Obituaries

Jan 24, 2017

Lorraine J. Torkelson, age 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at McKenna Crossing in Prior Lake, Minnesota.

Lorraine was born on September 12, 1923 in the family farmhouse near St. James, Minnesota as the first-born child of parents G. Adolph (1886-1968) and Helga (Anderson) Torkelson (1900-1967). The family expanded to include two younger brothers...

Jan 22, 2017

Steven D. Scherer passed away January 22, 2017 at Fairview Ridges Hospital. A visitation will be Monday, January 30, 2017 from 4-7PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Prior Lake. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at 11AM with a visitation 1-hour prior at St. Michael Catholic Church, Prior Lake. Father Tom Walker will preside.

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Jan 22, 2017

Joyce Margaret Cunningham

Joyce Cunningham, age 86, of Prior Lake, MN passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of January 22, 2017.

Joyce was born on December 30, 1930 to Arthur and Freda (Nelson) Pleidrup of Verndale MN. Joyce grew up on a dairy farm where she developed her love of gardening. Whether it...

Jan 21, 2017

Ralph A. Wermerskirchen, age 90 of Jordan, MN passed away peacefully at his home on January 21, 2017.

Ralph was born May 31, 1926, on the family farm that was passed on to generations for over 150 years. He was the sixth of seven children born to Guido and Lena (Lambrecht) Wermerskirchen. Ralph entered the Army in...

Jan 14, 2017

The Lord welcome into his arms, Orma S. Geister, on Saturday, January 14, 2017, at the Belle Plaine Lutheran Home. She was 89 years old and longtime resident of Prior Lake, MN.

A Celebration of Life Service will honor Orma on Friday, January 20 at 11 am, with a visitation starting at 9 am, all at St....

Jan 9, 2017

On the late evening of Monday, January 9, 2017, at the Kingsway Assisted Living in Belle Plaine, MN, Yvonne Lois Aschenbrener passed away peacefully, at the age of 79. She was formerly of Shakopee, MN.

The visitations of Monday, January 16 from 4-7 pm and on Tuesday, January 17 from 9:30-10:30 am will be held at Ballard-Sunder...

Jan 7, 2017

Todd Joseph Kane, age 42 of Rice Lake, Wisconsin, formerly of Prior Lake, passed away unexpectedly following a snowmobiling accident on Saturday, January 7, 2017. A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 12, 2017 from 4:00-8:00PM at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16311 Duluth Ave. SE, Prior Lake. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, January 13, 2017 at...

Jan 7, 2017

Virgil Hoffman, of Jordan, passed away on January 7, 2017 at the age of 96. A visitation will be held on Friday, January 13, 2017 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Ballad-Sunder Funeral & Cremation in Jordan. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 11:00 AM with visitation one-hour prior at St. John...

Jan 6, 2017

Wayne Robert Olson of Prior Lake passed away on January 6, 2017 at the age of 85. A Memorial Gathering will be held on Sunday, January 15, 2017 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation; 4565 Pleasant Street SE; Prior Lake, MN. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, January 16, 2017 at...

Jan 5, 2017

With sadness and deep appreciation for a life well lived, we share the passing of Orrel “OT” Thompson, 80, of Prior Lake, Mn. after a brave battle with Parkinsons.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home in Prior Lake. Mass of Christian Burial will be...

Jan 4, 2017

At the young age of 43, Daren Lee Klegstad unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at his home in Jordan, MN.

A time of gathering will be held on Monday, January 9, from 4-7 pm at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 104 West First Street, Jordan and one hour prior to the mass at church. A...

Dec 28, 2016

Jeff Rieger, age 51 of Savage, passed away surrounded by his family at Fairview Ridges Hospital on December 28, 2016. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 from 9-11:00AM with Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00AM all at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 4625 W 125 th St., Savage. Jeff will be laid to rest...

Dec 28, 2016

Art Wexler will be honored with a Celebration of Life Service on Thursday, February 2 at 9 am at the Palm Springs Air Museum, 745 Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held for Art Wexler on Friday, January 6 at 2 pm, with a Time of Gathering starting at 12:30...

Dec 28, 2016

At the age of 78, Jerry Hoy passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, December 28, 2016, at the Belle Plaine Lutheran Home. He was a resident of the Jordan community.

A visitation will be held on Friday, January 6, from 4-7 pm at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation 104 West First Street, Jordan and one hour prior to...

Dec 24, 2016

Harold “Harry” H. Hartman, of Eagan (formerly of Park Rapids and Waconia) passed away on Christmas Eve at the age of 96. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December 30, 2016 at 11:00 AM with visitation from 9:30 – 11:00 AM at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Inver Grove Heights. Father Al Bachman will preside. Harry’s...

Dec 23, 2016

Jeanette “Jean” Frances Monnens, of Prior Lake, passed on December 23, 2016 at the age of 90. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 from 4:00 – 8:00 PM at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Prior Lake. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at 11:00 AM with visitation one-hour prior...

Dec 22, 2016

Philip “Jim” Hill passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at Friendship Manor in Shakopee. A visitation will be held from 9:30-11:00 AM on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 with Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM all at The Parish of Saints Joachim and Anne, Church of St. Mark, 350 Atwood St. South, Shakopee. Philip will be laid to...

Dec 19, 2016

Norma Johnson, of Jordan, passed away December 19, 2016 at the age of 88. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, December 23, 2016 at 11:00 AM with visitation from 9:30 – 11:00 AM at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Jordan. Reverend Jeremy Glowicki will preside. Mark Hodapp, David Carlson, Patrick Bendzick, Mitch Morlock, Gary Baumgard,...

Dec 18, 2016

Wayne Mielke passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, December 18, 2016, surrounded by his family at their home on Spring Lake.

The Mielke family will greet guests on Monday, December 26, from 4-7 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake and one hour prior to the service at church. A Celebration of...

Dec 18, 2016

Mike Scanlan, 75 of Jordan passed away on December 18, 2016 at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee.

Funeral Mass will be Friday, December 23rd, 11:00 AM at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 313 2nd St E, Jordan, MN. Visitation will be at the church 1 hour prior to services.

Inurnment will be...