Obituaries

William "Duffer" Van Ryn

William "Duffer" Van Ryn

Oct 15, 2021

William “Duffer” Van Ryn, age 80, of Faribault, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 15, 2021, in Mesa, AZ.

William Joseph, the son of George and Yvonne “Bonnie” (Felix) Van Ryn was born on March 7, 1941 in Faribault.  He attended Faribault High School.  On May 5, 1973 he was united in marriage to Mary Novotny...

Lynn Drentlaw

Lynn Drentlaw

Oct 11, 2021

Lynn G. Drentlaw, age 69, of Faribault, MN, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 11, 2021, at her home with her family at her side.

Lynn Gillian was born on February 7, 1952, in Faribault, MN, to Duncan and Joan (Mazey) McLagan.  She graduated from Faribault High School with the class of 1970.  She was united in...

Nathaniel Maldonado

Nathaniel Maldonado

Oct 10, 2021

Nathaniel A. Maldonado, age 35 of St. Paul, MN, husband of Alexandra Rech, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021.

Nathaniel, the son of Adrian and Cynthia (Amaya) Maldonado was born on April 4, 1986 in New Braunfels, TX.  He attended Arroyo Valley High School and graduated with the class of 2004.  Later he attended Wartburg College...

Patricia Kuhlman

Patricia Kuhlman

Oct 10, 2021

Patricia J. “Pat” Kuhlman, age 86 of Faribault, MN passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN.

Patricia Jenene, the daughter of William and Beatrice (Simpson) Dwyer was born on April 5, 1935, in Faribault.  She attended Faribault High School and graduated with the class of 1952.  On September 7, 1953, she...

Ann Griffin

Ann Griffin

Oct 9, 2021

Ann (Kohl) Griffin, age 84, of Edina, MN, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021.

Ann Louise, the daughter of Edward and Gertrude (Schultz) Kohl was born on May 25, 1937, in Canby, MN.  In December of 1942 they moved to Faribault.  Ann attended Bethlehem Academy High School and graduated with the class of 1955.  On May 30,...

Peggy Olson

Peggy Olson

Oct 8, 2021

Peggy M. Olson, age 81, of Faribault, MN, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 8, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN with her family at her side.

Peggy Marie Etherton was born on December 31, 1939, in Owatonna, MN to William Howard and Bessie Rose (Westlund) Etherton.  She attended Owatonna High School and graduated with...

Allen Lacanne

Allen Lacanne

Oct 7, 2021

Allen P. LaCanne, age 67, of Warsaw, MN, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021, at his home following an extended illness.

Allen Paul was born on April 18, 1954, in Faribault, MN, to Marvin and Lucille (Wanous) LaCanne.  He graduated from Morristown High School with the class of 1972.  He was united in marriage to Julie Ann...

Bryan "Cuff" Pofahl

Bryan "Cuff" Pofahl

Oct 6, 2021

Bryan “Cuff” Pofahl, age 67, of Faribault, MN passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at his home after an extended illness.

Bryan Jerome, son of Milton and Lois (French) Pofahl, was born on December 13, 1953 in Northfield, MN. As a child he enjoyed spending time alongside his father working at their family-owned Red Dog Saloon...

William Bultman

William Bultman

Oct 6, 2021

William J. (Bill) Bultman, age 72, of Faribault, MN, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at the Mankato Hospital – Mayo Clinic, following a brief illness.

William John was born on July 3, 1949, in Faribault, MN, to Gerald and Wilhelmina (Reuvers) Bultman.  He graduated from Faribault High School, then served his country in the U.S. Army...

Geraldine Dublin

Geraldine Dublin

Oct 6, 2021

Geraldine (Gerry) Ann (Kusick) Dublin age 82 of Owatonna, MN, passed away on Wednesday, October 6th, 2021 at her home following an extended illness.

Geraldine Ann, the daughter of Marland Francis Kusick and Mary Bernadine (Newville) Kusick, was born on March 23, 1939 in Fairmont, MN.  She attended Fairmont High School, class of 1957.  In 1961, she...

