Obituaries

Oct 23, 2016

Coral Muetze, 87 of Belle Plaine passed away on October 23, 2016 at Oak Terrace Assisted Living in Jordan, MN.

Oct 20, 2016

Leah Bernadette (Coleman) Lapierre, age 83 of Shakopee, passed away October 20, 2016 at Friendship Manor.

A visitation will be Saturday, October 29, 2016 from 9-11:00AM with a celebration of life service beginning at 11:00AM all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 833 South Marschall Road, Shakopee.

Burial will follow at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery, Prior Lake....

Oct 16, 2016

Mark Edmund Hentges was born on September 2, 1963 in New Prague, MN to parents Wilfred and Esther (Hennen) Hentges. The youngest of six children growing up on the family farm, he quickly learned the characteristics of hard work, dedication and devotion. From a young age, Mark’s life was centered on following in his father’s footsteps. By working the...

Oct 16, 2016

Travis Michael Hentges was welcomed into the arms of his parents, on December 13, 1990, in Shakopee, MN. The second born, he was the only child that sported white blonde hair for many years. As a young boy, Travis too followed in his father’s footsteps. He truly loved farming, especially when there was equipment to be operated. Working side...

Oct 14, 2016

Dan Geis, age 43 of Jordan, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 14, 2016. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 11:00AM . Visitation will be held from 9AM – 11AM at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 215 Broadway St. N. Burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery.

Dan was an employee of...

Oct 14, 2016

Brady John Muelken, of Austin (formerly of Prior Lake), passed away on Friday, October 14, 2016 at the age of 31. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church in Prior Lake. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2016...

Oct 12, 2016

Joyce M. Johannes, age 89 of Shakopee, formerly of Fergus Falls, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2016. She was surrounded by her children while listening to her favorite hymns—Amazing Grace, Beautiful Savior, and What a Friend We Have in Jesus. The family will greet friends at 10:30AM on Monday, October 17, at Hawley Lutheran Church, 510 8 th...

Oct 10, 2016

Jan Ballard passed away October 10, 2016 at the age of 83. A celebration will be held in her honor on Friday, October 14, 2016 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM with a remembrance service at 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation in Jordan. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 11:00 AM...

Oct 9, 2016

Irene Marie Powers, of Shakopee, passed away the morning of Sunday, October 9, 2016 at the age of 93. Her family was by her side. A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 13, 2016 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM with Rosary at 6:30 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 833 South Marschall Road; Shakopee, MN. Mass of Christian...

Oct 2, 2016

Richard E. Gage, 92 of Prior Lake passed away on October 2, 2016 at the Belle Plaine Lutheran Home.

No services are planned at this time.

Sep 28, 2016

Harry Lee Pieper, age 73 of Jordan, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at the VA Hospital. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 7, 2016 at 10:00AM with a visitation from 9:30AM-10:00AM all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 104 1st Street West, Jordan. Harry will be laid to rest at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Harry...

Sep 27, 2016

Pat M. Fitzpatrick, age 88, passed on Tues., Sept. 27, 2016 at Friendship Manor in Shakopee. A visitation will be held from 10-11AM on Sat., Oct. 1, 2016 with a memorial service at 11AM all at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16311 Duluth Ave. SE, Prior Lake. Pat will be laid to rest at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery....

Sep 25, 2016

Eugene Selsvold age 80 of Shakopee passed away at his home on Sunday, September 25, 2016.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Wednesday, September 28th at 11:00 AM at The Parish of Saints Joachim and Anne, St. Mark’s. There will we a time of visitation at the church on Wednesday from 9:00 until 11:00 AM. Burial...

Sep 24, 2016

Cloe Spencer (Ritchie) Crabtree was taken too soon and tragically from a car accident early Saturday morning, September 24, 2016, at the young age of 18. She was a beacon of light to those who came in contact with her. Cloe had an infectious laugh, a silly personality and a beautiful heart! She loved people and loved life!

Sep 21, 2016

Kristin Renee Casanova passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer, with her family present at her bedside. She was only 49 years old, when she was welcomed into eternal peace on Wednesday, September 21, 2016.

A visitation will be held on Monday, September 26, from 4-8PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation 4565 Pleasant Street SE,...

Sep 20, 2016

Dianne Contardi, age 72, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, September 20, 2016, at her home in Prior Lake, with her family at her side.

The Contardi family will greet guests on Friday, September 23, from 4-7 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, Prior Lake Chapel and one hour prior to the Mass of Christian Burial on...

Sep 20, 2016

Beverly M. Juergens, of Jordan, passed away during the early morning hours of Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at the age of 87. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, September 23, 2016 at 11:00 AM with a visitation from 9:30 – 11:00 AM at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Jordan. Father Timothy Yanta will...

Sep 18, 2016

William “Bill” J. Schmokel, lifelong resident of Prior Lake, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at the age of 81. A visitation will be held at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation in Prior Lake on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 from 4:00 – 8:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial is Thursday, September 22, 2016 at 11:00 AM with visitation one-hour...

Sep 15, 2016

John Michael Demskie, age 48 of Miami, formerly of Prior Lake passed away Thursday, September 15, 2016. A time of gathering will be held on Friday, September 23, 2016 from 9:30-11AM with a memorial mass at 11AM all at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16311 Duluth Ave. SE, Prior Lake. Urn bearers will be John’s nieces and nephews—Alec, Olivia, Adam,...

Sep 15, 2016

The Lord welcomed Craig Tupy, age 51, home into his loving arms the early morning of Thursday, September 15, 2016. A longtime resident of Prior Lake, he also called Fort Myers, FL home too.

All of Craig’s services will be held at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16311 Duluth Avenue, Prior Lake, MN. The visitation will be on...