Obituaries

Nov 4, 2021

Merle Elmer Theis, age 60, of Shakopee, MN, passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021, from COVID-19, at the University of Minnesota Hospital, in Minneapolis, MN.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, November 26, 2021 at 5:00 PM with a time of gathering from 3:00 – 5:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral...

Nov 4, 2021

Craig D. Hallett, age 68, of Shakopee, MN, passed peacefully the early morning of Thursday, November 4, 2021, at Emerald Crest Assisted Living, in Burnsville, MN.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 11:00 AM, with a time of gathering from 10:00 – 11:00 AM, both at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation,...

Nov 3, 2021

Larry Arends passed away peacefully on November 3, 2021, at his home in Prior Lake, Minnesota, under home hospice care, due to complications of a rare liver disease, Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC).

One of the last of a generation to be delivered at home, Larry was born on a farm between Jewell and Stanhope on August 31,...

Nov 3, 2021

Mark Nolte passed away November 3, 2021 at the age of 64.

Mark is preceded in death by his father, Jerome Nolte

Survived by mother, Sharon Nolte; sons, Nathan (Becky) Nolte, Josh Nolte; grandkids, Eryn, Addison and Aryanna; brother, Randy (Sam); niece, Paige Nolte (Eric)

Mark loved the outdoors, he was an avid...

Nov 3, 2021

Roger W. Bresnahan, age 83, of Lonsdale, MN, formerly of Savage and Prior Lake, MN, passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Northfield Hospital. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, November 12, 2021 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Prior Lake. A Time of Gathering will be held from 4:00 – 7:00...

Nov 3, 2021

Vera Bernice Benzel (Thorson), age 102, died Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at McKenna Crossing, Prior Lake, MN.

Survived by son, David (Cynthia) of Groveland, FL; daughter, Ann Rieck of Prior Lake, MN; grandchildren, Travis (Katy) Rieck, Inver Grove Heights, MN, Kyle Rieck (Brittany Scott), Chaska, MN, Chris (Ellen) Rieck, Jordan, MN, Tarah (Cobe) Mikacich, Orlando, FL, Tyler...

Nov 1, 2021

Shirley Wiseman, age 88, of Prior Lake, MN, passed peacefully on Monday morning, November 1, 2021, at Augustana Regent of Burnsville, in Burnsville, MN.

A celebration of life honoring Shirley was held on Friday, December 3, 2021 at 11:00 AM, with a time of gathering one hour prior, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE,...

Oct 30, 2021

John Patrick Mullenmeister, 68, passed away at his home on October 30, 2021 after a two year battle with injuries stemming from a car accident.

John was born and raised in Faribault, MN. He graduated from Faribault High School in 1972 and briefly attended Mankato State where he studied anthropology. While in high school he met his...

Oct 27, 2021

Joey B. Mahlen, age 62 of Bloomington, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, November 5, 2021 at 11AM with a visitation beginning at 9:30AM all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (833 S Marschall Rd.) in Shakopee. Family and friends who can’t attend in-person are invited to stream...

Oct 26, 2021

Sheila Stahler passed away October 26, 2021 very peacefully with her family present to comfort her at Hennepin Healthcare Hospital in Minneapolis.

Sheila was born July 2, 1952 in Minneapolis, MN to parents Robert and Frances Germain, but spent her childhood and teen years in Stillwater, MN where she attended elementary and high school. Later Sheila attended...

Oct 25, 2021

Catharina (Cathy) Theresia Veldhuis, age 95 of Prior Lake, passed away on October 25, 2021. A visitation will be held at 9:30 AM on November 17, 2021 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM at St. Michael Catholic Church, Prior Lake. Cathy will be laid to rest at St. Michael Catholic...

Oct 24, 2021

Kathryn J. Grassmann, age 74, entered eternal life on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at her home peacefully surrounded by her family after a 20 year battle with cancer. A Time of Gathering to honor of Kathy will be held from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM with Closing Words & Prayers at 2:30 PM on Saturday, November 6, 2021, at...

Oct 24, 2021

James Link, age 66 of Lester Prairie and formerly of Jordan passed away on Monday, Oct. 24th at Abbott Northwestern Hospital.

He was born November 22, 1944 to parents Wilfred and Mathilda (Colling) Link in Shakopee, MN.

Jim was a proud member of both the Jordan and Shakopee Fire Departments. He loved to garden, flowers,...

Oct 22, 2021

Daniel A. Gosse, age 62, of Jordan, MN, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (833 S. Marschall Rd.) in Shakopee, MN. Visitation will be held prior to services from 9:30 – 11:00 AM. Interment at Marystown Catholic Cemetery in Shakopee....

Oct 18, 2021

Gail M. Klingfuss née Christopherson, age 87 of Shakopee, formerly of Austin, MN, entered eternal life on October 18, 2021. A funeral service will be held at 10AM with a visitation 1-hour prior on Friday, October 22, 2021 at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 833 South Marschall Road, Shakopee, MN 55379. Friends are invited to livestream the funeral by clicking on...

Oct 18, 2021

Kathleen M. “Kate”’Greden, age 71 of Prior Lake, MN, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at 1PM with a visitation 2-hours prior at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16400 Duluth Ave SE., Prior Lake.

Father Tom Walker will preside and Kate’s grandchildren will act...

Oct 16, 2021

Holly Sharon Davis, age 59, of Jordan, MN, passed peacefully in the presence of her beloved family on Saturday, October 16, 2021.

A time of gathering honoring Holly will be held on Friday, November 12, 2021 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 104 West First Street, Jordan and on Saturday, November 13, 2021...

Oct 10, 2021

Henry Harold Grapper, age 73, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021.

A private family graveside will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery with military honors provided by the Fort Snelling Memorial Rifle Squad.

Henry was born in New Prague, MN on August 5, 1948, to parents Henry A. and Florence (Conrady) Grapper. Following...

Oct 10, 2021

Steve Mckenna of Jordan, formerly of Coon Rapids, 54, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021. A public visitation will be held at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant St. SE) in Prior Lake on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM. A private family funeral will take place at 6:00 PM following the visitation. In lieu...

Oct 9, 2021

Debra Jean Schmitz of Shakopee, MN, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, October 9, 2021 just shy of her 68 th birthday.

A time of gathering will be held on Monday, November 22, 2021 from 2-3 p.m., with a Celebration of Life at 3 p.m., both at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 833 South Marschall Road,...