Obituaries

Dave Arens

Jan 19, 2024

David “Dave” Paul Arens, age 90, of Lakeville, MN, passed away peacefully with family at his side on January 19, 2024. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and good friend. He will be missed dearly.

Dave was born on November 25, 1933 to Francis and Henrietta Arens in Slayton, MN as the oldest of...

David Emmett Radanke

Jan 15, 2024

David Emmett Radanke, age 75, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away on January 15, 2024. A Christian Funeral will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 11:00 AM, with visitation time from 9:00 – 10:45 AM, all at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 5634 Luther Rd SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372. Pastor Greg DeMuth will preside. David will be...

Larry Nickelson

Jan 14, 2024

Larry Nickelson, age 83, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2024. A Time of Gathering will be held to honor Larry on Monday, January 22 nd , 2024 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant St SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation...

Kathleen “Tootsie” Lauer

Jan 12, 2024

Kathleen “Tootsie” Lauer, 81, of Bloomington, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2024 at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 19, 2024 at 1:00 PM with a time of gathering from Noon – 1:00 PM at St. Michael Catholic Church in Prior Lake. Father Tom Walker will preside,...

Catherine Kes

Jan 11, 2024

Catherine Kes, 89, of Jordan, passed away on January 11, 2024. A Time of Gathering was held at Ridges Golf Course in Jordan from 4-7pm on January 18, 2024. At 7:00 PM, there was a Celebration of Life ceremony held at Ridges – A recording of the service is available here: Cathy Kes Celebration of Life ....

Jerry Hafermann

Jan 10, 2024

Gerald (Jerry) Hafermann, age 88 formerly of Prior Lake passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, surrounded by family.

He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Arlene; children, Deb (Dave) Sagisser, Scott (Deanna) Hafermann, Kevin (Betsy) Hafermann, Tammy (Jeff) Hafermann; stepchildren, Lori Zenk, Jim (Suzanne) Zenk; grandchildren: Amy, Krissy, Bryan, Nicole, Lauren, Hailey, Parker,...

Virginia Sjoberg

Jan 10, 2024

Virginia Lou Sjoberg, age 86, of Jordan, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2024.

A Private Mass will take place at St. John the Baptist in Jordan, Mn. Guests may join via live stream of the mass by visiting http://sjbjordan.org

She was born December 7, 1937 in Gilbert, MN to Frank and Mary (Kramerich) Novak...

Carol Anna Lambrecht

Jan 8, 2024

Carol Anna Lambrecht, age 88, of Jordan, MN, passed peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, January 8, 2024, at St. Gertrudes Health and Rehabilitation Center in Shakopee, MN.

A visitation will be held on Friday, January 12, 2024, from 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 104 First Street West, Jordan. A Mass...

Craig Allen Marte

Jan 7, 2024

Craig Allen Marte, of Montgomery, passed unexpectedly on January 7, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held in his honor on Monday, Jan 15, 2024, at Ballard Sunder Funeral Home in Jordan (104 First St. W) from 1-4pm.

Craig was born June 15th, 1960, in Shakopee, MN to Darlene (Farber) & Eugene Marte. Craig...

Jean Helen Newman

Jan 7, 2024

Jean Helen Newman, aged 93, of Shakopee, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2024.

A Liturgy of the Word will be held on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 11AM, with a time of gathering from 10-11AM, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 833 Marschall Rd, Shakopee, MN. Jean will be laid to rest at Fort Snelling National...

Nancy Lynn (Jandl) Weckman

Jan 6, 2024

Nancy Lynn (Jandl) Weckman, aged 60, of Belle Plaine, formerly of Jordan, passed away at home on January 6, 2024.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Nancy’s honor on Friday, January 19, 2024 from 4-7 PM with closing words at 7PM, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 104 1st St W, Jordan, MN.

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Wilfred “Willie” George Fritz

Jan 6, 2024

Wilfred “Willie” George Fritz, age 89, of Prior Lake, Minnesota passed away on January 6, 2024, at St Francis hospital in Shakopee, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday, January 12 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Prior Lake (16400 Duluth St.) starting at 11am. Prior to the Mass, a time of visitation will...

Steven “Sam” Samuelson

Jan 3, 2024

Steven “Sam” Samuelson, age 74 of Prior Lake, MN passed away at home on January 3 rd 2024.

A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, April 16th at Prior Lake VFW 16306 Main Ave SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372 from 2:00-5:00 p.m.

Private interment with military honors will be held at Fort Snelling...

Gary Rud

Jan 3, 2024

Gary Wendall Rud, age 64, of Byron, MN, passed away unexpectedly on January 3, 2024. Gary was a loving, strong, generous, hardworking, grounded, quick witted, good humored man. He was a brilliant and understated teacher. He brought happiness to many. He was dedicated to the love of his life, Sally, his four children, his five grandchildren, and...

Jerry Borowski

2024

Jerry Borowski was born on December 16, 1943 in Stanley, WI. He grew up in Hartland, WI and graduated from Hartford High School in 1962. Jerry was always interested in how things worked. He briefly had his own auto shop when he moved to Fennimore, WI, after marrying the love of his life Kathy. Jerry worked 30 years...

James “Jim” Edward Mccrave Jr.

Dec 31, 2023

James “Jim” Edward McCrave, Jr., aged 58, of Savage, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 31, 2023.

A Christian Funeral will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 12 PM with a visitation from 10AM – 11:45 AM at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Prior Lake. Pastor Greg DeMuth will preside. Please wear your...

“Jack” John L. Sund

Dec 30, 2023

“Jack” John L. Sund, age 76, of Savage, MN, passed away on December 30, 2023. A Celebration of Jack’s Life will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 1:00 PM with a visitation from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 833 Marschall Rd, Shakopee, MN 55379.

Jack will be laid to...

Gary Boegemann

Dec 29, 2023

Gary Boegemann, age 70, of Prior Lake, passed away on December 29th, 2023.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

On February 8th, 1953 Gary Alfred Boegemann was born in New Prague to parents, Edward G. and Bernadine (Ries) Boegemann. He was one of six children and a lifelong resident of Prior...

Gloria Mae (Schenke) Smith

Dec 26, 2023

Gloria Mae (Schenke) Smith, aged 89 of Garrison, MN, Formerly of Prior Lake, MN, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2023, at Aicota Health Care Center in Aitken, MN.

A visitation will be held honoring Gloria on Tuesday January 9, 2024, from 9:30-10:45 am, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am, all at St. Michael...

Donald “Don” Holden

Dec 26, 2023

Donald “Don” Holden of White Bear Lake, formerly of Savage MN, passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on December 26, 2023.

A visitation will be held honoring Don on Saturday, January 27, 2024, from 9:30-10:45 am, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am, all at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16400 Duluth Avenue SE,...