Obituaries

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...

Luella Heim

Luella Heim

Sep 28, 2021

Luella M. Heim, age 99 of Medford, MN passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at the Medford Senior Care following an extended illness, two days from her 100th Birthday.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, October 4, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church, 205 2nd Ave. NW, Medford, MN...

Stephen Taylor

Stephen Taylor

Sep 25, 2021

Stephen T. “Steve” Taylor, age 74 of Faribault, MN passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at the Three Links Care Center in Northfield, MN following an extended illness.

Steve, lovingly known as Tubby by his close friends, was born May 10, 1947 to Tom and Dode (Glor) Taylor. He formed lifelong friendships with many in his...

Nancy Thorson

Nancy Thorson

Sep 22, 2021

Nancy C. Thorson, age 74, of Medford, MN, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021, following a sudden illness.

Nancy Catherine was born on October 15, 1946, in Faribault, MN, to Merwyn “Bud” and Jacqueline (McCusker) Zabel.  She graduated from Faribault High School with the class of 1965.  Nancy was married to William “Bill” Thorson on April 22,...

Robert "Bob" Heine

Robert "Bob" Heine

Sep 15, 2021

Robert “Bob” W. Heine, age 74 of Morristown, MN, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at his home on Cedar Lake, surrounded by his family following an extended illness.

Robert (Bob) Heine, the son of John R. and Anna Mae (Gustafson) Heine, was born August 31, 1947 in Faribault, MN.  He attended I.C. School, Morristown School,...