Obituaries

Dennis J. Woods

Dennis J. Woods

May 30, 2024

Dennis J. Woods, age 74, of Nerstrand, MN, passed away May 30, 2024, at his home following an extended illness.

 

Dennis John was born on April 26, 1950, in Faribault, MN, the son of Francis and Belva (Kenow) Woods.  He graduated from Faribault High School.  Dennis was married to Cynthia Ludwig on July 3, 1982, at the St. Lawrence Catholic Church...

Cheryl I. McKean

Cheryl I. McKean

May 25, 2024

Cheryl I. McKean, age 73, of Parker, CO, passed away on May 25, 2024, following a brief illness.

Cheryl Ione was born on November 21, 1950, in Owatonna, MN, the daughter of Arnold and Leona (Kavitz) Voll. She graduated from Medford High School with the class of 1968 and attended Ritter’s Beauty School. Cheryl worked as a medical assistant at the...

Louanna A. Klocke

Louanna A. Klocke

May 23, 2024

Louanna A. Klocke, age 92, of Faribault, MN, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024, at the Emeralds at Faribault Care Center.

 

Louanna Angela was born on March 1, 1932, in Lidderdale, Iowa, the daughter of Jacob and Angela (Ockan) Loew.  She was united in marriage to Alvin Klocke on September 11, 1950, in Hayfield, MN.  After their marriage they moved to...

Patricia "Pat" A. Schweisthal

Patricia "Pat" A. Schweisthal

May 18, 2024

Patricia “Pat” Schweisthal, age 89 of Faribault, MN, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at her home.Patricia Ann, the daughter of Harry and Alvina (Johnson) Thamert, was born on July 18, 1934 in Owatonna, MN. She grew up in Owatonna and graduated from Owatonna High School with the Class of 1952. She was united in marriage to Harold Schweisthal...

Dennis "Denny" Sammon

Dennis "Denny" Sammon

May 14, 2024

Dennis “Denny” Sammon, age 77, of Faribault, MN, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN following a sudden illness.

 

Dennis Donald was born on August 10, 1946, in Faribault, MN, the son of Myron J. and Louise (Thayer) Sammon.  He graduated from Bethlehem Academy High School with the class of 1964, and Mankato Commercial...

John J. Zoubek

John J. Zoubek

May 10, 2024

John J. Zoubek, age 72 of Rosemount, MN and formerly of Medford and Faribault, MN, died on Friday, May 10, 2024 at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, MN, after a brief illness.

John Joseph was born on September 22, 1951 in Faribault, MN to John and Alvina (Mahowald) Zoubek.  John attended a one room country school through sixth grade and then...

Thomas E. Hunt

Thomas E. Hunt

May 8, 2024

Thomas E. Hunt, age 72 of Faribault, MN, passed away on Tuesday, May 8, 2024 at his home following an extended illness.

Thomas Eugene, the son of Donovan and Mavis (Ellsworth) Hunt, was born on April 27, 1952 in Faribault, MN. Thomas grew up in Faribault and graduated from the Faribault High School with the Class of 1970. He attended Mankato...

Julie A. Krenzke

Julie A. Krenzke

May 6, 2024

Julie A. Krenzke, age 60 of Faribault, MN died on Monday, May 6, 2024 at the Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN following an extended illness.

Julie Ann, the daughter of Duane and Donna (Bulver) Webster, was born on June 29, 1963 in Owatonna, MN.  She attended Owatonna High School and graduated with the class of 1981.   Following high school...

Paul S. Peper

Paul S. Peper

May 3, 2024

The roar of Paul Peper’s guitar amps took to the skies May 3, 2024, following the 69-year-old’s passing in Faribault, Minnesota.

Navy veteran Lawrence Peper and his wife, Mary (Orr), welcomed Paul into the world April 21, 1955 in Faribault. Paul spent his childhood and adolescent years with three sisters in Minnesota, Arizona and Idaho. Following his graduation from Coeur d’Alene...

Thomas S. "Tom" Gerbig

Thomas S. "Tom" Gerbig

May 3, 2024

Thomas Sidney Gerbig, 81, passed away peacefully at home on May 3, 2024. Tom had a brief battle with pancreatic cancer, which he tackled with grace and a strong spirit.

Tom, born and raised in Faribault, was a quiet and steadfast member of the community his entire life. Born on February 13, 1943 in Faribault, MN to parents Sid and Thelma...

