Obituaries

Nov 5, 2023

Jack Cliff Rucker, after a long fight with Alzheimer’s returned to God on November 5, 2023. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Jack was born January 12, 1944 in Red Wing, MN. He was the oldest of three to Quentin and Doris (Crow) Rucker. He grew up on the Oronoco family farm and attended Coon Grove...

Nov 4, 2023

Joyce E. Baggenstoss, 83, of Jordan, MN, passed away on November 4th, 2023.

A Funeral Service will be held in Joyce’s honor at 11:00 AM on November 25, 2023, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 5634 Luther Rd SE, Prior Lake, MN. Pastor Greg DeMuth will preside. Visitation time will be held from 9:00-11:00 AM prior to services....

Nov 4, 2023

Arlene R. Schmidt, of Prior Lake, went to her Heavenly home surrounded by family on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at the age of 95. She was a loving wife, mother and grandma and will be missed by all who knew her.

A Christian Funeral will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 11:00 AM with visitation...

Oct 30, 2023

Diana Goebel, 74, of Jordan, passed away peacefully at her home on Oct 30, 2023 after a heroic two-year battle with ovarian cancer.

A visitation will take place on Thursday, Nov 9, 2023 from 4-7 at Ballard Sunder Funeral Home in Shakopee (833 Marschall Rd.) with a Prayer Service at 6:30pm. Please join us for Diana’s Mass...

Oct 30, 2023

Brett Langer, age of 59, of Le Center, MN, formerly of Le Sueur, MN and Prior Lake, MN, passed peacefully on Monday, October 30, 2023, at Carriage House Senior Living, in Le Center, MN.

A funeral service will be held honoring Brett on Monday, November 6, 2023, at 11:00 AM, with a visitation from 9:00-10:45 AM, at...

Oct 29, 2023

God, in his infinite wisdom and love, called to himself in Heaven, the soul of James Edward Engel, on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at the age of 66. His pilgrimage on Earth ended with his 3 daughters, Jessie, Kelly, and Tiffany by his side.

A gathering will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2023, from 10 am...

Oct 28, 2023

Audraine Marie Kubista, age 71 of Shakopee peacefully passed away on October 28, 2023.

She is survived by her siblings, children and many family members and friends who will greatly miss her.

A private service will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a future date where she will be reunited with her husband...

Oct 28, 2023

Marlene F. (Bradshaw) Byrne, of Prior Lake (formerly of South Minneapolis), passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at the age of 84.

A gathering of family and friends will be held at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant St. SE) in Prior Lake on Monday, November 6, 2023 from 10:00 – 11:30 AM with closing words...

Oct 27, 2023

LaVonne E. King, age 83 of Burnsville, MN formerly of Prior Lake, MN passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Friday, October 27th, 2023.

A visitation will be held on Friday, November 3, 2023 starting at 1:30 PM at Ballard Sunder Funeral & Cremation in Prior Lake (4565 Pleasant St.). Her Celebration of Life will...

Oct 27, 2023

Peggy A. Hartman, aged 67, of Chaska, MN, formerly of Jordan, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, October 27, 2023, at the Belle Plaine Lutheran Home, in Belle Plaine, MN.

A time of gathering will be held on Monday, November 6, 2023, from 4-7 pm, and on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, from 10-10:45 am,...

Oct 24, 2023

Shirley Ann Kopet, age 81 of Shakopee, MN, passed away peacefully at St. Francis Regional Medical Center on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.

A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, November 3, 2023, at 11 am, with a time of gathering from 9-10:45 am, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 119...

Oct 24, 2023

Jacob “Jack” Zollar, age 86, of Duluth, MN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at Breck Homes in Bloomington, MN.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 11 AM, with visitation from 9:30 – 10:45 AM, at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16400 Duluth Ave SE, Prior Lake. Father...

Oct 17, 2023

Harlie Thompson, age 89, of Prior Lake, MN, passed peacefully with his beloved wife by his side on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at Norabella Senior Living, in Prior Lake.

A celebration of life will be held honoring Harlie on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 2 pm, with a time of gathering starting at 12 pm, at Ballard-Sunder...

Oct 13, 2023

Everett “Speedy” Gonzalez, age 83 of Shakopee, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Friday, October 13th 2023. A Celebration of Speedy’s Life will be held at Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 4550 12th Avenue East, Shakopee, MN 55379 on Saturday, November 4th from 1pm-4pm. Afterwards, there will be a gathering for family and friends at 5pm at Shakopee...

Oct 9, 2023

On October 9, 2023, Judy Irene Baker,83, of Burnsville, MN, formerly of Lebanon, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at age 83 after her long courageous fight with cancer.

A Memorial Service will be held for Judy on Saturday, Oct. 28 at Ballard Sunder Funeral Home in Prior Lake, MN (4565 Pleasant St.) at...

Oct 6, 2023

Michael “Mick” Borka, age 73 of Belle Plaine, passed away suddenly on Friday, October 6, 2023.

A time of gathering will be held in honor of Mick on Friday, October 13, 2023 from 2:00-5:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (104 1st St W) in Jordan, with a prayer service led by Fr. Michael Kaluza beginning at...

Sep 29, 2023

Mary V. Carcamo, age 58 of Shakopee, MN, passed away on Friday, September 29th, 2023. A visitation will take place at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home in Shakopee, MN (833 Marschall Road) on Friday, October 6 from 4-7pm. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 7th, starting at 1pm with a visitation being held prior from 10am-1pm. Mary...

Sep 27, 2023

Doug Nachbar, age 74 of Bloomington, MN, formerly of Jordan, MN, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at All Saints Senior Living.

A graveside service honoring Doug will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at St John Calvary Cemetery, 4950 Kreuser Road, Jordan, MN.

In lieu...

Sep 26, 2023

God looked down on his planned paradise seeking another farmer for Heaven and on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, He called home Edwin “Ed” Menden, at the age of 90. He was a lifelong resident of Shakopee, MN.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, September 28, 2023, from 3-7 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant...

Sep 24, 2023

Mark Walter Williams, age 74, of Savage, MN, passed away peacefully in the presence of family on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Fairview Southdale Hospital.

Liturgy of the word will be held at Noon on Friday, September 29, 2023 with a time of gathering honoring Mark from 11:00 AM – Noon, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation,...