Obituaries

Jan 12, 2018

James LeRoy Gorron, of Prior Lake, passed away January 12, 2018. Jim’s wishes were to be cremated, and there will be a Memorial Gathering on Thursday, January 18, 2018 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant St. SE) in Prior Lake. Jim will be laid to rest at Fort Snelling National Cemetery on January...

Jan 11, 2018

John “Spike” Krautkremer, of Jordan, passed away the evening of January 11, 2018 at the age of 53. A visitation will be held Thursday, January 18, 2018 from 4:00 – 8:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (104 First Street West) in Jordan. Mass of Christian Burial is Friday, January 19, 2018 at 11:00 AM with visitation one-hour prior...

Jan 5, 2018

At the age of 61, Marge Feldman, unexpectedly passed away from a serious infection on Friday, January 5, 2018, surrounded by her loving family at Fairview Ridges Hospital, Burnsville, MN. Marge was a lifelong resident of the community of Prior Lake.

On the fall day of September 24, 1956 in New Prague, MN, Margaret Mary was born...

Jan 1, 2018

Raymond John Prady, age 86 of Prior Lake passed away Monday, January 1, 2018. A visitation will be on Friday, January 5 from 4 to 7 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 5634 Luther Drive in Prior Lake on Saturday,...

Jan 1, 2018

A longtime resident of Jordan, MN, Richard Robert Zaun, age 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 1, 2018 at the Belle Plaine Lutheran Home.

Family and friends are welcome to attend a graveside service honoring Richard’s life on Saturday, January 6 at 2 pm, at Spirit Hill Cemetery. Pastor Elden Eklund will lead the service. He...

Dec 31, 2017

Mary Janice Fuhrman entered eternal life on December 31, 2017 after spending the day with her family. She was 97 years old and a long-time resident of Jordan. A Christian Funeral will be held Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 11AM with a visitation 1-hour prior at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Jordan. Mary will be laid to rest at Spirit...

Dec 31, 2017

On New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2017, Thomas Mark Schultz was 61 years old, when he passed away peacefully, at Eden Brooke Care, Edina, MN. He was born on May 20, 1956 to parents, Vernon and Toodie (Jeanson) Schultz. Tom was a resident of Minneapolis and formerly of Prior Lake, MN.

There to welcome Tom home are...

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

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 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 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....