Obituaries

Jan 18, 2012

Anita Margaret was born on November 4, 1933, to the parents of Joseph and Bernadine (Lucas) Link. She was the second youngest of eight children. Mitzie (a nick name given by her father) spent her childhood years in Jordan, MN, where she loved to attend her brothers sporting events. Attending St. John the Baptist Catholic School through the eighth...

Jan 18, 2012

Lloyd Ernest O’Connor was born on January 8, 1928 in Portland, Iowa to parents James and Emma (Wilhite) O’Connor. Lloyd’s childhood years were spent in Mason City, Iowa.

Most of Lloyd’s career was spent as a welder in the railroad. Lloyd married Barbara Keeling on November 5, 1945 in Oakland, California. They were blessed with three children,...

Jan 17, 2012

On January 23, 1986 in Robbinsdale, MN, Katie Marie was born to the parents of Brad and Jacki (Lundgren) Rose. She was the older sister to Alissa. Katie’s early years were spent in St. Michael, MN, were she excelled in her education. Later, the family moved to Shakopee, where Katie graduated from Shakopee High School in 2004. She attended...

Jan 17, 2012

Philothea Theresa was born on January 26, 1919 in St. Benedict, MN, to the parents Henry and Ann (Hartman) Deutsch. Phil married Eugene E. O’Hern on February 7, 1939 at St. Benedict Catholic Church in St. Benedict, MN. They were blessed with two children, Eugene and Carol Ann.

A resident of Prior Lake,...

Jan 7, 2012

Jason “Merle” Merrill age 30 of Prior Lake passed away on January 7th 2012. Jason was born April 24, 1981 at Austin Texas, his parents are Paul and Debra (Springer) Merrill. He was the oldest of 2 children, his childhood was spent in the Prior Lake area. Jason was a 1999 graduate of Prior Lake High School....

Jan 6, 2012

Myron A. Gruetzmacher was born on January 2, 1935 in Belle Plaine, MN, to the parents of Ervin and Leona (Will) Gruetzmacher. He was the youngest of two children. He was confirmed on March 21, 1948. His childhood years were spent in Belle Plaine, and later graduated from high school in 1952.

Myron...

Jan 6, 2012

James Russell Willette was born on July 4, 1930 in Minneapolis, MN, to the parents of Hector and Edith (Dickey) Willette. He graduated from Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis, MN.

Most of Jim’s career was spent as a corporate pilot for the Pillsbury Company for 35 years. He married Lois Lindquist on September...

Dec 22, 2011

Marvin George Heutmaker was born in the family home on March 3, 1929 in Victoria, MN, to the parents of Arthur and Eleanor “Ella” (Tschimperle) Heutmaker. He was the second of five children. Marvin’s childhood years were spent in Victoria. He attended and graduated from the eighth grade at St. Victoria Catholic School.

Serving in the United...

Dec 17, 2011

July 18, 1929 – December 17, 2011

CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE Monday, December 26, 2011, 11:00 AM Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home Shakopee, Minnesota

VISITATION Monday, December 26, 2011, 10 till 11 AM Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home Shakopee, Minnesota

SURVIVORS Children: Ruthie Barrow Robert (Lisa) Navy Lucas, Jr. Willie B....

Dec 6, 2011

On March 9, 1944 in Lakefield, MN, Henry and Esther (Daberkow) Frey proudly announce the birth of their son, Norman Arnold Frey. Baptized March 19, 1944 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lakefield and confirmed on March 30, 1958 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Chaska. In his earlier years, Norm lived in St. James, Glenwood, and Chaska.

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Dec 5, 2011

The family is blessed to have had a husband, dad and grandpa, who always had a positive attitude, a kind heart and strong morals. Bill passed away suddenly at the age of 76 on Monday, December 5, 2011 at his home in Prior Lake.

Born in Redwood Falls, MN on December 14, 1934, Francis and Helen (Gegan)...

Dec 4, 2011

Born on November 20, 1950 in Breckenridge, MN, Gerald Eugene Bachmeier was the son of Sig and Katherine (Loeb) Bachmeier.

At the age of 61 and a resident of Prior Lake, Gerald passed away unexpectedly in a car accident on Sunday, December 4, 2011.

Forever loved, Gerald will be deeply missed by his wife of...

Dec 3, 2011

On November 28, 1926 in on the family farm in Shakopee, Richard Leander was born to Joseph and Rose (Kersting) Hennen. Dick married Ellen Kohout on May 17, 1949 at the Church of St. Michael’s Rectory in Prior Lake, MN. They were blessed with two children, LeRoy and Lynette. For most of his life, Dick and his family farmed...

Dec 1, 2011

Born on September 26, 1925 in St. Paul, MN, Ivar and Hulda (Erickson) Iverson announced the birth of their son, Donald Ivar Iverson. He married Jean Lucille Brooks on April 28, 1950. They were blessed with four children, Lynda, Donald, Mary and Laurie.

A man of great wisdom, honesty and generosity, Don was meticulous, yet a loving...

Nov 27, 2011

On June 26, 1986 in Burnsville, MN, Dustin Earl was born to parents of Timothy Straley and Laurie Covington.

At the age of 25 and a resident of Prior Lake, Dustin passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 27, 2011 at home.

Forever loved, Dustin will be deeply missed by parents, Timothy Straley and Laurie Covington;...

Nov 27, 2011

Born on August 2, 1942 in Minneapolis, MN, E.A. “Ted” and Anna C. (Nusser) Berdan announced the birth of their beautiful son, Patrick Michael Berdan. Pat married Elaine Schueller on July 2, 1966 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye, MN.

At the age of 69 and a resident of Burnsville, Pat died peacefully surrounded by...

Nov 26, 2011

Marlys Mae Richardson (Oldenburg), of Chaska, was called home to her Lord on November 26, 2011. Born October 18, 1935, she was 76 years young. Raised in Lydia, and graduating Jordan High School, she went on to work various factory jobs, the latest being Det-Tronics in Eden Prairie. On January 10, 1956, she married Franklin Richardson and between the...

Nov 24, 2011

John Resop age 61 of Prior Lake.

On August 17, 1950 in Minneapolis, MN, John Charles was born to F. James and Margaret Louise (Cady) Resop.

For 61 years, John was a blessing to the Resop family. John passed away peacefully on the early morning hours of November 24, 2011 at St. Francis Regional Medical...

Nov 16, 2011

Born on March 9, 1939 in Belmont, West Virginia, Charles “Jeff” and Mary (Davis) Russell announced the birth of their son, Charles Kenneth. The younger of two children, Charlie grew up in Waverly, West Virginia with his sister, Helen. As a young boy, he became fond of hunting and fishing. Charlie enjoyed casting his rod into the Ohio River...

Nov 14, 2011

Angela Froehlingsdorf (Pekarna) Sand

Anton and Angela (Ruppert) Froehlingsdorf announced the birth of their daughter, Angela Wilhelmina on February 9, 1916 in St. Paul, MN. At the age of 5 months, her mother died and orphaned at age 3 ½, when her father died. These passing left, four of her siblings being sent to Jordan and the...