The following obituaries are from the Nov. 19, 2009 print edition of the Jordan Independent newspaper:

William “Bill” Norton

Bill Norton, 70, of Shakopee, after a seven-month battle with throat cancer, passed away in his sleep on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009.

Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Josie; parents, Bob and Fay Norton; grandchildren, Jeffrey and Amity Trojanek and Austin Norton.

He is survived by son, Jeff Norton; daughter, Tonya (Gregg) Trojanek; grandchildren, Garrett, Trask and Dyllon Trojanek, Jerred and Echo Norton; brother, Rob; sisters, Martha, Gloria and Sherrie.

At Bill’s request, a memorial gathering was held at The Pullman Club in Shakopee on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 1 p.m.

Bill will be deeply missed by family and friends.

Arrangements by Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Shakopee. www.ballardsunderfuneral.com

Louise R. Braun

Louise Braun, 93, of Shakopee, died Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009 at St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Shakopee.

She is survived by daughter, Nancy (Bruce) McLaughlin; five grandchildren, Tony (Lisa) McLaughlin, Dennis (Christine) McLaughlin, Scott McLaughlin, Eric Braun, Ryan Braun; five great-grandchildren; sister, Viola Tripp.

Louis was preceded in death by husband, Albert; parents; sons, Jerry and Keith; two brothers; two sisters.

Funeral service is Thursday, Nov. 19, at 11 a.m. at Mount Olive Evangelical Lutheran Church, Shakopee, with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Officiating at funeral service is the Rev. Mark Schwertfeger. Pallbearers include Tony, Dennis and Scott McLaughlin and Eric and Ryan Braun. Interment at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, Crystal.

Funeral arrangements through the McNearney Funeral Home in Shakopee, 952-445-2755. www.mcnearneyfuneralhome.com

David Dale Plekkenpol

David’s dignity, warmth and acceptance were a gift to his family and friends and he will be deeply missed. In spite of his lifelong deafness, David had a positive, gentle spirit, enjoying a simple life and spending time with his family and friends. He loved the outdoors, fishing, telling tall tales and most of all making treasured family movies.David Plekkenpol

David, 50, of Prior Lake, our beloved son, brother, uncle and friend, made a quiet and graceful exit from this life in the arms of his adoring niece, Brianna, on Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, after a courageous struggle with cancer. He was born Dec. 31, 1958 in Shakopee, the son of Paul and Joan (Mechtel) Plekkenpol.

He will be loved and forever missed by his mother, Joan Plekkenpol of Shakopee; brother, Craig (Judy) Plekkenpol of Bloomington; sisters, Diana (Cliff) Cracauer of Bloomington, Gwenn (Myron) Will of Prior Lake and Linda (Jim) Theis of Prior Lake; many nieces, nephews and friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Paul Plekkenpol.

Private family services per David’s wishes. Memorials preferred to www.caringbridge.org/visit/davesstory.

Arrangements made by Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Prior Lake Chapel. www.ballardsunderfuneral.com