Obituaries

Dec 24, 2022

Janet M. “Peewee" (Friesen) Pumper, age 83 of Faribault, MN passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022 at her home.

Janet Marie, the daughter of Adolph and Verena (Schweisthal) Friesen was born on August 23, 1939 in Faribault, MN.  She attended Faribault Senior High School and graduated with the class of 1959.  On July 1, 1961 she...

Dec 22, 2022

Dennis R. Fillipi, age 79 of Faribault, MN passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022 at the Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna, MN following an extended illness.

Dennis Robert, the son of Bobbie and Ardith (Cameron) Fillipi was born on May 7, 1943 in Hallock, MN.  Dennis attended Warren High School.  On May 9, 1964 he was...

Dec 19, 2022

Rodney E. Little, age 73 of Lonsdale, MN passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, December 19, 2022.

Rodney Errol, the son of Robert and Nona (Swartwoudt) Little was born on July 28, 1949 in Northfield, MN.  He attended Northfield High School and graduated with the class of 1967.  Following high school, Rodney served in the...

Dec 16, 2022

Richard “Bones” Rader, age 68, of Faribault, MN, passed away December 16, 2022, at home following a brief illness.

Richard Wayne was born on November 13, 1954, in Wells, MN, to Donald and Evon (Stencel) Rader.  He graduated from Northfield High School with the class of 1973.  Richard worked as a fabricator for Bilken Fabricators for about...

Dec 16, 2022

Donald A. Reuvers, age 89, of Faribault, died December 16, 2022, at Milestone Senior Living surrounded by his family.

FUNERAL DATE CHANGE

Due to impending inclement weather, Mass of Christian Burial will now be held on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 139 Mercy Drive, Faribault, with Fr. Kevin...

Dec 15, 2022

Rodolfo Vega Herebia, age 80, of Faribault, MN, died on December 15, 2022.

Rodolfo was born on September 29, 1942, in Rio Bravo, Tamauliapas, Mexico, to Manuel and Antonia Herebia Vega.  He had lived in Rio Grande Valley, TX before moving to Minnesota 27 years ago.  Rodolfo was married to Maria Sanjuana.  He was a member of...

Dec 14, 2022

Fred Theodore Gerbig, 81, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2022 after a brave 6-year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Born on August 26, 1941 to parents Sidney and Thelma Gerbig, Fred grew up in Faribault, MN. He graduated from Faribault High School in 1959 and Iowa State in 1964 with two Bachelor of Science degrees in electrical...

Dec 14, 2022

Lyle A. Krogh, age 74, of Faribault, MN, passed away December 14, 2022, at the Allina Health Faribault Medical Center following a brief illness.

Lyle Alan was born on November 24, 1948, in Faribault, MN, to Alvin and Kathryn (Lohman) Krogh.  He graduated from Medford High School.  Lyle worked for Land O’Lakes for 20 years, retiring as...

Dec 14, 2022

Jessie Renee (Creech) Coleman was born March 5, 1969 in El Paso, TX to her now deceased parents Father, Robert Warren Creech and mother, Gwen Renee (Duckett) Christianson. On December 14, 2022 in Faribault, Minnesota she lost the struggle to her inner demons and went into an eternal sleep.

Jessie Renee leaves behind her five children: Ashley...

Dec 14, 2022

Dennis J. Glynn, age 87, of Faribault, MN, passed away December 14, 2022, at Mill City Senior Living in Faribault following an extended illness.

Dennis Joseph, the son of Earl and Louise (Dressen) Glynn, was born on November 11, 1935, in Faribault.  He was the youngest of three children.  Dennis graduated from Bethlehem Academy High School with...

Dec 14, 2022

Paul Stageberg Kimmes, age 63, of Faribault, MN passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at his home.

Paul Stageberg, the son of Leo and Donna (Stageberg) Kimmes, was born on April 3, 1959 in Cannon Falls, MN. Paul grew up in Cannon Falls and graduated from Cannon Falls High School with the Class of 1977....

Dec 13, 2022

Robert J. Cox, age 90, of Faribault, MN passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at Milestone Senior Living in Faribault.

Robert John, the son of Robert H. and Anita (Sershon) Cox, was born on September 24, 1932 in Kaukauna, WI. Robert grew up in Kaukauna and graduated from Kaukauna High School with the Class of 1952....

Dec 9, 2022

Kenneth A. Trosin, age 70, of Kenyon, MN passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 9, 2022 at his home.

Kenneth Allen, the son of Martin and Vivian (Brown) Trosin, was born on July 7, 1952 in Lakefield, MN. Kenneth attended Sherburn High School and graduated with the Class of 1971. He worked as a care giver for...

Dec 9, 2022

 

Mark E. Rand (Stransky), age 62, of Owatonna, MN passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 9, 2022 at his home.

Mark Edward, the son of Donald and Beverly (Lundin) Stransky, was born on May 12, 1960 in Faribault, MN. Mark grew up in Faribault and attended Faribault High School. Mark Worked for the State Schools and Genova and other...

Dec 7, 2022

Patricia K. Fuller, age 64, of Owatonna, MN, passed away December 7, 2022, at her home following an extended illness, surrounded by her family.

Patricia Kay was born on December 9, 1957, in Faribault, MN, to Keith H. Sr. and Dolores Mae (Zabel) Fuller.  She attended Faribault High School.  Patty worked as a CNA for Cedar Valley...

Dec 4, 2022

Lawrence H. Malecha, age 75, of Faribault, MN, passed away December 4, 2022, at Milestone Senior Living in Faribault following an extended illness.

Lawrence Henry was born on October 3, 1947, in Northfield, MN, to Leonard and Elsie (Pumper) Malecha.  He graduated from Montgomery High School with the class of 1965.  Larry served in the U.S. Army...

Dec 1, 2022

Andrew J. Speikers, age 88, of Faribault, MN, passed away December 1, 2022, at New Perspectives in Faribault.

Andrew John, the son of Reiner and Angeline (Stadler) Speikers was born on September 3, 1934 in Montgomery, MN.  He attended Bethlehem Academy High School and graduated with the class of 1952.  Following high school Andrew enlisted in the...

Nov 30, 2022

Janice A. Drache, age 83, of Faribault, MN, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2022, at her home following an extended illness.

Janice Ann was born on August 23, 1939, in Faribault, MN, to Adolph and Verena (Schweisthal) Friesen.  She was united in marriage to Eugene “Gene” Drache on April 6, 1962, in Fort Polk, LA.  Janice...

Nov 29, 2022

Gloria Ann (Duffy) Raesly, age 85, of Faribault, MN, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2022, following an extended illness.

Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 139 Mercy Drive, Faribault.  Visitation will be held on Saturday from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m....

Nov 28, 2022

Donna Marie (Krantz) Biers, 1941-2022, slipped away quietly on Monday evening, November 28 after a full weekend of birthday and Thanksgiving visitors. Donna enjoyed 55 years of marriage to James Alfred Biers who left her just two years ago, nearly to the day. Together, they had four children, Mark, Mindy, Kris, and Kari.

Donna grew up in...