Rita Ann Orr FARIBAULT — Rita Ann Orr, honored by a number of aviation organizations for her pioneering work in aviation, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at her home in Faribault.

Georgiana A. Edel MONTGOMERY — Georgiana A. Edel, 96, of Montgomery, died Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, at Pleasant Manor Care Center in Faribault, Minn.

Jacqueline “Jackie” (LaCanne) Melchert Jacqueline “Jackie” (LaCanne) Melchert, age 45 of Morristown, passed away on Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, at her home with her family at her side following an extended illness.

Charmaine Michelle Dean Charmaine Michelle Dean, 35, a resident of Martinsville, Ind., passed from this life on Nov. 16, 2009, at 9:58 a.m. at the Golden Living Center in Indianapolis, Ind.

Lester J. “Barge” Gieneart Lester J. “Barge” Gieneart, died at home on Nov. 14, 2009.

Mrs. Ruth Eleanor Nowak Ruth Eleanor Nowak, 92, of Owatonna, formerly of Medford, died Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, at Traditions II.

Mary C. Friesen Mary C. Friesen, age 78, of Faribault, entered her eternal home on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, following a courageous battle with cancer at the St. Lucas Care Center in Faribault.

Lois (Mrs. Harold) Homeier Lois (Mrs. Harold) Homeier, age 85 of Wheeling Township, died on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, in the Kenyon Sunset Home.

Donald R. Thomas Donald R. Thomas, age 63, a prominent Bridgewater Township farmer, passed away suddenly on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, at the District One Hospital in Faribault from heart failure.

Edward Albert Uhlis Edward Albert Uhlis, age 81 of Faribault, formerly of Austin, died Friday morning, Nov. 13 at Pleasant Manor in Faribault.

Patricia J. Bruns Patricia J. (Mrs. Georg) Bruns, age 70, of Faribault and formerly of Ostrander, died on Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, at her home.

Harlan J. “Harley” Pettipiece Harlan J. “Harley” Pettipiece, age 85, of Faribault, died Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis as a result of a cardiac arrest.

Patricia J. Bruns Patricia J. (Mrs. Georg) Bruns, age 70, of Faribault and formerly of Ostrander, died on Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, at her home.

Lester J. Gieneart Lester J. Gieneart, age 79, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, died Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, at his home following an extended illness.

Mary Friesen Mary Friesen, age 78, of Faribault, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, at the St. Lucas Care Center in Faribault, following a brief illness.

Dick W. DeHoogh Dick William DeHoogh, age 89, of Faribault, and formerly of Worthington, Minn., passed away on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, at the District One Hospital in Faribault surrounded by his family.

MaryEllen Nicholson MaryEllen Nicholson (nee Wells), age 85, of Lynd, died on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, at the Minneota Manor after a courageous battle with cancer.

David Elmer Wobschall David Elmer Wobschall, 71, of Medford, died Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, at his home in Deerfield Township.

George A. Chlan George A. Chlan, 84, of Montgomery died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, at Central Health Care Center in Le Center.

Judy Ann Dahle Judy Ann (Mrs. Loren) Dahle, age 58, of Morristown, died on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, at her home.

Tanya Rose Trnka Tanya Rose Trnka, 53, of Montgomery, died Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, at her home.

Archie W. Mikiska Archie W. Mikiska of Apple Valley, formerly of Montgomery, died Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, at his home.

Carlyle H. Beaupre Carlyle H. Beaupre, age 89, of Faribault, died Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at the Pleasant Manor Nursing Home in Faribault. 1 opinion posted

Donna J. Kelsey Donna J. Kelsey, age 79, of Faribault, died Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.

Thomas C. Pflager Thomas C. Pflager, age 51, of Faribault, died unexpectedly on Nov. 4, 2009.

Leonard Thomas Horejsi Leonard Thomas Horejsi died Saturday morning, November 7, 2009, at Reflections~Care Suites on the Three Links Care Center Campus in Northfield, at age 84.

Lois “Gus” Fitzpatrick Lois “Gus” Fitzpatrick, age 84, of Faribault, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, at the St. Lucas Care Center in Faribault.

Joseph M. Odenthal Joseph M. Odenthal, 70, of Heidelberg, died Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, at St. Francis Hospital in Shakopee.

Arnold T. Kuchinka MONTGOMERY — Arnold T. Kuchinka, 90, of Montgomery, died Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, at Queen of Peace Hospital.

Mary M. “Marge” Rasmussen FRIDLEY — Mary M. “Marge” Rasmussen, age 69, of Fridley, died on Sept. 22, 2009.

