Obituaries

Jean Marie (Sames) Rademacher

Jean Marie (Sames) Rademacher

Oct 29, 2024

Entering this world on Friday October 13th, was the loving, spit fire Jean Marie Sames Rademacher. The 3rd oldest of 10 to Cyril (Cy) and Mildred (Millie) Sames. She grew up in Shakopee MN with her family, where there were always shorthair puppies and all the neighborhood kids/cousins. She would clean the house with her family listening to the Sound...

Natalia V. Bureac

Natalia V. Bureac

Oct 28, 2024

Biography of Natalia Valeriu Bureac

“As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; and you will be comforted over Jerusalem.”

Isaiah 66:13

Natalia was born on May 10, 1979 in Criuleni, Moldova. She was born to the loving family of Valeriu and Liubov Nistreanu. Valeriu was the head supervisor for plant protection and Liubov was an accountant for the collective...

Richard J. Von Bank

Richard J. Von Bank

Oct 27, 2024

Richard J. Von Bank, age 93, of New Prague, MN and formerly of Jordan, MN, entered eternal life on Sunday, October 27, 2024. 

A time of gathering will be held on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, from 4-7 pm at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 104 West First Street, Jordan and on Thursday, October 31, from 10-10:45 am, followed by a Mass of...

Martin "Marty" Gores

Martin "Marty" Gores

Oct 25, 2024

Martin "Marty" Gores passed away peacefully on October 25, 2024, following complications from surgery for a brain aneurysm. 

 A private family ceremony will be held on November 15, 2024, at St. Michael Catholic Church. To celebrate Marty’s life, family and friends are invited to a “Marty Party” on December 29, 2024, from 2:00-5:00 p.m. at the Prior Lake VFW.

In lieu of...

Richard Francis Burke

Richard Francis Burke

Oct 17, 2024

Richard Francis Burke, age 83, of Savage, MN, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on Thursday morning, October 17, 2024, while at his home. 

A celebration of life will be held honoring Richard on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 11:00 am, with a time of gathering from 9:30-10:45 am, all at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, 3611 North Berens Road,...

Paul Michael Westveer

Paul Michael Westveer

Oct 17, 2024

Paul Michael Westveer, 79, of Shakopee, entered eternal life on October 17th, 2024, surrounded by family.

Paul was born in Minneapolis, MN on October 28th, 1944, the son of Vernon Paul Westveer and Anne Marie (Tuite) Westveer. He attended Burnsville High School where he graduated in 1962 and went on to serve in the army reserve for 7 years. After the...

John "Slugg0" Nygaard

John "Slugg0" Nygaard

Oct 17, 2024

John Nygaard, of Jordan, passed away much too soon on October 17, 2024, at the age of 66. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by so many. A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on Friday, October 25, 2024 from 1:00 – 5:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (104 First Street West) in Jordan. 

On...

James Arthur Sommers

James Arthur Sommers

Oct 14, 2024

James A. Sommers, passed away on October 14, 2024. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for James on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 11AM with a Time of Gathering from 9:30AM-10:45AM, all at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16400 Duluth Ave SE, Prior Lake. James will be laid to rest at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery.

Guests may join the Mass via...

Joy Elizabeth Burckhard

Joy Elizabeth Burckhard

Oct 12, 2024

Joy Elizabeth Burckhard unexpectedly passed away at the age of 46.

Memorial Service will be held Sunday, October 20th, 2024, at the Ballard-Sunder Chapel at 833 Marschall Rd, Shakopee, MN. 

The time of gathering will begin at 1:30 with a service following at 2:00 PM for all of those who knew and loved her.

Joy was born in Breckenridge, MN, the oldest of...

Marlan Wm. Anderson

Marlan Wm. Anderson

Oct 11, 2024

Marlan William Anderson, age 82, of Shakopee, MN passed away on October 11, 2024. Marlan will be laid to rest at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis at 9:45 AM on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, Assembly Area #2.

