Obituaries

Jul 1, 2017

On Saturday, July 1, 2017, Elaine P. Roman, age 84, passed away peacefully at St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Shakopee, MN. She was a resident of Shakopee, MN and formerly of Belle Plaine, MN.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, September 22, at 11 am, with a time of gathering starting at 9:30...

Jul 1, 2017

Jim Humbert, of Savage, passed away July 1, 2017 at the age of 63. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, July 10. 2017 at 11:00 AM with visitation from 9:30 – 11:00 AM at Good Samaritan United Methodist Church (5730 Grove Street) in Edina.

He was born to parents Vernon and Phyllis Humbert...

Jun 28, 2017

On Wednesday, June 28, 2017, Gary Eiden, age 72, passed away peacefully at the Three Links Care Center in Northfield, MN. He was a resident of Park Rapids, MN and formerly of Prior Lake, MN.

A time of gathering will be held on Wednesday, July 5, from 4-7 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation 4565 Pleasant Street...

Jun 28, 2017

The morning of Wednesday, June 28, 2017, Julian Anton Pieper, passed away peacefully, at the Belle Plaine Lutheran Home. For 95 years, his life was built around family; he had a great love for his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Most importantly, Julian taught his family about faith and how to love our Lord Jesus Christ, though he did...

Jun 26, 2017

On Monday afternoon, June 26, 2017, Edith Eloise Allen, age 82, passed away surrounded by her loving family, at St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Shakopee, MN, after a short courageous battle with cancer. She was a resident of All Saints Senior Living in Shakopee, MN. Edith was a beloved sister and a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and...

Jun 26, 2017

Dennis F. Wolf, age 77 of Jordan, passed away on June 26, 2017. The family will greet friends from 4-7PM on Friday, June 30 at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at 11AM with a visitation 1-hour prior at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Dennis will be laid to rest...

Jun 24, 2017

Bob Cikanek, of Prior Lake, passed away June 24, 2017 at the age of 74. Visitation is Friday, June 30, 2017 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at St. Michael Catholic Church (16311 Duluth Avenue SE) in Prior Lake. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at 11:00 AM with visitation one-hour prior at St....

Jun 22, 2017

Delbert “Del” Lindsay, formerly of Hastings, passed away June 22, 2017 at the age of 75. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at 6:00 PM with visitation one-hour prior at Hope Lutheran Church (201 Hope Avenue) in Jordan. Pastor Steve Thompson will preside. Del will be laid to rest in Georgetown, Illinois....

Jun 21, 2017

Cal Esboldt, age 86, of Burnsville, formerly of Prior Lake and Jordan, passed away June 21, 2017. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at 11AM with a visitation 1-hour prior at Immanuel Lutheran on Fish Lake, 20200 Fairlawn Ave, Prior Lake. Pastor Brent Parrish will preside.

Cal was born August 24, 1930 on...

Jun 20, 2017

Paul “Wally” Rein, age 53 of Frazee, MN, formerly of Shakopee, MN, passed away unexpectedly on June 20, 2017. A time of gathering will be on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 from 4:00-5:30PM with closing prayers and a reception to follow, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 833 S. Marschall, Road, Shakopee.

On October 19, 1963 in Shakopee,...

Jun 15, 2017

At the age of 60, Steve Russo passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 15, 2017, at the Belle Plaine Lutheran Home. He was born on May 22, 1957 in Shakopee, MN, to parents Emmanuel “Manny” and Verda (Busse) Russo.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, June 17 at 11 am, with a time...

Jun 13, 2017

Lorrie Hotvet (nee Rolandson), age 85, of Prior Lake, formerly of Mound, went to be with her Lord on June 13, 2017 after nine years with Alzheimer’s disease.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Monday, June 26 at 11 a.m. with visitation one-hour prior at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, 3611 North Berens Rd...

Jun 11, 2017

At 99 years old, Mary Anne White Stroebe passed away June 11, 2017. She and her twin sister Bette Anne were born May 13, 1918 to parents Irvin and Ilda (Cass) White in Battle Creek, Mich. After spending her youth in Antigo, Wis., Mary graduated high school in Appleton, Wis. She went on to earn a degree in education...

Jun 9, 2017

Carolyn Jean Schmitz, of Jordan (formerly of Savage), went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 9, 2017 at the age of 67. Carol was a woman of strong faith, and she loved all of God’s creatures.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral &...

Jun 8, 2017

Bernice Lingbeck passed away peacefully with her family by her side on June 8, 2017, at the age of 92. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at 11:00 AM with visitation from 9:30 – 11:00 AM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 833 S. Marschall Road, Shakopee.

On November 10, 1924,...

Jun 6, 2017

On June 6, 2017, Thomas John Breeggemann, age 79, of Elmwood WI, formerly of Marystown, MN, joined his wife, Patricia Jean Breeggemann (nee Williams) in their eternal dance.

Tom’s life will be honored with a time of gathering held on, Sunday, June 11, from 3-7 pm with closing prayers at 7 pm, at The Parish of Saints...

Jun 2, 2017

The bright radiant smile, the kind heart, strong and wonderful personality of Nicholas Casey Hunstad, age 21, was suddenly taken away from his family on Friday, June 2, 2017, after losing his battle with depression.

Nicholas’ family will greet guests on Thursday, June 8, from 4-7 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation 104 West First Street, Jordan...

Jun 1, 2017

Lloyd A. Rahn, of Prior Lake, passed away after complications from a surgery on June 1, 2017. He was 74 years old. A memorial gathering will be held on Thursday, June 29, 2017 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM with a memorial service at 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation in Prior Lake. Pastor Paul Olson will preside and...

May 31, 2017

Grace Jabs, age 79 of Jordan, passed away unexpectedly with her husband at her side on May 31, 2017. A visitation will be Wednesday, June 7, 2017 from 4-7PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Jordan. A funeral will be Thursday, June 8, 2017 at 11AM with a visitation 1-hour prior all at Immanuel Lutheran on Fish Lake, 20200 Fairlawn Ave.,...

May 31, 2017

On Wednesday, May 31, 2017, Janna M. Kunkel, was only 39 years old, when she left her beloved family’s side, due to some health conditions. She was a resident of Prior Lake, MN.

Janna’s life will be honored with a time of gathering on Sunday, June 4 starting at 2 pm, with closing words at 4 pm,...