Joseph M. Odenthal MONTGOMERY — Joseph M. Odenthal, 70, of Heidelberg, died Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, at St. Francis Hospital in Shakopee.

Lois Fitzpatrick FARIBAULT — Lois Fitzpatrick, age 84, of Faribault, died on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, at the St. Lucas Care Center in Faribault.

Marlene F. Asbe Marlene F. Asbe, age 77, formerly of Faribault, died Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, at the Richfield Health Center in Richfield.

Edsel Janovsky Edsel Janovsky, 92, of Le Center, died Wednesday, Nov. 4 2009, at Central Health Care Center in Le Center.

Cindi Louise (Mader) Sutton Cindi Louise (Mader) Sutton, age 39, died on Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, at Heritage Estates in Gering, Neb., from cancer.

Walter E. Laue Walter E. Laue, 75, of Faribault, died Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, at Sunrise Cottages of Rochester.

Delphine G. Schlauderaff Delphine G. Schlauderaff, age 88, of New Prague, died on Nov. 1, 2009, at Mala Strana Nursing Home in New Prague.

Leonard Balfe Leonard Balfe, age 65 of Roseville, formerly of Kilkenny, died Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009.

JoAnn Jean O’Sell JoAnn Jean (Bauer) O’Sell passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009, at her home in Coon Rapids, Minn., after a courageous battle with cancer.

Dorothy “Dolly” Hunt Dorothy “Dolly” Hunt, age 64, of Faribault, passed away on Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, at the Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.

Ida Mae Voss Ida Mae Voss, age 76 of Faribault, passed away Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, at the Three Links Care Center in Northfield.

Bernard M. Cervenka Bernard M. Cervenka, age 49 of New Prague, died Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester.

Ernest J. Hargenrader Ernest J. Hargenrader, age 67, of Faribault, died on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, at the Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis.

Mathilda Eileen “Leenie” Thanghe Mathilda Eileen “Leenie” Thanghe, age 83, of Faribault, died Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, at St. Mary’s Care Center in Winsted, Minn. 2 opinions posted

Joan Schreiber Joan Helen Moede Schreiber, 83, of Faribault, died at her home, Thursday, Oct. 22.

Charles C. Paquette Charles “Chuck” Paquette, age 55, of Faribault, died on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, in his home after a courageous battle with cancer and surrounded by his family.

Gertrude E. Gillis Gertrude E. Gillis, age 95, of Faribault, died Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, at the St. Lucas Care Center in Faribault.

Lawrence Jacobson Lawrence C. “Bud” Jacobson, 84, of Kenyon, died Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, at Kenyon Sunset Home.

Lori L. Calcutt Lori L. Calcutt, age 34, of St. Paul, and formerly of Faribault and Northfield, passed away suddenly on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, in St. Paul.

Doris Anne Karow Doris Anne Karow, 81, of Owatonna, died on Oct. 29, 2009, at her home.

Bernice H. Steele Bernice H. Steele, age 83, of Faribault, died Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, at the St. Lucas Care Center in Faribault.

Bernice Studnicka Bernice Studnicka, age 84, of New Prague, died on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, at the Belle Plaine Lutheran Home in Belle Plaine.

Laura Ann Janke Laura Ann Janke, 47, of Montgomery, died Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, at her home.

Bernice Studnicka NEW PRAGUE — Bernice Studnicka, age 84, of New Prague, died on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, at the Belle Plaine Lutheran Home in Belle Plaine.

Glenn Louis Nauman Glenn L. Nauman, age 86, of Cannon City, was called to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, at St. Lucas Care Center in Faribault, surrounded by his dedicated wife of 61 years and other family members.

Patricia E. Peterson Patricia E. Peterson, age 74, of Faribault, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, at the St. Lucas Care Center in Faribault.

Michael L. Milbrath Michael L. Milbrath, age 54, of Waseca, died on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, at Immanuel St. Joseph’s Mayo Health System in Mankato.

Nancy (Reed) LeMieux Nancy (Reed) LeMieux, age 62, of Vancouver, Wash., died on Oct. 22, 2009, in the hospital surrounded by her family, following a battle with cancer.

Milton B. Wolters Milton B. Wolters, age 82, of Faribault, died on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, at the Pleasant View Estates, Faribault.

Donna Reihe Donna Reihe, age 81, of Watertown, S.D., died on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, at a local hospital in Watertown.

Robert (Bob) F. Alberts Robert (Bob) F. Alberts, 67, of Mantorville, died Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, at his home in Mantorville.