Obituaries

Feb 1, 2021

Gloria Jean Nelson, known to most as Jean, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 1st, 2021 at the age of 65 while surrounded by family at her home in Prior Lake, MN. Jean was born in 1955 to Hardy and Betty Morningstar in Niagara Falls, Canada.

She was the wife of Duane Keith Nelson with whom she...

Jan 31, 2021

Steven Raymond “Steve” Effertz, age 78, of Chaska, MN passed away peacefully on January 31, 2021 at Auburn Manor in Chaska. Prior to passing, his son and daughter filled the room with roaring laughter along with loving tears. His daughter returned later in the evening as he entered eternal life.

Steve was born on November 28, 1942...

Jan 29, 2021

Mike Dolney, age 65, took his final breath on January 29, surrounded by his girlfriend and his children, at his home in Prior Lake, MN. An aortic aneurysm on his heart quietly released him to heaven while he was sleeping, and he did not suffer. The Chaplin had just finished a beautiful prayer, and we all accepted the finality...

Jan 27, 2021

Sandra Rasner, of Prior Lake (formerly of Rochester), passed away January 27, 2021 at the age of 83. Services are pending and will be announced at a later date.

On August 18, 1937 Sandra Joyce Rasner was born to parents, Earl & Blanche Gates. Sandra was the second of 3 children and grew up in Wakefield, MI,...

Jan 24, 2021

Wayne Moreland, age 88, of Savage, MN, formerly of Red Wing, MN and Golden Valley, MN, passed peacefully on January 24, 2021, at NC Little Hospice, in Edina, MN, following a five-year battle with prostate cancer.

A celebration of life was held on Tuesday, May 18, at 11 am, with a time of gathering from 9:30 am-10:45...

Jan 23, 2021

Dorothy C. Brandt, age 89, of Prior Lake, MN, entered eternal life on Saturday, January 23, 2021, at the Village of Lonsdale.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, February 5, at 11 am, with a time of gathering starting at 9:30 am, at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16400 Duluth Avenue SE, Prior Lake,...

Jan 23, 2021

Gary Gene Waller was reunited in heaven with his loving wife, two siblings, and his parents on Saturday, January 23, 2021. Born to Orin and Ruth (Hoffman) Waller of Nelsonville, Wisconsin on May 31 of 1945, Gary was the youngest of three children.

The family moved in 1947 after building a new home in Iola, Wisconsin. It...

Jan 22, 2021

Kathleen “Kathy” Kersting, age 90, of Jordan, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, January 22, 2021, at Oak Terrace Senior Living, in Jordan.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 29, at 11 am, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 313 E. Second Street, Jordan. Guests can...

Jan 20, 2021

Donald W. Hall, age 78, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2021 from compilations of Dementia. He was surrounded by family at his home. A celebration of Don’s life will take place at a later date.

Don was born in Minneapolis in 1942 and adopted by Lee Hall when he was six. He...

Jan 18, 2021

Melanie (Hennum) Banasiuk

Word has been received of the passing of Melanie Banasiuk, 77 of Shakopee, formerly of Kennedy. MN. Melanie died January 18, 2021 at Methodist Hospital in Minneapolis, MN.

Melanie grew up in Kennedy, MN and following her high school graduation attended college in Fergus Falls, MN studying accounting and secretarial work. She...

Jan 14, 2021

Bobby G. McGehee, age 87, of Carver, MN, passed peacefully on Thursday, January 14, 2021.

A public time of gathering will be held on Tuesday, January 19, from 9-10 am, at East Union Lutheran Church, 15180 County Road 40, Carver, MN. A private family celebration of life will follow at 10 am. Pastor Sarah Bunge will preside....

Jan 13, 2021

Dorothy “Dot” Whitaker, age 84, of Burnsville, MN, formerly of Blacksburg, VA, passed peacefully on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at Ebenezer Ridges, in Burnsville.

A Virtual Memorial Gathering will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 12:00 Noon (Central). Family and friends can join at the following link: Dot Whitaker Memorial Gathering (Meeting ID: 959 3691...

Jan 9, 2021

Marilyn J. Dircks, age 82, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2021 at New Perspectives Senior Living in Prior Lake.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, January 14, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Prior Lake. Mass can be streamed by visiting St. Michael’s website: https://stmichael-pl.org/ . Visitation time...

Jan 7, 2021

Robert “Bob” Deaner, age 94, of Jordan, MN, formerly of Starbuck, MN, passed away on January 7, 2021 at Oak Terrace Senior Living, Jordan. A celebration of Bob’s life will take place at a later date. Interment at Fron Lutheran Cemetery in Starbuck, MN.

Bob was born November 3, 1926 in Stillwater, MN to George and Mary...

Jan 6, 2021

Ann Howley, age 73, of Prior Lake, MN, succumbed to her battle with cancer and passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 6, 2021.

A private Memorial Service was held on Friday, January 22, 2021 at 11:00 AM. Friends and family are invited to watch a recording of the service at the following link: ...