The following obituaries are from the Aug. 6, 2009 print edition of the Shakopee Valley News newspaper:

Edward L. Wagner

Edward Wagner, 47, of Shakopee, died Wednesday, July 29, 2009 in Shakopee.

He was born in Shakopee on Nov. 16, 1961 to Donald and Marcia (Stuedeman) Wagner. He was employed as a Technician for Pro Tech Interconnect Solutions.

He is survived by parents, Donald and Marcia Wagner; brother, Scott.

Private family services and interment were held.

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

Donald G. Jasper

Donald Jasper, 75, of Delano and formerly of Shakopee, died Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009 at his home.

He was born in Shakopee on March 12, 1934, the son of Joseph and Philomena (Stelton) Jasper.

He was a retired maintenance worker for Instant Web Companies.

He is survived by wife, Dorothy; children, Thomas, David (Chris), Debora (Kevin) Suel; grandchildren, Nicholas Suel and Michael Jasper; stepchildren, Patti (Peter) Krebsbach, Cindy Marcotte and friend Jeff Book, Steve (Barb) Miller, Connie (Greg) Broker, Russell Radunz and special friend Chris Jerde, Nancy (Loren) Brown, Kevin (Teri) Miller and many stepgrandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; brother, Francis (Helen) Jasper; sisters-in-laws, Rose Jasper and Carol Jasper.

He was preceded in death by parents; brothers, Robert, Ted, Lenny; sister, Magdalene Geis.

Private family services were held.

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

Lillian C. Maxa

Lillian Maxa, 85, of Shakopee, died Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009 in Apple Valley, Minn.Lillian Maxa

She was born in New Market, Minn. on June 11, 1924 to Matt and Anne (Schneider) Wagner. She married Cyril Maxa on July 9, 1943 in St. Paul. Lillian was a loving wife, mother and homemaker and worked as a waitress at Minneapolis Valley Country Club, Hazeltine National Golf Club, the Canterbury Inn and other dining establishments.

She is survived by children, Charlotte (Joe) Brandt, Allan Maxa, Brenda (Arlen) Hoen; nine grandchildren; 13 great- grandchildren; sister, Marc Kaufenberg; brother, Bill (Gloria) Wagner; sister-in-law, Josephine Davis; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Leon and Emily Maxa, Raymond and Evie Maxa, Stanley and Margaret Maxa, Kenny and Lois Maxa.

She was preceded in death by husband; parents; sister, Isabelle; brothers, Emmett, Clarence, Lloyd and Joe.

Visitation was Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 4-8 p.m. at the McNearney Funeral Home, Shakopee.

Mass of Christian Burial was Wednesday, Aug. 5, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Shakopee, with the Rev. Thomas Joseph officiating. Pallbearers were Tim, Todd and Trace Brandt, Tory Maxa, James Hoen, Ryan Surratt. Interment was at Catholic Cemetery, Shakopee.

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

Mary Ann M. (Notermann) Hennen

Mary Ann Hennen, 76, of Shakopee, died Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009 at St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Shakopee.Mary Ann Hennen

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, Aug. 7, at 11:30 a.m. at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, 218 West 2nd St., Chaska. Visitation will be Thursday, Aug. 6, from 4-8 p.m. at the Bertas Funeral Home, 200 West 3rd St., Chaska, with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will also be on Friday one hour prior to the mass at the church. Casketbearers will be Jeff Bauer, Jay Picha, Jim Monnens, Aloys Grosz, Dick Wiggen, Lawrence Schweich. Honorary casketbearers will be Lorna Plekkenpol, Waldo Fahrenkamp, Bonnie Schweich, Lila Bauer, Betty Grosz, and Mary Ann Wiggen. Burial at Guardian Angels Catholic Cemetery, Chaska.

Mary Ann was born April 6, 1933 in Victoria, to Francis and Catherine (Mieseler) Notermann, one of four children. She was baptized, confirmed and attended the parochial school at St. Victoria Catholic Church, Victoria. She graduated from Guardian Angels Catholic Church School, Chaska. On June 6, 1954 Mary Ann married Victor L. Hennen at St. Victoria Catholic Church. They had four children. She was a member of Guardian Angels Catholic Church and a resident of Shakopee since 1954. She had been employed at Fremont Industries in Shakopee for 33 years. She loved taking pictures, making photo albums, cooking and gardening.

Mary Ann was preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Ronald Notermann. Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Victor; children, Steven of Shakopee, Ann Marie Hennen of Shakopee, David (Margaret) of Florida, Gary (JoAnn) of Shakopee; grandchildren, Molly, Brady, Jessica, Matthew, Jody; great-grandson, James; sisters, Elaine Notermann of Victoria, Laura (Tom) Welter of Chaska.

Funeral arrangements were with the Bertas Funeral Home of Chaska, 952-448-2137.