Obituaries

Feb 5, 2015

On Thursday afternoon, February 5, 2015, Kathleen Anne McCord’s battle with lung cancer came to an end, with family gathered around the bed in her Prior Lake home. Only 4 days short of Kathy’s 66 th birthday, her family will greatly miss her smile, the sound of her voice and her wonderful personality.

The family will greet...

Feb 3, 2015

Delbert W. Jasmer

A current resident of New Prague and longtime resident of Lydia, Delbert Jasmer, was 93 when he passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, February 3, 2015, at Mala Strana Health Care Center, in New Prague, MN.

Delbert’s Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, February 7 at 11 am, with family...

Jan 28, 2015

Marilynn Kay Horsman, of Prior Lake, passed away on January 28, 2015 at the age of 64. A visitation is Tuesday, February 3, 2015 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, Prior Lake. The Celebration of Life Service is Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at 11:00 AM with visitation one hour prior at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation....

Jan 24, 2015

Jean “Jeanne” Eischens, of Jordan, passed away on January 24, 2015 at the age of 68. A Gathering of Family and Friends is Wednesday, January 28, 2015 from 3:30 – 7:00 PM with prayers and reflections at 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, Jordan. Brother Ambrose Eischens will preside. Urn bearers for Jeanne are her godchildren, Jeremy Beuch,...

Jan 22, 2015

A lifelong resident of Shakopee, MN, Donald “Dutch” Herman LaTour, was 91, when he entered eternal peace on Thursday evening, January 22, 2015, at his home.

The family will greet guests on Tuesday, January 27 from 4-7 pm and on Wednesday, January 28 from 9:30-10:30 am, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 833 South Marschall Road, Shakopee....

Jan 22, 2015

Walter Peter Kuechle, of Jordan, passed away on January 22, 2015 at the age of 89. The visitation is Monday, January 26, 2015 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation. Mass of Christian Burial is Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 2:00 PM with visitation one hour prior at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Jordan. Father...

Jan 18, 2015

Tracie Jo Pekarna, age 55, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by loved ones.

A Remembrance of Life Gathering will be held on Friday, January 23rd, from 4-7 pm with a special reading for Tracie at 6 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and...

Jan 13, 2015

Duane Croom

On Tuesday morning, January 13, 2015, with wife Sharon at his side, Duane Croom, age 53, passed away peacefully at their Prior Lake home. A love for life, Duane truly loved his family, friends, sports and music.

The family will greet guests on Sunday, January 18, from 4-7 pm at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and...

Jan 12, 2015

Joyce Mohrenweiser of Prior Lake (formerly of Minnetonka) passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, January 12, 2015 at the age of 84. A Celebration of Life Service is Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 10:00 AM with visitation one hour prior at the McKenna Crossing Chapel, 13810 Shepherds Path NW, Prior Lake. Lindsey Ballard will preside.

Jan 10, 2015

Florence “Duffy” L. Smith of Prior Lake, died peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at the age of 86. Duffy was born in Grand Rapids, MN on September 8, 1928 to Jack and Lucille (Shannon) Mann. She was one of six children.

After graduating from Deer River High School in 1946, Duffy moved to the Twin Cities...

Jan 7, 2015

Nora Theis passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at Friendship Manor.

Visitation will be on Sunday, January 11th, 4-7 pm at Ballard Sunder Funeral Home in Prior Lake and also one hour prior the service at church on Monday.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, January 12th, 11:00 am at Church of...

Jan 7, 2015

J.P. Parise passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at the age of 73. J.P. was born in Smooth Rock Falls, Ontario, Canada on December 11, 1941. He is much loved and will always be remembered by all his friends and family. The Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, January 16, 2015 at 3:00 PM with...

Jan 4, 2015

Patti Ann Bullyan passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at her home on January 4, 2015 at the age of 60. A Celebration of Life Service is Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 1:00 PM with visitation from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Zion United Methodist Church in Lydia. Pastor Larry G. Kasten will preside. Pall bearers for Patti are...

Jan 3, 2015

On Saturday evening, January 3, 2015, at Keystone Communities in Prior Lake, MN Nina Helle Jacobsen, age 91, was reunited in heaven with her husband, Herbert. She was a lifelong resident of Edina, MN.

A Celebration of Nina’s Life will be on Friday, January 9, at 11 am, with a time of gathering for family and friends...

Jan 3, 2015

James Dion, 83 of Prior Lake passed away on January 3, 2015 at his home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, January 8th, 11:00 AM at St. Michael Catholic Church in Prior Lake.

Jan 2, 2015

Corrine C. Hadac passed away on January 2, 2015 at the age of 77. Visitation is Thursday, January 8, 2015, 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, Prior Lake. Mass of Christian Burial is Friday, January 9, 2015 at 11:00 AM with visitation one hour prior at the Church of St. Michael, Prior Lake. Father Thomas Sieg...

2015

Eleanor Kline Porter was 84 years when she passed away unexpectedly, at her home in Apple Valley.

Her family will greet guests on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 from 4-7 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake and also one hour prior to the service at church. A Celebration of Life Service will...

Dec 31, 2014

Joy C. Tellekson (Thomas), age 83, died peacefully at home on December 31, 2014 surrounded by family after an almost 30 year battle with Parkinson’s disease.

A Celebration of Joy’s life will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at 11 a.m. with visitation starting at 10 a.m. all at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, 3611...

Dec 29, 2014

Lynnette (Luce) Olson

On the peaceful evening of Monday, December 29, 2014, Lynnette Olson, age 47, passed away gracefully, with her beloved family surrounding her bedside at her family’s home.

Lynnette’s passion of life will be celebrated on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at 12 pm (noon), with visitation two hours prior, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral...

Dec 26, 2014

Robert Douglas Swenson age 52 passed away on December 26, 2014 at Shreveport, Louisiana.

Funeral Services will be on Saturday, January 3, 2015, 12:00 Noon at Holy Trinity United Methodist Church, Prior Lake, MN. There will be visitation at the church 10:30 AM until Noon.

Interment will be at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis....