Obituaries

Nov 28, 2020

Barbara Gleason Taylor, age 85, of Faribault, MN passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Milestone Senior Living in Faribault.

Barbara was born on September 29, 1935 in Waseca, MN to John and Helen (Schaumkessel) Gleason.  She graduated from Owatonna High School with the class of 1953 and was married to Dr. William G. Wilkowske on September...

Nov 24, 2020

Leonard L. Gruber Jr., age 95 of Faribault, MN passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Faribault Senior Living following an extended illness

Leonard Lawrence, the son of Leonard Sr. and Margaret (James) Gruber was born on October 6, 1925 in Faribault.  He attended country school in Forest Township and in 1945 enlisted in the U.S....

Nov 23, 2020

Rick T. Pohl, age 63, of Faribault, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 23, 2020.

Ricky Thomas was born on October 22, 1957 in Freeport, IL to Richard and Marlene (Paquette) Pohl.  He graduated from Bethlehem Academy High School with the class of 1976. He joined the Army National Guard with his friend Boone for 1...

Nov 18, 2020

Gary A. Elzen, age 72, of Faribault, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at his home.

Gary Allen, the son of Henry and Alice (Delesha) Elzen, was born on February 16, 1948 in Faribault.  He attended Faribault High School and graduated with the class of 1966.  Following high school he attended Kansas State University...

Nov 17, 2020

Connie M. Spicer, age 83, of Faribault, MN, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at her home following an extended illness.

Constance Mary was born on August 1, 1937 in Faribault to Theodore and Eleanore (Carpenter) Savoie.  She was married to Dennis L. Spicer on October 27, 1953.  Connie was a homemaker for her family and worked...

Nov 15, 2020

Hannah Marie Plaisance, 25 of Faribault, MN passed away unexpectedly due to an unknown medical condition on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at her home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, November 23, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 139 Mercy Drive, in Faribault.  For those unable to attend you may...

Nov 15, 2020

Joyce J. Ward, age 81 of Faribault, MN passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Pleasant Manor Nursing Home in Faribault.

Joyce Joanne, the daughter of Francis E. Sr. and Vera (Asher) Rowe, was born on April 16, 1939 in Wichita, Kansas. Joyce grew up in Wichita and graduated from East High High School with the...

Nov 13, 2020

Denise Alane Varley (Donkers), 69, of Faribault, MN came to the end of her joyful, fabulous life on November 13, 2020.

Denise was a woman of faith, and has been reunited in heaven with all the loved ones that have preceded her in death.  Her mother Lorraine Donkers, father Ernest Donkers (per Denise the BEST parents, ever),...

Nov 12, 2020

Sandy Kay (Thielbar) Utpadel ,78, of Hastings, MN came to the end of her joyful, family first life on November 12, 2020.  On October 19th, Sandy learned she was suffering from lung cancer. She chose not to seek treatment. Her remaining good days were with her family and friends near, and the compassionate care of Fairview Hospice.

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Nov 11, 2020

Gerald T. Kitzman, age 80 of Faribault, MN, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at the District One Hospital in Faribault following an extended illness.

Gerald Thomas, the son of Theodore and Elaine (Plante) Kitzman was born on September 25, 1940 in Faribault.  He attended Faribault High School and graduated with the class of 1958.  After...

Nov 9, 2020

Elaine Irene Manthey, age 87 of Faribault, MN died Monday, November 9, 2020.

A private family ceremony will be held.

Elaine Irene, the daughter of Charles and Mary (Ellerbusch) Stadler was born on September 26, 1933 in Faribault, MN. She lived most of her life in Faribault and enjoyed keeping track of all the friends...

Nov 7, 2020

Harry C. Gruber Sr., age 87, of Faribault, MN, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020 at the Three Links Care Center in Northfield, MN.

Harry Caleb was born on April 6, 1933 in Forest Township, Rice County, MN to Leonard L. Sr. and Margaret (James) Gruber.  He graduated from Faribault High School with the class of 1951...

Nov 7, 2020

Lawrence Richard Malecha, age 89, of Faribault, MN, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020 at the Northfield Hospital following a brief illness.

Lawrence was born June 15, 1931 to John and Mary (Langer) Malecha. He graduated from Faribault High School in 1949. He was drafted into the Army 1952 and served for 2 years in Germany where...

Nov 6, 2020

David R. Winter, age 74, of Faribault, MN, passed away November 6, 2020 in Faribault.

No services will be held at this time and an obituary will appear later.

Nov 6, 2020

Joan E. Batchelder, age 82, of Faribault, MN, passed away Friday, November 6, 2020 at the Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN following a brief illness.

Joan Elizabeth was born on January 15, 1938 in Faribault, MN to Stephen and Leone (Peterson) Kitzman.  She attended country school across the road from her family’s farm and graduated from Bethlehem...

Nov 4, 2020

Milton J. “Milt” Vosejpka, age 89 of Faribault, MN passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at The Emeralds at Faribault following an extended illness.

Milton Joseph, the son of Frank and Rose (Barta) Vosejpka was born on May 2, 1931 in Lonsdale, MN.  He attended Northfield High School and graduated with the class of 1949.  On...

Oct 29, 2020

Kenneth R. Juvland, age 76, of Faribault, MN, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020 at the Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.

Kenneth Raymond was born on October 26, 1944 in Faribault to Joseph Raymond and Katherine Margaret (Rosenstiel) Juvland.  He graduated from Faribault High School with the class of 1962 and then attended trade school for drafting.  He...

Oct 24, 2020

Charles E. “Charlie” Meehl, age 85 of Faribault, MN passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at The Emeralds at Faribault.

Charles Edward, the son of Goodwin and Mabel (Mosher) Meehl, was born on July 28, 1935 in Faribault. Charlie grew up in Faribault and worked for Jennie-O Turkey Store for more than 20 year. He married...

Oct 22, 2020

Duane F. Vargo, age 66 of Faribault, MN, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at his home following an extended illness.

Duane Francis, the son of Paul and Margaret (Zellmer) Vargo, was born on March 18, 1954 in Faribault.  He attended Faribault Senior High School.  Duane first worked for several years at the Fairway Distribution Center...

Oct 19, 2020

Sharon K. Meillier, age 63 of Faribault, MN passed away to go home with Jesus on October 19, 2020 at the North Memorial Health Hospital in Robbinsdale, MN due to an extended illness.

Sharon Katherine, the daughter of Sylvester and Beatrice (Kotek) Thomas, was born on December 6, 1956 in Faribault, MN.  When she was growing up...