Obituaries

Oct 7, 2011

Michael Clarence Hennen age 57 of Prior Lake.

On June 8, 1954 in New Prague, MN, Clarence Frank and Suverna M. (Klehr) Hennen announced the birth of their son, Michael Clarence. Growing up on his grandparents and parents farm, he established his farming roots early in life, along with his 12 brothers and sisters. At the age...

Oct 3, 2011

Annetta Lydia (Sperry) Wegter was born on the family farm just three miles from Hull, Iowa. Her parents were William and Tille (Wissink) Beyer. A blizzard was raging, delaying the doctor for her delivery, and she became known as the miracle baby. Annetta grew up on the farm, attending a two-room country school for grades 1-8. She walked to...

Oct 2, 2011

On May 28, 1918 in Shakopee, MN, John Henry and Philomena “Minnie” (Thiede) Ablen were the proud parents of Marie Agnes. She was the first of the Abeln triplets born, and then came Philamine and finally John. They marked a milestone for the City of Shakopee as the first set of triplets born. Growing up in the big red...

2011

Maryann Tremain, age 63 of Bloomington, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 25, 2016. A visitation at St. Michael Catholic Church will be held on Friday, April 8, 2016 from 10-11AM with a memorial mass to follow at 11AM, 16311 Duluth Ave SE, Prior Lake.

Maryann was born December 31, 1952 to Frank and Josephine Maiewski. She...

Oct 1, 2009

Dorothea Veronica was born on May 27, 1923 to Theodore “Ted” and Ida (Klug-Kelm) Blume.

She was baptized at home soon after birth into Trinity Lutheran Church in Faribault; 95 years and 148 days ago they were not sure she would live very long. She grew up on a farm in northern Steele County, Minnesota enjoying the...

Oct 22, 2005

Jacquelyn Kay Walker was born March 7, 1943 to Roy and Alta (Carver) Walker of Dawson, IA. The youngest of the 4 Walker girls grew up on the family farm where two horses—a mare named Lady and a foal named Skyla –played a prominent role.

Jacquie played varsity basketball for Dawson and Perry in that unique 3...

Nov 21, 1999

Stanley W. Sandler, 75, passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 1, at his home in Savage, Minnesota.

Stanley “Stan” was born in Inglewood, California, to Stanley “Sandy” and Francis Sandler on February 2, 1948. In his early years he enjoyed baseball, surfing, and playing guitar. His love for surfing won out over baseball, he eventually aged out...

Oct 11, 1997

Sylvia V. (Ryan) Doerr, age 91, of Jordan, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 30, 2019, at St Francis Regional Medical Center, in Shakopee, MN.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, October 3, at 11 am, with a visitation from 9-10:45 am, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 313 East Second...

Jul 11, 1997

Doris Marie Malz , age 89, of Prior Lake, was welcomed home by her Lord and beloved husband in heaven o n Thursday, March 14, 2019 . She passed a t Friendship Manor Health Care Center, in Shakopee, MN.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, March 21, at 11 am, with a visitation two...

1997

Dorothy A. Hanson age 85 formerly of Shakopee.

Dorothy Alice Hanson was born to Floyd S. and Floy A. Davis on March 24, 1926 on a farm near Lake Crystal, Minnesota. She was one of seven children who grew up on farms near Mankato. On June 12, 1948 she married Ervin Hanson (AKA Lefty) in Fulda, MN...

Dec 22, 1996

At the age of 72, Carol Schmidt a long time resident of Shakopee, passed away gracefully on Saturday, June 13, 2015, at Our Lady of Peace in St. Paul, MN.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, June 17, at 6 pm, with a time of gathering starting at 4 pm, both at Ballard-Sunder...

Apr 28, 1988

Carolyn (Johnson) Lunde

Carolyn sure made the most of her 89 years and proudly did so living independently up until her very last breath, as she passed in her sleep on April 28th.

Carolyn’s early years began in Roseau, MN, of which she was so proud (go Rams!). She studied at Moorhead State College to pursue a...

1979

On August 20, 1942 Delmer and Mae (Markuson) Gusse welcomed their son, Gerald Delmer Gusse. Gerald was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Webster, MN.

Raised on the farm in rural Webster, MN., Gerald was the only child for 12 years, until his sister Mary joined him. He attended a one room school house...

Dec 31, 1969

On Friday, October 27, 1916 at home in Shakopee, MN, Esther Anna was born to parents Joseph and Catherine (Hartman) Lebens. She was the third of six children. Esther’s childhood years were spent in Shakopee, with graduating from the Shakopee Senior High in 1934.

Most of Esther’s career was spent as an accountant for Ries Bottling Company,...

Jan 31, 1024

Betty Ann Hill, age 96, of Prior Lake, MN, passed peacefully on Wednesday, January 31, 1024.

Born on August 31, 1927, in Elgin, IL, Betty was the daughter of Carl and Vendla (Pearson) Swanson. She married Robert George Hill on October 26, 1957, in Chicago, IL. From this union, they were blessed with a son, Daniel.

Raisa Martirosyan (Arustamyants) was born on March 22, 1938, in the city of Pyatigorsk, Russia, to Danil & Sofiya. Raisa was the youngest of 5 children: Asya, Fenya, Nikolay, and Nina.

As a young woman, Raisa moved to Baku to pursue a degree in economics. During her time at university, she met her future husband Oleg Martirosyan....

Caldwell, M. Jane, Age 84 of Prior Lake, Credit River, daughter of Joseph S. and Margaret A. Thurston of Greensburg, PA. Survived by husband of 60 years John Caldwell and sister Helen Lichtenfels. Jane graduated from Greensburg High School and Pennsylvania State University. She retired after over 20 years with ADP Corp. Jane was active in vintage automobile groups and...

Matthew Henke Ruge was born on February second, 1997, in Springfield, Massachusetts, to proud parents Sean Ruge and Christi Henke. Even as a baby, he already showed signs of ‘perfecting the art of kindness’ …he was happy and a joy to everyone around him. After a couple of years in Massachusetts, Sean, Christi, Matt and little sister Hannah relocated...

Esther Brunner, age 92, of Prior Lake, MN, formerly of Wichita, KS, was called to her Heavenly Home to be with her Beautiful Savior on Saturday, July 29.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Holy Cross Lutheran Church (14085 Pike Lake Trail NE) in Prior Lake on Friday, August 4th at 10:30am. There will be...

Lu Ann Crump Rikard age 69 passed away peacefully from complications associated with early onset dementia.

A Time of Gathering will be held at Ballard Sunder Funeral and Cremation in Prior Lake (4565 Pleasant St.) on November 21 from 1-2pm. A Memorial Service will be held following, starting at 2pm. Lu Ann will be laid to rest...