Obituaries

Jul 11, 2015

Leland “Lee” Earnest Gluck was 74 years old when he passed peacefully at his Shakopee home on Saturday, July 11, 2015. Born on November 23, 1940 in Nevada, Iowa, Lee was the son to parents Earnest and Grace (Blake) Gluck. He was the devoted husband to Dorothy “Dee” DeVille.

Lee proudly served in the United States Navy....

Jul 3, 2015

Ronald C. Crakes, of Savage, passed away at his home on July 3, 2015 at the age of 80. A gathering of family and friends is Tuesday, July 7, 2015 from 6:00 – 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation in Prior Lake. Ron will be laid to rest at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis during a private...

Jun 27, 2015

Elizabeth “Betty” Jean (Muelken) Radanke

The family of Elizabeth “Betty” Jean (Muelken) Radanke hearts are saddened with the loss of their mom, grandma and GG (great-grandma), when she passed unexpectedly at the age of 84, on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at her home in Prior Lake.

The family will greet guests on Wednesday, July 1...

Jun 22, 2015

Rosemary Strack, of Jordan, passed away the afternoon of June 22, 2015 at the age of 85. Mass of Christian Burial is Friday, June 26, 2015 at 11:00 AM with visitation from 9:30 – 11:00 AM at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Jordan. Father Timothy Yanta will preside. Pall bearers for Rosemary are John Strack, Mark Strack,...

Jun 20, 2015

At the age of 95, Elizabeth “Beth” Elaine Gag, of Prior Lake, formerly of Sterling, CO, left her family’s side peacefully Saturday morning, June 20, 2015 at McKenna Crossing, Prior Lake, MN.

Services will be held at the Church of St. Michael, 16311 Duluth Avenue SE, Prior Lake, MN, with a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday,...

Jun 15, 2015

On Monday morning, June 15, 2015, Donald G. Koepke, was 81 years old, when he left his family’s side at St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Shakopee, MN. It was only 11 days prior (June 4, 2015), he lost his wife of 55 years, Martha. She was his rock, his will to live and the love of his life.

Jun 12, 2015

Ramona Hazel Gam, 87 of Lakeville passed away on June 12, 2015 at her home.

Private family services are planned.

Jun 9, 2015

Kenneth Lohmeier, 70 of Minneapolis passed away on June 9, 2015.

Graveside services will be held on Friday, SEPTEMBER 4th, 10:15 am at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis.

Jun 7, 2015

Glenn S. Tang

With his beloved family around the bedside, Glenn Sylvester Tang, age 71 of Prior Lake, was welcomed into the arms of God on Sunday, June 7, 2015, at St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Shakopee, MN.

A time of gathering will be on Wednesday, June 10, from 4-7 pm at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and...

Jun 4, 2015

Martha M. Koepke, of Shakopee (formerly of Oklee) passed away unexpectedly the evening of June 4, 2015. A visitation will be held on Monday, June 8, 2015 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM and again on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 from 9:30 – 10:30 AM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation in Shakopee. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on...

Jun 3, 2015

Kathy Waller, of Shakopee, passed away the afternoon of June 3, 2015 at the age of 68. A Memorial Service for Kathy will be Saturday, June 13, 2015 at 3:00 PM with visitation two hours prior at Mount Olive Evangelical Lutheran Church in Shakopee. Reverend Mark L. Schwertfeger will preside. Memorials can be made in Kathy’s honor to Mount...

May 27, 2015

Heidi Kearney, age 47, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at her home in Richfield, MN. The family will honor Heidi’s life with a Celebration of Life Service on Saturday, May 30, at 12 (noon) pm, with visitation starting at 10 am, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake, MN. Jean Breeggemann will...

May 23, 2015

Carl M. Wiseman, of Prior Lake, passed away in his home the afternoon of Saturday, May 23, 2015 at the age of 83. A Celebration of Life Service is Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at 6:00 PM with visitation from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, Prior Lake. Jean Breeggemann will preside.

On August 11,...

May 21, 2015

Jerry Meysembourg, of Prior Lake, passed away peacefully during the early morning hours of Thursday, May 21, 2015 at the age of 68. The visitation is Tuesday, May 26 from 4 – 7 PM, and Mass of Christian Burial is Wednesday, May 27 at 10 AM with visitation one hour prior, both at the Church of St. Michael in...

May 20, 2015

Catherine Ann (Robling) Putka, age 57, of Burnsville, died suddenly at her home from a cancer-related illness on May 20, 2015. Catherine was born May 25, 1957, to parents Wilbert and Jeanette (Geis) Robling in Shakopee, MN. She attended St. John the Baptist Catholic School in Jordan, Jordan High School, graduated from Shakopee High School in 1975, and was...

May 16, 2015

Celia Mastous,88 passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at Friendship Manor in Shakopee.

Private family graveside service is planned.

May 15, 2015

On Friday, May 15, 2015, Robert “Bob” Deane Kahler, suddenly left his family at his Prior Lake home and is now in the arms of his angel. He will always be remembered for enriching the lives of everyone with whom he made contact. Bob’s outlook on life and attitude toward people was unique and special. Bob appreciated the time...

May 13, 2015

Carol Ann (Knoben) Lebens, of Jordan, passed away on May 13, 2015 at the age of 66. Visitation is Thursday, May 21, 2015 from 4:00 – 8:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation in Shakopee. Mass of Christian Burial is Friday, May 22, 2015 at 11:00 AM with visitation one hour prior at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church...

May 4, 2015

Joseph “Joe” Lesnefsky, age 63 passed away at his Prior Lake home on Monday, May 4, 2015 after bravely battling cancer. He will be greatly missed by his devoted wife, Dawn and loving son, Justin, along with numerous family members and friends.

Joe was born in Camden, NJ on February 7, 1952 the fifth of seven children...

May 2, 2015

Steve Clayton of Lakeville (formerly of Jordan) passed away on May 2, 2015 at the age of 67. Mass of Christian Burial is Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 11:00 AM with visitation two hours prior at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Jordan. Father Timothy Yanta will preside. Steve’s children will act as urn bearers, and he will...