Obituaries

Apr 13, 2012

Jean E. Stradinger are 62 of Jordan passed away on Friday, April 13th, 2012 at Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia.

Jean was born March 19, 1950 at St Paul, MN. Her parents were Leonard & Ruth (Fisher) VanReese.

Jean is survived by husband Donald Stradinger, children, Seann Kristina, Andrea & Jonathan Stradinger, many grandchildren, brothers;...

Apr 12, 2012

Leon Thomas Denis II age 52 of Shakopee passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis.

Leon is survived by daughters, Monique (Robert), Kayla (Dan), Brittny (Jake); grandchildren Kaye, Madison, Nevaeh, Robert Leon III, mother, Audrey Denis; brother, Nick; sisters, Brenda, Erica, Kristi; nieces & nephews Andrew Denis, Jayden...

Apr 9, 2012

LaVerna Mae Schwingler was born on August 3, 1932, to parents Otto and Elsie (Schmidt) Kopitzke in Lake Benton, MN. She was the third of eight children. LaVerna’s childhood years were spent in Lake Benton, with graduating from Lake Benton High School.

In 1950, she moved to Shakopee and worked at Continental Machine in Savage for 5...

Apr 3, 2012

Lawrence John Wild was born on June 25, 1925 in Credit River, MN to parents George and Anna (Kill) Wild.

Most of Lawrence’s career was spent working at the Cargill grain elevator plant where he was employed for over 36 years. Lawrence married Antoinette “Fritzi” Theis on October 22, 1955 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Prior...

Mar 31, 2012

On Thursday, January 6, 1916, at the family home in Mountain Iron, MN, Anne Pauline Marincel was born to parents, Frank and Lucy (Majnaric) Marincel. She was the third of nine children. Anne’s childhood years were spent in Mountain Iron, where she enjoyed playing sports and excelling in swimming. She graduated from Mountain Iron High School in...

Mar 30, 2012

Dennis Keith Elftmann

Dennis aka ‘Bullet’ or ‘Elfie’ Elftmann was born on March 5, 1936 in Minneapolis, MN. to parents Emil and E. Gail (Kreidler) Elftmann. He was the oldest of three children. Dennis’ childhood years were spent in Minneapolis. He graduated from Minnehaha Academy.

Dennis worked for 33 plus years as a...

Mar 26, 2012

Mickey was born on Thursday, July 21, 1921 in Popeli-Drohobycz, Poland, to the parents Demitro and Maria Wesolowska. She was raised in Ukraine, until the city was over taken during the war in the 1940’s.

In 1946, while working for the Red Cross in Germany, Mickey met her husband of 64 years, John Vohnoutka, while...

Mar 26, 2012

Marie Rosan Marschall was born on February 20, 1928 in St. Bonifacius, MN, to the parents of Fred and Theresa (Dressen) Weinzierl. Growing up on the family farm, she attended school in St. Bonni and Mound. Moving to Shakopee in 1946, Marie later graduated from Shakopee Senior High.

Working at A.A. Kindon Millwork, Marie enjoyed...

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.

...

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

See change in visitation schedule

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...