Sunday, April 28, 2013
Over the last two weeks, at least nine people have died in Savage, Shakopee or Burnsville, including a 19-year-old Shakopee High student and Mrs. L, the owner of the Spur Cafe and Truck Stop.
"Mrs. L"—April 25 Jeanette S. Leitchman, known to many as "Mrs. L," died at the age of 89 on Thursday, April 25, 2013, at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville. Leitchman was a longtime resident of Savage and the co-owner of the Spur Cafe and truck stop as well as a resort in Amery, WI, a tavern, and a motel in Richfield. Nancy L. Broback—April 25 Burnsville resident Nancy L. Broback passed away April 25, 2013 at the age of 60. Services pending. Robert C. 'Bob' Burgess—April 24 Lakeville resident Bob Burgess died on Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at the age of 60. Burgess, a native of Shakopee, loved traveling to Alaska and caring for his horses. he was a longtime employee of Bor-Son Construction Inc. Yoeuth Touch—April 20 Yoeuth Touch, of …
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
July 29, 1937 - Nov. 19, 2012
Annetta I. Jamison, of Burnsville, died on Nov. 19, 2012 at the age of 75. She is preceded in death by husband, William, and brother, Grant Mould. Jamison is survived by children, Suzette (Ronald Guichard) Jamison and Marc (M.J.) Jamison; brother, Roy (Beanie) Mould; and sister-in-law, Janet Mould. A funeral service for Jamison will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 26, 2012 at Cedar Valley Church in Bloomington. A visitation is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, at White Funeral Home in Apple Valley, and also one hour prior to service at the church. Interment will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Linda Loerch, of Apple Valley, died on Oct. 23, 2012.
Linda Loerch (nee Fischer), of Apple Valley, passed away on Oct. 23, 2012 at Our Lady of Peace Home at the age of 63. Loerch's family describes her as a woman with a zest for life, who loved quilting, baking and cooking. She was a longtime employee of Wells Fargo, where she worked in the mortgage industry. She was preceded in death by her mother, Patricia Fischer. Loerch is survived by her son, Peter Loerch; daughter, Becca Gangl (Chris); grandson, Landon Gangl; dad, Joseph Fischer; sisters, Jane Yager, Laurie Gathje (Steve), and brothers, Tim Fischer (Cris), Jeff Fischer (Deb), and many nieces, nephews, and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, at 11 a.m. at Church of the Risen Savior in Burnsville. …
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
April 12, 1927 - Sept. 22, 2012
Joseph Thomas Rinaldi, of Apple Valley, died peacefully at his home on Sept. 22, 2012 at the age of 85. Rinaldi, a former resident of Hibbing, was a proud member of the Seabees, the U.S. Navy's construction force. He is preceded in death by his previous wife, Jeanette; daughter Renee Robinson; grandson, Joey Schneiderman; sisters, Sabina and Polly; and son-in-law, Russell Schneiderman. He is survived by his wife, Veronica; children, Therese Rinaldi, Michael (Jennifer) Anderson, Monica Schneiderman, Dennis (Kim) Anderson, and Nancy (Rodney) Nefzger; son-in-law, Robert Robinson; grandchildren, Michael, John, Molly, Nicole, Thomas, Dale, Spencer, Vernon, Nicole, and Traci; six great-grandchildren; sister, Isabelle Rodgers; Also by nieces, …
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Albert J. Shuhler Jr. died at home on Aug. 14, 2012.
Burnsville resident Albert J. Shuhler, Jr. passed away Aug. 14, 2012, at age 76. Shuhler served in both the Marines and U.S. Air Force. He was a proud veteran and member of the American Legion and the 40 & 8 Club. During his civilian career, Shuhler was an auditor at the Metropolitan Council. He also taught college in Stubenville, OH, and was an Airport Transportation Auditor in Washington D.C. He is survived by his loving wife, Betty; daughters, Suzanne (Chuck) Martz and Pam (Kurt) Birnstiel; granddaughters, Joni (Todd) Preuss and Tiffany Martz; great-granddaughter, Allison Preuss; and by other loving family and friends. A memorial service for Shuhler is set for 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 17, 2012 at White Funeral Home in Burnsville. …
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Katherine E. Redder: July 5, 1915 - Aug. 11, 2012.
Katherine E. Redder, of Burnsville, passed away on Aug. 11, 2012 at the age of 97. Redder is preceded in death by her husband, Paul. She is survived by daughters Marlyce Johnson, Audrey (Bob) Lattery and Janice (Duane) Johnson; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and five great-great grandchildren. A memorial service for Redder was held on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012 at White Funeral Home in Burnsville. Interment took place at Valley Cemetery in Shakopee. Source: White Funeral Homes
Ethel M. Nieting died on Aug. 10, 2012.
Ethel M. Nieting, of Burnsville, passed away on Aug. 10, 2012 at the age of 88. Nieting is survived by husband of 64 years, Royce; son Brian (Pam); and daughters, Jan (Bob) Harrie and Diane (Steve) Glancey. A funeral service for Nieting was held on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012 at Christ Lutheran Church in Eagan. Interment took place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Source: White Funeral Homes
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Gwendolyn Drentlaw died on Aug. 9, 2012.
Gwendolyn R. Drentlaw, of Burnsville, passed away Aug. 9, 2012 at the age of 91. She is preceded in death by her parents, Orpheus and Irene Code; siblings, John Code, Cecyle Kuntz and Bea Smith; son Dale Drentlaw, and husband LeRoy. Gwendolyn is survived by her loving children, Cyril (Sharlee) Drentlaw, Dean and Robert Drentlaw, Janet (Robert) Mueller, Nancy (Gary) Swanson and Marlys (Barry) Aved; siblings, Mark Code, Grace Hamre and Jane McDonough; 17 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and 2 great great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012 at the White Funeral Home in Lakeville, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Source: White Funeral Home
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Diane L. Duderstadt died on July 31, 2012.
Diane L. Duderstadt Diane L. Duderstadt, age 62, of Burnsville died on July 31, 2012. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Daniel L. Sprouse. She is survived by her children, Ashley and Eric; granddaughter Kinsley Roose; brothers, Douglas Sprouse, Jeffrey Sprouse, and David (Judi) Isenberg; also by many nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and friends. Her funeral service is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Thursday August 2, 2012, at White Funeral Home in Burnsville. Interment is set for Pleasantview Cemetery. Source: White Funeral Homes
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Alice B. Crissman, 96, was an award winning painter and world traveler who died on July 19, 2012.
Alice B. Crissman Alice B. Crissman quietly passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2012 after a long and eventful life of 96 years. Longevity runs in the family. Her father passed at 100, mother at 97, brother, Olin at 90 and older sister, Louise, at 96. Crissman was born on June 30, 1916 in Ionia, MI. She attended Michigan State University. Before she retired, she worked as a waitress on great lakes cruise ships as a young woman, a florist in Libertyville, IL, and a retail sales person for custom draperies in Alliance, OH. In retirement, Crissman kept busy with an array of pursuits: She loved volunteering at her church, gardening, raising orchids, fishing, golfing, camping and traveling, especially. She had been to all 50 states, Canada, …
