard Misgen died on February 14, 2023.  He passed in the company of his loving wife, Janet. Both Richard and Janet were graduates of Bethlehem Academy of Faribault. Richard is the son of Hugo and Genevieve Misgen of Faribault.  He is a veteran of the Korean War, serving two years in Korea. After service Richard attended the University of...

Feb 6, 2023

Carol A. (Hein) Fannin, age 80, of Oak Creek, WI, and formerly of Faribault, MN, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023.

Carol Ann, the daughter of Peter and Susan (Schweisthal) Hein, was born on January 16, 1943 in Faribault, MN. Carol grew up in Faribault and attended Faribault High School and graduated with the Class of...

Feb 4, 2023

Arthur A. Frerich, age 80, of Faribault, MN, and formerly of Milaca, MN, passed away February 4, 2023, at Pleasant View Estates in Faribault.

Arthur Anthony was born on January 9, 1943, in St. Cloud, MN, to Arthur Raymond and Lorraine (Malisheske) Frerich.  He graduated from Milaca High School with the class of 1961 and served in...

Jan 28, 2023

Alice E. Ries, age 42 of Owatonna, MN and formerly of Faribault, MN passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at her home.

Alice Elizabeth, the daughter of Wesley and Alice (Cerreta) Ries was born on February 28, 1980 in Newport, RI.  She attended Montgomery High School and graduated with the class of 1998.  Alice lived...

Jan 27, 2023

Roberta L. “Bobbi” Carlson, age 84 of Faribault, MN passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023 at the Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna, MN following an extended illness.

Roberta Louise, the daughter of Robert and Bertha (Kolstad) Caron was born on February 14, 1938 in Faribault, MN.  She attended Faribault High School and graduated with the class...

Jan 27, 2023

Daphne R. Axelrod, age 60 of Faribault, MN and formerly of Cannon Falls, MN passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023 at the Emerald’s of Faribault following an extended illness.

On January 27, 2023: Daphne (Nelson) Axelrod gained her Angel wings when she passed away peacefully in her sleep. Daphne has lived with the effects from a ruptured brain aneurysm...

Jan 26, 2023

Sid (Sidney A.) Toering of Faribault, MN, 66 passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023 with his family nearby after living more than 9 years with young onset Alzheimer's disease. Sid graduated from Webster City high School in Iowa and got his AA in diesel mechanics from DMAC and worked for many years as shop foreman at Van Deist...

Jan 25, 2023

Suzanne C. Birch (Kroska), age 77, of Faribault, MN passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2022 at Milestone Senior Living Faribault.

Suzanne Carol, the foster daughter of Lucian “Dick” and Angie Kroska, was born on December 20, 1945 in Winona, MN. Suzanne grew up in Rochester, MN and attended the University of Minnesota Duluth and graduated with...

Jan 22, 2023

Robert (Bob) Horvath died Sunday, January 22, 2023, at his residence with family by his side.  He was 78 years old.

Bob was born January 22, 1945, in Moline, IL, to Peter J. Horvath and Opal E. Doeling.  He and his four brothers were raised in Fargo, ND, by his mother.  He served in the U.S. Navy...

Jan 20, 2023

Maureen A. Bongers, age 66, of Faribault, MN, passed away unexpectedly on January 20, 2023.

Maureen Ann was born on October 22, 1956, in Northfield, MN, to William and Margaret (Smith) Hagerty.  She graduated from Northfield High School with the class of 1975.  She married James Bongers on December 27, 1985, at St. Dominic’s Catholic Church in...

Jan 20, 2023

Linda M. Krogh, age 80 of Faribault, MN passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 20, 2023 at her home.

Linda Marie, the daughter of Oliver and Eleanore (Tonjum) Noble was born on July 13, 1942 in Chicago, IL.  They moved to Faribault and she attended Faribault High School and graduated with the class of 1960.  Linda always...

Jan 18, 2023

Dale P. Pierce, age 70, of Faribault, MN, passed away January 18, 2023, at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, following a brief illness.

Dale Paul was born on August 29, 1952, in Northfield, MN, to Theron “Art” and Josephine (Kuznar) Pierce.  He was very skilled in repairing most anything including, cars, engines, appliances, and many other items.  Dale...

Jan 13, 2023

Lowell Douglas Berg died January 13, 2023 at The Moments in Lakeville following an extended battle with Lewy Body Dementia.  He was born April 17, 1943 to L.A. “Skipper” and Valborg Berg in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Although born in Minneapolis he was raised in Albert Lea.  Lowell was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith.

He attended school...

Jan 11, 2023

Evelyn R. Fierst, age 85, of Faribault, MN, passed away January 11, 2023, at the Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna, MN.

Evelyn was born on April 26, 1937, on the family farm in Montgomery Township, LeSueur County, MN, to George and Anna (Pavek) Choudek.  She graduated from Montgomery High School in 1955, and worked at Spors &...

Jan 7, 2023

Rhonda Ross, age 68, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, on January 7, 2023, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. She was with her brother Royal Ross and his wife LuAnn.

Rhonda was born on March 14, 1954, in Huron, South Dakota, to Ronald Ross and Phyllis (Smith) Ross.  She graduated from Huron High School in 1972...

Jan 7, 2023

On the afternoon of Saturday, January 7, 2023, we lost our beloved mother, daughter, sister, and aunt to cancer. She was able to die in peace at her home which was as she wished, with her sons, Derek Heine and Brady Combs; daughter, AnnaMarie Combs; sister, Rebecca (Jon) Steinbauer; and mother, Beverly Haugen at her side holding her hands...

Jan 7, 2023

Carla J. Hanegraaf, age 67 of Faribault, MN passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023 following a courageous two year battle with cancer.

Carla Jean, the daughter of Donald and Margaret (Ottom) St. Martin was born on March 13, 1955 in Faribault.  She attended Faribault Senior High School and later some college classes.  On July 14, 1973...

Jan 6, 2023

Carol J. Barry, age 78, lost her battle against Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) surrounded by her beloved family, Daughter Lisa Diffine’ and her husband Richard and her son Steve Barry on January 6, 2023.

 

Carol was born in Northfield, MN on March 31, 1944 to Frank and Elsie (Ziskovsky) Kasparek. 

Graduating from Bethlehem Academy, she went on...

Dec 26, 2022

Srun Sour, age 96, of Faribault, MN passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022 at the Birchwood Cottages in Owatonna.

Srun Sour was born on June 12, 1926 to Sour and Hein Bao in Kompong Cham, Cambodia. He grew up in Cambodia, where he was a farmer, and moved to Faribault MN sponsored by his daughters in...