Marlan is loved and will be missed by his daughters, Jackie (Jeff) Hockstein, Denise Aanonson, and Angie (Steven) Calliguri; grandchildren, Cody (Lydia) Aasen,...

Arlene Ruth (Hensel) Jabs

Arlene Ruth (Hensel) Jabs

Oct 9, 2024

Arlene Ruth (Hensel) Jabs, passed away on October 9, 2024 at the age of 98 years, 11 months, and 14 days, at Oak Terrace Assisted Living in Jordan. A Christian Funeral will be held at 11:00 AM with a Time of Gathering from 10:00 - 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 100 6th St...

Howard "Howie" S. Cichy

Howard "Howie" S. Cichy

Oct 4, 2024

Howard "Howie" S. Cichy, age 69, of Shakopee, MN, passed away with his family by his side on October 4, 2024. 

A Visitation will be held from 5 - 7 PM on Monday, October 14, 2024, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 833 Marschall Rd, Shakopee, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM with additional visitation time from...

Don Jass

Don Jass

Oct 4, 2024

Don Jass, of Prior Lake / Savage, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 4, 2024 at age 90.

A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, October 20. 2024 at 1:00 PM with visitation one-hour prior at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant St. SE) in Prior Lake. Pastor Diana Hunstad will preside, and Don’s grandsons will act...

Joan Theresa Fuhrman

Joan Theresa Fuhrman

Oct 2, 2024

Joan Theresa Fuhrman, aged 92, of Jordan, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 2, 2024.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11AM on Friday, October 11, 2024 with a Time of Gathering from 9:30-10:45AM prior, all at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 313 2nd Street East, Jordan. Father Neil Bakker will preside.

Joan will be laid...

Rose Krueger

Rose Krueger

Oct 2, 2024

Rose Krueger, 75, of Prior Lake, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024. 

A Visitation will be held for her on Sunday, October 6th from 2-6pm at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Fish Lake (20200 Fairlawn Ave) in Prior Lake. Her Christian Funeral will be held on Monday, October 7 at the church beginning at 11am. Prior to the Funeral, there will...

Richard "Shorty" Kouba

Richard "Shorty" Kouba

Sep 30, 2024

Richard "Shorty" Kouba, aged 89, of Savage, passed away on September 30, 2024.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Shorty's honor on Friday, October 4, 2024 from 4PM-6PM with some brief words and memory sharing starting at 5PM, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 833 Marschall Rd. Shakopee. Shorty will be laid to rest at St. John's Cemetery at...

Marion E. Kodelka

Marion E. Kodelka

Sep 28, 2024

Marion E. Kodelka, age 99, of Prior Lake, MN, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 28, 2024. 

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, October 25, 2024, at 12:00 PM, with a time of gathering two hours prior, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake, MN. Pastor Diana Hunstad will preside....

Ray Scherer

Ray Scherer

Sep 23, 2024

Raymond “Ray” Scherer, age 72, of Prior Lake, MN, fought a good fight and went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 23, 2024, at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital.

 A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 11:00 AM, with a gathering from 9:00-10:45 AM, at St. Michael Catholic Church (16400 Duluth...

Gregory Allen Rud

Gregory Allen Rud

Sep 22, 2024

Gregory Allen Rud, age 59, passed away peacefully in Mantorville, MN, on September 22, 2024. Known for his hard work, quick wit, and deep love for his family, Greg was a cherished husband, father and grandfather who brought joy to those around him.

Born on July 18, 1965, in Rochester, MN, to Aden and Leola Rud, Greg grew up in Byron...

Joseph Donahue Wise

Joseph Donahue Wise

Sep 20, 2024

Joseph Donahue Wise, age 83, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away at home on September 20, 2024. Born on February 4, 1941, in Lake City, MN, he was the son of George and Mary (McCarthy) Wise.

After graduating from Lake City High School, he went on to earn his degree from Winona State University. His service as an officer in the...