Obituaries

Mary Van Ryn

Mary Van Ryn

May 2, 2018

Mary M. Van Ryn, age 79 of Faribault, MN passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at the Milestone Senior Living in Faribault following an extended illness. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, May 7, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 139 Mercy Drive, Faribault with the Rev. Kevin Kenney, officiating. Interment...

Bonita Spicer

Bonita Spicer

Apr 20, 2018

Major Bonita J. Spicer (R), 84, of Crystal Falls, MI, was "Promoted To Glory" Friday, April 20, 2018 at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls. She was born August 9, 1933 in Chicago, IL, daughter of the late Herbert and Ellen (Westberg) Pitcher. Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma, Major Bonita Jean Spicer (R) was born to a family...

Gail Bongers

Gail Bongers

Apr 18, 2018

Gail M. Bongers, age 85 of Faribault, MN passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at the District One Hospital in Faribault following a short illness. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, April 23, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 139 Mercy Drive, Faribault, with Fr. Matthew Northenscold, officiating. Interment will be held...

James Mckenna

James Mckenna

Apr 16, 2018

James P. McKenna, age 77, of Faribault, MN, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018 at the Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna, MN following an extended illness. Private family services will be held at a later date. Interment will be at the St. Patrick's Cemetery in Shieldsville, MN. Arrangements are with the Parker Kohl Funeral Home & Crematory of Faribault....

Joyce Gulden

Joyce Gulden

Apr 11, 2018

Joyce R. Gulden, age 72 of Faribault, MN, passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at Faribault Senior Living following an extended illness. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at the Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 139 Mercy Drive in Faribault with Fr. Brandon Theisen, officiating. Interment will be held at the Calvary...

Howard Raths

Howard Raths

Apr 4, 2018

Howard C. Raths, age 94 of Faribault, MN passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at the Oakwood Hills Adult Foster Care in Faribault. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the new location of Parker Kohl Funeral Home, 1725 Lyndale Ave. N. in Faribault with the Rev. Heather Hammond, Pastor of Christ...

Larry Kiel

Larry Kiel

Mar 31, 2018

Larry would like you to know he has moved to a new location. He had an intense battle with a nefarious criminal named dementia who has plagued our society for too long. His trial ended on March 31, 2018 supported by close family members at his bedside. He returned to his Father and is now residing at his heavenly home....

Leo Lacanne

Leo Lacanne

Mar 30, 2018

Leo F. LaCanne, age 88, of Faribault, MN passed away on Friday, March 30, 2018, at the Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna, MN. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, April 5, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. at the new location of Parker Kohl Funeral Home, 1725 Lyndale Ave. N, Faribault, with Bernadette Tatge, pastoral minister of Divine Mercy Church, officiating....

Clement Wall

Clement Wall

Mar 29, 2018

Clement F. Wall, age 82, of Faribault, MN, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018, at the Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 6, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. at the Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 139 Mercy Drive, Faribault. Interment will be at the Calvary Cemetery in Faribault with military honors provided...

Leo Thompson

Leo Thompson

Mar 28, 2018

Leo E. Thompson, age 97, of Faribault, MN, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at the Reflections Care Suites in Northfield, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Divine Mercy Catholic Church of Faribault, 139 Mercy Dr. Faribault, MN. Interment will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Faribault with military...

David Meillier

David Meillier

Mar 26, 2018

David E. Meillier, age 93, of Faribault, MN, peacefully passed away on Monday, March 26, 2018 at Milestone Senior Living. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, April 7, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. at the Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 139 Mercy Drive, Faribault. Interment will be at the St. Lawrence Cemetery in Faribault. Visitation will be held at...

Joan Patee

Joan Patee

Mar 26, 2018

Joan F. Patee, age 65, of Faribault, MN, passed away Monday, March 26, 2018 at the Reflections Care Suites in Northfield, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 139 Mercy Drive, Faribault. Interment will be held at Meadow Ridge Memorial Park in Faribault. Visitation will be...

Lyle Davis

Lyle Davis

Mar 23, 2018

Lyle F. Davis, age 63, of Owatonna, MN died on Friday, March 23, 2018 at the Birchwood Cottages in Owatonna following an extended illness. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. at the new location of Parker Kohl Funeral Home, 1725 Lyndale Ave. N. in Faribault. Visitation will be held at...

Elsie Munson

Elsie Munson

Mar 21, 2018

Elsie M. Munson, age 77, of Faribault, MN, passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at New Perspective Senior Living in Faribault following an extended illness. A Celebration of Life service will be held in July and detailed information will be provided at that time. Interment will be held at the Union Cemetery in Medford, MN. Arrangements are being completed...

Charles Kuether

Charles Kuether

Mar 11, 2018

Charles W. Kuether Sr., age 71 of Faribault, MN died on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at St. Lucas Care Center in Faribault following an extended illness. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 1:00 pm at the new location of Parker Kohl Funeral Home, 1725 Lyndale Ave. N., Faribault with Pastor Doug Jones, officiating. Interment will...

Leatrice Malecha

Leatrice Malecha

Mar 7, 2018

Leatrice K. Malecha, age 90, of Faribault, MN passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at the New Perspectives Senior Living. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, March 12, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 139 Mercy Dr. Faribault. Interment will be at the Calvary Cemetery in Lonsdale, MN. Visitation will be at...

Robert Pluemer

Robert Pluemer

Mar 6, 2018

Robert L. Pluemer passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. Robert was born in Potosi, WI to Leo Pluemer and Rose Friesen. They moved to Faribault and Robert attended Faribault High School and graduated in 1940. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in the European theater during World War II. He returned to Faribault and established a public...

Gene Mcdermott

Gene Mcdermott

Feb 28, 2018

Gene F. McDermott, age 85, of Faribault, MN, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at the Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 139 Mercy Drive, Faribault. Interment will be at the St. Michael's Cemetery in Farmington, MN. Visitation will be held on Saturday from...

Judy Reuvers

Judy Reuvers

Feb 28, 2018

Judy K. Reuvers, age 69, of Waseca, MN, passed away unexpectedly on February 28, 2018, at her home. Private family services will be held. Arrangements are being made with the Parker Kohl Funeral Home. Judith Katherin was born on April 6, 1948 in Waterville, MN to Leo and Mayone (Weaver) Anderson. She graduated from Waterville High School in 1966 and...

Phyllis Bulson

Phyllis Bulson

Feb 25, 2018

Phyllis L. Bulson, age 74, of Grand Rapids, MN and formerly of Faribault, MN passed away Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018 at her home. Phyllis was born in 1943 to Vincent and Helen Hendrickson in Albert Lea, MN where she also grew up and attended school. She was united in marriage to Merlyn Bulson on December 13, 1962. Phyllis worked for...