Obituaries

Jul 30, 2021

Annette “Ann” Eischens, age 75, of Prior Lake, MN passed away peacefully on July 30, 2021 at Grainwood Senior Apartments in Prior Lake. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Prior Lake. Visitation will be held prior to services from 9:30 – 11:00 AM. Interment Credit...

Jul 30, 2021

Irene C. Buresh, age 85 of Jordan, entered eternal life on July 30, 2021. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at 11:00 AM at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, Prior Lake. Irene will be laid to rest at St. Catherine’s Catholic Cemetery. Father Michael Miller will preside, and Irene’s grandchildren will act...

Jul 28, 2021

Bob Jader age 78, passed away early in the morning of Wednesday, July 28, 2021. He resided in Prior Lake, MN, for over 50 years with his wife Betsy.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, August 8, 2021 from 2:00-5:00 PM, with reflections at 3:00 PM, all at the Wilds Golf Club, 3151 Wilds...

Jul 26, 2021

Steven “Steve” Ted Lati, of Shakopee, MN, passed away at his residence on Monday, July 26, 2021.

A visitation will be held Thursday, August 19, 2021, from 11:00-12:00 Noon with a luncheon to follow at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (833 S. Marschall Rd.) in Shakopee.

On July 13, 1952, Steve was born in Hibbing, MN...

Jul 26, 2021

Richard Allan McGregor, age 57, of Prior Lake, MN, passed on Monday, July 26, 2021, at the University of Minnesota East Bank, in Minneapolis, MN.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, August 20, 2021 at 6:00 PM, with a time of gathering from 4:00-6:00 PM, both at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant Street...

Jul 26, 2021

William J. “Bill” Ramsey, age 90, of Lakeville, MN passed away peacefully at his residence at Kingsley Shores Senior Living Center in Lakeville, MN on July 26, 2021. A private family celebration of life will be held in August. Memorials are preferred and will be donated to Minnesota Hospice Foundation, Lakeville, MN, or the donor’s choice.

Bill...

Jul 25, 2021

John Franklin Lay passed away peacefully on July 25,2021 at 88 years old. He was born to Keith and Gladys Lay on October 7, 1932 in St. Joseph, Missouri. He served his country in the Army and after being honorably discharged married the love of his life Merna in 1958.

John and Merna owned and operated Lay’s...

Jul 22, 2021

Joan Phyllis (Moskalik) Simons, longtime resident of Chaska (formerly of Santa Clara, CA), passed away peacefully on July 22, 2021 at the age of 92. She was a wonderful woman and will be missed by so many.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, August 2, 2021 at 11:00 AM with visitation one-hour prior at...

Jul 21, 2021

Mac “Rita” Driscoll of Prior Lake, formerly of Richfield, peacefully entered eternal life on July 21, 2021, at the age of 93.

She was born in Gary, South Dakota on December 20, 1927, to parents Thomas and Clara (Meyer) McLain and was the youngest of five siblings. She graduated from Gary High School in 1945 and moved...

Jul 21, 2021

Hazel Grewe, age 91, of Jordan, MN, passed peacefully on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at St. Gertrude’s Health and Rehabilitation Center, in Shakopee, MN.

A funeral service will be held honoring Hazel on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 11:00 AM, with a visitation from 10-10:50 AM, all at St John’s Lutheran Church, 300 East Fourth Street, Chaska,...

Jul 19, 2021

Anderson Nguyen, age 53 of Shakopee, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021.

A visitation time will be held on Saturday, July 24, 2021 beginning at 10:30 AM with traditional Buddhist prayers beginning at 11:00 AM. A final viewing will take place following prayers. All services will be held at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (833 S Marschall Rd.) in...

Jul 15, 2021

David James Deutsch age 71 of Jordan, died suddenly at his home on Thursday, July 15, 2021.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, from 4:30-6:00 PM followed by a memorial service at 6:00 PM all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (104 First Street W) in Jordan, MN. Military Honors will follow the service...

Jul 13, 2021

David Herbert Thul, age 78, a lifelong resident of Shakopee, MN, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at his home. Private family services will be held honoring Dave.

David was born on Christmas Day in 1942, in Shakopee, to parents, John and Dorothy (Grafenstatte) Thul.

He grew up in Shakopee, where he graduated from...

Jul 13, 2021

Dave Stephens, age 66 of Shakopee, MN passed away July 13, 2021.

A Time of Gathering will be held Monday, July 19, 2021 from 10:30-12:00 Noon concluding with brief prayers and a reception following at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (833 S Marschall Rd.) in Shakopee.

Dave was born October 9, 1954 in Shakopee to parents,...

Jul 11, 2021

Jerry Westphal, age 63, of Jordan, MN, passed on Sunday morning July 11, 2021, at his home.

A time of gathering, honoring Jerry will be held on Friday, July 16, 2021 from 4:00-6:00 PM, with closing words at 6:00 PM, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 104 First Street West, Jordan, MN. Following the closing words Jerry’s family...

Jul 10, 2021

William “Bill” P. Klingberg Jr, age 83, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away peacefully and on his own terms the early morning of Saturday, July 10, 2021, at his son’s home in Shakopee, MN.

A visitation will be held on Friday, July 16, 2021, from 4:00-7:00 PM, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior...

Jul 9, 2021

*** PLEASE NOTE: The location of Rich’s service has changed.

Richard “Rich” Beckfeld, age 95 of Loretto (formerly of New Hope) passed away Friday, July 9, 2021. A Liturgy of the Word will be held Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 11AM with a visitation beginning at 9:30AM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation...