Obituaries

Jan 21, 2020

Mabel Jane Solberg Hagen died peacefully on January 21, 2020 in Shakopee, Minnesota. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, January 27, 2020 at 11:00 AM with visitation from 9:30 – 10:45 AM at Zoe Church (14300 W. Burnsville Parkway) in Burnsville, Minnesota. Jane will be laid to rest with her husband at a private interment...

Jan 20, 2020

Brian “BJ” Johnson, age 51, of Shakopee, MN, formerly of Prior Lake, MN, passed away on January 20, 2020. He was taken too soon from his family and many devoted friends.

A graveside service honoring Brian will be held on Friday, July 31, at 10 am, at Spring Lake Cemetery, 16800 Lime Road SE, Prior Lake, MN....

Jan 19, 2020

Roger L. Zaugg, age 77 of Jordan, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 following complications from lung cancer. A time of gathering will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 12-2PM with a reception following all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 833 S. Marschall Rd., Shakopee.

On August 10, 1942, Roger was born on...

Jan 19, 2020

Terry Doyle, age 75, of Hackensack and Prior Lake, MN, passed away January 19, 2020, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, MN.

A time of gathering will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2020 from 1:00-3:00 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant Street SE) in Prior Lake. Terry will be laid to rest with military honors...

Jan 16, 2020

Jeffrey S. Bruha passed away on January 16 th , 2020 following a 14 month battle against ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). Jeff passed away at his home in Prior Lake, Minnesota, at the age of 58.

Jeff was born on July 21 st 1961 in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Jeff was a retired Search and Rescue “S.A.R” and...

Jan 16, 2020

Patricia “Miss Pat” Peare, age 83 of Richfield, MN, passed away on Thursday morning at home, January 16, 2020. A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2020 from 4-7 PM and on Friday, January 24, 2020 starting at 9:30 AM, followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 11 AM all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 833...

Jan 15, 2020

Blake Charles Menking passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 from 2:00-4:00 PM with a celebration of life service at 4:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant Street SE) in Prior Lake.

Blake was born on June 15, 1982 to Pamela and Charles...

Jan 12, 2020

Shell e y Toso was born to eternal life on January 12, 2020. Mass of Christian Burial is Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 11:00 AM with visitation one-hour prior at St. Michael Catholic Church (16400 Duluth Ave. SE) in Prior Lake. Father Tom Walker will preside, and Shelley’s grandsons, Josh & Caleb, will act as urn bearers. Shelley will...

Jan 10, 2020

Cathi Boegeman, of Prior Lake, passed away January 10, 2020 at the age of 71. A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2020 from 3:00 – 7:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial is Friday, January 17, 2020 at 11:00 AM with visitation from 9:30 – 10:45 AM. All services will be held at St. Michael’s Catholic Church...

Jan 9, 2020

Pete Menke, age 82, of Jordan, MN, entered eternal peace on Thursday, January 9, 2020, at St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Shakopee, MN. The family was present at his bedside.

A visitation will be held on Monday, January 13, 2020 from 3-7 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 104 West First Street, Jordan and on Tuesday, January...

Jan 8, 2020

Reggie “R.A.” Rasner, Jr., of Prior Lake (formerly of Rochester), passed away January 8, 2020 at the age of 84. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at 1:00 PM with visitation one-hour prior at the McKenna Crossing chapel (13810 Shepherds Path NW) in Prior Lake. Pastor Karen Treat will preside, and R.A.’s grandson, Aaron...

Jan 4, 2020

Clifford “Cliff” Kersting, age 91, of Jordan, MN, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, January 4, 2020, at Oak Terrace Assisted Living, in Jordan.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 9, from 4-7 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation 104 W . First Street, Jordan and on Friday, January 10, from 10-10:45 am, followed by...

Jan 3, 2020

Robert (Bob) Schneiderhan, 85, Savage, died at home on January 3, 2020.

Bob was born October 26, 1934, in Savage to George and Anna (Walsh) Schneiderhan, the youngest of their four children. The 12+ year age difference between Bob and his nearest siblings ensured his special status as the much beloved “baby brother” in the...

Jan 2, 2020

Marcos Mancera Centeno Jr, age 25, of Savage, MN, sadly and unexpectedly left his family, on Thursday, January 2, 2020, at St Francis Regional Medical Center, Shakopee, MN.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 7, from 5-8 pm and on Wednesday, January 8, a funeral service will be held at 9:30 am, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral...

2020

Janet Marie Mullenmeister died on Wednesday, May 26, 2022, in New Prague, MN, at Praha Village at the age of 73.

Jan was born and raised on a farm outside of New Prague, graduated from New Prague high school, then attended Faribault Technical School. She met her husband, Mike Mullenmeister, while they both attended school in Faribault....

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

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...

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,...

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,...