Obituaries

Oct 7, 2021

Maryann Catherine Siedow, 90, of Shakopee, passed away on Thursday, October 7th, 2021.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, October 14th, 2021 at the Church of St. Mary’s in Shakopee at 11am. A Time of Gathering will be held prior from 9:30-11am.

Maryann was born on October 20th, 1930, to Leo...

Oct 4, 2021

Kathleen Shankey, 85, of Prior Lake, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held for her family. Father Tom Walker will preside, and Kathleen’s granddaughter will act as urn bearer. Kathleen will be laid to rest at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery in Prior Lake.

On January 25th, 1936, Kathleen...

Oct 2, 2021

Duane Kuechle, age 59, of Jordan, MN, sadly left his family unexpectedly on Saturday, October 2, 2021, at St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Shakopee, MN.

A visitation honoring Duane will be on Friday, October 8, 2021 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 104 West First Street, Jordan and on Saturday, October 9,2021 from...

Sep 29, 2021

Tanya Marie (nee Weber) Wheeler, age 53, passed away in her home on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. A celebration of Tanya’s life will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 8, 2021 at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 833 Marschall Rd, Shakopee, MN 55379. Visitation will be held one-hour prior to services. Masks will be REQUIRED for all attendees...

Sep 28, 2021

Tracy Jay Kubista, age 73 of Shakopee, MN peacefully passed away surrounded by family on September 28, 2021. He is survived by many family members and friends who will miss him greatly. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. A private service will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a future date. A celebration of...

Sep 27, 2021

Della Volek, 74, of Lydia, was called to her heavenly home on Monday, September 27, 2021.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 11:00 AM with visitation from 9:30 – 11:00 AM at Lydia Zion United Methodist Church. Pastor Larry Kasten will preside, and Della will be laid to rest at Concord Hill...

Sep 27, 2021

William “Bill” McDougald, age 45 of Belle Plaine, passed away September 27, 2021.

Private family services will be held in his honor.

Bill was born on November 16, 1975, to parents, Bill and Cheryl McDougald at Queen of Peace Hospital in New Prague, Minnesota. Bill was raised in Belle Plaine along with his sister, Jennifer....

Sep 26, 2021

Alvin Jacob Feist’s life and vacation were cut short, when he passed away, at the age of 70, in Oviedo, Florida on Sunday, September 26, 2021. He was a resident of Prior Lake, MN.

The family will greet guests on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street...

Sep 24, 2021

Alan “Al” Fridgen, age 58 of Excelsior, MN, and formerly of Wheaton, MN, passed away on September 24, 2021.

A Gathering of Family & Friends will be held at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (833 S. Marschall Rd.) in Shakopee on Friday, October 15, 2021 from 12:00 Noon – 2:00 PM with closing words and memory sharing at...

Sep 23, 2021

Leon D. Wegener, of Prior Lake, passed away September 23, 2021 at the age of 85.

A Visitation will be held Friday, October 1, 2021 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM with prayers at 6:30 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant St. SE) in Prior Lake. Funeral Service is Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 11:00 AM...

Sep 22, 2021

On Wednesday, September 22, 2021, loving mother and grandmother, Ellorine (Schimke) Goebel passed away at Methodist Hospital.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 11:00 AM with visitation one-hour prior at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant St. SE) in Prior Lake. Ellorine will be laid to rest at the Cottage Grove...

Sep 21, 2021

DelRoy “Del” Johnson, 82, formerly of Prior Lake, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, October 1, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565Pleasant St. SE) in Prior Lake. A Time of Gathering will take place prior to services from 9:30-11:00 AM.

On September 15th,...

Sep 21, 2021

Dean Donald Bachelor, age 72 of Prior Lake, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2021. He was surrounded by wife, sons, and daughter.

Funeral Service will be held at 4:00 PM on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Faith Covenant Church, 12921 Nicollet Ave, Burnsville with Pastor John Foley presiding. Visitation will be held from 2:30 – 4:00...

Sep 18, 2021

Shirley Discher, age 94, of Prior Lake, MN, passed peacefully on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at McKenna Crossing, Prior Lake.

A funeral will be held later. Condolences and memories of Shirley can be left below. Condolence cards addressed to the family can be mailed to: Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation; 104 West First Street; Jordan, MN 55352 and...

Sep 18, 2021

Robert “Bob” “Shank” A. Nelson, of Carver, passed away September 18, 2021 at the age of 81.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 11:00 AM with visitation one-hour prior at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church in Prior Lake. Bob will be laid to rest at a later date...

Sep 18, 2021

On Saturday, September 18, 2021, loving mother, wife and grandmother, Katherine Kay Rice passed away at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. Tragically, just four weeks earlier, Kathy lost her loving husband Jeff Sr unexpectedly and was unable to truly mourn his passing as she was admitted into the hospital just a day after his funeral.

Funeral Services for Kathy...

Sep 16, 2021

Lois Sonday, age 97, of Bloomington, MN, passed peacefully on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at the Rivers of Life, in Savage, MN.

A celebration of life will be on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 11 am, with a time of gathering one hour prior, at Cedar Valley Church, 8600 Bloomington Avenue S., Bloomington, MN, Lois will be...

Sep 14, 2021

Reuben Jason “Casper” Houle, age 58, of Savage, MN, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at his home. Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, September 22 at Bridgewood Church, 6201 West 135th Street, Savage, MN, with Pastor David Huisenga officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:30 – 11:00 AM prior to services....

Sep 13, 2021

James G. (Jim) Ryan, age 83 of Savage, MN entered eternal life on September 13, 2021. All funeral events will take place on September 25, 2021 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church (24425 Old Highway 13 Blvd., Jordan, MN). Visitation will begin at 9:30 AM and the Mass at 11:00 AM. Jim will then be laid to rest, and the...

Sep 12, 2021

Ross E. Kramer, of Seattle, WA, passed away September 12, 2021 at the age of 81. He will be deeply missed by all who loved him.

Private family services will be held, and Ross will be laid to rest at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis.