Obituaries

Mar 23, 2012

Born on January 25, 1938 in St. Paul, MN, Patricia Ann was the daughter of Wemer and Della (Friehl) Weber. She was the oldest of seven children. Patsy’s childhood years were spent in growing up in Credit River, with establishing her roots as an artist. A love for pencil drawing and sewing, she was even a talented baker. Patsy...

Mar 14, 2012

Robert Murray Polen was born on Wednesday, October 13, 1926 in Washington Pennsylvania, to parents Walter and Wretha (Murray) Polen. One of eight children, his childhood years were during the great depression. At a young age, Bob learned how you live will leave a mark on the earth and to live life frugal. Not having much as a family,...

Mar 13, 2012

Amber Jean Wittstruck was born on September 7, 1979 in Minneapolis, MN. She was the oldest of Clifford and Barbara (Collier) Wittstruck’s three children. Amber’s childhood years were spent in Boston, Massachusetts and Rosemount MN, graduating from Rosemount High School.

During Amber’s younger years she loved to go camping and fishing with her family. The fishing continued...

Mar 11, 2012

Clark, David John, age 66 of Jordan died on Sunday, March 11, 2012 at the VA Hospital.

Survived by brothers, Mike (Darlene) Clark of Kensett, IA, Doug (Linda) Olson of Shakopee, Kenny (Joni) Olson of Jordan; nieces and nephews.

Graveside service will be on Monday, March 19th, 2 pm, (meet at assembly area # 4...

Mar 9, 2012

Helen Margaret Mueller was born on April 12, 1937 in Perham, MN, to the parents Florian and Verna (Wonsewicz) Bucholz. She was the oldest daughter of eight children. Helen’s childhood years were spent in Perham.

Helen married Rueben Mueller on April 30, 1955 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Prior Lake, MN. They were blessed with two...

Mar 5, 2012

Harold Ferd Marschall was born on March 22, 1925 on the family farm south of Shakopee, MN, to the parents of Math and Appolonia “Plonie” (Schneider) Marschall. The seventh of nine children, Harry graduated from St. Mark’s Catholic School and later from the Shakopee High School.

Drafted into the United States Army, Harry’s served in the Korean...

Mar 4, 2012

In 1930, Lambert C. and Anna M. (van Helvoirt) Verhoeven, came to America from Holland. Six months later on Tuesday, January 5, 1931, they welcomed the family’s first born American citizen, John Lambert Verhoeven. The younger of two children, John spent most of his years in Minneapolis.

At a young age, he took a fond interest in...

Mar 4, 2012

On Tuesday, December 22, 1938, Florence Ann was born in Minneapolis to her mother, Florence Szaflarski. She was the oldest of four children. Florence’s childhood years were spent in northeast Minneapolis, with graduating from Spring Lake Park High School in 1958.

Most of Florence’s career was spent caring for her children, Teresa, Tom and Kathy.

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Mar 3, 2012

Barbara Ann Schatz, age 74 of Carver, MN passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at the Belle Plaine Lutheran Home. Her husband, Francis spent the last 8 days at her bedside.

Barbara Ann was born September 29, 1937 in Zeeland, ND to parents Michael and Elizabeth (Streifel) Feist. She was the oldest of 3 children and...

Feb 25, 2012

Robert Russell Kearin was born on June 6, 1945 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to parents William and Ruth (Goldthorpe) Kearin. He graduated from Orono High school in 1963 and Dunwoody Institute in 1965 for drafting. Bob served in the United States Army from 1966 to 1969. He earned high scorer on prop test during basic training, became an expert...

Feb 20, 2012

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Lauren celebrated life right from the start. On Friday, July 3, 1993, in Fargo, North Dakota, Douglas and Janeen (Slaughter) Peterson announced the birth of their only child, Lauren Jean. Spending her early childhood years in Fargo, Lauren took an early interest in dancing. Creating her own dance routines as...

Feb 18, 2012

Born on October 24, 1933 in Shakopee, MN, Winifred was the daughter to the parents Raymond and Rosalia (Philipp) Hill. She was the youngest of three children. Winnie’s childhood years were spent in Shakopee, attending the St. Mark’s parochial school and graduating from the Shakopee Senior High in 1951 as the valedictorian.

After high school, Winnie found...

Feb 14, 2012

Dale Edward Larson was born on May 20, 1951 in Minneapolis, MN, to parents Harvey and Elizabeth (Batdorf) Larson. Dale’s childhood years were spent in Edina, and eventually graduated from Edina high school.

Most of Dale’s career was spent in law enforcement where he was a member of the fraternal order of Police. He served both Waseca...

Feb 3, 2012

Donald Lewis Thorsett was born on December 31, 1925 in Staples, MN, to parents Elias and Caroline (Nelson) Thorsett. He was the youngest of six children. Donald’s childhood years were spent in Staples, MN.

Most of Donald’s career was spent as an accountant for Unisys (Univac). Donald married Grace Anderson on July 16, 1946 at St. Paul’s...

Feb 3, 2012

Elda Alice was born on February 24, 1917 in the family home in Webster, MN. She was the middle of three children of William and Louise (Dimmermann) Sandman. Elda’s childhood years were spent in Webster, attending a one room school house, where the bull would always chase her to and from school. She later graduated from the eighth grade....

Jan 26, 2012

On Wednesday, December 31, 1919 in Prior Lake, MN (formerly known as Frog Town), Anada Mary was born to parents Ed and Jessie (Morehouse) Felix. She was the youngest of four children. Anada’s childhood years were spent on the family farm, swimming in the lake and ice skating in the winter. She attended the Prior Lake School District and...

Jan 25, 2012

Edmund Edward Gaida was born on November 15, 1915 in Holdingford, MN to parents Nicholas and Minnie (Jourg) Gaida. Edmund was the younger of 2 children. His childhood years were spent in Holdingford. Edmund attended 3 years at Cathedral High School in St. Cloud, MN, with later graduating.

Most of Edmund’s career was spent as a Chief...

Jan 25, 2012

Julie Lynn Selsvold was born on April 17, 1960 in Shakopee, MN to the parents Eugene and Mary (Cizinski) Selsvold. She was the oldest of three children. Julie’s childhood years were spent in Shakopee, where she later graduated from Shakopee High School.

Julie enjoyed working for Schwan’s. She especially appreciated her employer and her work associates during...

Jan 23, 2012

Joseph Robert Hoffman age:86 of Goodyear, Arizona formerly of Prior Lake and Woodbury.

Joseph was born April 8, 1025 to parents, Frederick and Mabel (Schmidt) Hoffman in St. Paul, Minnesota. He passed away on Monday, January 23, 2012 in Peoria, Arizona.

Loved and forever missed by his children, Shirley Guertin of Goodyear, AZ, Joseph Hoffman...

Jan 19, 2012

On October 29, 1936 in St. Benedict Township, Jerome Adlebert Steinhoff was born to parents Louis and Genevieve (Klehr) Steinhoff. The fourth of eight children, Jerry’s family moved to Shakopee in 1943, where he graduated from the Shakopee High School in 1955.

Immediately enlisted into the United States Air Force, Jerry proudly served as a Staff Sergeant....