Obituaries

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.

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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.

Sep 11, 2021

John W. Fitzgerald, age 73, of Prior Lake, MN passed away on September 11, 2021 at The Pillars Hospice Home in Oakdale, MN.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 24, 2021 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 16400 Duluth Ave SE, Prior Lake, with Fr. Tom Walker presiding. Livestream can be...

Sep 8, 2021

John Patrick Eggert, age 52 of Prior Lake, passed away unexpectedly September 8, 2021. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 from 4-6PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation Prior Lake Chapel (4565 Pleasant St. SE.) in Prior Lake A celebration of John’s life will be Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 11AM with a visitation...

Sep 4, 2021

Don Pask, age 73, of Savage, MN, entered eternal life on Saturday, September 4, 2021.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, September 13, 2021 at 11:00 AM, with a visitation from 10-10:45 AM, both at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church (4625 West 125th Street) in Savage, MN. The mass will be live...

Sep 1, 2021

Scott Scepaniak, of Prior Lake, passed away September 1, 2021 at the age of 64.

A visitation will be held Tuesday, September 7, 2021 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant St. SE) in Prior Lake. Funeral Service is Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at 10:30 AM with visitation one-hour prior at St....

Sep 1, 2021

Royal Nelson, age 79, of Prior Lake, MN and Remer, MN, passed peacefully on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, surrounded by his loving family, at St Gertrude’s Health and Rehabilitation Center, in Shakopee, MN.

A Celebration of Life will be on Thursday, September 9, at 11 am, with a visitation starting at 9:30 am, at Lydia Zion United...

Aug 31, 2021

Jeannette Zappetillo was a beautifully caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She passed away surrounded by her family at home on August 31st, 2021 after an arduous 10-month battle with pancreatic cancer. She never let the pain of life’s trials wipe the warm smile off her face or take away her quirky sense of humor. Her generous and...

Aug 31, 2021

Diane (Baker) Homa, 73, passed away on Tuesday, August 31st, 2021.

A graveside funeral service will be held at Acacia Cemetery in Mendota Heights on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 2:00 PM. Diana is preceded in death by her parents; Griffin and Dorothy Baker, and her brother-in-law Gordon Shafer. Diana is survived by her daughter, Jenny (Jeremy)...

Aug 31, 2021

John Albert Breimhorst, age 83, of Jordan passed away on August 31, 2021. A visitation will take place at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (104 First Street West) in Jordan on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 from 3:00 – 7:00 PM, and Wednesday, September 8 , 2021 from 9:30 – 10:30 AM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St....