Obituaries

Aug 9, 2021

Richard V. Anderson, age 64, of Morristown, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 9, 2021.

Richard Vincent was born on April 14, 1957, in Tracy, MN, to Norman C. and Loretta G. (Liesenfeld) Anderson.  He graduated from Lamberton High School and attended Bemidji State Vo-Tech for auto mechanics.  Richard worked for Daikin Applied in Faribault as...

Aug 8, 2021

Robert C. Hreha, age 81, of St. Louis Park, MN passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at the Minnesota Veterans Home – Minneapolis.

Robert Carl, the son of Carl and Helen (Peterson) Hreha, was born on March 12, 1940 in Minneapolis, MN. Robert served in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany for some time....

Aug 6, 2021

William F. Borwege, 90, passed away at his home on Friday, August 6, 2021.

He was born on December 8, 1930, in Owatonna, MN, the son of William F. and Lorraine L. (Dostal) Borwege.

William graduated from Faribault High School, Class of 1950.  He served in the U.S. Army National Guard from 1948-51.  He married...

Jul 28, 2021

Daniel F. “Skuz” Skluzacek, age 73, of Faribault, MN, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at his home following an extended illness.

Daniel Francis was born on June 1, 1948, in Faribault to Daniel P. and Emma (Nerud) Skluzacek.  He graduated from Faribault High School with the class of 1966.  He also graduated from Bemidji State University...

Jul 28, 2021

Craig J. White, age 68, of Faribault, MN, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021, following an extended illness.

Craig Joseph, the son of Joseph and Helen (Johnston) White was born on December 30, 1952 in Marion, OH.  He attended Arlington High School in Indianapolis, IN and graduated with the class of 1971.  As a young boy he...

Jul 26, 2021

Evelyn Isabel (Begin) Matejcek, age 90, of Faribault, MN passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021, at the Reflections Care Suites in Northfield, MN.

She was a lifelong resident of Faribault, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Isabel and Elmo Begin. She is survived by her Husband Edward Joseph Matejcek, 93, of Faribault and her children, Ann...

Jul 23, 2021

Kathleen “Kathy” Kubinski, age 79, of Faribault, MN died on Friday, July 23, 2021, at Milestone Senior Living in Faribault following an extended illness.

Kathleen Ann was born on December 7, 1941, in Faribault to Lester and Louise (Chavie) Gare.  She graduated from Faribault High School and completed schooling to be a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA).  Kathy...

Jul 22, 2021

Helen D. Beucler, age 96, of Faribault, MN passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2021, at her home following an extended illness.

Helen Dolores was born on January 18, 1925, on her family’s farm in Bridgewater Township, Rice County, MN to Theodore “Ted” and Mary (Becker) Kitzman.  Helen was united in marriage to Albert J. “Bert” Beucler...

Jul 21, 2021

Eileen T. DeGrood, age 92, of Faribault, MN, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021, following a brief illness.

Eileen Theresa, the daughter of Anthony and Ann (Langeslag) Reuvers, was born on May 17, 1929 in Faribault. Eileen grew up in Faribault and graduated from Bethlehem Academy with the Class of 1947. Eileen was united in marriage to...

Jul 19, 2021

David Ferris passed away on July 19, 2021 at the age of 76 from terminal leukemia.  He will be privately buried at Fort Snelling in Minneapolis, MN.

David is survived by his two sons, three grandsons and their significant others, two great-granddaughters, a brother, two sisters and a niece and eight nephews.  Also survived by an aunt...

Jul 16, 2021

Elizabeth “Betty” Sepin, age 86, of Faribault, MN passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021, at the Benedictine Living Community in Owatonna, MN following an extended illness.

Elizabeth Jane was born on October 2, 1934, in Faribault to Edward and Genevieve (Forcelle) LeMieux.  Betty was raised in Faribault and attended Faribault High School.  For many years she...

Jul 10, 2021

Debra K. Yessak, age 68 of Faribault, MN passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Milestone Senior Living in Faribault following an extended illness.

Debra Kay, the daughter of Lyle and Louise (Rhoades) Mortland was born on February 26, 1953, in Ortonville, MN.  Her family would move to Faribault, and she graduated with the class of...

Jul 9, 2021

Alvin David, age 81, of Faribault, MN, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 9, 2021, at his home following an extended illness.

Alvin Emil, the son of Emil and Albina (Filipek) David, was born on November 29, 1939, in Montgomery, MN.  He attended Faribault High School and graduated with the class of 1957.  After high school, Al...

Jul 7, 2021

Lee H. Albers, age 51 of Faribault, MN passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family following an extended illness.

Lee Harold, the son of Paul and Donna (Kolb) Albers was born on May 9, 1970 in Northfield, MN.  He attended Faribault Senior High School and graduated with the class of...

Jul 3, 2021

Kent E. Tate, age 60, of Grand Marais, MN and formerly of Faribault, MN passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN following a sudden illness.

Kent Eldon, the son of Irvin and Mavis (Anderson) Tate, was born on November 29, 1960 in Faribault, MN. Kent grew up...

Jul 2, 2021

Barbara Ann (Langer) Mulcahy, age 89, of Faribault, Minnesota, passed away Friday July 2, 2021, at “The Emeralds at Faribault”.

Barbara was born on July 8, 1931, in Faribault, the daughter of John F. and Helen R. (Meyer) Langer.  On June 23, 1955, Barbara married Dr. James Ronald (Ron) Mulcahy, and later became the mother of 12...

Jul 2, 2021

Donna Jeanne Van Thomme, age 91, of Faribault, MN passed away Friday, July 2, 2021 at Faribault Senior Living.

Donna Jeanne, the daughter of Henry and Margueritte (Warmington) Feyereisn was born on June 20, 1930 in Faribault.  She attended Faribault High School and graduated with the class of 1949.  She was united in marriage to Kenneth Van...

Jul 2, 2021

James W. “Jim” Pagel, age 80 of Faribault, MN passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN.

James William, the son of Cecil and Helen (Chelmoski) Pagel was born on January 25, 1941 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in St. Paul, MN.  He attended Cretin High School and graduated with the class...

Jul 1, 2021

Paul M. Noeller Jr., age 89, of Faribault, MN passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021, at his home.

Paul Milo Jr. was born on July 30, 1931, in Vinton, Iowa to Paul Sr. and Helen (Vanicay) Noeller.  He graduated from Faribault High School with the class of 1949.  Paul served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany...

Jun 27, 2021

Dorothy M. Geike, age 102, of Sioux Falls, SD and formerly of Faribault, MN passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the Avera Prince of Peace Retirement Community in Sioux Falls, SD.

Dorothy Mae was born on April 21, 1919, in St. Paul, MN to Clifford and Gertrude (King) Gordon.  She graduated from Faribault High School...