Obituaries

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

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...