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John Nygaard

John Nygaard

Oct 17, 2024

John Nygaard, of Jordan, passed away much too soon on October 17, 2024, at the age of 66. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by so many. A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on Friday, October 25, 2024 from 1:00 – 5:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (104 First Street West) in Jordan. 

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James Arthur Sommers

James Arthur Sommers

Oct 14, 2024

James A. Sommers, passed away on October 14, 2024. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for James on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 11AM with a Time of Gathering from 9:30AM-10:45AM, all at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16400 Duluth Ave SE, Prior Lake. James will be laid to rest at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery.

Guests may join the Mass via...

Joy Elizabeth Burckhard

Joy Elizabeth Burckhard

Oct 12, 2024

Joy Elizabeth Burckhard unexpectedly passed away at the age of 46.

Memorial Service will be held Sunday, October 20th, 2024, at the Ballard-Sunder Chapel at 833 Marschall Rd, Shakopee, MN. 

The time of gathering will begin at 1:30 with a service following at 2:00 PM for all of those who knew and loved her.

Joy was born in Breckenridge, MN, the oldest of...

Arlene Ruth (Hensel) Jabs

Arlene Ruth (Hensel) Jabs

Oct 9, 2024

Arlene Ruth (Hensel) Jabs, passed away on October 9, 2024 at the age of 98 years, 11 months, and 14 days, at Oak Terrace Assisted Living in Jordan. A Christian Funeral will be held at 11:00 AM with a Time of Gathering from 10:00 - 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 100 6th St...

Howard "Howie" S. Cichy

Howard "Howie" S. Cichy

Oct 4, 2024

Howard "Howie" S. Cichy, age 69, of Shakopee, MN, passed away with his family by his side on October 4, 2024. 

A Visitation will be held from 5 - 7 PM on Monday, October 14, 2024, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 833 Marschall Rd, Shakopee, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM with additional visitation time from...

Don Jass

Don Jass

Oct 4, 2024

Don Jass, of Prior Lake / Savage, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 4, 2024 at age 90.

A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, October 20. 2024 at 1:00 PM with visitation one-hour prior at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant St. SE) in Prior Lake. Pastor Diana Hunstad will preside, and Don’s grandsons will act...

Joan Theresa Fuhrman

Joan Theresa Fuhrman

Oct 2, 2024

Joan Theresa Fuhrman, aged 92, of Jordan, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 2, 2024.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11AM on Friday, October 11, 2024 with a Time of Gathering from 9:30-10:45AM prior, all at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 313 2nd Street East, Jordan. Father Neil Bakker will preside.

Joan will be laid...

Rose Krueger

Rose Krueger

Oct 2, 2024

Rose Krueger, 75, of Prior Lake, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024. 

A Visitation will be held for her on Sunday, October 6th from 2-6pm at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Fish Lake (20200 Fairlawn Ave) in Prior Lake. Her Christian Funeral will be held on Monday, October 7 at the church beginning at 11am. Prior to the Funeral, there will...

Richard "Shorty" Kouba

Richard "Shorty" Kouba

Sep 30, 2024

Richard "Shorty" Kouba, aged 89, of Savage, passed away on September 30, 2024.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Shorty's honor on Friday, October 4, 2024 from 4PM-6PM with some brief words and memory sharing starting at 5PM, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 833 Marschall Rd. Shakopee. Shorty will be laid to rest at St. John's Cemetery at...

Marion E. Kodelka

Marion E. Kodelka

Sep 28, 2024

Marion E. Kodelka, age 99, of Prior Lake, MN, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 28, 2024. 

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, October 25, 2024, at 12:00 PM, with a time of gathering two hours prior, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake, MN. Pastor Diana Hunstad will preside....

Ray Scherer

Ray Scherer

Sep 23, 2024

Raymond “Ray” Scherer, age 72, of Prior Lake, MN, fought a good fight and went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 23, 2024, at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital.

 A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 11:00 AM, with a gathering from 9:00-10:45 AM, at St. Michael Catholic Church (16400 Duluth...

Gregory Allen Rud

Gregory Allen Rud

Sep 22, 2024

Gregory Allen Rud, age 59, passed away peacefully in Mantorville, MN, on September 22, 2024. Known for his hard work, quick wit, and deep love for his family, Greg was a cherished husband, father and grandfather who brought joy to those around him.

Born on July 18, 1965, in Rochester, MN, to Aden and Leola Rud, Greg grew up in Byron...

Joseph Donahue Wise

Joseph Donahue Wise

Sep 20, 2024

Joseph Donahue Wise, age 83, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away at home on September 20, 2024. Born on February 4, 1941, in Lake City, MN, he was the son of George and Mary (McCarthy) Wise.

After graduating from Lake City High School, he went on to earn his degree from Winona State University. His service as an officer in the...

Maureen Elizabeth Casey

Maureen Elizabeth Casey

Sep 19, 2024

Maureen Casey passed away much too soon on September 19th, 2024 at the age of 60. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, October 5th, 2024 at 12:00 Noon with a visitation two-hours prior. Services will be held at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (833 S. Marshall Road) in Shakopee, MN.

On Christmas Day 1963, Maureen Elizabeth Casey was...

Jeff "Butch" Mourning

Jeff "Butch" Mourning

Sep 18, 2024

Jeffrey B. Mourning of Prior Lake, MN passed away on September 18, 2024 at age 73. 

A Celebration of Life will be Friday, October 18, 2024 at 11:00 AM with a Visitation from 10:00 – 11:00 AM at Berean Baptist Church, 309 County Rd 42 E, Burnsville, MN. A reception will follow. A private family interment will be held at Spring...

Samuel "Sam" Colling

Samuel "Sam" Colling

Sep 18, 2024

Samuel "Sam" Colling, aged 71, of Jordan, passed away at his home on September 18, 2024.

A Time of Gathering will be held on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 from 4-7PM, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 104 1st St. W, Jordan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 11AM, with a Time of Gathering from 9:30-11AM,...

Sandeep A. Bopardikar

Sandeep A. Bopardikar

Sep 16, 2024

Sandeep Bopardikar, of Shakopee, passed away on September 16, 2024 at the age of 55.

His family will have a private gathering on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 11:00 AM.  Prayers will be livestreamed at the following link: Sandeep Bopardikar Service.

Sandeep's full obituary will be added soon.

Diane Roseth

Diane Roseth

Sep 15, 2024

Diane Roseth, aged 79, of Prior Lake, passed away on September 15, 2024.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Diane’s honor on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 1PM with a Time of Gathering from 12PM-1PM, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant St SE, Prior Lake. Diane will be laid to rest at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at...

Judy Menke

Judy Menke

Sep 11, 2024

Judy Menke, age 83, of Jordan, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 11, 2024. If there is one word to describe Judy, it would be love.

A Time of Gathering will be held from 4-6 PM on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 104 1st St. W, Jordan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held...

Timothy Stewart

Timothy Stewart

Sep 7, 2024

Tim Stewart, of Minneapolis, passed away September 7, 2024 at the age of 36. He will always be remembered for his big heart.

On April 13, 1988, Timothy Paul Stewart was born to parents Jim and LuAnn. He was one of eight sons born to the couple. Tim spent most of his childhood growing up in Minnetonka. He loved being around...

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