Obituaries

Sheryl J. Miller

Sheryl J. Miller

Oct 30, 2025

Sheryl Joann Miller, age 76, of Faribault, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Alice Duckett; her husband, Robert Miller; her daughter, Angela Miller; her brothers, William and Dick Duckett; and her sisters, Rajean and Nancy.

She is survived by her son, Wayne (Kimberly) Miller, along with many other loving relatives...

Nancy R. Cates

Nancy R. Cates

Oct 29, 2025

Nancy Ruth Sommerville Cates, born on August 4, 1952, left this world peacefully at the age of 73, surrounded by her loving family in Chanhassen, MN, after bravely battling Alzheimer's Disease.

Nancy grew up in St. Anthony Village, MN, graduating from St. Anthony Village High School in 1970, followed by a Bachelor of Arts degree from the College of St. Benedict...

Mary Lou "Jan" Olson

Mary Lou "Jan" Olson

Oct 24, 2025

Mary Lou “Jan” Olson, age 96, of Faribault, MN, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025, at Mill City Senior Living in Faribault.

Mary Lou, the daughter of Andrew and Nora Jannsen, was born on December 10, 1928, in Estacada, OR. Following high school, she attended college and obtained her degree in nursing. Jan had a lengthy and diverse career as...

Roger W. Ozmun

Roger W. Ozmun

Oct 22, 2025

Roger W. Ozmun, age 89 of Le Sueur, MN and formerly of Faribault, MN passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Oak Terrace Senior Living in Le Sueur, MN.

Roger Willard, the son of Henry and Olive (Hendrickson) Ozmun was born on March 1, 1936 in Northfield, MN. He attended Northfield High School and then served in the U.S. Army...

Susan J. Reinen

Susan J. Reinen

Oct 18, 2025

Susan J. Reinen, age 80 of Faribault, MN passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025.

Susan Jean, the daughter of Ellsworth and Gertrude (Kline) Hjulberg, was born on March 3, 1945 in Minneapolis, MN, where she lived until she and her family moved to Richfield. She graduated from Richfield High School with the Class of 1963. She was the fourth child...

David Michael Sticha

David Michael Sticha

Oct 17, 2025

David M. Sticha, age 63 of Faribault, MN passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 17, 2025 at his home.

David Michael, the son of Edward and Evelyn (Schoenbauer) Sticha, was born in New Prague, MN. David attended Montgomery High School before graduating from Faribault High School. He worked for Fareway Foods before their closing, followed by some time at ABC Bus...

Zeina N. Boutni

Zeina N. Boutni

Oct 15, 2025

Zeina Nawal Boutni, age 60, of Faribault, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at The Emeralds of Faribault Care Center.

Zeina, the daughter of Lahcen Mohamed Boutni and Joyce Joanne (Rowe) Ward, was born August 2, 1965 in LaCrosse, WI. Zeina grew up in LaCrosse, WI. She attended La Crescent High School, La Crescent, MN, where she was a...

Leonard J. Kaderlik

Leonard J. Kaderlik

Oct 13, 2025

Leonard Kaderlik, age 87 of Faribault, MN passed away on October 13, 2025 at United Hospital, St. Paul, MN.

Leonard Joseph Kaderlik “Lucky Lenny”, born September 21, 1938 to Albert John Kaderlik and Mary Rose (Edel) Kaderlik. Born and raised on the family farm in Erin Township, Rice County, MN. He attended District #69 a one room schoolhouse through 6th grade...

Bruce A. Shaffer

Bruce A. Shaffer

Oct 12, 2025

Bruce Addison Shaffer, age 85 of Faribault, MN passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. Born December 1, 1939 to John Shaffer and Gladys (Oppegard) Shaffer. A Bethlehem Academy graduate, Class of ’58, Mankato State University, and served in the National Guard.

Married Carolyn Johnson on November 26, 1966 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church,...

Elizabeth "Liz" M. Miller

Elizabeth "Liz" M. Miller

Oct 7, 2025

Elizabeth “Liz” Miller, age 59 of Waterville, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 after a courageous seven year battle with cancer.

Elizabeth Marie, the daughter of Donald and Carolyn (Walch) Miller, was born on June 7, 1966 in St. Paul, MN. Liz grew up in Mendota Heights, MN and later moved to...

