Obituaries

Jul 4, 2019

Betty Burke passed away quietly on her 75 th birthday on July 4 , 2019, at her home in Jordan, MN.

A garden celebration honoring Betty’s life will be held on Saturday, July 13, at the family’s home, surrounded by her beloved flower gardens at 1:00 pm with a time of gathering starting at 11:00 am. Jean...

Jul 2, 2019

Gary Bachinski, of Jordan, passed away peacefully on July 2nd, 2019, at the age of 68.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, July 13 at 11 am, with a time of gathering starting at 9:30 am, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation , 104 First Street W , Jordan. Rev. Eugene Theisen will preside....

Jul 1, 2019

Eugene Ouellette, age 87 of Fridley, MN, entered eternal life on July 1, 2019. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at 11 am with visitation at 9 am at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 16400 Duluth Ave. SE, Prior Lake. Gene will be laid to rest at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Father Tom Walker...

Jun 24, 2019

Audrey Clara (Luce) Kaiser, age 80, of Prior Lake, MN, entered eternal peace on Monday, June 24, 2019.

A visitation will be on Monday, July 1 from 3-7 pm and on Tuesday, July 2 from 9:30-10:45, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am, all at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16400 Duluth Avenue SE, Prior...

Jun 24, 2019

Lois Marie Kerkow Wolfram was 3 days from her 95 th birthday, when she passed away peacefully on Monday, June 24, 2019, at The Lutheran Home in Belle Plaine, Minnesota. Except for a few years of living in Minneapolis, Lois was a lifelong resident of Jordan, MN.

A Christian Funeral will be held on Saturday, June 29...

Jun 23, 2019

Bea Turek, 93, of Shakopee, MN died on June 23, 2019 at Friendship Manor in Shakopee. Celebration of Life is Tuesday , July 9, 2019 at 12:00 N oon, with visitation from 11:00 AM- N oon at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (833 S. Marschall Rd) , Shakopee. Private interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Mpls .

Jun 22, 2019

Gwen Lundahl, of Prior Lake, went home to Heaven the morning of June 22, 2019 at the age of 64. She was a wonderful woman and will be deeply missed by all who loved her.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at 11:00 AM with visitation from 9:30 – 11:00...

Jun 18, 2019

Joan Brown, age 84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at her residence at McKenna Crossing, in Prior Lake, MN. Joan’s family extends a special thank you to the staff at McKenna Crossing, for their love, support and amazing care of their mother and grandma.

A time of gathering will be held on Friday, June...

Jun 16, 2019

Margaret “Maggie” Klein, age 76, of Chanhassen, MN, formerly of Shakopee, MN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 16, 2019, at Methodist Hospital, St, Louis Park, MN.

A time of gathering will be on Monday, June 24, from 4-7 pm and one hour prior to the Funeral Liturgy on Tuesday, June 25, at 11 am, at Ballard-Sunder...

Jun 16, 2019

John Nordaune was 77 years young when he passed away June 16, 2019, at Oak Terrace in Jordan, MN.

His Celebration of Life will be on Friday, June 21, 2019 at 11am, with a time of gathering starting at 9:30am at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake. Reverend Diana Hunstad will preside. Chad...

Jun 14, 2019

Shirley Marie Johnson, age 94, formerly of South Minneapolis, MN, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 14, 2019, at Oak Terrace Assisted Living, in Jordan, MN.

A time of gathering will be on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 starting at 10:00 AM, with closing words at 11:40 AM, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (833 S. Marschall Road) in...

Jun 13, 2019

Robin Meyer passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on June 13, 2019.

Services are pending.

Jun 6, 2019

LaVerne N. Coghill, of Jordan (formerly of New Prague) passed away June 6, 2019 at the age of 90. Mass of Christian Burial is Thursday, June 13, 2019 at 11:00 AM with visitation one-hour prior at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church (313 East Second Street) in Jordan. LaVerne will be laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery in Jordan....

Jun 4, 2019

Hubert Wayne Boyer, age 82 of Prior Lake, formerly of Aitkin, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2019 at Fairview Ridges Hospital.

A visitation will be on Friday, June 7, 2019 from 4:00-7:00 pm at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Prior Lake, 4565 Pleasant St. SE, Prior Lake. The funeral will take place on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at...

Jun 3, 2019

Richard (Rich) Hartman, of Jordan, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019 at the age of 90. A visitation will be held Thursday, June 6, 2019 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (104 First Street West) in Jordan. Mass of Christian Burial is Friday, June 7, 2019 at 11:00 AM with visitation one-hour prior at St....

Jun 2, 2019

Philip John Kotchevar, age 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 2, 2019, surrounded by family. He was a resident of Prior Lake, MN.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, June 6 at 11 am, with a time of gathering starting at 10 am, at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16400 Duluth Avenue SE, Prior...

May 29, 2019

Patricia “Pat” (Cahill) Kahnke, age 74, of Shakopee, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, in Minneapolis, MN.

A Celebration of Life will be on Saturday, June 8 at 11 am, with one-hour visitation prior, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation 833 South Marschall Road, Shakopee. Pastor Diana Hunstad will preside. Family...

May 25, 2019

Eldon Helget, of Jordan (formerly of Leavenworth/Sleepy Eye), passed away May 25, 2019 at the age of 74. A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2019 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (104 First Street West) in Jordan. Mass of Christian Burial is Friday, May 31, 2019 at 11:00 AM with visitation one-hour...

May 23, 2019

Richard “Dick” Schultz, of Prior Lake, passed away May 23, 2019 at the age of 75. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant St. SE) in Prior Lake. Mass of Christian Burial is Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 11:00 AM with visitation one-hour prior...

May 23, 2019

Marcus Schwichtenberg, of Jordan, passed away suddenly on May 23, 2019 at the age of 70. Funeral service is Friday, May 31, 2019 at 11:00 AM with visitation one-hour prior at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (104 First Street West) in Jordan. Pastor Jeremy Glowicki will preside, and Marcus’ nieces will act as his urn bearers. Marcus will be laid...