Obituaries

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

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...

Apr 25, 2020

Luisa Perla Baltazar Hizon (Perla) passed way suddenly on April 25, 2020 in Edina, Minnesota. She was a loving daughter, sister, mother, Tita, and Lola to her family, and a generous, caring Ninang to countless godchildren. She touched the lives of many who considered her a faithful friend.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be live streamed...

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

Mark Eric Soderquist, of Bayport, passed away April 25, 2020 at the age of 70.

Mass of Christian Burial at the Cathedral of Saint Paul (239 Selby Ave, St. Paul, MN) will be held at 11:00 am August 21, 2020. Followed by full military honors burial at Fort Snelling National Cemetery (7601 34th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN)....

Apr 23, 2020

Dianne Ebbenga, age 70 of Savage, passed away surrounded by her family on April 23, 2020. Online condolences can be left at www.ballardsunderfuneral.com and cards mailed to Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 104 1st St. W, Jordan, MN 55352.

Dianne Marie Dirks was born on May 10, 1949 in Worthington, MN, to parents Robert and Elizabeth (Bartholomaus) Dirks. She...

Apr 21, 2020

Thomas Edward Flicek, age 72 of Prior Lake, MN, passed away April 21, 2020.

Private family services will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 1:30 PM. Friends and family may stream Tom’s service through Zoom at the following link: Tom’s Service / Meeting ID: 926 2809 3029 / Password: 882784

Friends and family...

Apr 18, 2020

Donald Clifford Arneson, long – time resident of Prior Lake passed away suddenly on April 1 8, 2020 at the age of 87. Don was born on June 11, 1932 in Benson MN to Clifford an d Lucille Arneson. He had Master degrees in Spanish and English. Don started teaching in Forest Lake and moved into other educational fields...

Apr 18, 2020

Dorothy Auberg, 86 of Chaska, MN passed away on April 18, 2020 at Friendship Manor in Shakopee.

Her graveside service will be on Monday, August 17, 2020 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery along side her husband, Richard.

Dorothy’s life story will be added soon.

Apr 18, 2020

Eileen S ue Dubin, passed away peacefully due to cancer, on Saturday, April 18, 2020, one day before her 72 nd birthday, at The Lodge of Natchez, in Elko New Market, MN. She was a longtime resident of Eagan, MN and recent years of Shakopee, MN.

A graveside service honoring Eileen will be held on Friday, July...

Apr 14, 2020

Pam Meisinger, longtime resident of Prior Lake, passed away April 14, 2020 at the age of 71. Services are delayed until a later date. Online condolences can be left here and cards mailed to Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 104 1st Street West, Jordan, MN 55352.

On January 22, 1949, Pam was born to parents Douglas and Peggy Tomason....