Stacy L. Katra

Stacy L. Katra

Oct 2, 2025

Stacy L. Katra, age 43, of Faribault, MN, passed away October 2, 2025, at the Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis following a sudden illness.

Stacy Lee, the daughter of Thomas Sr. and Cherry (Stoltzman), was born on May 17, 1982, in Faribault. She graduated from Faribault High School with the class of 2001 and attended South Central College for accounting. She had...

Myrna J. Winjum

Myrna J. Winjum

Oct 1, 2025

Myrna J. Winjum, age 85 of Faribault, MN passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at Mill City Senior Living in Faribault following an extended illness.

Myrna Jean, the daughter of Maynard and Alice (Silkey) Hamann was born on March 6, 1940 in Northfield, MN. She attended Faribault High School and graduated with the class of 1958. On September 26, 1959...

Barbara J. Smith

Barbara J. Smith

Sep 28, 2025

Barbara “Barb” Smith, age 70 of Blooming Prairie, MN passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at the Mayo Clinic Health System Mankato.

Barbara Jo, the daughter of Robert and Carol (Betcher) Lutes, was born on June 12, 1955 in Fargo, ND. She attended Fargo South High School. Barb was united in marriage to Michael Smith in Fargo. They later...

Mary Ann Charlton

Mary Ann Charlton

Sep 28, 2025

Mary Ann Charlton, age 83 of Faribault, MN passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at Faribault Senior Living.

Mary Ann, the daughter of Joseph and Florence (Wagner) Huber, was born in Strandburg, SD. She grew up in Hosmer, SD and graduated from Hosmer High School with the Class of 1960. She then attended Presentation Heights Religious School for 7 years....

James F. Douglas

James F. Douglas

Sep 27, 2025

James F. Douglas, age 79, of Pharr, TX, and Faribault, MN, passed away September 27, 2025, at the Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN.

James Francis, the son of Leland and Margaret (Finn) Douglas, was born on June 8, 1946 in St. Paul, MN. He attended Archbishop Murray High School and graduated with the class of 1964. Following high school Jim attended...

Luci Nelson

Luci Nelson

Sep 22, 2025

Lucille “Luci” Nelson, age 85, of Honolulu, HI, passed away September 22, 2025, at Queen’s West Hospital in Honolulu.

Lucille Catherine, the daughter of Theodore and Teresa (Clark) Jewett, was born on April 30, 1940, in Faribault, MN. She was the oldest of eight, her siblings are Anna, Eileen, Mary, Geraldine, Margaret, Thomas, and Leon. She graduated from Bethlehem Academy High...

Lawrence G. Borst Sr.

Lawrence G. Borst Sr.

Sep 10, 2025

Lawrence G. Borst Sr, age 89, of Faribault, MN, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025, at the Three Links Care Center in Northfield, MN.

Lawrence George, the son of George and Georgia (Swanson) Borst, was born on December 14, 1935, in Faribault. He graduated from Bethlehem Academy High School then served in the U.S. Air Force from 1954 - 1957....

Joseph B. "Joe" Edel

Joseph B. "Joe" Edel

Sep 8, 2025

Joseph B. “Joe” Edel, age 94 of Faribault, MN passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025 at Milestone Senior Living in Faribault.

Joseph Benedict, the son of Joseph and Emma (Velishek) Edel was born on March 20, 1931 in Faribault, MN. He attended Montgomery High School and graduated with the class of 1949. On August 12, 1953 he was united in...

Gordon L. Stelter

Gordon L. Stelter

Aug 31, 2025

Gordon L. Stelter, age 94 of Faribault, MN passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at Benedictine Living Community in Owatonna, MN following an extended illness.

Gordon LaVern, the son Celesta Stelter was born on February 19, 1931 in Yellow Medicine County, MN. He attended Milroy High School and graduated with the class of 1949. Following high school Gordy worked for...

Carol J. Lemke

Carol J. Lemke

Aug 29, 2025

Carol J. Lemke, age 71, of Faribault, MN, passed away August 29, 2025, at the Emeralds of Faribault following a brief illness.

Carol Jean, the daughter of Lloyd and Patricia (Hofschulte) Nelson, was born on January 13, 1954. She graduated from Faribault High School with the class of 1972. She was married to Dale Quinell on December 8, 1979. He preceded...