Marcy Fox

Marcy Fox

Oct 4, 2021

Marcy D. Fox, age 69, of Medford, MN, passed away Monday, October 4, 2021, following an extended illness.

Marcy Denise was born on January 31, 1952, in Austin, MN, to Gaylord and Constance (Brooks) Baxter.  She graduated from Austin High School with the class of 1970.  Marcy was married to Frank “Buzz” Kuntze, they had four children...

Nancy Finnegan

Nancy Finnegan

Oct 4, 2021

Nancy D. Finnegan, age 66, of Faribault, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 4, 2021, at the District One Hospital in Faribault.

Nancy Denise was born on November 28, 1954, in Faribault, MN, to George and Gladys (Vold) Gale.  She graduated from Faribault High School with the class of 1973.  Nancy was united in marriage to...

Clara Voegele

Clara Voegele

Oct 3, 2021

Clara M. Voegele, age 66, of Faribault, MN passed away on Sunday October 3, 2021at her home following an extended illness.

Clara Marie, the daughter of Richard and Loura (Tuenge) Perry, was born on March 17, 1955 in Minneapolis, MN. Clara grew up all over the United States with her father’s Navy Career but California was her...

William Oppegard

William Oppegard

Oct 3, 2021

William V. “Billy” Oppegard, age 82 of Owatonna, MN passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at the Owatonna Hospital.

William Vernon, the son of Walter and Margaret (Dudley) Oppegard was born on October 10, 1938 at the family farm in Forest Township, Rice County, MN.  Bill attended Bethlehem Academy High School and graduated with the class...

Jeremy Johnson

Jeremy Johnson

Oct 3, 2021

Jeremy J. Johnson, age 41, of Faribault, MN passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021, at his home following a brief illness.

Jeremy James was born on April 26, 1980, in Britt, Iowa to Joseph and Joan (Ruppert) Johnson.  He graduated from Faribault High School with the class of 1999 and attended Augsburg College in Minneapolis, MN. ...

Joseph Plumb Jr.

Joseph Plumb Jr.

Oct 2, 2021

Joseph A. Plumb Jr., age 85, of Faribault, MN, and formerly of Maplewood, MN, and Knife Lake, MN, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021, at New Perspectives in Faribault.

Joe was born on July 22, 1936, in St. Paul, MN, to Joseph Sr. and Loretta (Doyle) Plumb.  He was very proud of growing up on the east...

Alfred Brodie

Alfred Brodie

Oct 1, 2021

Alfred S. “Al” Brodie, age 88 of Faribault, MN passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021 at the Pleasant Manor Nursing Home.

Alfred Sidney, the son of Joseph and Shirley (Berkovitz) Brodie was born on October 4, 1932 in St. Paul, MN and moved with his family to Faribault in 1945, where his father owned and operated...

Patrick Rath

Patrick Rath

Oct 1, 2021

Patrick F. “Pat” Rath, age 82 of Faribault, MN passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021 at the Central Health Care in LeCenter, MN following an extended illness.

Patrick Floyd, the son of Floyd and Acqunetta (Stencel) Rath was born on February 27, 1939 in Easton, MN.  He attended Bethlehem Academy High School and graduated with the...

Pamela Dillon

Pamela Dillon

Sep 30, 2021

Pamela M. “Pam” Dillon, age 67 of Warsaw, MN passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021, at the Emeralds of Faribault following an extended illness.

Pamela Mae, the daughter of Daniel and Janice (Schmidt) Dillon, was born on March 14, 1954 in Faribault.  She attended Bethlehem Academy High School and graduated with the class of 1972.  On...

Daniel Feyereisn

Daniel Feyereisn

Sep 29, 2021

Daniel R. Feyereisn, age 54, of Faribault, MN, passed away due to complications from liver failure on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at the Three Links Care Center in Northfield, MN, following a long battle with alcohol dependency.

Daniel Robert was born on October 21, 1966, in Faribault, MN, to Leonard and Ardith (Young) Feyereisn.  He graduated from...