Obituaries

2020

Steve Robards, of Portland, Oregon, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 56. He had a big personality and an even bigger heart.

A Virtual Memorial Service was held on Saturday, December 12, 2020. A recording of the service is available at the following link: Steve Robards Memorial Service .

Steve’s Godson and...

2020

Keith Cilla, of Farmington, passed away much too soon at the age of 34. He will be deeply missed by all who loved him.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2020 from 4:00 – 8:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (833 S. Marschall Road) in Shakopee. Face masks and social distancing are required....

Jan 1, 2020

Leonard “Len” Jones, age 87 of Shakopee, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2020. No services will be held.

Len was born in Phoenix, AZ on August 4, 1932. Len is preceded in death by his daughter, Susan; parents, Aden (Bertha) Jones; brothers, Bill and Aden Jr. Jones. He is survived by his wife, Carol; special nephew,...

Jan 1, 2020

Gary Ross Syde passed away at his home on New Year’s Day at the age of 55. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandpa, son and brother. A gathering of family and friends will be held, Saturday January 11th from 10am -12 noon at Ballard Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake. Gary’s celebration and luncheon will...

2020

A resident of Prior Lake, MN, Michelle “Shelly” Kartschoke was only 46 years of age, when she passed away unexpectedly while hiking on Mount Crested Butte in Colorado. Most important in Shelly’s life was family. She was a beloved wife, devoted mother, loving daughter and sister. Shelly’s greatest passion and devotion was that of being a mother to Nicholas,...

2020

A gathering of friends and family will be on Thursday, December 10, from 3-8 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake and starting at 9:30 am prior to Mass at church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, December 11, at 11 am, at St. Michael Catholic Church 16311 Duluth Street, Prior...

2020

Visitation for Randy Lewis will be Friday, July 25, from 4-8 pm at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Prior Lake. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, July 26 at 11 am with visitation starting at 10 am, all at the Church of St. Michael, Prior Lake. Father Tom Sieg will preside. Pallbearers will be Chuck Lewis, Jim Lewis, Robert Olson,...

Dec 31, 2019

George Raymond Algren, age 82, of Prior Lake, MN, passed peacefully on Friday, July 16, 2021, at Kingsley Shores Assisted Living, in Lakeville, MN.

A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Michael Catholic Church, in Prior Lake. Father Tom Walker will preside. George will be laid to rest at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery....

Dec 30, 2019

Juanita Leno, age 77 of Prior Lake, passed away due to complications of colon cancer on December 30, 2019 at the U of M Hospital. A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, January 6, 2020 at 11AM with a visitation starting at 9:30AM at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, 3611 North Berens Rd. NW, Prior Lake. Pastor...

Dec 27, 2019

Joyce Elaine Kopet, age 64 of Shakopee, passed away on December 27, 2019 after enduring numerous health complications. A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 10, 2020 at 11AM with a visitation starting at 9:30AM at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 119 West 8 th Street, Shakopee. Pastor Gary Kinkel will preside and Joyce will be...

Dec 27, 2019

Althea Anne Thiessen, age 79 of Jordan, passed away on December 27, 2019. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 2PM with a visitation 1-hour prior at Lydia Zion United Methodist Church, 1026 E. 205 th St., Jordan. Pastor Larry Kasten will preside. Althea’s final resting place will be Spirit Hill Cemetery in Jordan....

Dec 26, 2019

Philip “Phil” J. James, age 75, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 26, 2019, at United Mercy Hospital, in Fridley, MN.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 2, from 4-6 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake and on Friday, January 3, from 10-10:45 am, followed...

Dec 25, 2019

Glenn Louis Kerkow, of Montgomery, formerly of Jordan, passed away on Christmas morning 2019 at the age of 86. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, January 4, 2019 at 11:00AM with visitation beginning at 9:30AM at St John’s Lutheran Church, 105 Spruce Avenue NW, Montgomery. Pastor Jason Pollington will preside. Glenn’s grandchildren will act as pallbearers and...

Dec 24, 2019

Patrick “Pat” Prober t, age 91, of Prior Lake, MN, went home to spend Christmas with Jesus , on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 , at the Belle Plaine Lutheran Home, with his family at his side.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, January 2, at 11 am, with a time of gathering star ting...

Dec 24, 2019

Margaret Ellen Heinz, age 84, of Shakopee, MN, entered eternal peace on Christmas Eve morning, December 24, 2019, at the Belle Plaine Lutheran Home, Belle Plaine, MN.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, December 29, from 2-4 pm and on Monday, December 30, from 10-11 am, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am,...

Dec 23, 2019

Kathleen Antonsen, 58 passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019 at Hennepin County Medical Center.

Private family services.

Dec 22, 2019

Skye Overson went home to her Heavenly Father far too early on December 22, 2019. She was just two years old.

A Celebration of Skye’s Life will be held on Monday, January 6, 2020. Funeral service is at 12:00 Noon with a time of gathering from 10:30 AM – 12:00 Noon at River Valley Church in Shakopee....

Dec 21, 2019

Linda Demel, of Shakopee (formerly of Bloomington), passed away December 21, 2019 at the age of 77. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 11:00 AM with visitation one-hour prior at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (833 S. Marschall Road) in Shakopee. Pastor Diana Hunstad will preside, and Linda’s granddaughter will...

Dec 19, 2019

Erin Mary McDevitt, age 28, of Duluth, formerly of Eagan, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2019.

A time of gathering will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2020 beginning at 12:30 PM, with a prayer service at 1 PM, and a continued time of gathering following until 3PM, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 833 S. Marschall...

Dec 19, 2019

Jordan Sampson, age 24 of Savage, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 19, 2019.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, December 26, from 4-7PM and on Friday, December 27 from 10-10:45AM, followed by a funeral service at 11AM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant Street SE) in Prior Lake. Pastor Diana Hunstad will preside....