Obituaries

Sandra Gail Stocker

Sandra Gail Stocker

Feb 3, 2025

Sandra Gail Stocker, age 70, of Jordan, MN, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2025. 

A Time of Gathering will be held from 4:00 - 7:00 PM on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 104 1st St W, Jordan, MN 55352. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at St....

Kathryn "Kay" Wright

Kathryn "Kay" Wright

Feb 2, 2025

Kathryn “Kay” Wright passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025, at her home at McKenna Crossing, in Prior Lake.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Kay's honor at 12:30PM with a Time of Gathering from 11:30AM-12:30PM on Friday, February 7, 2025, all at McKenna Crossing, 13810 Shepherds Path NW, Prior Lake. 

Born in Wanamingo, Minnesota, on the Fourth of July...

Rosemary Shanks

Rosemary Shanks

Feb 1, 2025

Rosemary Shanks, age 77, of Bloomington, MN, formerly of Prior Lake, MN, passed peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2025. 

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM with a Time of Gathering from 10:00 – 11:00 AM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (833 S. Marschall Rd.) in Shakopee.  A luncheon will follow, and...

Thomas P. Loftus

Thomas P. Loftus

Jan 31, 2025

Thomas P. Loftus passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 31, 2025, surrounded by family, at the age of 75. Born, raised and passed in Savage, MN, on the farmland that he grew up on. Tom passed away 18 days after his wife, Judy. 

A time of gathering will be held for Tom and Judy on Wednesday, February 19, 2025,...

Ernest John Spratt

Ernest John Spratt

Jan 27, 2025

Ernest John Spratt passed away peacefully on January 27, 2025, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis, MN. A devoted husband, father, grandfather (Papa!), and friend, Ernie will be remembered for his steadfast devotion to his loved ones, generous heart, and the countless ways he put others before himself.

The family will be holding a private burial service at Fort Snelling...

Bill Hannen

Bill Hannen

Jan 25, 2025

Steven "Bill" William Hannen, age 80, of Prior Lake, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Woodlyn Heights Senior Living in Inver Grove Heights.  A Memorial Gathering will be held on Monday, February 3, 2025 from 3:30 - 5:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant St. SE) in Prior Lake.

Bill was born on August 2nd, 1944 to Oliver...

Betty Jean Cowan

Betty Jean Cowan

Jan 25, 2025

Betty Jean Cowan, Age 89, of Shakopee, MN, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025. 

Private family gathering and burial.

Survived by daughters, Sue (Rick) King, Gayle Cowan: grandchildren, Michael (Kris) Bonner, Nicole Maring, Krysten (Mark) Elhert, Jason (Elena) King, Jessica (Jon) Schultz; 11 great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by daughter, Donna; husband, Donald; parents, Dale and Fern Clark. 

Doris H. Lindholm

Doris H. Lindholm

Jan 23, 2025

We celebrate the life of Doris H. Lindholm, who was born on December 18, 1926, to Clarence and Bessie Recknor in Polk, Nebraska, and has entered into the presence of her Lord on January 23, 2025, at the age of 98. 

Doris attended school in Polk, Nebraska. In 1946, she married the love of her life, Wayne Lindholm, and together they...

Ron Grossman

Ron Grossman

Jan 23, 2025

Ron Grossman of Prior Lake, Minnesota, passed on January 23, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family in the comfort of Beehive Homes South Lakeville, where he resided for the past 6 months.

Ron was born to Pete and Alma Grossman in New Prague, Minnesota on April 30, 1939. He was the second youngest of eight children. He often shared...

Betty (Brennan) Crawford

Betty (Brennan) Crawford

Jan 22, 2025

Betty (Brennan) Crawford, aged 89, of Savage, passed away peacefully at her home on January 22, 2025. 

Betty was born in London in 1935, the 11th of 14 children to her parents, Bertie and Charlotte. Her siblings were Dorothy, Violet, Vera, Gladys, Louie, Bertie, Mary, Edna, Fred, Baby Jean, Betty, Brenda, Derek, and Pauline.

