Obituaries

May 11, 2020

Irene Marie Jasmer, age 94, a current resident of New Prague, MN and longtime resident of Lydia, MN, passed away Monday, May 11, 2020, at Mala Strana Assisted Living and Rehabilitation Center.

A celebration of life will be livestreamed on Friday, May 15 at 11, at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Fish Lake, by visiting Immanuel-fishlake.org and clicking...

May 8, 2020

Colleen Hammer, of Jordan (formerly of Odin, MN), passed away on May 8, 2020 at the age of 86. Services will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Jordan at a later date. Condolences and memories can be left below and cards can be mailed to: Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation; 104 First Street West; Jordan, MN 55352.

May 8, 2020

Allen Eric Brown , age 86, of Savage, MN, passed away on May 8, 2020 in the company of his wife Lynn and daughter Michele. H e left the world as he lived in it – quietly and without fanfare .

Services will be held in Allen’s memory later. Condolences and memories of him can be left...

May 7, 2020

Rafael Martinez-Contreras, 54 of Chaska passed away on May 7, 2020 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital.

Private family services will be held.

Rafael’s life story will be added soon.

May 5, 2020

Chuck “Hawk” Hawkins, of Prior Lake, passed away May 5, 2020 at the age of 70. He will be deeply missed by all who love him. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Friday, June 4, 2021 from 10:30 AM – 12:00 Noon with closing words at 12:00 Noon at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation...

May 5, 2020

Richard Tyler, of Prior Lake (formerly of Thief River Falls) passed away May 5, 2020, after suffering a recent stroke. He was 77 years old.

A private family Mass will be held on Friday, May 8, 2020, at 11:00 AM. Father Tom Walker will preside, and Richard will be laid to rest at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery...

May 4, 2020

John H. Ackerman, age 78, of Big Lake , MN , formerly of Jordan , MN , passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020, at the Gardens of Foley, in Foley, MN.

What a mind cannot remember – the heart never forgets!

A celebration graveside service will now be held on Saturday, June...

May 3, 2020

Thomas “TomCat” Wayne Ahrenholz, age 62 of Prior Lake, passed away from ALS while surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 3, 2020. A graveside service will be held at Fairview Cemetery, Willmar, MN. Condolences can be left at www.ballardsunderfuneral.com and cards mailed to Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 104 First St. West, Jordan, MN 55352.

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May 2, 2020

Marilyn Jean Watson, 70 of Jordan, MN passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at her home.

Private family services will be held.

Marilyn will be buried next to her husband, George at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis.

May 1, 2020

Todd LaFond, age 57, beloved son of Arthur and Ione LaFond, passed away peacefully at his home in Wills Point, Texas on Friday, May 1, 2020. Online condolences can be left here below and cards mailed to Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 104 First Street West, Jordan, MN 55352.

Born on July 8, 1962, Todd was one of four...

Apr 30, 2020

Quinten “Mike” Hammer, of Jordan (formerly of Odin, MN), passed away March 25, 2021 at the age of 91.

A time of gathering will be held for BOTH Quinten “Mike” and his beloved wife, Colleen on Thursday, MAY 13, 2021 from 4-6pm with closing words at 6:00pm followed by military honors all at...

Apr 30, 2020

Vern Discher, age 93 of Prior Lake, MN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at McKenna Crossing, Prior Lake.

A funeral will be held later and Vern will be laid to rest at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Condolences and memories of him can be left at www.ballardsunderfuneral.com . Cards mailed to Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation,...

Apr 30, 2020

Dennis Wright, age 84, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2020, at McKenna Crossing, in Prior Lake.

Private family services will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at 11:00 AM. Pastor Karen Treat will preside, and Dennis will be laid to rest at Spring Lake Cemetery. Friends are invited to stream...

Apr 29, 2020

Lawrence “Larry” ( Wojtkowiak ) Covak , age 89, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at Estates of Excelsio r, in Excelsior, MN. The Covak family expresses a special thank you to the staff at Estates of Excelsior for the ir ca re, compassion and love for Larry during his stay.

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Apr 29, 2020

Susan “Susie” Schmidt, age 72, of Northfield (formerly of Prior Lake) passed away peacefully of natural causes, on April 29, 2020, at Three Links Care Center, in Northfield.

A private family service will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at 11:00 AM. Chaplain Ann Makena will preside. Friends and family are invited to stream Susie’s service...

Apr 28, 2020

Reagan June Schepers was welcomed into the arms of her parents on April 28, 2020. A beautiful baby girl, she weighed 7 lbs 15.9 oz and 21.5 inches long. Without taking a breath, she made such an impact on her family. It is through love, that we are reminded—Even the smallest of feet have the power to leave everlasting...

Apr 27, 2020

Kathlyne Marie LaTour, age 78, of Chaska, MN, passed away on April 27, 2020.

A celebration graveside will be held on Monday, July 13 at 2 pm, at the Shakopee Catholic Cemetery, in Shakopee, MN. Condolences and memories of Kathlyne can be left below, and cards mailed to Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 104 West First Street, Jordan,...

Apr 26, 2020

Delmont “ Bud ” Wangerin, of Lydia, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2020 at the age of 92. He will be missed by all who loved him.

A memorial service will be held honoring Bud on Tuesday, August 18, at 6:30 pm, with sweet treats served following, at Immanuel Lutheran on Fish Lake, 20200 Fairlawn Avenue,...

Apr 25, 2020

John Bongard, longtime resident of Prior Lake, passed away April 25, 2020 at the age of 67. Services will be held at a later date. Online condolences can be left at www.BallardSunderFuneral.com and cards mailed to Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 104 First Street W., Jordan.

On July 28, 1952 in Hopkins, MN parents Mercel and Margaret (Glatzel) Bongard...

Apr 25, 2020

Frances Spielman, age 9 1 , of Shakopee, MN, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 25, 2020 , at the Wellstead of Rogers, in Rogers, MN.

Frances will be laid to rest at a private graveside service at Oakwood Cemetery in Belle Plaine, MN. A celebration of life service will be held...