Obituaries

Oct 7, 2018

Michael Edward Hickey was 77 years old, when he passed away peacefully on October 7, 2018, at his home in Apple Valley, MN.

Mike grew up in North Minneapolis, where he attended St. Bridget’s Grade School and De LaSalle High School. Mike also attended three state colleges with no particular distinction. After working in sales for a...

Oct 5, 2018

Arnold William Strehler, longtime resident of Monticello, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 5, 2018 at the age of 89. The funeral will be held Friday, October 12, 2018 at 11:30AM with a visitation one-hour prior, all at St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 413 3 rd Street E., Monticello. Arnold will be laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery of...

Oct 2, 2018

Faye Borchardt, of Jordan, passed away October 2, 2018 at the age of 91. A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 8, 2018 at 11:00 AM with visitation one-hour prior at Zion United Methodist Church in Lydia. Pastor Larry Kasten will preside, and Faye’s grandchildren will act as urn bearers. She will be laid to rest at...

Oct 1, 2018

At the age of 65, Dan Mead passed away peacefully, in the presence of his family, early Monday morning, October 1, 2018, at his home in Prior Lake, MN.

A visitation will be held on Friday, October 5, from 4-7 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake and from 10 – 10:45...

Sep 28, 2018

Eugene “Gene” Simpkins, of Prior Lake, passed away September 28, 2018 at the age of 90. Visitation is Tuesday, October 2, 2018 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation in Prior Lake. Mass of Christian Burial is Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at 12:00 Noon with visitation one-hour prior at St. Michael Catholic Church in Prior Lake....

Sep 22, 2018

A lifelong resident of Shakopee, MN, Gerald Pink was 93 when he passed away on September 22, 2018, at All Saints Senior Living in Shakopee.

A visitation will be on Saturday, October 6 from 1-1:45 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation 833 South Marschall Road, Shakopee, MN. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 2 pm,...

Sep 22, 2018

Paul H. Wermerskirchen, of Jordan, passed away peacefully at home on September 22, 2018, at the age of 90. A visitation will be held on Friday, September 28, 2018, from 3-7 p.m., at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home in Jordan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, September 29, 2018, at 12:30 p.m., with visitation one hour prior...

Sep 21, 2018

Mavis Swanson, of Inver Grove Heights, passed away September 21, 2018 at the age of 90.

A visitation was held on Sunday, September 23, 2018 from 3:00 – 6:00 PM with a Remembrance Service at 5:30 PM. Funeral Service was Monday, September 24, 2018 at 11:00 AM with visitation one-hour prior. All services were held at Emanuel...

Sep 15, 2018

Lyle Marvin Holm, age 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 15, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Health System, New Prague, MN. He was a long-time resident of Shakopee, MN.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 19, from 4-7 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 833 S. Marschall Rd, Shakopee and one hour prior to the...

Sep 15, 2018

Larry Invie, of Prior Lake, passed away suddenly the afternoon of Saturday, September 15, 2018 at the age of 68. He will be deeply missed by all who loved him. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Thursday, September 20, 2018 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant Street SE) in...

Sep 10, 2018

At the age of 70, Jerry Schmidt passed away peacefully on Monday, September 10, 2018 and now is jamming in heaven on his guitar. Jerry’s family was present at his bedside in Prior Lake, MN.

A time of gathering honoring Jerry’s life will be held on Saturday, September 15, starting at 12 pm (noon), with closing words...

Sep 9, 2018

Marilyn Delores Hovelson, age 86, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2018, with her family present at her Shakopee home.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, September 17, at 11:30 am, with a time of gathering one-hour prior, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation 833 South Marschall Road, Shakopee, MN. Pastor Bruce Ruggles...

Sep 8, 2018

Paul “Lumpy” Lambrecht, of Belle Plaine, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 8, 2018 at the age of 53.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, September 13, 2018 from 3:00 – 8:00 PM and again on Friday, September 14, 2018 from 9:00 – 10:15 AM. Both will be held at Ballard-Sunder Funeral &...

Sep 7, 2018

Elaine Marie Zink, age 88, of Shakopee, MN, passed away peaceful on Friday, September 7, 2018, at Augustana Health Care Center in Apple Valley, MN.

A time of gathering will be held on Tuesday, September 18, from 5-7 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 833 South Marschall Road, Shakopee. Elaine will be laid to rest at Fort Snelling...

Sep 7, 2018

Clarence Julius Johnson, age 81, unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at his home in Jordan, MN.

The legacy of Clarence will be honored on Wednesday, September 5, from 4-7 pm at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 104 West First Street, Jordan and one hour prior to the Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, September 6,...

Sep 6, 2018

George James Glaccum, age 55 of Jordan, MN passed away Thursday, September 6, 2018. A funeral service will be held Sunday, September 16, 2018 at 1:30PM with a visitation one-hour prior, at Lake Minnewashta Regional Park, Shelter #5, 6900 Hazeltine Blvd, Chanhassen. Grill out following, dress casual!

On September 21, 1962, George was born to parents, Joe...

Aug 26, 2018

Gloria Mae Speiker entered eternal peace on August 26, 2018 at the age of 73.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend and teacher. A visitation will be held on Thursday, August 30, 2018 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant Street SE) in Prior Lake. Mass of Christian Burial...

Aug 25, 2018

Doris Rushmeyer, of Shakopee (formerly of Jordan), entered eternal peace on August 25, 2018 at the age of 85. A visitation will be held on Wednesday., August 29, 2018 from 4:00-7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (104 First St. W.) in Jordan. A Celebration of Life Service is Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 11:00 AM with visitation one-hour...

Aug 23, 2018

Paul Berscheit, of Prior Lake, passed away unexpectedly on August 23, 2018 at the age of 75. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant Street SE) in Prior Lake. Mass of Christian Burial is Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at 11:00 AM with visitation one-hour...

Aug 17, 2018

Kenny Scherer, of Prior Lake, passed away Friday, August 17, 2018, at the age of 62. Visitation is Tuesday, August 21, 2018 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant St. SE) in Prior Lake. Mass of Christian Burial is Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 11:00 AM with visitation one-hour prior at St. Michael Catholic...