Obituaries

Mary Lynn Drager

Mary Lynn Drager

Jan 25, 2025

Mary Lynn Drager, age 79 of Faribault, MN, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at J.A. Wedum Residential Hospice in Brooklyn Park, MN.

Mary Lynn was born on August 21, 1945 in Mare Island – Vallejo, California. Her family moved to Faribault where she grew up and graduated from Bethlehem Academy with the Class of 1964. Mary Lynn worked in...

Jo Caron

Jo Caron

Jan 23, 2025

Jo A. Caron, age 74, of Faribault, MN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at her home following an extended illness. 

Jo Ann, the daughter of LaVerne and Elizabeth (Huerkamp) Lehmann was born on May 12, 1950 in Rochester, MN. She attended Rochester John Marshall High School and graduated with the class of 1968. On February 19, 1972 she...

Charlene Y. Howie

Charlene Y. Howie

Jan 20, 2025

Charlene Y. Howie, age 57 of Faribault, MN passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025 at Allina Health Faribault Medical Center following a brief illness.

Charlene Yvonne, the daughter of Francis “Sonny” Velishek and Marcelle (Ozmun) Babcock, was born on August 2, 1967 in Faribault, MN. Charlene grew up in Faribault before moving to Albert Lea. She later moved back to...

Bonnie Hammer

Bonnie Hammer

Jan 17, 2025

Bonnie Hammer went home to be with the Lord at age 90 on January 17, 2025 in Milwaukie, Oregon with her family by her side. She was caring, kind, and compassionate, devoted to her family and to her Christian faith. She loved music and was an accomplished vocalist and flautist, sharing her vocal talent by singing in church choirs and...

Patricia T. O'Brien

Patricia T. O'Brien

Jan 16, 2025

Patricia T. O’Brien, age 91 of Morristown, MN, died on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at her home.

Patricia O’Brien born January 27, 1933 in Faribault, MN to Steve and Rosemond (Rousseau) O’Brien. She attended rural schools in her early years and graduated from Medford High School Class of ’51. She married Donald Schweisthal Sr. and together they raised four children on...

Theresa S. Ress

Theresa S. Ress

Jan 15, 2025

Theresa S. Ress, age 53, of Faribault, MN, passed away January 15, 2025, at the Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.

Theresa Shirlee, the daughter of Harold and Joyce (Nethery) Ress, was born on August 19, 1971, in Faribault. Theresa was well educated and completed her master’s degree in computer science. For over 20 years she worked in retail. Theresa loved to travel...

Larry E. Larson

Larry E. Larson

Jan 15, 2025

Larry E. Larson, age 84 of Faribault, MN passed away on January 15, 2025 at The Emeralds at Faribault.

Larry Edward, the son of Oliver Sr. and Ruth (Braaten) Larson, was born on May 24, 1940 in Faribault, MN. He grew up in Faribault and graduated from Faribault High School with the Class of 1958. Following graduation, he enlisted in the...

Sanford "Sandy" Pitan

Sanford "Sandy" Pitan

Jan 13, 2025

Sanford “Sandy” Allen Pitan, age 59, of Lakeville, MN, and formerly of Faribault, MN, passed away unexpectedly on January 13, 2025. 

Sanford Allen, the son of Maynard and Idamae (Karels) Pitan was born on October 27, 1965, in Faribault. He graduated from Faribault High School with the class of 1984 and Concordia College in Moorhead, MN, in 1988. Sandy worked as...

Beverly J. Miller

Beverly J. Miller

Jan 13, 2025

Beverly J. Miller, age 76, of Faribault, MN, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at a later date for Beverly.

A complete obituary will appear later.

Stephen J. Friesen

Stephen J. Friesen

Jan 13, 2025

Stephen J. Friesen, age 72 of Faribault, MN passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025 at the Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN surrounded by his loving family. 

Stephen John, the son of Edwin and Mildred (Bultman) Friesen, was born on September 17, 1952 in Faribault, MN. He attended Faribault Senior High School and graduated with the class of 1971. Steve...

