Obituaries

Jun 18, 2019

Joan Brown, age 84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at her residence at McKenna Crossing, in Prior Lake, MN. Joan’s family extends a special thank you to the staff at McKenna Crossing, for their love, support and amazing care of their mother and grandma.

A time of gathering will be held on Friday, June...

Jun 16, 2019

Margaret “Maggie” Klein, age 76, of Chanhassen, MN, formerly of Shakopee, MN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 16, 2019, at Methodist Hospital, St, Louis Park, MN.

A time of gathering will be on Monday, June 24, from 4-7 pm and one hour prior to the Funeral Liturgy on Tuesday, June 25, at 11 am, at Ballard-Sunder...

Jun 16, 2019

John Nordaune was 77 years young when he passed away June 16, 2019, at Oak Terrace in Jordan, MN.

His Celebration of Life will be on Friday, June 21, 2019 at 11am, with a time of gathering starting at 9:30am at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake. Reverend Diana Hunstad will preside. Chad...

Jun 14, 2019

Shirley Marie Johnson, age 94, formerly of South Minneapolis, MN, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 14, 2019, at Oak Terrace Assisted Living, in Jordan, MN.

A time of gathering will be on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 starting at 10:00 AM, with closing words at 11:40 AM, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (833 S. Marschall Road) in...

Jun 13, 2019

Robin Meyer passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on June 13, 2019.

Services are pending.

Jun 6, 2019

LaVerne N. Coghill, of Jordan (formerly of New Prague) passed away June 6, 2019 at the age of 90. Mass of Christian Burial is Thursday, June 13, 2019 at 11:00 AM with visitation one-hour prior at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church (313 East Second Street) in Jordan. LaVerne will be laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery in Jordan....

Jun 4, 2019

Hubert Wayne Boyer, age 82 of Prior Lake, formerly of Aitkin, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2019 at Fairview Ridges Hospital.

A visitation will be on Friday, June 7, 2019 from 4:00-7:00 pm at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Prior Lake, 4565 Pleasant St. SE, Prior Lake. The funeral will take place on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at...

Jun 3, 2019

Richard (Rich) Hartman, of Jordan, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019 at the age of 90. A visitation will be held Thursday, June 6, 2019 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (104 First Street West) in Jordan. Mass of Christian Burial is Friday, June 7, 2019 at 11:00 AM with visitation one-hour prior at St....

Jun 2, 2019

Philip John Kotchevar, age 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 2, 2019, surrounded by family. He was a resident of Prior Lake, MN.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, June 6 at 11 am, with a time of gathering starting at 10 am, at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16400 Duluth Avenue SE, Prior...

May 29, 2019

Patricia “Pat” (Cahill) Kahnke, age 74, of Shakopee, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, in Minneapolis, MN.

A Celebration of Life will be on Saturday, June 8 at 11 am, with one-hour visitation prior, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation 833 South Marschall Road, Shakopee. Pastor Diana Hunstad will preside. Family...

May 25, 2019

Eldon Helget, of Jordan (formerly of Leavenworth/Sleepy Eye), passed away May 25, 2019 at the age of 74. A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2019 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (104 First Street West) in Jordan. Mass of Christian Burial is Friday, May 31, 2019 at 11:00 AM with visitation one-hour...

May 23, 2019

Marcus Schwichtenberg, of Jordan, passed away suddenly on May 23, 2019 at the age of 70. Funeral service is Friday, May 31, 2019 at 11:00 AM with visitation one-hour prior at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (104 First Street West) in Jordan. Pastor Jeremy Glowicki will preside, and Marcus’ nieces will act as his urn bearers. Marcus will be laid...

May 23, 2019

Richard “Dick” Schultz, of Prior Lake, passed away May 23, 2019 at the age of 75. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant St. SE) in Prior Lake. Mass of Christian Burial is Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 11:00 AM with visitation one-hour prior...

May 20, 2019

Dr. Akbar Abdul-Haqq, evangelist, author, teacher, husband, and beloved father, went to be with the Lord Jesus on May 20, 2019.

The Celebration of Life Service will be held at Prior Lake Baptist Church on Sunday, May 26, at 4:00 PM, with private family interment prior to the service.

Dr. Haqq was born in northern...

May 19, 2019

Policarpo Sanchez Evangelista, age 50 of Shakopee, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2019, at 11 AM with visitation 1-hour prior, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Shakopee. Policarpo will be laid to rest in Mexico.

Pallbearers will be his brothers, Thomas Sanchez, Francisco Sanchez, Ernesto Sanchez, Miguel...

May 18, 2019

Richard “Dick” Green, age 77, of Prior Lake, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at United Hospital Courage Kenny Rehabilitation, in St. Paul, MN.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, May 24 at 11 am, with a time of gathering starting at 9:30 am, at St Michael Catholic Church, 16400 Duluth...

May 18, 2019

Philip P. Heppes, age 97, of Jordan, MN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at the Belle Plaine Lutheran Home.

A time of gathering will be on Tuesday, May 28, from 10 am – 12 (noon), with military honors immediately following provided by the Jordan Vets Honor Guard, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 104...

May 17, 2019

Leroy Farrell, age 84, entered eternal life on Friday, May 17, 2019, at his home in Prior Lake, MN.

A visitation will be held on Monday, May 27 from 4-7PM, with prayers provided by the Knights of Columbus at 6:45PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake. A Mass of Christian Burial will be...

May 16, 2019

Addie Hein, age 83 of Jordan, entered eternal life on Thursday, May 16, 2019. A visitation will be held from 2-5PM on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Jordan. A Christian Funeral will be held at 11AM on Monday, May 20, 2019 with a visitation 1-hour prior all at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Jordan.

Pastor...

May 10, 2019

On July 2, 1976, Michael & Beth Don celebrated the birth of their son, Jamie (Jay) Seth Don. Jay was the oldest of two boys and loved growing up in Brookeville, Maryland with his brother, Ethan. As a boy, Jay was very active in school sports playing soccer and baseball .

Right from the start, Jay had...