Obituaries

Oct 24, 2023

Shirley Ann Kopet, age 81 of Shakopee, MN, passed away peacefully at St. Francis Regional Medical Center on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.

A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, November 3, 2023, at 11 am, with a time of gathering from 9-10:45 am, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 119...

Oct 24, 2023

Jacob “Jack” Zollar, age 86, of Duluth, MN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at Breck Homes in Bloomington, MN.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 11 AM, with visitation from 9:30 – 10:45 AM, at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16400 Duluth Ave SE, Prior Lake. Father...

Oct 17, 2023

Harlie Thompson, age 89, of Prior Lake, MN, passed peacefully with his beloved wife by his side on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at Norabella Senior Living, in Prior Lake.

A celebration of life will be held honoring Harlie on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 2 pm, with a time of gathering starting at 12 pm, at Ballard-Sunder...

Oct 13, 2023

Everett “Speedy” Gonzalez, age 83 of Shakopee, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Friday, October 13th 2023. A Celebration of Speedy’s Life will be held at Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 4550 12th Avenue East, Shakopee, MN 55379 on Saturday, November 4th from 1pm-4pm. Afterwards, there will be a gathering for family and friends at 5pm at Shakopee...

Oct 9, 2023

On October 9, 2023, Judy Irene Baker,83, of Burnsville, MN, formerly of Lebanon, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at age 83 after her long courageous fight with cancer.

A Memorial Service will be held for Judy on Saturday, Oct. 28 at Ballard Sunder Funeral Home in Prior Lake, MN (4565 Pleasant St.) at...

Oct 6, 2023

Michael “Mick” Borka, age 73 of Belle Plaine, passed away suddenly on Friday, October 6, 2023.

A time of gathering will be held in honor of Mick on Friday, October 13, 2023 from 2:00-5:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (104 1st St W) in Jordan, with a prayer service led by Fr. Michael Kaluza beginning at...

Sep 29, 2023

Mary V. Carcamo, age 58 of Shakopee, MN, passed away on Friday, September 29th, 2023. A visitation will take place at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home in Shakopee, MN (833 Marschall Road) on Friday, October 6 from 4-7pm. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 7th, starting at 1pm with a visitation being held prior from 10am-1pm. Mary...

Sep 27, 2023

Doug Nachbar, age 74 of Bloomington, MN, formerly of Jordan, MN, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at All Saints Senior Living.

A graveside service honoring Doug will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at St John Calvary Cemetery, 4950 Kreuser Road, Jordan, MN.

In lieu...

Sep 26, 2023

God looked down on his planned paradise seeking another farmer for Heaven and on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, He called home Edwin “Ed” Menden, at the age of 90. He was a lifelong resident of Shakopee, MN.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, September 28, 2023, from 3-7 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant...

Sep 24, 2023

Mark Walter Williams, age 74, of Savage, MN, passed away peacefully in the presence of family on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Fairview Southdale Hospital.

Liturgy of the word will be held at Noon on Friday, September 29, 2023 with a time of gathering honoring Mark from 11:00 AM – Noon, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation,...

Sep 22, 2023

Lenore Mae Sewell, age 88 of Prior Lake, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 22, 2023. A celebration of Lenore’s life will take place on Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 11-2 PM, with memory sharing beginning at 1:15 PM, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant St. SE, Prior Lake.

Lenore was the third of five...

Sep 18, 2023

Darlene E. Johnson, age 89 of Shakopee, MN, left this world suddenly on Monday, September 18, 2023. A celebration of Darlene’s life will be held from 2-3:30 PM on Monday, September 25, 2023 with a memorial service led by Pastor Larry Kasten at 3:30 PM, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 833 Marschall Rd, Shakopee.

Darlene was...

Sep 15, 2023

Dennis Simpson, age 79, of Jordan, joined his parents and family in Heaven on September 15, 2023.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, September 22, 2023 at 11AM with a Time of Gathering starting at 9:30AM, all at Hope Lutheran Church, 201 Hope Ave, Jordan, MN.

Dennis was born March 2, 1944...

Sep 13, 2023

Elizabeth “Betty” Malecha, age 81 of Jordan MN, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on September 13, 2023. A Time of Gathering will be held in honor of Betty on Tuesday, September 19th 2023 from 3-5:30PM with a short prayer service starting at 5:30PM, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 104 1st St. W, Jordan MN....

Sep 12, 2023

Michael Davis Johnson passed away peacefully at Ridges hospital in Burnsville Tuesday morning, September 12, 2023 in the presence of his loving wife Cindy. Heaven gained a new security guard for the Pearly Gates.

A Time of Gathering will be held on Wednesday, September 20th, 2023 from 4-7PM with closing words at 7PM, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral...

Sep 7, 2023

Muriel J. Sampson, age 91, of Burnsville, MN, passed away on September 7, 2023. A Celebration of Muriel will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 16, 2023 with visitation time one hour prior at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant St SE, Prior Lake, MN. Lunch and Reception will be held at Bonnie and Doug’s house following...

Sep 6, 2023

Dennis Gordon Vogt, age 78, of Shakopee, MN, passed peacefully in the presence of his family on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, while at his home.

A time of gathering honoring Dennis will be held on Monday, October 2, 2023, from 3- 6 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 833 South Marschall Road, Shakopee....

Sep 3, 2023

Calvin James Wartnick, age 24, of Savage, MN, passed away on September 3, 2023. A Time of Gathering will be held from 9:00 – 11:00 AM on Friday, September 8, 2023 with brief closing words at 11:00 AM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant St SE, Prior Lake, MN. Lunch will be served following services from...

Aug 30, 2023

Dorothy Jelen went home to Heaven on August 30, 2023 at the age of 93. She was a beloved member of the Jordan community and will be missed by all who knew her.

A visitation will be held on Monday, September 11, 2023 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (104 First Street West)...

Aug 28, 2023

Phyllis M. Rowe, age 95, peacefully passed with beloved family at her side on Monday, August 28, 2023, at her home in Prior Lake, MN.

A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at 11:00 AM, with a visitation from 9-10:45 AM, at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Fish Lake (20200 Fairlawn Avenue) in...