Obituaries

Dec 11, 2022

Cynthia Jane Little passed away in her home surrounded by family on December 11, 2022 at the age of 75.

She was preceded in death by her father, Elmer; mother, Mary Ellen; sister, Karen, and brothers, Charles and Richard Christensen.

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Joel; children, Joel (Rose), Adam, April...

Dec 9, 2022

Sandra Kay Fine, born Sandra Kay Peters, passed away on December 9, 2022 at the age of 85 in Minnetonka, MN, surrounded by her loved ones.

Born on October 9, 1937, Sandra was raised in Jordan, MN. After receiving her R.N. degree from Swedish Hospital, she married Howard Leslie Fine.

In addition to raising her...

Dec 6, 2022

Gordon (“Gordy”) Henry Eikenbusch, 88, of Minnetonka, MN, passed away on December 6, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones.

Gordy was born on March 18, 1934 and was raised in Jordan, MN, both in the town and on his family’s farm. Gordy served in the U.S. Army in the early 1950’s. After his service, he worked on...

Dec 5, 2022

Luvurne “Luv” Joan Johnson-Acheson, age 82, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away at her home on December 5, 2022, surrounded by her loving family, in Jesus’ arms, entered into eternal life with our Heavenly Father. This, after her brave and courageous long battle suffering from Alzheimer’s Dementia. Her pain is finally over, and she is now at peace.

Dec 2, 2022

Karen Edna Chimento, 80, of Prior Lake, passed away on December 2, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held at Abbott Funeral Home and Cremation in Wabasha (236 2nd St. W) at 11am on Saturday, April 22. A visitation will be held prior from 9-11am.

Karen Edna Chimento was born November 19, 1942 in Pengilly, Mn,...

Dec 2, 2022

Mary “Janie” Busch, age 85, of Jordan and Chaska, MN, passed peacefully in the presence of her family, on Friday, December 2, 2022, at Augustana Chapel View Care Center, in Hopkins, MN.

A visitation will be on Tuesday, December 13, from 4-7 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 104 West First Street, Jordan and Wednesday, December 14,...

Dec 1, 2022

Eric Hawkinson, age 52, of Savage, MN, passed away from cancer on Thursday, December 1, 2022.

A celebration of life service will take place on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at 11am, with a time of gathering from 9:30-10:45 am, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 833 South Marschall Road, Shakopee, MN. Pastor Stephen Schmiel...

Nov 30, 2022

Stephen J. Haugh, age 70, of Prior Lake, MN, entered God’s arms in the morning hours of November 30, 2022, at Southdale Hospital, from complications of a stroke.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM on Friday, December 9, 2022, with a time of gathering beginning at 9:30 AM, all at St. Michael...

Nov 28, 2022

Mary Linda Urias-Ulibarri, age 69, of Prior Lake, MN, peacefully passed away in her sleep at home on November 28th.

A Time of Gathering will be held at Ballard Sunder Funeral Home (4564 Pleasant Street, Prior Lake) on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 from 1:00-3:00PM with closing words at 3:00PM.

Linda was born on April 25th...

Nov 25, 2022

Jon Richard Dressen, age 52, a lifelong resident of Shakopee, MN, passed away unexpectedly of complications due to pneumonia on November 25, 2022, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, in Minneapolis, MN.

A Celebration of Life lead by Deacon Joel Neisen will be held on Saturday, December 10, at 12 noon, at the Shakopee American Legion, 1266 First Avenue...

Nov 21, 2022

William “Bill” Koness, age 97, of Prior Lake, MN, entered eternal life on Monday, November 21, 2022, at Trinity Care Center in Farmington, MN.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 from 4-7PM, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, November 30,...

Nov 20, 2022

Daniel L. Pekarna, age 69, of Jordan, MN passed away on November 20, 2022. Daniel will be laid to rest at Fort Snelling National Cemetery with full military honors in the spring.

On September 16, 1953, in Shakopee, MN, Frank and Celina (Hartman) Pekarna announced the birth of their third child, Daniel. He grew up exploring the...

Nov 19, 2022

Lucille Hogan, lifelong resident of Jordan, passed away November 19, 2022 at the age of 94. She will be deeply missed by all who loved her.

A visitation will be held on Monday, November 28, 2022 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (104 First Street West) in Jordan. Mass of Christian Burial is...

Nov 19, 2022

Phil Rooney, age 81 of Prior Lake, entered eternal life while surrounded by his family on November 19, 2022. A visitation will be held from 4-7PM on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 4565 Pleasant Street SE., Prior Lake. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10AM with visitation 1-hour prior on Wednesday, November 23,...

Nov 17, 2022

Dennis “Denny” Gilb, age 71, of Prior Lake, MN passed away at his home on November 17, 2022. Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Denny’s life which will be held at the Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club (2920 220 th St E, Prior Lake – Casual Attire) from 4:00 – 8:00 PM on Thursday, December 29,...

Nov 15, 2022

This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine

And shine she did. Eileen would smile and sway to this beloved gospel hymn, never realizing the song was her song, the happy notes capturing her influence on family and friends. Born on the year’s shortest, darkest day, Eileen exemplified her name’s Gaelic...

Nov 15, 2022

Darlene I. Simmering, age 85 of Prior Lake, passed away on November 15, 2022 while surrounded by her loving family.

A visitation will be held on Friday, November 18, 2020 from 4-7 PM at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 5634 Luther Rd. SE, Prior Lake. A funeral service will be held Saturday, November 19, 2022 at 10:30AM with...

Nov 13, 2022

Deloris “Dee” Pickens, age 88 of Valrico, FL, passed away on November 13, 2022. A Celebration of Dee’s Life will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (833 Marschall Rd, Shakopee). Visitation time will be held from 10:00 – 11:00 AM prior to services. Interment will be at Dawn Valley Memorial...

Nov 10, 2022

William “Bill” Schmit, age 76, of Jordan, MN, passed peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday morning, November 10, 2022, at Praha Village in New Prague, MN.

A celebration of life will be held in Bill’s honor on Monday, November 14, at 11 am, with a visitation from 9-10:45 am, both at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 104 West...

Nov 4, 2022

Chad Wayne Forte, age 55, of Lakeville, MN passed away at his home on Friday, November 4, 2022.

A Celebration of Chad’s life will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 12:00 noon at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant St SE, Prior Lake) with Rev. Diana Hunstad presiding. Visitation time will be held from 11:00...