Obituaries

Jun 13, 2017

Lorrie Hotvet (nee Rolandson), age 85, of Prior Lake, formerly of Mound, went to be with her Lord on June 13, 2017 after nine years with Alzheimer’s disease.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Monday, June 26 at 11 a.m. with visitation one-hour prior at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, 3611 North Berens Rd...

Jun 11, 2017

At 99 years old, Mary Anne White Stroebe passed away June 11, 2017. She and her twin sister Bette Anne were born May 13, 1918 to parents Irvin and Ilda (Cass) White in Battle Creek, Mich. After spending her youth in Antigo, Wis., Mary graduated high school in Appleton, Wis. She went on to earn a degree in education...

Jun 9, 2017

Carolyn Jean Schmitz, of Jordan (formerly of Savage), went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 9, 2017 at the age of 67. Carol was a woman of strong faith, and she loved all of God’s creatures.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral &...

Jun 8, 2017

Bernice Lingbeck passed away peacefully with her family by her side on June 8, 2017, at the age of 92. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at 11:00 AM with visitation from 9:30 – 11:00 AM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 833 S. Marschall Road, Shakopee.

On November 10, 1924,...

Jun 6, 2017

On June 6, 2017, Thomas John Breeggemann, age 79, of Elmwood WI, formerly of Marystown, MN, joined his wife, Patricia Jean Breeggemann (nee Williams) in their eternal dance.

Tom’s life will be honored with a time of gathering held on, Sunday, June 11, from 3-7 pm with closing prayers at 7 pm, at The Parish of Saints...

Jun 2, 2017

The bright radiant smile, the kind heart, strong and wonderful personality of Nicholas Casey Hunstad, age 21, was suddenly taken away from his family on Friday, June 2, 2017, after losing his battle with depression.

Nicholas’ family will greet guests on Thursday, June 8, from 4-7 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation 104 West First Street, Jordan...

Jun 1, 2017

Lloyd A. Rahn, of Prior Lake, passed away after complications from a surgery on June 1, 2017. He was 74 years old. A memorial gathering will be held on Thursday, June 29, 2017 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM with a memorial service at 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation in Prior Lake. Pastor Paul Olson will preside and...

May 31, 2017

Grace Jabs, age 79 of Jordan, passed away unexpectedly with her husband at her side on May 31, 2017. A visitation will be Wednesday, June 7, 2017 from 4-7PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Jordan. A funeral will be Thursday, June 8, 2017 at 11AM with a visitation 1-hour prior all at Immanuel Lutheran on Fish Lake, 20200 Fairlawn Ave.,...

May 31, 2017

Dianne Elizabeth Roddie, 54, of Prior Lake, MN passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital. Her beloved daughter, granddaughter, and son-in-law were by her side.

A Celebration of Life Service will be on Wednesday, June 7 at 11 am, with time of gathering starting at...

May 31, 2017

On Wednesday, May 31, 2017, Janna M. Kunkel, was only 39 years old, when she left her beloved family’s side, due to some health conditions. She was a resident of Prior Lake, MN.

Janna’s life will be honored with a time of gathering on Sunday, June 4 starting at 2 pm, with closing words at 4 pm,...

May 30, 2017

At the age of 77, Joseph “Joe” C. Pahl passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at his home in Jordan, MN.

A time of gathering will be on Sunday, June 4, from 4-7 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation 104 West First Street, Jordan, MN and one hour prior to the Memorial Service on Monday,...

May 26, 2017

Friar Juniper Cummings, OFM Conv., died Friday, May 26, 2017, in Shakopee, MN. He was born Francis Leonard on September 4, 1924, in Louisville, KY, to Francis and Wilhelmina (Krimm) Cummings. He is pre-deceased by his parents, his brothers, Albert and Frank, and his sister, Mary Frances (Jones.) He is survived by his niece, Jane Gray of Henderson, KY,...

May 26, 2017

Donnie Seaver, age 76 of Jordan, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017 at St. Francis Medical Center in Shakopee.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 from 4-7:00PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Jordan.

A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 11:00AM with a visitation 1-hour prior...

May 25, 2017

Marion Erickson age 93 of Belle Plaine passed away at the Belle Plaine Lutheran Home on Thursday, May 25, 2017.

Visitation will be on Saturday, June 17, 2017 from 10-11 am at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation in Jordan with a memorial service following at 11:00 am.

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May 25, 2017

Janice Mae (Zaudtke) Huss passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at her residence in Burnsville, MN.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, June 2, at 11 am, with a time of gathering starting at 9:30 am, both at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Fish Lake 20200 Fairlawn Avenue, Prior Lake, MN. Pastors...

May 20, 2017

On Saturday, May 20, 2017 at St. Francis Regional Medical with family surrounding, Jim Grundmeyer, of Shakopee, MN, passed away peacefully at the age of 74.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, May 24 at 11 am, with a time of gathering starting at 9:30 am, all at Mount Olive Evangelical Lutheran Church...

May 19, 2017

Lee Howard Urness, age 71, of Prior Lake, passed away suddenly on Friday, May 19, 2017.

A time of gathering will be held on Wednesday, May 24, from 4-7 pm, with a time of sharing at 7 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake and one hour prior to the Celebration of...

May 19, 2017

A resident of Prior Lake, William “Bill” Mesenbrink, age 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 19, 2017 at the Belle Plaine Lutheran Home. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 12 noon, with a time of gathering starting at 10:00AM all at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church,

5634 Luther Road, Prior Lake,...

May 18, 2017

Beverly M. Rudiger, of Lakeville, passed away on May 18, 2017, at the age of 91. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at 11:00 AM with visitation one-hour prior at All Saints Catholic Church in Lakeville. Father Thomas Wilson will preside, and Beverly’s grandchildren and their spouses will act as pallbearers. Beverly will...

May 18, 2017

A resident of St. Paul, MN, Elaine Marilyn Freiermuth was 78 years old, when she passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 18, 2017.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, May 25 at 11 am, with a time of gathering starting at 9:30, all at St. Michael Catholic Church 16311 Duluth Avenue SE, Prior...