Carol J. Juaire

Carol J. Juaire

Jan 11, 2025

Carol J. Juaire, age 84, of Kenyon, MN, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the Benedictine Living Community in Owatonna, MN.

Carol Jean the daughter of Phillip and Esther (Stadler) Forcelle, was born on July 18, 1940, in Austin, MN. She was married to Ernest Juaire on June 15, 1957, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Faribault. Carol loved...

Janet A. Peters

Janet A. Peters

Jan 10, 2025

Janet A. Peters, age 72 of Ellendale, MN and formerly of Faribault, MN passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 at the Whispering Oaks Nursing Home in Ellendale following an extended illness.

Janet Ann, the daughter of Lawrence and Mildred (Stotzel) Gretz was born on September 8, 1952 in California. She attended Faribault High School and graduated with the class of...

Joan Marie Jarvis

Joan Marie Jarvis

Jan 10, 2025

Joan Marie Jarvis, age 70, of Faribault, MN passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 at her home. 

Joan Marie, the daughter of Harlan and Rita (Otto) Jarvis was born on January 12, 1954 in Faribault, MN. She attended Faribault Senior High School and graduated with the class of 1972. Joan worked for many years as a caregiver at the Faribault...

Lee A. Chappuis

Lee A. Chappuis

Jan 7, 2025

Lee A. Chappuis, age 57, of Faribault, MN, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at the Allina Health Medical Center in Faribault, following a sudden illness.

Lee Andrew, the son of Gordon and Janice (Dienst) Chappuis, was born on April 27, 1967, in Faribault. He graduated from Bethlehem Academy High School with the class of 1985. Lee was a member of...

Raymond L. "Ray" Sammon

Raymond L. "Ray" Sammon

Jan 2, 2025

Raymond L. “Ray” Sammon, age 85 of Faribault, MN, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at the Ebenezer Ridges Care Center in Burnsville, MN following an extended illness.

Raymond Leonard, the son of Joseph and Mary (Hanley) Sammon was born on February 8, 1939 in Faribault, MN. He attended Faribault High School and graduated with the class of 1957. Following...

David E. Schmitz

David E. Schmitz

Jan 1, 2025

David E. “Dave” Schmitz, age 73 of Faribault, MN passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 surrounded by his family.

David Edward, the son of Justin and Cecelia (Jandro) Schmitz was born on April 27, 1951 in Northfield, MN. He attended Bethlehem Academy High School and graduated with the class of 1969. Following high school Dave attended...

Laura J. Daily

Laura J. Daily

Dec 29, 2024

Laura J. Daily, age 58, of Faribault, MN, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024, following injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Laura Jean the daughter of Gene and Marlys (Caron) Vierling, was born on October 27, 1966, in Faribault. She graduated from Bethlehem Academy High School with the class of 1985, and South Central College. She was united in marriage to...

Elizabeth A. "Libby" Meder

Elizabeth A. "Libby" Meder

Dec 26, 2024

Elizabeth Ann “Libby” Meder, age 75, of Faribault, MN, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024, following an extended illness.

Elizabeth Ann, the daughter of Vernon “Woody” Meder and Rosella (Hartman) Meder, was born on November 21, 1949. She attended St. Lawrence Catholic Grade School and graduated from Bethlehem Academy High School in 1968. Elizabeth received her Associate of Art Degree...

Patricia A. Jandro

Patricia A. Jandro

Dec 24, 2024

Patricia A. Jandro, age 93 of Faribault, MN passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at New Perspective Senior Living in Faribault.

Patricia Ann, the daughter of Edward and Mary (Hunt) Kalien, was born on July 11, 1931 in Faribault, MN. She grew up in Faribault and attended Faribault High School. Patricia worked as a waitress and for Genova for many...

William "Al" McIntyre

William "Al" McIntyre

Dec 21, 2024

William “Al” McIntyre, age 82, of Faribault, MN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 21, 2024, following an extended illness.

William Allen, the son of Alvin and Annabelle (Wolfe) McIntyre was born on June 23, 1942 in Faribault, MN. He attended Faribault High School and graduated with the class of 1960. Following high school, Al attended Mankato State University and later...