Obituaries

Charles "Charlie" Wolfe

Charles "Charlie" Wolfe

Feb 17, 2026

Charles “Charlie” Wolfe, age 79, of St. Clair Shores, MI, passed away February 17, 2026, at the McLaren Macomb Hospital in Mount Clemens, MI, following a brief illness.

Memorial services are being planned and will be announced later.

Hanna Don

Hanna Don

Feb 14, 2026

On February 14, 2026, Hanna Gena Don was called by God, O Come Home.

Born on April 3, 1993, she was the youngest of five siblings and will always be our little sister.

She is survived by her parents, An and Lisa; her siblings, Helen, Alison, Tina, and Tony; her daughter, Isabella; and her many nieces and nephews, who will carry her...

Tammy L. Rivera (Hatfield)

Tammy L. Rivera (Hatfield)

Feb 12, 2026

Tammy L. Rivera (Hatfield), age 53, of Faribault, MN, died unexpectedly on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at her home.

Tammy Lynn, the daughter of Jerry and Rosanne (Duede) Hatfield, was born on July 13, 1972 in Faribault, MN. She attended Faribault Senior High School. Tammy began working at the Faribault Daily News and the Shopper, working in different roles over the...

Randy Feyereisn

Randy Feyereisn

Feb 9, 2026

Randy Feyereisn, age 68 of Faribault, MN, died on Monday, February 9, 2026 due to injuries sustained while snowmobiling near Cable, WI.

Randy Lynn, the son of Leonard Feyereisn and Ardith Young was born on September 17, 1957 in Honolulu, HI while his father was stationed there with the U.S. Army. He was very proud to tell people he was born...

Jennifer M. Alm

Jennifer M. Alm

Feb 8, 2026

Jennifer (Kasulis) Alm, 42, passed away unexpectedly on February 8th.

Jennifer was a devoted single mother to her beloved son, Jonathan, who was the center of her world. She built a dedicated career in operations, warehouse logistics, and inventory management, where she was known for her strong work ethic and reliability.

Jennifer had a creative spirit and loved baking, arts and crafts,...

Mark D. Jirik

Mark D. Jirik

Feb 4, 2026

Mark D. Jirik, age 70, of Elmore, MN, passed away February 4, 2026, at the United Hospital in Blue Earth, MN.

Funeral arrangements are being completed with the Parker Kohl Funeral Home of Faribault and will be announced later.,

Bonnie L. Rardin

Bonnie L. Rardin

Feb 4, 2026

Bonnie L. Rardin, age 75 of Faribault, MN passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at The Emerald’s in Faribault following an extended illness.

Bonnie Lea, the daughter of William and Alice (Charbono) Williams was born October 15, 1950 in Lebanon, NH. Bonnie worked as a seamstress in New Hampshire before moving to Minnesota in 1991. On July 25, 1992 she...

Clement A. "Clem" Wagner

Clement A. "Clem" Wagner

Feb 1, 2026

Clement Alton Wagner, age 73 of Faribault, MN, died Sunday, February 1, 2026 in Mesa, AZ following an extended illness.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at Divine Mercy Catholic Church in Faribault, with Fr. Cory Rohlfing officiating. The Wagner family will greet family and friends starting at 9:00 a.m. prior to...

Dennis H. Sterling

Dennis H. Sterling

Jan 28, 2026

Dennis H. Sterling, age 83, of Faribault, MN, passed away January 28, 2026, at his home following a sudden illness.

Dennis Harlo, the son of Harlo and Irene (St. Martin) Sterling, was born on October 1, 1942, in Faribault. He graduated from Bethlehem Academy High School with the class of 1960, where he enjoyed playing sports, especially baseball and basketball. He...

Thu Thi Bui

Thu Thi Bui

Jan 27, 2026

Thu Thi Bui, age 83 of Faribault, MN passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN.

Prayer Service will be held on Sunday, February 1, 2026 from 12:00 to 2:00 P.M. at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at the funeral home prior to the service.

Funeral...

Kay B. Kes

Kay B. Kes

Jan 27, 2026

Kay B. Kes, age 86 of Faribault, MN passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, surrounded by her family at Faribault Senior Living following an extended illness.

