Obituaries

Aug 8, 2021

Suzanne “Suzie” Marie Zuschlag, age 59 of Shakopee, MN, passed away at her home on Sunday, August 8, 2021.

A visitation will be held Wednesday, August 11, 2021, from 9:30-11:00 AM with a funeral service at 11:00 AM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (833 S. Marschall Rd.) in Shakopee. Deacon Jim Pufahl will preside.

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Aug 7, 2021

Jacob Schiffner, age 21, of Prior Lake, MN, was taken from his family suddenly in a car accident early Saturday morning of August 7, 2021.

A time of gathering celebrating Jacob will be held on Sunday, August 22, 2021 from 2:00-5:00 PM, at the Wilds Golf Club (3151 Wilds Ridge Court) in Prior Lake. Honorary bearers will...

Aug 7, 2021

Valdene Martha Hodapp, 88, died on Monday, August 17, 2020, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, WI, due to complications from a fall.

A memorial service honoring Val was held on August 25, 2020 in Viroqua, WI.

Val will be laid to rest at Spirit Hill Cemetery in Jordan, MN on August 7,...

Aug 6, 2021

Baby Archer Joseph Pieper became an angel in Heaven on Friday, August 6, 2021.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in Archie’s honor on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at 11:00 AM, with a visitation from 9:00-10:45 AM, both at St. Mary of the Purification, 15850 Marystown Road, Marystown, MN. Father Tom Walker will preside. Archie...

Aug 3, 2021

Jane Lorsung, age 53, of Prior Lake, MN, passed gracefully into the arms of her Lord, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, in the arms of her loving husband.

A visitation will be held on Monday, August 9, 2021 from 4:00-7:00 PM, and on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 from 9:30-10:30 AM, both at Ballard-Sunder Funeral &...

Aug 2, 2021

David “Dave” Gorter, of Lakeville, passed away the morning of August 2, 2021, at home surrounded by his family.

A visitation will be held Wednesday, August 4, 2021 from 5-8PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake. A Celebration of Life will be Thursday, August 5, 2021 at 4PM with a visitation 1-hour...

Jul 30, 2021

Annette “Ann” Eischens, age 75, of Prior Lake, MN passed away peacefully on July 30, 2021 at Grainwood Senior Apartments in Prior Lake. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Prior Lake. Visitation will be held prior to services from 9:30 – 11:00 AM. Interment Credit...

Jul 30, 2021

Irene C. Buresh, age 85 of Jordan, entered eternal life on July 30, 2021. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at 11:00 AM at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, Prior Lake. Irene will be laid to rest at St. Catherine’s Catholic Cemetery. Father Michael Miller will preside, and Irene’s grandchildren will act...

Jul 28, 2021

Bob Jader age 78, passed away early in the morning of Wednesday, July 28, 2021. He resided in Prior Lake, MN, for over 50 years with his wife Betsy.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, August 8, 2021 from 2:00-5:00 PM, with reflections at 3:00 PM, all at the Wilds Golf Club, 3151 Wilds...

Jul 26, 2021

Steven “Steve” Ted Lati, of Shakopee, MN, passed away at his residence on Monday, July 26, 2021.

A visitation will be held Thursday, August 19, 2021, from 11:00-12:00 Noon with a luncheon to follow at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (833 S. Marschall Rd.) in Shakopee.

On July 13, 1952, Steve was born in Hibbing, MN...

Jul 26, 2021

Richard Allan McGregor, age 57, of Prior Lake, MN, passed on Monday, July 26, 2021, at the University of Minnesota East Bank, in Minneapolis, MN.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, August 20, 2021 at 6:00 PM, with a time of gathering from 4:00-6:00 PM, both at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant Street...

Jul 26, 2021

William J. “Bill” Ramsey, age 90, of Lakeville, MN passed away peacefully at his residence at Kingsley Shores Senior Living Center in Lakeville, MN on July 26, 2021. A private family celebration of life will be held in August. Memorials are preferred and will be donated to Minnesota Hospice Foundation, Lakeville, MN, or the donor’s choice.

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Jul 25, 2021

John Franklin Lay passed away peacefully on July 25,2021 at 88 years old. He was born to Keith and Gladys Lay on October 7, 1932 in St. Joseph, Missouri. He served his country in the Army and after being honorably discharged married the love of his life Merna in 1958.

John and Merna owned and operated Lay’s...

Jul 22, 2021

Joan Phyllis (Moskalik) Simons, longtime resident of Chaska (formerly of Santa Clara, CA), passed away peacefully on July 22, 2021 at the age of 92. She was a wonderful woman and will be missed by so many.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, August 2, 2021 at 11:00 AM with visitation one-hour prior at...

Jul 21, 2021

Mac “Rita” Driscoll of Prior Lake, formerly of Richfield, peacefully entered eternal life on July 21, 2021, at the age of 93.

She was born in Gary, South Dakota on December 20, 1927, to parents Thomas and Clara (Meyer) McLain and was the youngest of five siblings. She graduated from Gary High School in 1945 and moved...

Jul 21, 2021

Hazel Grewe, age 91, of Jordan, MN, passed peacefully on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at St. Gertrude’s Health and Rehabilitation Center, in Shakopee, MN.

A funeral service will be held honoring Hazel on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 11:00 AM, with a visitation from 10-10:50 AM, all at St John’s Lutheran Church, 300 East Fourth Street, Chaska,...

Jul 19, 2021

Anderson Nguyen, age 53 of Shakopee, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021.

A visitation time will be held on Saturday, July 24, 2021 beginning at 10:30 AM with traditional Buddhist prayers beginning at 11:00 AM. A final viewing will take place following prayers. All services will be held at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (833 S Marschall Rd.) in...

Jul 15, 2021

David James Deutsch age 71 of Jordan, died suddenly at his home on Thursday, July 15, 2021.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, from 4:30-6:00 PM followed by a memorial service at 6:00 PM all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (104 First Street W) in Jordan, MN. Military Honors will follow the service...

Jul 13, 2021

David Herbert Thul, age 78, a lifelong resident of Shakopee, MN, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at his home. Private family services will be held honoring Dave.

David was born on Christmas Day in 1942, in Shakopee, to parents, John and Dorothy (Grafenstatte) Thul.

He grew up in Shakopee, where he graduated from...

Jul 13, 2021

Dave Stephens, age 66 of Shakopee, MN passed away July 13, 2021.

A Time of Gathering will be held Monday, July 19, 2021 from 10:30-12:00 Noon concluding with brief prayers and a reception following at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (833 S Marschall Rd.) in Shakopee.

Dave was born October 9, 1954 in Shakopee to parents,...