Obituaries

Jan 13, 2020

Marilyn J. Clove-Kelley, age 63, of Waukee, Iowa, passed away Monday, January 13, 2020 at J.A. Wedum Residential Hospice in Brooklyn Park, MN.

The family will greet friends and relatives from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home, 1725 Lyndale Ave. N., Faribault, MN. A memorial service will start...

Jan 13, 2020

Jose L. Leon Fuentes, age 60, of Faribault, MN passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020 surrounded by his family at his home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 17, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at the Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 139 Mercy Drive, Faribault with Fr. Cory Rohlfing officiating.

Visitation will...

Jan 13, 2020

Daniel “Riley” Burns, age 54, passed away January 13, 2020 following a courageous battle against amyloidosis.

Riley was born in Orange, CA to Joyce and Dan Burns on July 3, 1965.  He spent most of his childhood years in Glenwood, MN and graduated from high school in 1983.  He attended St. John’s University and received his BA...

Jan 13, 2020

Joan Marie Gillis, 83, of Whispering Pines, NC, passed away on January 13, 2020 at First Health Hospice House in Pinehurst, NC.

Born on September 10, 1936, in Gage County, Nebraska to the late Kenneth and Edythe Buchanan Swanson. Joan and John, her loving husband of 62 years, moved to North Carolina in 1997.  As members of...

Jan 7, 2020

Lorraine M. Dudley, age 83 of Faribault, MN passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital, after a brief illness.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 10, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 139 Mercy Drive, Faribault.  Interment will be at the St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Shieldsville,...

Jan 7, 2020

Roger G. Pumper, age 77 of Faribault, MN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at New Perspectives Senior Living in Faribault.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, January 13, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of St. Patrick in Shieldsville (7525 Dodd Road, Faribault), with Fr. Tom Niehaus, pastor, officiating.  Interment...

Jan 6, 2020

Elaine M. Hadley, age 70 of Faribault, MN passed away peacefully on Monday, January 6, 2020 at Milestone Senior Living following an extended illness.

Memorial services will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home & Crematory, 1725 Lyndale Ave. N., Faribault, with Sr. Kathleen Hayes officiating.  Interment will...

Jan 5, 2020

Mary Joyce Scherfenberg, age 77 of Faribault, MN passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at her home following an extended illness.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 139 Mercy Drive, Faribault with Fr. Brandon Theisen officiating.  Interment will be held at...

Jan 3, 2020

Francis “Frank” L. Chavie Jr. age 57 of Faribault, MN passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, January 3, 2020.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 139 Mercy Drive in Faribault.

Visitation will be held at the church on...

Dec 31, 2019

Alice M. Schweisthal, age 92 of Faribault, MN passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at Pleasant Manor Nursing Home in Faribault.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, January 6, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. at Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 139 Mercy Drive, Faribault. Interment will be at the Calvary Cemetery in Faribault.

Visitation...

Dec 29, 2019

“Life is what you make it.” Mark Hansen

July 31, 1948 - December 29, 2019

Mark was a distinguished man known for his candor and authenticity. He was invariably a gentleman who fine-tuned the details of his life. Mark wholeheartedly loved his family, worked until the sun went down, and always put others first. If...

Dec 21, 2019

Leonard N. Sorbel Sr., age 90, of Faribault, MN passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at his home.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 30, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the First English Lutheran Church in Faribault, with Rev. Mark Johnson, pastor, officiating.  Interment will be at the Maple Lawn Cemetery in Faribault.

Dec 20, 2019

Carol Marie Karp, daughter of Leighton Jonathan Ford and Margaret (Blanchard) Ford was born in St. Paul, MN on December 20, 1928 and passed away on her 91st birthday on December 20, 2019, at her home with her husband at her side.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at the...

Dec 17, 2019

Leonard J. Rezac, age 94, of Faribault, MN, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Faribault Senior Living.

Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 139 Mercy Drive, Faribault.  Military honors will be provided by the Rice County Central Veterans Association.  Interment...

Dec 16, 2019

SuzAnne M. Reuvers, age 80, of Dundas, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 16, 2019 at the Northfield Hospital.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December 20, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 139 Mercy Drive, Faribault.  Interment will be at the Calvary Cemetery in Faribault.

Visitation...

Dec 16, 2019

Lambert M. Van Haren, age 82 of Faribault, MN passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December 20, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. at the Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 139 Mercy Drive, Faribault with Fr. Brandon Theisen officiating.  Interment will be held...

Dec 15, 2019

Jesus Infante, age 88, of Faribault, MN passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at the Emeralds at Faribault.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the Parker-Kohl Funeral Home, 1725 Lyndale Ave N, Faribault. Interment will be held at Maple Lawn Cemetery in Faribault.

Dec 15, 2019

James F. “Jim” Paschke, age 75, of Faribault, MN passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at District One Hospital.

Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home, 1725 Lyndale Ave. N., Faribault.  Interment will be held at the Meadow Ridge Memorial Park, Faribault.

Visitation...

Dec 15, 2019

Daniel H. “Dan” Elzen, age 76, of Faribault, MN passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019 at his home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Christ The King Catholic Church in Medford with Fr. James Starasinich officiating.  Interment will be held at the Meadow Ridge Memorial Park in...

Dec 5, 2019

Father Clayton J. Haberman, age 95, of Faribault, MN, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Mill City Senior Living in Faribault.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 512 S. Elm Ave., Owatonna, MN with The Most Reverend John M. Quinn, Bishop of...