Obituaries

Dec 8, 2015

Marion “Mickey” Barnd, of Jordan, passed away two days before her 97 birthday, on the Tuesday evening, December 8, 2015, at Oak Terrace Assisted Living in Jordan, MN.

The family will greet guests on Sunday, December 13, from 4-7 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation 104 West First Street, Jordan, and one hour prior to the service...

Dec 6, 2015

Delores “Dee” Gatzlaff, of Prior Lake, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, December 6, 2015 at the age of 85. A visitation will be held on Friday, December 11, 2015 from 3:00 – 6:00 PM with a Celebration of Life Service at 6:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, Prior Lake. Pastor Diana Hunstad will officiate.

Dec 5, 2015

Duane “Dewey” Gaudette was 84, when he passed away peacefully Saturday evening, December 5, 2015 at Three Links Care Center, Northfield, MN. He was a patient and quiet man. Dewey was very modest and enjoyed the simple things in life. Extremely intelligent, there wasn’t anything he could not fix.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held...

Dec 4, 2015

It was a peacefully Friday evening, December 4, 2015, when Leo Lenzmeier passed away gracefully with his beloved family at his side, at Friendship Manor Health Care Center in Shakopee, MN. The greatest passions in life, were his faith, farming and family. Quiet in nature, Leo was very loving, caring, sensitive, strong and dedicated to his faith. He always...

Dec 1, 2015

Howard Senske, of Jordan, was welcomed into Heaven the morning of December 1, 2015 at the age of 71. He was a wonderful man and will be deeply missed. A visitation will be held Friday, December 4, 2015 from 3:30-7:30 PM at Hope Lutheran Church in Jordan. A Celebration of Life Service is Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 10:30...

Nov 30, 2015

James “Jim” Conroy, lifelong resident of Prior Lake, passed away November 30, 2015 at the age of 97. Mass of Christian Burial is Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 11:00AM with visitation beginning at 9:30AM at the Church of St. Michael, Prior Lake. Pall Bearers will be Jim’s grandsons, Anders and Karl Conroy. Interment will follow at Fort Snelling National...

Nov 27, 2015

Heaven had quite a reunion on November 27, 2015, when Jay B. Campbell, age 77, was welcomed into the arms of his beloved wife, Sandy and infant son, Stephen. His loving family was present at Jay’s Richfield bedside when he passed peacefully.

Family and friends are welcomed to attend a graveside service on Thursday, December 3, 2015...

Nov 25, 2015

Arlynne Helland, 88 of Prior Lake.

With her daughter by her side, Arlynne Helland, age 88, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, November 25, 2015, at McKenna Crossings, Prior Lake, MN.

Arlynne’s life will be honored at a Celebration of Life Service, Wednesday, December 9 at 11 am, with a time of gathering starting at...

Nov 17, 2015

David Burroughs, of Prior Lake, passed away unexpectedly on November 17, 2015 at the age of 52. He was a wonderful man with a kind heart. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 from 2:00 – 5:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation in Prior Lake with a time of reflection at...

Nov 17, 2015

Joan Plekkenpol passed away peacefully on November 17, 2015 at the age of 83. She was a dedicate wife, loving mother and wonderful grandma. Mass of Christian Burial is Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 11:00 AM with visitation two hours prior at the Parish of Saints Joachim and Anne (St. Mark’s Church) in Shakopee. Joan’s grandsons will act as...

Nov 16, 2015

Joyce J. Andrews, of Prior Lake (formerly of Eveleth), passed away peacefully on November 16, 2015 at the age of 86. A visitation will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2015 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, Prior Lake. A Celebration of Life Service is Friday, November 20, 2015 at 11:00 AM with visitation one...

Nov 13, 2015

Al Dahn, Jr, was only 42 years old, when he passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 13, 2015 at his home in Shakopee, MN. A son, brother, uncle and friend too many, Al will always be remembered for his huge smile and being very generous with his time. Al was a bit of a dare devil and found himself...

Nov 11, 2015

Richard F. McGovern passed away peacefully from this world to the next on Veteran’s Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2015, at Cherrywood Pointe, Savage, MN.

Preceded in death by wife, Shirley, Richard was blessed to find love for a second time with wife, Jane; granddaughter Brittany Jorgenson; parents, Frank and Alma; siblings, Jerome (Bernie) McGovern, George McGovern, Mary...

Nov 9, 2015

The evening of Monday, November 9, 2015, Dick Walsh, age 86 of Prior Lake, was reunite with his beloved wife, Bunny in heaven, as his beloved sons and their family surround his bed at Community Assisted Living of Apple Valley.

The family will greet guests on Thursday, November 12 from 4-7 pm at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home 4565...

Nov 9, 2015

Dale A. Fowser, 71 of Jordan passed away at Abbott NW Hospital on November 9, 2015.

Visitation will be on Saturday, November 14 from 10:30-12:00 (noon) at Ballard Sunder Funeral Home, Jordan with the celebration of life to follow at 12:00 (noon).

Life story to follow.

Nov 8, 2015

Richard Alvin Allen (Rich) died at age 84 surrounded by his family at All Saints Senior Living, Shakopee, MN on November 8th, 2015, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s.

Rich is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Edith (Stephenson) Allen; daughters, Julie (Doug) Bowman, Marie (Mike) Nagel and Beth (Todd) Ingalls; sons, Mark (Gloria Jones)...

Nov 3, 2015

Marilyn Manning passed away November 3, 2015 at the age of 76.

A celebration of her life will be held on Tuesday, November 10 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home in Prior Lake. Marilyn will be laid to rest at West Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Star Prairie, Wisconsin with Rev. Rex Brandt presiding.

Oct 31, 2015

The evening of October 31, 2015, at his Shakopee home, Ryan Randy Hintz, age 56, left his beloved wife and family, to be with God. A Celebration of Life Service will be at Wednesday, November 11, 2015 11 am, with a time of gathering starting at 9:30 am at Ballard – Sunder Funeral Home in Shakopee. Pastor Mark Boorsma...

Oct 22, 2015

Bruce R. Moline peacefully entered eternal life on October 22, 2015 at the age of 67. Mass of Christian Burial is Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 11:00 AM with visitation from 9:30 – 11:00 AM at the Church of St. Michael, Prior Lake. Father Tom Walker will preside. Bruce will be laid to rest at St. Michael’s Cemetery in...

Oct 20, 2015

A longtime resident of Jordan, MN, Elmer John Pieper entered eternal peace early Tuesday morning, October 20, 2015, at Oak Terrace Assisted Living, Jordan, MN.

On the family farm in Marystown, MN, Elmer was born to parents, Anton and Theresa (Stemig) Pieper. The seventh of nine children, he learned early the meaning of hard work. After graduating...