Noreen A. Kuchinka
May 31, 2025
                                Noreen A. Kuchinka, age 77 of Faribault, MN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.
Noreen Ann, the daughter of Emil and Rose (Valek) Havlicek, was born on January 8, 1948 in Webster Township, MN. She was raised in Veseli, MN and attended the catholic elementary school there. She married Reynold Kuchinka in...
                                
George E. Voracek
May 31, 2025
                                George E. Voracek, age 79 of Faribault, MN, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
George Edward, the son of George and Helen (Skluzacek) Voracek was born on October 10, 1945 in Northfield, MN. He attended Bethlehem Academy High School and graduated with the class of 1963. On July 12, 1969 he was united in marriage to...
                                
Noreen A. Perkins
May 30, 2025
                                Noreen A. Perkins, age 85 of Faribault, MN passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025 at The Emeralds at Faribault.
Noreen Agnes, the daughter of Vincent and Agnes (Dedina) O’Malley, was born on March 16, 1940 on the family farm in Morristown, MN. She grew up in Morristown and attended school there before taking leave to care for an ailing neighbor....
                                
Barbara J. Riedel
May 28, 2025
                                Barbara J. Riedel, age 80, passed away on May 28, 2025, following an extended illness.
Barbara Jean was born July 1, 1944, in Faribault, MN to Bennie and Lola (Austin) Aase. She attended Kenyon School. She married Donald Westphal and had three children. They later divorced and Barb married Russell Riedel and had two more children. Barb started out working at...
                                
Brian D. Rardin
May 27, 2025
                                Brian D. Rardin, age 67 of Faribault, MN passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at the Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.
Brian was born to Bruce and Louise Rardin on May 11, 1958. He was a 1976 graduate of Roosevelt High School. Brian enlisted in the United States Navy and served from 1976 to 1981.
Brian is survived by his mother...
                                
Robert "Bobby" Judd
May 27, 2025
                                Robert “Bobby” Judd, age 54, of Owatonna, MN, passed away May 27, 2025, at the Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN, following an illness.
Robert John, the son of Stephen Jr. and Judith (Murphy) Judd, was born on August 14, 1970, in Faribault, MN. He attended Morristown Elementary and Junior High, then Faribault High School. After moving from the family home, he...
                                
Michael "Mike" Holmgren
May 27, 2025
                                Michael “Mike” Holmgren, age 84 of Faribault, MN passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at Milestone Senior Living in Faribault following a battle with Parkinsons.
Michael Kent, the son of Kenneth and Arlene (Murphy) Holmgren, was born on January 13, 1941 in Austin, MN. He attended and graduated from Johnson High School with the Class of 1959. Mike enlisted in...
                                
Donald J. Eustice
May 21, 2025
                                Donald J. Eustice, age 77 of Faribault, MN passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at his home following an extended illness.
Donald Joseph, the son of Donald F. and Alice (Perron) Eustice was born on October 16, 1947 in Faribault, MN. He attended Owatonna High School and later Faribault Area Vocational and Technical College for Electronics. At an early age,...
                                
James A. "Jim" Walsh
May 17, 2025
                                James A. “Jim” Walsh, Sr. age 80, of Shakopee, MN, and formerly of Faribault, MN, passed away May 17, 2025, at St. Gertrude’s Living Community in Shakopee following an extended illness.
James Andrew, the son of Joseph and Emma (Katra)Walsh, was born on April 16, 1945, in Faribault, MN. He graduated from Bethlehem Academy High School with class of 1963. Jim...
                                
Mathew J. Elton
May 13, 2025
                                Mathew J. Elton, age 35 of Faribault, MN passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at his home.
Mathew James, the son of James and Theresa (Koran) Elton, was born on October 16, 1989 in Aurora, Colorado. Mathew grew up in Colorado before moving to Minnesota as a young boy. He worked for Trystar. While he wasn’t working, he enjoyed...
                                
