Obituaries

Oct 24, 2021

Kathryn J. Grassmann, age 74, entered eternal life on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at her home peacefully surrounded by her family after a 20 year battle with cancer. A Time of Gathering to honor of Kathy will be held from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM with Closing Words & Prayers at 2:30 PM on Saturday, November 6, 2021, at...

Oct 24, 2021

James Link, age 66 of Lester Prairie and formerly of Jordan passed away on Monday, Oct. 24th at Abbott Northwestern Hospital.

He was born November 22, 1944 to parents Wilfred and Mathilda (Colling) Link in Shakopee, MN.

Jim was a proud member of both the Jordan and Shakopee Fire Departments. He loved to garden, flowers,...

Oct 22, 2021

Daniel A. Gosse, age 62, of Jordan, MN, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (833 S. Marschall Rd.) in Shakopee, MN. Visitation will be held prior to services from 9:30 – 11:00 AM. Interment at Marystown Catholic Cemetery in Shakopee....

Oct 18, 2021

Gail M. Klingfuss née Christopherson, age 87 of Shakopee, formerly of Austin, MN, entered eternal life on October 18, 2021. A funeral service will be held at 10AM with a visitation 1-hour prior on Friday, October 22, 2021 at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 833 South Marschall Road, Shakopee, MN 55379. Friends are invited to livestream the funeral by clicking on...

Oct 18, 2021

Kathleen M. “Kate”’Greden, age 71 of Prior Lake, MN, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at 1PM with a visitation 2-hours prior at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16400 Duluth Ave SE., Prior Lake.

Father Tom Walker will preside and Kate’s grandchildren will act...

Oct 16, 2021

Holly Sharon Davis, age 59, of Jordan, MN, passed peacefully in the presence of her beloved family on Saturday, October 16, 2021.

A time of gathering honoring Holly will be held on Friday, November 12, 2021 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 104 West First Street, Jordan and on Saturday, November 13, 2021...

Oct 10, 2021

Henry Harold Grapper, age 73, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021.

A private family graveside will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery with military honors provided by the Fort Snelling Memorial Rifle Squad.

Henry was born in New Prague, MN on August 5, 1948, to parents Henry A. and Florence (Conrady) Grapper. Following...

Oct 10, 2021

Steve Mckenna of Jordan, formerly of Coon Rapids, 54, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021. A public visitation will be held at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant St. SE) in Prior Lake on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM. A private family funeral will take place at 6:00 PM following the visitation. In lieu...

Oct 9, 2021

Debra Jean Schmitz of Shakopee, MN, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, October 9, 2021 just shy of her 68 th birthday.

A time of gathering will be held on Monday, November 22, 2021 from 2-3 p.m., with a Celebration of Life at 3 p.m., both at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 833 South Marschall Road,...

Oct 7, 2021

Maryann Catherine Siedow, 90, of Shakopee, passed away on Thursday, October 7th, 2021.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, October 14th, 2021 at the Church of St. Mary’s in Shakopee at 11am. A Time of Gathering will be held prior from 9:30-11am.

Maryann was born on October 20th, 1930, to Leo...

Oct 4, 2021

Kathleen Shankey, 85, of Prior Lake, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held for her family. Father Tom Walker will preside, and Kathleen’s granddaughter will act as urn bearer. Kathleen will be laid to rest at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery in Prior Lake.

On January 25th, 1936, Kathleen...

Oct 2, 2021

Duane Kuechle, age 59, of Jordan, MN, sadly left his family unexpectedly on Saturday, October 2, 2021, at St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Shakopee, MN.

A visitation honoring Duane will be on Friday, October 8, 2021 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 104 West First Street, Jordan and on Saturday, October 9,2021 from...

Sep 29, 2021

Tanya Marie (nee Weber) Wheeler, age 53, passed away in her home on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. A celebration of Tanya’s life will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 8, 2021 at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 833 Marschall Rd, Shakopee, MN 55379. Visitation will be held one-hour prior to services. Masks will be REQUIRED for all attendees...

Sep 28, 2021

Tracy Jay Kubista, age 73 of Shakopee, MN peacefully passed away surrounded by family on September 28, 2021. He is survived by many family members and friends who will miss him greatly. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. A private service will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a future date. A celebration of...

Sep 27, 2021

William “Bill” McDougald, age 45 of Belle Plaine, passed away September 27, 2021.

Private family services will be held in his honor.

Bill was born on November 16, 1975, to parents, Bill and Cheryl McDougald at Queen of Peace Hospital in New Prague, Minnesota. Bill was raised in Belle Plaine along with his sister, Jennifer....

Sep 27, 2021

Della Volek, 74, of Lydia, was called to her heavenly home on Monday, September 27, 2021.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 11:00 AM with visitation from 9:30 – 11:00 AM at Lydia Zion United Methodist Church. Pastor Larry Kasten will preside, and Della will be laid to rest at Concord Hill...

Sep 26, 2021

Alvin Jacob Feist’s life and vacation were cut short, when he passed away, at the age of 70, in Oviedo, Florida on Sunday, September 26, 2021. He was a resident of Prior Lake, MN.

The family will greet guests on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street...

Sep 24, 2021

Alan “Al” Fridgen, age 58 of Excelsior, MN, and formerly of Wheaton, MN, passed away on September 24, 2021.

A Gathering of Family & Friends will be held at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (833 S. Marschall Rd.) in Shakopee on Friday, October 15, 2021 from 12:00 Noon – 2:00 PM with closing words and memory sharing at...

Sep 23, 2021

Leon D. Wegener, of Prior Lake, passed away September 23, 2021 at the age of 85.

A Visitation will be held Friday, October 1, 2021 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM with prayers at 6:30 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant St. SE) in Prior Lake. Funeral Service is Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 11:00 AM...

Sep 22, 2021

On Wednesday, September 22, 2021, loving mother and grandmother, Ellorine (Schimke) Goebel passed away at Methodist Hospital.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 11:00 AM with visitation one-hour prior at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant St. SE) in Prior Lake. Ellorine will be laid to rest at the Cottage Grove...