Obituaries

Aug 22, 2017

In the early morning hours of Tuesday, August 22, 2017, Esther (Theis) Weinzierl, age 88, passed away at All Saints Senior Living in Shakopee, MN. She was a lifelong resident and amazing teacher in the Shakopee community.

A time of gathering will be held on Sunday, August 27 from 4-7 pm and on Monday, August 28 from...

Aug 18, 2017

Larson, Wilford “Willie” H.

On August 18, 2017, Willie Larson, age 83, passed away surrounded by his family. He was resident of Prior Lake, MN and in his later years a resident of Lonsdale, MN.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, August 26 at 1 pm, with a time of gathering...

Aug 18, 2017

Mickie O’Connor, age 74 of Shakopee, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, August 18, 2017. A funeral will be held on Thursday, August 24 at 11AM with a visitation two hours prior, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 833 Marschall Road, Shakopee. Mickie will be laid to rest at Spirit Hill Cemetery. Pastor Diana Hunstad will preside.

Aug 18, 2017

Luke Gaudette, of Savage was taken from his family, unexpectedly and far too soon at barely 24 years old on August 18, 2017. A gathering of family and friends will be held at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (833 South Marschall Road) in Shakopee on Friday, August 25, 2017 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM. Jean Breeggemann will lead a Celebration...

Aug 15, 2017

Donald “Don” G. Koepke Jr, age 55, passed away unexpectedly on August 15, 2017. He was a proud resident of South St. Paul, MN.

A time of gathering will be on Sunday, August 20 from 2 -3 pm, with a celebration of life service at 3 pm, followed by a reception, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation...

Aug 14, 2017

At the age of 63, Zinaida “Zina” Westveer passed away suddenly on Monday, August 14, 2017, at her home in Prior Lake, MN.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, August 19, at 3 pm, with a time of gathering starting at 1 pm, both at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation 4565 Pleasant Street SE,...

Aug 12, 2017

A resident of Prior Lake, Donna Mae (Meuwissen) Clemens, age 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 12, 2017.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 16, from 4-7 pm at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake and one hour prior to the Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, August 17 at...

Aug 11, 2017

Randy “Bud” Lowe, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 64, at his childhood home in Minneapolis, MN, on Friday morning, August 11, 2017. He was a gentle, loving and caring man, who loved being around family. Randy’s sense of humor and hardy laugh lit up any room that he entered.

A Celebration of Life Service will...

Aug 9, 2017

Mary McQuiston, age 70 of New Prague, died peacefully surrounded by her family on August 9, 2017 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester after a battle with cancer. The McQuiston family will greet friends on Sunday, August 13th from 3-5pm and Monday from 10-11am all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 833 S. Marschall Road, Shakopee. Celebration of Life service will...

Aug 6, 2017

Dan Hanson, age 26 of Ramsey, formerly of Prior Lake, passed away at his residence on August 6, 2017. The Hanson family will greet friends on Saturday, August 12, 2017 from 10-12noon with a funeral service beginning at 12noon all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake. Reverend John P. Vaughn will preside. In lieu of...

Aug 4, 2017

Sue Johnson, age 55 of Chaska, formerly of Shakopee passed away at her home on August 4, 2017. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 from 4-7PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 833 Marschall Road, Shakopee. The funeral service will be on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at 11AM with a visitation 1-hour prior, all at Mount Olive...

Aug 3, 2017

On Thursday, August 3, 2017, Laura Wolf, age 96, passes away peacefully at Oak Terrace Senior Living, Jordan, MN. She was a long-time resident of Jordan. A private family service will be held, with Laura laid to rest at the St. John Calvary Cemetery, Jordan, MN.

Laura Ida was born June 27, 1921 in a little house...

Aug 1, 2017

Joshua Alan Wagner, age 31 of Webster, passed away at his home on August 1, 2017. The Wagner family will greet friends on Sunday, August 6, 2017 from 2-6:00PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Prior Lake. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, August 7, 2017 at 11AM with a visitation 1-hour prior all at St. Michael Catholic Church,...

Jul 30, 2017

Irene Beuch, a life-long resident of Lydia, was called home to the Lord at the age of 97 on July 30, 2017. The Beuch family will greet friends on Friday, August 4, 2017 from 4-7PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at 11AM with...

Jul 27, 2017

Gail Andersen of Jordan passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 27th 2017.

Gail was born on May 4th 1918 in Glencoe Illinois to Arthur and Eleanor Johnson. Gail graduated from the University of MN in with a degree in English. She married her first husband Lester Bakken on 10-5-1940. Upon moving to Brooklyn Park MN, Gail and...

Jul 22, 2017

Walter George Nowicki, Jr. passed away on July 22, 2017 at the age of 75. He will be deeply missed by his loving family and dear friends.

A memorial gathering will be held on Friday, July 28, 2017 from 2:00 – 3:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (833 S. Marschall Road) in Shakopee. Walt will be...

Jul 18, 2017

On Tuesday, July 18, 2017, Maureen Zita (Maiers) Rubischko, age 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by children and family. She was a resident of Prior Lake, MN.

A time of gathering will be held on Friday, July 21 from 4-7 pm, with a Time of Sharing and Reflection at 7 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation 4565...

Jul 15, 2017

Dolores Schroeder, of Prior Lake, passed away July 15, 2017 at the age of 83. A visitation will be held Thursday, July 20, 2017 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant Street SE) in Prior Lake. A Celebration of Life Service is Friday, July 21, 2017 at 1:00 PM with visitation one-hour prior at...

Jul 11, 2017

Lawrence R. Spanheimer, age 84 of Prior Lake, formerly of Waukesha, Wisconsin, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at Unity Hospital of Fridley. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1PM on Friday, July 14, 2017 with a visitation 1-hr prior all at St. Michael Catholic Church, Prior Lake. Father Tom Walker will preside. The Prior Lake Honor...

Jul 10, 2017

Carl R. Erickson May 17, 1922 – July 10, 2017 Born in Gardner, Massachusetts, WWII Veteran and POW “Battle of the Bulge” Germany; married to Alberta (Jean) Erickson November 14, 1949, a resident of Holbrook Massachusetts for 54 years, before moving with loving wife Jean, to Minnesota in 2005 to be near family.

He was a commercial...