Obituaries

Adam Loren Finseth

Feb 18, 2024

Adam Loren Finseth, aged 40, of Savage, tragically passed away in the line of duty on February 18, 2024.

Adam was born in Faribault, MN, on March 12, 1983 to parents Brad and Brenda, the oldest of 2 children. Shortly after Adam’s sister Amber was born, they moved to Rochester, MN. Even from the start of Adam’s...

Julaine Kay Dammen

Feb 18, 2024

The Life of Julaine Kay (Fossey) Dammen

On Sunday February 18, 2024, Julaine Kay (Fossey) Dammen, age 67, of Prior Lake, MN, went home to be with Jesus after a brave four-year battle against stage IV pancreatic cancer. Julaine never gave up her will to fight, even when treatments were really tough. To the very end when...

John F. Betchwars

Feb 17, 2024

John F. Betchwars, age 75, of Jordan, MN passed away on February 17, 2024. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at St. John the Baptist Church, 313 2nd St. E, Jordan, MN. Father Neil Bakker will preside. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 9:30 –...

Judith “Judy” Ann Thoraldson

Feb 16, 2024

Judith “Judy” Ann Thoraldson, aged 81, of Prior Lake, passed away February 16, 2024 with family at her side.

A Celebration of Life will be held April 20, 2024, from 1-4PM at Turtles Bar and Grill Event Room, 132 1st Ave E, Shakopee, MN.

Judy will be lovingly remembered and missed for her love of...

Constance “Connie” A. Clark

Feb 15, 2024

Constance “Connie” A. Clark, age 91, of Savage, MN, passed away on February 15, 2024. A Celebration of Connie’s Life will be held at 3:00 PM with a Time of Gathering from 1:00 – 3:00 PM on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant St SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372. Pastor Jonathan Rundman will preside....

Saysana (Peter) Douangphouxay

Feb 13, 2024

In Loving Memory of Saysana (Peter) Douangphouxay

Saysana (Peter) Douangphouxay, a beloved son, cherished brother, and dedicated Army National Guard veteran, departed this world on February 13, 2024, leaving a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering loyalty.

Born on July 19, 1986, to refugee parents who fled persecution in their homeland of Laos. Peter was...

Robert “Bob” Cloos

Feb 12, 2024

Robert “Bob” Cloos, age 64, of Jordan, MN, passed away peacefully Monday, February 12, 2024, at Hennepin County Medical Center, in Minneapolis, MN.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 22, 2024, from 4-7 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 104 First Street West, Jordan, MN and on Friday, February 23, 2024, from 10-10:45 am, followed...

Ryan Thomas Piper

Feb 11, 2024

Ryan Thomas Piper, age 49, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away on February 11, 2024.

A Celebration of Ryan’s Life will be held at 11:00 AM with a Time of Gathering from 9:00 – 11:00 AM on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Hosanna Church, 9600 163rd St. W, Lakeville, MN 55044.

Ryan was born in Minneapolis...

Mary Ann Oldenburg

Feb 10, 2024

Mary Ann Oldenburg, of Jordan, passed away February 10, 2024 at the age of 83.

A Christian Funeral will be held on February 16, 2024 at 11:00 AM with visitation 2-hours prior at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Jordan, 100 6th St W, Jordan. Pastor Jeremy Glowicki will preside. Mary will be laid to rest...

Linda Williams

Feb 9, 2024

Linda Williams, of Prior Lake, passed away February 9, 2024 at the age of 74.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, February 23, 2024 at 4:00 PM with a time of gathering from 2:00 – 4:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant St. SE) in Prior Lake. Pastor Joel Farber will...

Frank “Billy” Benavides Jr.

Feb 8, 2024

Frank (Billy) G. Benavides Jr. (86) of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away on February 8, 2024 at M Health Fairview St. John’s Hospital with his devoted wife by his side. Frank was hospitalized and was placed in the ICU after suffering a significant stroke that eventually led to his death. Frank was born in Sinton,...

Patricia “Pat” Cragoe

Feb 8, 2024

Patricia “Pat” Cragoe, age 96, of Jordan, MN and Belle Plaine, MN, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Methodist Hospital.

A celebration of life will be held in the Spring.

Pat is the mother to Kate (Jim) Smith, William (JoAnn) Cragoe, Tim (Vicki Anderson) Cragoe, Carol Cragoe, and the late Brian “Ace” Cragoe....

Justin Stockman

Feb 5, 2024

Justin Daniel Stockman, age 46, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away unexpectedly on February 5, 2024.

A Prayer Service led by Father Tom Walker will be held on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 3 pm, with a gathering starting at 1 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake, MN. Justin...

Kenneth “Ken” Krejce

Feb 2, 2024

Kenneth “Ken” Krejce, age 70, of Savage, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 2, 2024.

A prayer service will be held on Saturday, February 10, at 12:30 pm, with a visitation starting at 11 am, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake. Father Tom Walker will preside. A lunch will follow celebrating...

Lois A. Schauer

Feb 2, 2024

Lois A. Schauer, 84, of Shakopee, MN passed away on February 2, 2024. A Christian Funeral will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at 11:00 AM with visitation time from 10-11:00 AM all at Living Hope Lutheran Church, 8600 Horizon Drive, Shakopee. Pastor Rod Pudell will preside. Lois will be laid to rest at Christ Lutheran Church Memorial Gardens...

Ron “Lars” Larson

Jan 30, 2024

Ron “Lars” Larson, age 83, of Shakopee, MN, entered eternal peace on Tuesday, January 30, 2024.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, February 16, 2024, at 11 AM, with a time of gathering from 9:30-11 AM, all at The Parish of Saints Joachim and Anne – St. Mary of...

Joseph Vincent Riordan

Jan 30, 2024

Joseph ‘Joe’ Vincent Riordan of Prior Lake, MN passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and his dedicated caregivers on January 30, 2024, at the age of 96.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 19, 2024 at 11AM with a Time of Gathering from 10-10:45AM all at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16400 Duluth...

Billie Lou Horton-Clements

Jan 28, 2024

Billie Lou Horton-Clements, age 77, of Jacksonville, FL passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at St Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee, MN. Her passing is a tremendous loss. She was a phenomenal mother, who was kind, loving and hopeful. She deeply cared for others and their wellbeing. Our “Billie” was strong and determined. She fought her illness...

Richard J. Johnson

Jan 27, 2024

Richard J. Johnson , age 77 of Bloomington, passed away at home after a courageous battle with cancer on January 27, 2024.

Richard John Johnson was born May 5, 1946 in Lake Benton, MN. He grew up there on the family farm. He used to love to go to his Uncle Marvin’s farm and help with chores....

Emerald Olivia Smith

Jan 20, 2024

Emerald Olivia Smith passed away peacefully in her family’s arms on January 20, 2024. She was just five years old. Emmie will be missed every day, but her family takes comfort knowing she is at peace.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Monday, January 29, 2024 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM with...