Obituaries

Feb 10, 2024

Mary Ann Oldenburg, of Jordan, passed away February 10, 2024 at the age of 83.

A Christian Funeral will be held on February 16, 2024 at 11:00 AM with visitation 2-hours prior at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Jordan, 100 6th St W, Jordan. Pastor Jeremy Glowicki will preside. Mary will be laid to rest...

Feb 9, 2024

Linda Williams, of Prior Lake, passed away February 9, 2024 at the age of 74.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, February 23, 2024 at 4:00 PM with a time of gathering from 2:00 – 4:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant St. SE) in Prior Lake. Pastor Joel Farber will...

Feb 8, 2024

Frank (Billy) G. Benavides Jr. (86) of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away on February 8, 2024 at M Health Fairview St. John’s Hospital with his devoted wife by his side. Frank was hospitalized and was placed in the ICU after suffering a significant stroke that eventually led to his death. Frank was born in Sinton,...

Feb 8, 2024

Patricia “Pat” Cragoe, age 96, of Jordan, MN and Belle Plaine, MN, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Methodist Hospital.

A celebration of life will be held in the Spring.

Pat is the mother to Kate (Jim) Smith, William (JoAnn) Cragoe, Tim (Vicki Anderson) Cragoe, Carol Cragoe, and the late Brian “Ace” Cragoe....

Feb 5, 2024

Justin Daniel Stockman, age 46, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away unexpectedly on February 5, 2024.

A Prayer Service led by Father Tom Walker will be held on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 3 pm, with a gathering starting at 1 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake, MN. Justin...

Feb 2, 2024

Kenneth “Ken” Krejce, age 70, of Savage, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 2, 2024.

A prayer service will be held on Saturday, February 10, at 12:30 pm, with a visitation starting at 11 am, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake. Father Tom Walker will preside. A lunch will follow celebrating...

Feb 2, 2024

Lois A. Schauer, 84, of Shakopee, MN passed away on February 2, 2024. A Christian Funeral will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at 11:00 AM with visitation time from 10-11:00 AM all at Living Hope Lutheran Church, 8600 Horizon Drive, Shakopee. Pastor Rod Pudell will preside. Lois will be laid to rest at Christ Lutheran Church Memorial Gardens...

Jan 30, 2024

Ron “Lars” Larson, age 83, of Shakopee, MN, entered eternal peace on Tuesday, January 30, 2024.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, February 16, 2024, at 11 AM, with a time of gathering from 9:30-11 AM, all at The Parish of Saints Joachim and Anne – St. Mary of...

Jan 30, 2024

Joseph ‘Joe’ Vincent Riordan of Prior Lake, MN passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and his dedicated caregivers on January 30, 2024, at the age of 96.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 19, 2024 at 11AM with a Time of Gathering from 10-10:45AM all at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16400 Duluth...

Jan 28, 2024

Billie Lou Horton-Clements, age 77, of Jacksonville, FL passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at St Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee, MN. Her passing is a tremendous loss. She was a phenomenal mother, who was kind, loving and hopeful. She deeply cared for others and their wellbeing. Our “Billie” was strong and determined. She fought her illness...

Jan 27, 2024

Richard J. Johnson , age 77 of Bloomington, passed away at home after a courageous battle with cancer on January 27, 2024.

Richard John Johnson was born May 5, 1946 in Lake Benton, MN. He grew up there on the family farm. He used to love to go to his Uncle Marvin’s farm and help with chores....

Jan 20, 2024

Emerald Olivia Smith passed away peacefully in her family’s arms on January 20, 2024. She was just five years old. Emmie will be missed every day, but her family takes comfort knowing she is at peace.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Monday, January 29, 2024 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM with...

Jan 20, 2024

Alice B. O’Keefe, age 95, of Prior Lake, MN, entered eternal peace on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Shakopee Friendship Manor Health Care Center.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held honoring Alice on Friday, January 26, 2024, at 11 am, with a time of gathering from 9:30 -10:45 am, at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16400...

Jan 19, 2024

David “Dave” Paul Arens, age 90, of Lakeville, MN, passed away peacefully with family at his side on January 19, 2024. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and good friend. He will be missed dearly.

Dave was born on November 25, 1933 to Francis and Henrietta Arens in Slayton, MN as the oldest of...

Jan 15, 2024

David Emmett Radanke, age 75, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away on January 15, 2024. A Christian Funeral will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 11:00 AM, with visitation time from 9:00 – 10:45 AM, all at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 5634 Luther Rd SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372. Pastor Greg DeMuth will preside. David will be...

Jan 14, 2024

Larry Nickelson, age 83, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2024. A Time of Gathering will be held to honor Larry on Monday, January 22 nd , 2024 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant St SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation...

Jan 12, 2024

Kathleen “Tootsie” Lauer, 81, of Bloomington, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2024 at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 19, 2024 at 1:00 PM with a time of gathering from Noon – 1:00 PM at St. Michael Catholic Church in Prior Lake. Father Tom Walker will preside,...

Jan 11, 2024

Catherine Kes, 89, of Jordan, passed away on January 11, 2024. A Time of Gathering was held at Ridges Golf Course in Jordan from 4-7pm on January 18, 2024. At 7:00 PM, there was a Celebration of Life ceremony held at Ridges – A recording of the service is available here: Cathy Kes Celebration of Life ....

Jan 10, 2024

Gerald (Jerry) Hafermann, age 88 formerly of Prior Lake passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, surrounded by family.

He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Arlene; children, Deb (Dave) Sagisser, Scott (Deanna) Hafermann, Kevin (Betsy) Hafermann, Tammy (Jeff) Hafermann; stepchildren, Lori Zenk, Jim (Suzanne) Zenk; grandchildren: Amy, Krissy, Bryan, Nicole, Lauren, Hailey, Parker,...

Jan 10, 2024

Virginia Lou Sjoberg, age 86, of Jordan, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2024.

A Private Mass will take place at St. John the Baptist in Jordan, Mn. Guests may join via live stream of the mass by visiting http://sjbjordan.org

She was born December 7, 1937 in Gilbert, MN to Frank and Mary (Kramerich) Novak...