Obituaries

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...

Jun 27, 2021

Hello, Jon Freeman here. Since this is my obituary, you have already figured out that I didn’t make it. I knew this would happen. I was born 9/24/42 to Sid and Lyd Freeman in Northfield, with a silver spoon in my mouth. I made it all the way to Faribault where I lost it somewhere. For those who didn’t...

Jun 24, 2021

Daniel Joseph Culhane, age 74, of Faribault, died Thursday, June 24, 2021, at Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna after being diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia in December of 2020.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Maxine Culhane and father Daniel Culhane Sr.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Camy, daughter,...

Jun 23, 2021

Melvin B. “Mel” Charlton, age 76 of Faribault, MN passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at his home following an extended illness surrounded by his family.

Melvin Blaine, the son of Frank and Joyce (Cornwell) Charlton was born on August 31, 1944 at the family farm in Cherry Grove Township, Goodhue County, MN.  He attended West...

Jun 23, 2021

Ellen J. Kelsey, age 89, of Faribault, MN passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, after a brief stay at Three Links Care Center in Northfield, MN.

Ellen was born on September 28, 1931 in Kenyon, MN to Olaus and Inger (Anfinson) Jensen.  She graduated from Zumbrota High School with the Class of 1949.  On July 25,1950...

Jun 23, 2021

Justin T. Hunt, age 40 of Faribault, MN passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 in Arthur, WI following a sudden illness. Justin Timothy, the son of Timothy and Janice (Moravec) Hunt was born on June 10, 1981 in Faribault, MN.  He attended Faribault Senior High School and graduated with the class of 1999.  He continued his schooling...

Jun 22, 2021

Gladys A. Stassen, age 84, of Faribault, MN passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at her home following an extended illness surrounded by her family.

Gladys Ann, the daughter of Richard and Anna (Schreurs) Dubbeldee was born on June 20, 1937 in Tyler, MN.  Gladys grew up on her family farm and her brothers kept her busy...

Jun 22, 2021

Brian “Pete” Luckow, age 77 of Faribault, MN died on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea, MN following an extended illness.

Brian Peter, the son of William Sr. and Loretta (St. Martin) Luckow was born on April 19, 1944 in Faribault.  He attended Faribault High School and then served in the...

Jun 21, 2021

Lewis B. Smith Jr, age 82, of Faribault, MN, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 21, 2021, at his home following a brief illness, surrounded by his family.

Lewis Bernard Jr. was born on July 9, 1938, in Faribault, MN, to Lewis Sr. and Mildred (Kniefel) Smith.  He graduated from Bethlehem Academy High School with the class...