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
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.
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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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Daniel J. Sutter
Dec 31, 2025
Daniel J. Sutter, age 76 of Faribault, MN passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at his home.
Funeral arrangements are being completed by the Parker Kohl Funeral Home & Crematory.
John J. "Jack" Sammon
Dec 28, 2025
John J. “Jack” Sammon, age 89, of Faribault, MN, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Mill City Senior Living.
John Joseph was born on June 6, 1936, in Morristown, MN, the son of Joseph and Mary (Hanley) Sammon. He grew up on a farm in Warsaw Township in Rice County and graduated from Faribault High School in 1954. He...
David F. Dienst
Dec 26, 2025
David Franklin Dienst, age 78, of Faribault, MN passed away Friday, December 26 at home surrounded by family.
David was born on May 2, 1947 in Faribault to Edwin and Blanche (Crandall) Dienst. He graduated from Faribault High School with the class of 1965. David married Nancy (Kaul) on June 8, 1968 at the St. Lawrence Church in Faribault. Nancy preceded...
Dorothy A. Morgan
Dec 26, 2025
Dorothy A. Morgan, age 97 of Faribault, MN formerly of Morristown, MN passed away peacefully on Friday, December 26, 2025 at her home at Milestone Assisted Living in Faribault surrounded by family.
Dorothy Ann Bakken was born May 26, 1928 to Alfred and Mable (Haarstad) Bakken, at Rushford, MN. Dorothy graduated from Kasson High School in 1946. She went to teachers’...
Jessica Horn
Dec 24, 2025
Jessica Horn, age 46 of Faribault, MN passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN following an extended illness.
Jessica Jo, the daughter of Robert and Joyce (Dwyer) Morrow, was born on May 20, 1979 in Faribault, MN. She attended Faribault Senior High School and obtained her GED in 1997. Jessica worked at Genova for...
Marion M. "Mario" Estrada
Dec 24, 2025
Marion M. “Mario” Estrada, age 86 of Faribault, MN passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at his home.
Funeral arrangements are being completed by the Parker Kohl Funeral Home & Crematory of Faribault and will be announced later.
Paul R. Pickering
Dec 20, 2025
Paul R. Pickering, originally from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and later a proud Minnesota resident, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025, in his home, surrounded by love. A man who never seemed to slow down, he leaves behind a lifetime of stories, laughter, hard work, and memories that will be retold for generations usually with a grin and a sarcastic...
Fred J. Ress
Dec 17, 2025
Fred J. Ress, age 66, of Faribault, MN, passed away December 17, 2025, at the Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN.
Frederick James, the son of Donald and JoAnn (LaCanne) Ress, was born on March 10, 1959, in Faribault. He graduated from Faribault High School with the class of 1977. Fred was a cab driver, worked for Jandro Excavating, painted houses, and...
Larold P. "Larry" Kreger
Dec 9, 2025
Larold P. “Larry” Kreger, age 51 of Medford, MN and formerly of Warsaw, MN passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
Larold Paul, the son of Marvin and Ruth (Clayton) Kreger was born on April 9, 1974 in Faribault, MN. He attended Faribault Senior High School and graduated with the class of 1992.
Larry worked at many area...
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