Dennis W. "Denny" Stadler
May 13, 2025
                                Dennis W. “Denny” Stadler, age 75, of Faribault, MN, passed away May 13, 2025, at the Care Suites of Edina following a brief illness.
Dennis Wayne, the son of Donald and Betty (Ramey) Stadler, was born on August 11, 1949, in Iowa Falls, Iowa, where he was raised and attended school. He was married to Patricia Broin, and they were later...
                                
Michael "Mick" White
May 11, 2025
                                Michael “Mick” White, age 77 of Faribault, MN passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025 at his home.
Michael Neale, the son of Elmer and Mildred (Grose) White, was born on September 9, 1947 in Minneapolis, MN. Mick grew up in Dodge Center, MN and graduated from Dodge Center High School with the Class of 1965. He attended Mankato State University...
                                
Wayne B. Pumper
May 10, 2025
                                Wayne B. “Butch” Pumper, age 60 of Faribault, MN passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at his home following an extended illness.
Wayne Bernard, the son of Bernard and Janet (Friesen) Pumper, was born on November 27, 1964 in Faribault. He attended Faribault Senior High School and graduated with the class of 1983. Following high school Wayne served in the...
                                
Harold George Barry
May 9, 2025
                                Harold George Barry, 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 9th, 2025.
He was born on August 2nd, 1930, in Faribault, Minnesota, to the late Lawrence and Isabelle Barry. Harold, affectionately known as Harry, was one of nine children. He was preceded in death by his siblings Robert, Richard, Patrick, William, Mary Ellen, Catherine, and Michael. He is...
                                
Colleen M. Pumper
May 9, 2025
                                Colleen M. Pumper, age 79 of Faribault, MN, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN.
Colleen Mary was born on August 19, 1945 in Faribault to Harold and Marie (Rowan) Brazil. She was the youngest of four and the only one born at the hospital.
Colleen went to District 39, a one room country schoolhouse,...
                                
James W. "Jim" Hartle
May 9, 2025
                                
James W. “Jim” Hartle, age 91 of Owatonna, MN, died on Friday, May 9, 2025 at Birchwood Cottages in Owatonna, MN following an extended illness.
James William, the son of William and Mary (Seykora) Hartle was born on December 13, 1933 in Owatonna, MN. It was in the nursery where he met his future wife, JoAnn Logan as their mothers were...
                                
Vicky C. Chapman
May 8, 2025
                                
Vicky C. Chapman, age 77 of Faribault, MN passed away Thursday, May 8, 2025 at Faribault Senior Living following an extended illness.
Vicky Christine, the daughter of Lewis and Evelyn (Nilsen) Rollin was born on April 4, 1948 in St. Paul, MN. She attended Johnson High School and graduated with the class of 1966. Following high school, Vicky attended Anoka Ramsey...
                                
Ruth M. McCormick
Apr 27, 2025
                                Ruth M. McCormick, age 98 of Duluth, MN and formerly of Faribault, MN passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 27, 2025. In keeping with her wishes, Ruth has donated her body to the University of Minnesota for educational purposes.
Ruth Marie, the daughter of Frank F. and Lucy (Thatcher) Storch was born on June 23, 1926 in Faribault, MN. Ruth attended...
                                
Joan Hellevik
Apr 26, 2025
                                Joan M. Hellevik, age 81 of Faribault, MN passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at the Benedictine Living Community in Owatonna, MN.
Joan Marie, the daughter of Anton and Bernice (Wilson) Spinler, was born on April 16, 1944 in Owatonna, MN and raised on the family farm in Merton. Joan attended Owatonna High School and graduated with the class of...
                                
Arturo "Art" Salazar
Apr 25, 2025
                                Arturo “Art” Salazar, age 46, of Montgomery, MN, passed away April 25, 2025, at M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, MN following an extended illness.
Arturo, the son of Graciela Salazar, was born on November 29, 1978, in Wasco, CA. He married Maria Pelayo on April 26, 2003. Art worked as a landscaper for many years. Art enjoyed reading, writing,...
                                