She is survived by her three daughters Siobhan,...

Cynthia "Cyndi" Zierath

Cynthia "Cyndi" Zierath

Jan 21, 2025

Cynthia “Cyndi” Zierath, of Jordan, passed away on January 21, 2025 at the age of 63. She was a good Christian woman and will be missed by many.

On December 26, 1961, Robert & Muriel (Boe) Deaner celebrated the birth of their daughter, Cynthia Ann Deaner. Cyndi loved growing up in Starbuck, MN.

Following high school graduation, Cyndi attended a trade school...

Robert W. Welter

Robert W. Welter

Jan 19, 2025

Robert W. Welter, age 89, of Shakopee, MN, was taken home on Sunday, January 19, 2025, after a short stay at Suite Living Senior Care in Shakopee.

A memorial service will be held honoring Robert on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 11 am, with a gathering one-hour prior, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 833 South Marschall Road, Shakopee. Deacon Jim Pufahl...

Judy Loftus

Judy Loftus

Jan 13, 2025

Judy Lea Loftus passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 13, 2025, surrounded by family, at the age of 75. Judy passed away 18 days earlier than Tom. 

A time of gathering will be held for Judy and Tom on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, from 4-6 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake, MN, and...

John Kragthorpe

John Kragthorpe

Jan 12, 2025

John Kragthorpe, of Savage (formerly of Jordan), passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at the age of 76. He will be missed by his loving family.

A Memorial Gathering will be held on Friday, January 24, 2025 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM with visitation from 10:00...

Betty L. Brecheisen

Betty L. Brecheisen

Jan 12, 2025

Betty passed away Sunday morning, January 12, 2025, with her loving husband and family by her side. She will be missed by all who knew her.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 12:00 Noon, with visitation from 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (833 S. Marschall Rd.) in Shakopee....

Chhenglim Pay

Chhenglim Pay

Jan 12, 2025

Chhenglim Pay passed away on 01/12/2025 at St. Gertrude’s in Shakopee. Chhenglim had a history of type 2 diabetes and kidney failure, resulting in years of dialysis with unprecedented determination. 

A Celebration of Life will be held in Chhenglim's honor at 2:30PM with a Visitation from 1PM-2:30PM, on Thursday, January 16, 2025, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 833 Marschall Rd,...

Norm Pint

Norm Pint

Jan 12, 2025

Norm Pint, of New Prague, passed away January 12, 2025, on his 74th birthday. He left the world peacefully in his sleep and in the comfort of his home. He lived a life dedicated to his family, community, and law enforcement profession.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, January 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM, with a Time of...

Kenneth "Kenny" Hegg

Kenneth "Kenny" Hegg

Jan 11, 2025

Kenneth "Kenny" John Hegg, 86, of Shakopee, MN, passed away on January 11, 2025 at St. Francis Medical Center after a long journey with Parkinson's disease. He was born on October 10, 1938 to John and Olga Hegg. 

A Funeral Service will be held at Ballard Sunder Funeral and Cremation in Shakopee (833 Marschall Rd.) on Friday, January 17 beginning at...

Jeffrey Todd Beck

Jeffrey Todd Beck

Jan 7, 2025

Jeffrey Todd Beck (11/14/1972 – 01/07/2025)

Jeffrey Todd Beck was born in Escanaba Michigan on November 14th, 1972, to Bruce and Linda Beck (Palmgren). Jeff attended elementary and middle school at Bark River-Harris, MI. where his passion for Basketball and Golf became a driving force in his life. Then moving to Houghton, MI. in his teen years his passion for both...

Rhoda Berens

Rhoda Berens

Jan 3, 2025

Rhoda Berens, of Prior Lake, and former longtime resident of Spring Lake Township, passed away on January 3, 2025 at the age of 93. 

A visitation will be held honoring Rhoda on Monday, January 6, 2025, from 4-7 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake and on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, from 10-10:45 am, with a...