Kay Bernadine, the daughter of Bernard and Dorothy (Kiel) Kelsey was born on January 6, 1940 in Faribault, MN. Kay attended Faribault High School. She was united in marriage to Jerome “Jerry” Kes on...

Marilyn J. Swenson

Marilyn J. Swenson

Jan 23, 2026

Marilyn J. Swenson, age 65, of Wanamingo, MN, passed away January 23, 2026.

Marilyn was born on September 26, 1960, in Owatonna, MN, the daughter of Kenneth and Doris (Ellefson) Brandvold. She graduated from Medford High School. Marilyn enjoyed baking and crocheting and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was married to Tom Swenson; he preceded her in...

Robert D. "Bob" Gosse Sr.

Robert D. "Bob" Gosse Sr.

Jan 21, 2026

Robert D. “Bob” Gosse Sr., age 66 of Medford, MN died on January 21, 2026 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN following an extended illness.

Robert Dale, the son of Dale Sr. and Barbara (Oliphant) Gosse was born on April 2, 1959 in Black Hawk County, IA. He attended Cedar Falls High School and graduated with the class of 1977....

Roselyn A. Becker

Roselyn A. Becker

Jan 21, 2026

Roselyn A. Becker, age 86 of Faribault, MN passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Three Links Care Center in Northfield, MN.

Roselyn Agnes, the daughter of Ambrose and Ruth (Schmitz) Gillen, was born on July 23, 1939 in Faribault, MN. Roselyn grew up in Faribault and graduated from Bethlehem Academy with the Class of 1957. Roselyn married Kenneth Becker...

Kenneth J. Hanson

Kenneth J. Hanson

Jan 12, 2026

Kenneth J. Hanson, age 66, of Owatonna, MN, passed away January 12, 2026.

Kenneth James, the son of James and Lois (Kolve) Hanson, was born on July 4, 1959, in Rochester, MN. He graduated from Ostrander High School and later served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Ken worked in the communications industry for many years as a telephone repairman for a...

Lorraine "Rene" Schmitz

Lorraine "Rene" Schmitz

Jan 11, 2026

Lorraine “Rene” Schmitz, age 93, of Faribault, MN, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026, at Faribault Senior Living.

Lorraine Mary, the daughter of Marion and Frances (Lamberty) Hatfield, was born on January 9, 1933, in Faribault, MN. Rene graduated from Bethlehem Academy High School with the class of 1950, then completed her nurse’s training. She worked as a nurse for...

Michael Jay Reid

Michael Jay Reid

Jan 9, 2026

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit” -Psalms 34:18

Dr. Michael Jay “Jay Bird” Reid, age 78, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026, in Owatonna, Minnesota. He was born on April 8, 1947, in Columbus, Ohio, and lived a life defined by service, love, laughter, and unforgettable stories.

At just 17 years old,...

Charles R. "Chuck" Bultman

Charles R. "Chuck" Bultman

Jan 9, 2026

Charles R. “Chuck” Bultman, age 67 of Owatonna, MN, died due to injuries from an accident on Friday, January 9, 2026.

Charles Richard, the son of Gerald and Wilhelmina (Reuvers) Bultman was born on February 8, 1958 in Faribault, MN. He attended Faribault Senior High School and graduated with the class of 1976. Following high school Chuck worked different jobs including...

Mavis L. Keilen

Mavis L. Keilen

Jan 7, 2026

Mavis Lorraine, the daughter of William "Bill" and Dorothy (Curtis) Harbour, was born October 29, 1939 on the family farm in Maynard, Minnesota. Mavis graduated from Maynard school with the class of 1957 and attended Macalester College in St. Paul where she studied business administration. It was in St. Paul where she was swept off her feet at a dance...

Kathleen A. "Kathy" Jeanes

Kathleen A. "Kathy" Jeanes

Jan 1, 2026

Kathleen A. “Kathy” Jeanes, age 74 of Faribault, MN passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at the Allina Health Faribault Medical Center.

Kathleen Ann, the daughter of Donald and Patricia (Dwyer) Brown, was born on March 18, 1951 in Faribault, MN. Kathy grew up in Faribault and graduated from Bethlehem Academy with the Class of 1969. She worked as a...