Kayla S. DeMars

Kayla S. DeMars

Apr 27, 2024

Kayla Sable DeMars, age 33, of Faribault, MN passed away unexpectedly on April 27, 2024 at her home.Kayla was born on September 16, 1990 in Honolulu, Hawaii to Jason and Charlotte (Kasper) DeMars. Kayla graduated from Faribault High School with the Class of 2009. She began working at St. Lucas Care Center as a teenager and continued her work there...

Mary T. Boggie

Mary T. Boggie

Apr 24, 2024

Mary T. Boggie, age 91, of Golden Valley, MN, and formerly of Faribault, MN, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Sunrise of Golden Valley.

Mary Therese was born on August 25, 1932, in Faribault, MN, the daughter of Martin and Elizabeth (Dandelet) Boggie.  She graduated from Bethlehem Academy High School with the class of 1950.  She continued her education at...

Marilyn "Connie" McCarthy

Marilyn "Connie" McCarthy

Apr 23, 2024

In loving memory of Connie McCarthy, who passed away on April 23, 2024, at the age of 99.

Connie was born on October 25, 1924, in St Paul, MN.   She cherished her childhood in St Paul, often reminiscing about roller skating around the neighborhood, taking the streetcar downtown, and attending beloved events like the State Fair and Winter Carnival with...

Josephine M. Malecha

Josephine M. Malecha

Apr 22, 2024

Josephine Marie Malecha, age 85, of Faribault, MN, passed away and went to heaven Monday, April 22, 2024, surrounded by her family. 

Josephine was born on July 25, 1938, in Webster Township, Rice County, MN, the daughter of Wenceslaus (Jim) and Bernadine (Keilen) Malecha. She graduated from Northfield High School with the class of 1956.   Josephine was united in marriage...

Patricia "Pat" J. Caron

Patricia "Pat" J. Caron

Apr 22, 2024

Patricia "Pat" Josephine Caron of Faribault, MN passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 at the age of 87 surrounded by the love of her family.

Pat was born to Lewis and Lena (Chavie) Caron March 19, 1937.  She graduated from Bethlehem Academy with the class of 1955.  She married the love of her life Gregory Caron on April 27, 1957....

Bruce A. Purdie

Bruce A. Purdie

Apr 14, 2024

Bruce A. Purdie, age 86, of Faribault, MN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at his home following an extended illness.

Bruce Allen was born on August 29, 1937, in Faribault, MN, the son of Clarence and Irene (Dow) Purdie.  He graduated from Faribault High School and Mankato State University, majoring in accounting.  Bruce served in the U.S. Marine...

Spencer Turner

Spencer Turner

Apr 13, 2024

Spencer A. Turner, age 83 of Faribault, MN and formerly of Edina, MN died on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at his home following a brief battle with cancer.

Spencer Alexander, the son of Bert and Laura (MacKillican) Turner was born on June 6, 1940 in Minneapolis, MN.  He attended Edina High School and graduated with the class of 1958.  Following high...

John T. Pyburn

John T. Pyburn

Apr 9, 2024

John T. Pyburn, age 90, of Green Valley, AZ, passed away on April 9, 2024.

John Thomas, the son of James and Goldie (Miller) Pyburn, was born on February 3, 1934, in Austin, MN. John graduated with the class of 1951 from Austin High School. Following high school, he joined the U.S. Navy for four years and traveled the world. While...

Sharon A. Pirkl

Sharon A. Pirkl

Apr 8, 2024

Sharon A. Pirkl, age 82, of Faribault, MN, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024, at the Northfield Hospital following a brief illness.Sharon Ann was born on December 30, 1941, in Faribault, MN, the daughter of Bernard and Dorothy (Kiel) Kelsey.  She was married to Richard J. Pirkl Sr. on September 12, 1959.  For many years Sharon handled the deliveries for...

Janet Sue Woody

Janet Sue Woody

Apr 8, 2024

Janet Sue Woody age 91 of Faribault, MN and formerly of West Liberty, IA and Anthony, KS passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024 at Faribault Senior Living following an extended illness.Janet Sue, the daughter of Paul and Norma (Cobel) Coglizer was born on July 30, 1932 in Scottsbluff, NE.  She attended Anthony High School.  On May 27, 1949 she...