Obituaries

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,...

Sep 22, 2023

Lenore Mae Sewell, age 88 of Prior Lake, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 22, 2023. A celebration of Lenore’s life will take place on Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 11-2 PM, with memory sharing beginning at 1:15 PM, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant St. SE, Prior Lake.

Lenore was the third of five...

Sep 18, 2023

Darlene E. Johnson, age 89 of Shakopee, MN, left this world suddenly on Monday, September 18, 2023. A celebration of Darlene’s life will be held from 2-3:30 PM on Monday, September 25, 2023 with a memorial service led by Pastor Larry Kasten at 3:30 PM, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 833 Marschall Rd, Shakopee.

Darlene was...

Sep 15, 2023

Dennis Simpson, age 79, of Jordan, joined his parents and family in Heaven on September 15, 2023.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, September 22, 2023 at 11AM with a Time of Gathering starting at 9:30AM, all at Hope Lutheran Church, 201 Hope Ave, Jordan, MN.

Dennis was born March 2, 1944...

Sep 13, 2023

Elizabeth “Betty” Malecha, age 81 of Jordan MN, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on September 13, 2023. A Time of Gathering will be held in honor of Betty on Tuesday, September 19th 2023 from 3-5:30PM with a short prayer service starting at 5:30PM, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 104 1st St. W, Jordan MN....

Sep 12, 2023

Michael Davis Johnson passed away peacefully at Ridges hospital in Burnsville Tuesday morning, September 12, 2023 in the presence of his loving wife Cindy. Heaven gained a new security guard for the Pearly Gates.

A Time of Gathering will be held on Wednesday, September 20th, 2023 from 4-7PM with closing words at 7PM, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral...

Sep 7, 2023

Muriel J. Sampson, age 91, of Burnsville, MN, passed away on September 7, 2023. A Celebration of Muriel will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 16, 2023 with visitation time one hour prior at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant St SE, Prior Lake, MN. Lunch and Reception will be held at Bonnie and Doug’s house following...

Sep 6, 2023

Dennis Gordon Vogt, age 78, of Shakopee, MN, passed peacefully in the presence of his family on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, while at his home.

A time of gathering honoring Dennis will be held on Monday, October 2, 2023, from 3- 6 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 833 South Marschall Road, Shakopee....

Sep 3, 2023

Calvin James Wartnick, age 24, of Savage, MN, passed away on September 3, 2023. A Time of Gathering will be held from 9:00 – 11:00 AM on Friday, September 8, 2023 with brief closing words at 11:00 AM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant St SE, Prior Lake, MN. Lunch will be served following services from...

Aug 30, 2023

Dorothy Jelen went home to Heaven on August 30, 2023 at the age of 93. She was a beloved member of the Jordan community and will be missed by all who knew her.

A visitation will be held on Monday, September 11, 2023 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (104 First Street West)...

Aug 28, 2023

Phyllis M. Rowe, age 95, peacefully passed with beloved family at her side on Monday, August 28, 2023, at her home in Prior Lake, MN.

A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at 11:00 AM, with a visitation from 9-10:45 AM, at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Fish Lake (20200 Fairlawn Avenue) in...

Aug 27, 2023

Thomas R. Grund Sr., age 58, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away on August 27, 2023 at his home. A Time of Gathering will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 PM on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Ballard Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant St SE) in Prior Lake. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM...

Aug 25, 2023

Luz Galino Dayrit passed away peacefully on August 25, 2023 at the age of 90. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, September 1, 2023 at 11:00 AM with visitation one-hour prior at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Jordan. Father Neil Bakker will preside, and Luz will be laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery in...

Aug 20, 2023

Jake Edward Lennox , 66, of Jordan, passed away unexpectedly at his home on August 20, 2023. A Time of Gathering will be held in his honor at Ballard Sunder Funeral Home in Jordan, MN (104 1st St. W) on Saturday, August 26, 2023 from 1-4pm with some closing words at 4pm.

Jake was born in Grafton,...

Aug 17, 2023

Michael “Mike” Mathias Busch, 75 of Jordan, passed away peacefully August 17, 2023.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, August 31, 2023 with a time of gathering beginning at 9:30AM, all at St. John the Baptist Church, 313 2nd St E, Jordan. Father Neil Bakker will preside. Interment will be...

Aug 17, 2023

David P. Leba, age 76 of Fergus Falls, MN, formerly of Minneapolis, MN passed away on August 17, 2023. Visitation Monday, August 28, 2023 from 4-7 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 4565 Pleasant St SE, Prior Lake. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 10 AM at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16400 Duluth Ave SE, Prior Lake,...

Aug 15, 2023

Floyd Allen Nagler, age 73 of Prior Lake, passed away with loved ones by his side on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. A time of gathering will be held for Floyd on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 from 4-7 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant St SE, Prior Lake. Floyd will be laid to rest at Fort Snelling National...

Aug 11, 2023

Verna Elizabeth Erickson (nee Hasselton), age 88, descendant of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe and longtime resident of Prior Lake, peacefully passed surrounded by her loving family and journeyed to the spirit world on Friday August 11, 2023.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Verna on Saturday, August 19 at 12 PM...

Aug 10, 2023

Tom Shepley, 61, of Burnsville, MN, passed away peacefully at home on August 10, 2023. Tom will be deeply missed by his wife of 29 years, Debra; his sons, Brett (Emma), Tucker (Taylor), Jake and Marcus; sister Sandra Shepley, and brother Dr. Robert (Liz) Shepley.

He was preceded in death by his parents Warren and Patricia Shepley,...

Aug 10, 2023

Peter Gunderson, 76, of Savage, MN, formerly of Detroit Lakes, MN, peacefully passed away at his home on August 10, 2023.

Pete is survived by his loving wife, LaVonne Gunderson; step children, Kriss (Patty) Boatman, Sonja (Isaac) Anderson; and many other loving relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Lotte Gunderson;...