The following obituaries are from the July 2, 2009 print edition of the Jordan Independent newspaper:

Cary Alan Peterson

Cary Peterson, 58, of Prior Lake, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at Highland Chateau Nursing Home in St. Paul.

Cary was born Aug. 21, 1950 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to parents Don and Peggy (Pebley) Peterson. He married Colleen Linder on Aug. 2, 1985 in Tarrant County, Texas. Cary retired from the United States Army after 20 years as a combat medic and was a member of the Prior Lake V.F.W. Post 6208.

He will be loved and forever missed by his wife, Colleen; children, Alan (Kate) Blamires of Salt Lake City, Utah, Eric (Sarah) Blamires of New Jersey, Julie Blamires of Salt Lake City, Corey (Dia) Peterson of North Richland Hills, Texas, Caitlin Peterson of Prior Lake, Cara Peterson of Prior Lake; 13 grandchildren; his father, Don Peterson of Keller, Texas; sisters, Julie (Mike) Kingeter of North Richland Hills, Texas, Shawn (Bruce) Taylor of Rhome, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Peggy Peterson, and son, Jesse Blamires.

Celebration of Life Service was held Friday, June 26, at 11 a.m. at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Prior Lake, with a visitation two hours prior to the service. Interment was Monday, June 29, at 2 p.m. at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis.

Military honors were provided by the Prior Lake V.F.W. Post 6208 Honor Guard and the Fort Snelling Memorial Rifle Squad.

Funeral arrangements by Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Prior Lake, 952-447-2633. www.ballardsunderfuneral.com

Kathleen Isabel Von Bank

Kathleen “Kathi” Von Bank, 64, of Mound, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2009 at Ridgeview Medical Center, Waconia.

She was born March 25, 1945 to parents, David and Lois (Uran) Schindler, in Minneapolis. She married Duane Von Bank on April 24, 1965 at Guardian Angels in Chaska. She was a former member of the Red Hat Association and a member of the American Legion in Chaska. Kathi loved to garden and enjoyed being with her family.

She will be loved and forever missed by her husband, Duane; sons, Jesse Von Bank of Shakopee, Mark (Christina) Von Bank of Champlin; sister, Roni (Dave) Schwalbe; brothers, Larry (Gail) Schindler, Joe Schindler; sister-in-law, Carol Schindler; many relatives and friends; special grandpuppy, Cinder.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Davey Schindler.

Visitation was Tuesday, June 30, from 2-5 p.m. at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Shakopee, with the Celebration of Life service following at 5 p.m.

Funeral arrangements by Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Shakopee, 952-445-1202. www.ballardsunderfuneral.com

Henry S. Crosby Jr.

Henry “Hank” Crosby, 72, of Jordan, died May 13, 2009.Henry Crosby Jr.

He served in the United States Navy for two years and then went on to serve with the American Red Cross at military bases in the U.S., Vietnam, Thailand, Cuba and Guam before retiring to Minnesota. He was a dedicated environmentalist and generous supporter of many charitable causes, including the Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota, The International Wolf Center and the North American Bear Center in Ely, the Minnesota Land Trust in St. Paul, the Marjorie Crosby Fund at Wayside House, Inc., and the Washburn Child Guidance Center in Minneapolis. He was also a regular blood donor for the Red Cross.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry S. Crosby and Margaret Riggs Crosby; sisters, Marjorie Crosby and Alice Webster; nephew, Paul D. Webster IV.

He is survived by sister, Kit Crosby Williams; nephews and nieces, C. Alan Brantingham (Deb), John C. Brantingham (Valerie), Henry Brantingham (Nancy), Caroline Christenson (Todd), Elizabeth Norton, Rebecca Webster (Greg Sheldon), Margo Moorhouse (Patrick), Kathleen Williams (Kyle Morgan) and David Williams and their children. Private services were held. Memorials may be directed to any of the charities mentioned above.

Marlene “Mar” Adamek

Marlene “Mar” Marie Adamek, 53, of Jordan, passed away at her home Thursday, June 25, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer.Marlene Adamek

Mar was a generous, loving and caring person who always put others before herself. She enjoyed camping, shopping, making blankets, and playing games with friends and family. Mar loved collecting singing and dancing stuffed animals, which made lots of noise. She had a big heart and a ton of love for everyone she came in contact with. We have been fortunate to enjoy her wonderful smile, giving personality, and witty pranks for the short time she spent with us.

Mar was born Oct. 3, 1955 in New Prague. She married Kevin Adamek on Aug. 17, 1974 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Jordan. Mar was a member of the Jordan Fire Department Auxiliary and the Council of Catholic Women. She was a day care provider for 16 years. Mar and Kevin also owned and operated Napa Auto Parts in Jordan and Chaska for 10 years. Most recently Mar worked at Flagship Bank for the last 10 years as the head teller.

Mar will be loved and forever missed by her husband, Kevin; children, Chad (Amanda) Adamek of Jordan, Stacie (special friend Chris Theis) of Prior Lake, Cory Adamek of Jordan, Tyler Adamek of Jordan and Tanner Adamek of Jordan; grandchildren, Logan, Emma and Mason; special companion, her dog, Haley; brothers, Butch (Joann) Link of Jordan, Jim Link of Lester Prairie, Gerry Link of Jordan; nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Tillie Link, and brother, Dick Link.

Visitation was Monday, June 29, from 4-8 p.m. at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Jordan, and also one hour prior to the service at church.

Mass of Christian Burial was Tuesday, June 30, at 11 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Jordan, with Father Timothy Yanta and Father Jim Perkl presiding. Interment was at Calvary Cemetery, Jordan.

Funeral arrangements by Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Jordan, 952-492-2818. www.ballardsunderfuneral.com

Leo R. Adelmann

Leo R. Adelmann, 64, of Belle Plaine, died Friday, June 26, 2009 in an auto accident near Dickinson, N.D.

Funeral services will be on Thursday, July 2, at 11 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine. The Rev. Mark Johnson will officiate the services. Visitation was Wednesday, July 1, from 4-8 p.m. at the Kolden Funeral Home in Belle Plaine. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the services at church on Thursday morning. Veteran’s prayer service was Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment with military honors will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Belle Plaine.

Leo was born June 26, 1945 to Joseph and Lucia (Spear) Adelmann in Bloomington. He grew up in Prior Lake and graduated from Prior Lake High School in 1963. He served in the United States Army from 1964–1966, mostly in Germany. He married Sharon Busse on March 31, 1969 in Sioux Falls, S.D. The couple lived in Prior Lake for a time before moving to Belle Plaine in 1973. Leo worked for 39 years for the Silgan Container Plant in Savage. He was a member of the Wayzata American Legion, Historical Society of Belle Plaine and Fare for All Program of Jordan.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon; children, Joanne Erickson of Plymouth, Minn., Joseph Adelmann of Belle Plaine, Julie Adelmann of Shakopee, Jodi Adelmann of Gibbon, Minn., Jean Adelmann of Arlington, Minn.; brother, Neil (Patricia) Flynn of Lydia; grandsons, Demitri Marbury, DeMarcus and Devion Adelmann.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, John and Earl; many half-brothers and sisters.