Obituaries

Dec 27, 2017

Lisa Vopat-Kerkow, of Prior Lake, passed away suddenly at the age of 59 from an aggressive and rapidly progressing form of non-small cell lung cancer. A Christian Funeral will be held on Sunday, December 31, 2017 at 1:00 PM with visitation two-hours prior at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation in Prior Lake. Father Tom Walker will preside, and a luncheon...

Dec 23, 2017

Lois Mae Vlasin, age 90 of Prior Lake, formerly of Glyndon, entered eternal life on Saturday, December 23, 2017. A time of gathering will be held from 10-11AM on Friday, December 29, 2017 at New Perspectives Senior Living, 4685 Park Nicollet Ave. SE, Prior Lake. The visitation will continue at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, 3611 North Berens...

Dec 22, 2017

Daniel P. Hammer, Sr. passed away during the early morning hours of December 22, 2017 at the age of 81. Throughout his life Daniel was a loving husband, dedicated father, wonderful grandpa and a good provider for his family.

He will be deeply missed an remembered always his children, Debra (Pam Barone) Noiske, Danna (Steve) Monnens, Denise...

Dec 20, 2017

With a FLAIR, that’s how we will remember her—our Grandma Fonnier.

LoRaine E. (Tieben) Fonnier, 96 years old, passed away December 20, 2017.

Grandma had a sterling flair—you could actually see it, you could aspire to it—and the aroma (of it) was unforgettably comforting.

She put a flair on everything: from lipstick &...

Dec 16, 2017

Jean Marie Taylor, age 78, of Shakopee, passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on Saturday, December 16, 2017.

A time of gathering will be held on Wednesday, December 20, starting at 9:30 am, with a prayer service at 11:00 am led by Father Paul Haverstock, followed by a lunch. Jean will be laid to...

Dec 15, 2017

In the arms of her beloved husband, Marggy Gruber, passed away unexpectedly, the early morning hours of Friday, December 15, 2017, at their home in Gaylord, MN. She was only 56 years of age and a long-time resident of Milwaukee, WI.

A time of gathering honoring Marggy’s life will be held on Thursday, December 21, from 4-7...

Dec 9, 2017

James “Jim” E. Boerhave, age 87 of Prior Lake, formerly of Pipestone, passed away on December 9, 2017. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 from 4-6PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Prior Lake. A funeral service will be Thursday, December 14, 2017 at 11AM with a visitation 1-hour prior all at Immanuel United Methodist Church, Corcoran,...

Dec 6, 2017

Doris Jean Mayer, age 89 of Prior Lake, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 6, 2017. Visitation is Friday, December 8, 2017, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Ballard Sunder Funeral home in Prior Lake. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, December 9, 2017, at 12:00 pm with visitation one hour prior, at St. Michael Catholic...

Dec 1, 2017

Alice Henning, of Shakopee, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2017 at the age of 96. A visitation will be held on Monday, December 4, 2017 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM and on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 from 9:45 – 10:45 AM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation in Shakopee. Mass of Christian Burial is Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at...

Nov 27, 2017

A passion for bringing out the best in those around him, matched with a profound spiritual life of prayer and devotion, made Friar Jude Rochford OFM Conv. an ideal teacher and guide for people young and old. This was especially true in his 40 years with the growing community of Conventual Franciscan Friars in Zambia, Africa, for whom he...

Nov 27, 2017

David Peterson, of Jordan, passed away peacefully in his home the evening of November 27, 2017 at the age of 59.

The family will greet friends from 10-12noon on Saturday, December 2, 2017 with concluding prayers at 12noon. A reception will follow, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 833 S. Marschall Rd., Shakopee.

On August 21,...

Nov 26, 2017

Larry Mechtel, age 84, of Shakopee, entered eternal life on Sunday, Nov. 26,2017.

Larry was welcomed into his family by parents Alex and Francis, and his siblings, on Dec. 4, 1932.

Larry was one of 7 children raised on the family farm in Marystown, where he also attended the Catholic school. At an early age,...

Nov 19, 2017

Lorraine A. Kreuser, age 97 of Jordan, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017 at her home. A visitation will be held on Friday, November 24, 2017, 4-8 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Jordan. A funeral service will be on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at 10:30AM with a visitation starting at 9:00AM all at Lydia Zion United Methodist Church, Lydia....

Nov 18, 2017

Barbara Ann (Mohlin) Melius, age 73 of Shakopee, passed away at her home on Saturday, November 18, 2017. A visitation will be Saturday, November 25, 2017 from 10-12noon with closing words at 12, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Shakopee. Barbara will be laid to rest at Lakewood Cemetery. On December 13, 1943 in Ogden, Utah, parents Paul Henning and...

Nov 17, 2017

Jayne Ann (Balder) Parrish, of Shakopee and Prior Lake, passed away peacefully on Nov. 17, 2017 at the age of 88. A Celebration of Life Services will be held on Friday, November 24, 2017 at 11:00 AM with visitation one-hour prior at Holy Trinity United Methodist Church in Prior Lake. Pastor Chad Gilbertson will preside, and a luncheon will...

Nov 16, 2017

At the young age of 51, Jesse VonBank passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 16, 2017, at his home in Shakopee, MN. He was formerly of Mound, MN.

A Time of Gathering will be held on Tuesday, November 28 from 4-6:30 pm, with brief closing words at 6:30 pm, followed by a luncheon, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral...

Nov 5, 2017

Philip, age 59, died peacefully on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at Fairview Southdale Hospital, Edina, MN.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, November 13, 2017 at 11:00 AM with visitation from 9:30 – 10:45 AM at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church in Prior Lake. Pastor Rebecca Gamble will preside and military honors...

Nov 5, 2017

Jack Milo McCue, age 15 of Savage, was taken too soon Sunday, November 5, 2017. The family will greet friends Monday, November 13 from 4-7PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 4565 Pleasant St. SE, Prior Lake. A memorial service will be Tuesday, November 14 at 4PM with a visitation 1-hour prior, all at Shepherd of the Lake, 3611 North Berens...

Nov 2, 2017

A precious gift given by God, Callan Richard Drake was born on Thursday, June 29, 2017 and was called home to God on Thursday, November 2, 2017. He was 4 months and 4 days old.

A time of gathering will be held on Monday, November 6, from 4-7 pm at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation 4565 Pleasant Street...

Oct 29, 2017

Charles “Ray” Bowling, age 62 of Orlando, Florida, currently residing in Belle Plaine, Minnesota passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2017. A Celebration of Ray’s Life will be held on Wednesday, November 8th at 1:00 pm with visitation two hours prior, at Ballard Sunder Funeral Home, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake. Pastor Diana Hunstad will preside. Memorials are...