Obituaries

Jan 28, 2024

Billie Lou Horton-Clements, age 77, of Jacksonville, FL passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at St Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee, MN. Her passing is a tremendous loss. She was a phenomenal mother, who was kind, loving and hopeful. She deeply cared for others and their wellbeing. Our “Billie” was strong and determined. She fought her illness...

Jan 27, 2024

Richard J. Johnson , age 77 of Bloomington, passed away at home after a courageous battle with cancer on January 27, 2024.

Richard John Johnson was born May 5, 1946 in Lake Benton, MN. He grew up there on the family farm. He used to love to go to his Uncle Marvin’s farm and help with chores....

Jan 20, 2024

Emerald Olivia Smith passed away peacefully in her family’s arms on January 20, 2024. She was just five years old. Emmie will be missed every day, but her family takes comfort knowing she is at peace.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Monday, January 29, 2024 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM with...

Jan 20, 2024

Alice B. O’Keefe, age 95, of Prior Lake, MN, entered eternal peace on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Shakopee Friendship Manor Health Care Center.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held honoring Alice on Friday, January 26, 2024, at 11 am, with a time of gathering from 9:30 -10:45 am, at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16400...

Jan 19, 2024

David “Dave” Paul Arens, age 90, of Lakeville, MN, passed away peacefully with family at his side on January 19, 2024. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and good friend. He will be missed dearly.

Dave was born on November 25, 1933 to Francis and Henrietta Arens in Slayton, MN as the oldest of...

Jan 15, 2024

David Emmett Radanke, age 75, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away on January 15, 2024. A Christian Funeral will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 11:00 AM, with visitation time from 9:00 – 10:45 AM, all at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 5634 Luther Rd SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372. Pastor Greg DeMuth will preside. David will be...

Jan 14, 2024

Larry Nickelson, age 83, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2024. A Time of Gathering will be held to honor Larry on Monday, January 22 nd , 2024 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant St SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation...

Jan 12, 2024

Kathleen “Tootsie” Lauer, 81, of Bloomington, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2024 at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 19, 2024 at 1:00 PM with a time of gathering from Noon – 1:00 PM at St. Michael Catholic Church in Prior Lake. Father Tom Walker will preside,...

Jan 11, 2024

Catherine Kes, 89, of Jordan, passed away on January 11, 2024. A Time of Gathering was held at Ridges Golf Course in Jordan from 4-7pm on January 18, 2024. At 7:00 PM, there was a Celebration of Life ceremony held at Ridges – A recording of the service is available here: Cathy Kes Celebration of Life ....

Jan 10, 2024

Gerald (Jerry) Hafermann, age 88 formerly of Prior Lake passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, surrounded by family.

He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Arlene; children, Deb (Dave) Sagisser, Scott (Deanna) Hafermann, Kevin (Betsy) Hafermann, Tammy (Jeff) Hafermann; stepchildren, Lori Zenk, Jim (Suzanne) Zenk; grandchildren: Amy, Krissy, Bryan, Nicole, Lauren, Hailey, Parker,...

Jan 10, 2024

Virginia Lou Sjoberg, age 86, of Jordan, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2024.

A Private Mass will take place at St. John the Baptist in Jordan, Mn. Guests may join via live stream of the mass by visiting http://sjbjordan.org

She was born December 7, 1937 in Gilbert, MN to Frank and Mary (Kramerich) Novak...

Jan 8, 2024

Carol Anna Lambrecht, age 88, of Jordan, MN, passed peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, January 8, 2024, at St. Gertrudes Health and Rehabilitation Center in Shakopee, MN.

A visitation will be held on Friday, January 12, 2024, from 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 104 First Street West, Jordan. A Mass...

Jan 7, 2024

Craig Allen Marte, of Montgomery, passed unexpectedly on January 7, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held in his honor on Monday, Jan 15, 2024, at Ballard Sunder Funeral Home in Jordan (104 First St. W) from 1-4pm.

Craig was born June 15th, 1960, in Shakopee, MN to Darlene (Farber) & Eugene Marte. Craig...

Jan 7, 2024

Jean Helen Newman, aged 93, of Shakopee, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2024.

A Liturgy of the Word will be held on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 11AM, with a time of gathering from 10-11AM, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 833 Marschall Rd, Shakopee, MN. Jean will be laid to rest at Fort Snelling National...

Jan 6, 2024

Nancy Lynn (Jandl) Weckman, aged 60, of Belle Plaine, formerly of Jordan, passed away at home on January 6, 2024.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Nancy’s honor on Friday, January 19, 2024 from 4-7 PM with closing words at 7PM, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 104 1st St W, Jordan, MN.

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Jan 6, 2024

Wilfred “Willie” George Fritz, age 89, of Prior Lake, Minnesota passed away on January 6, 2024, at St Francis hospital in Shakopee, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday, January 12 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Prior Lake (16400 Duluth St.) starting at 11am. Prior to the Mass, a time of visitation will...

Jan 3, 2024

Steven “Sam” Samuelson, age 74 of Prior Lake, MN passed away at home on January 3 rd 2024.

A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, April 16th at Prior Lake VFW 16306 Main Ave SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372 from 2:00-5:00 p.m.

Private interment with military honors will be held at Fort Snelling...

Jan 3, 2024

Gary Wendall Rud, age 64, of Byron, MN, passed away unexpectedly on January 3, 2024. Gary was a loving, strong, generous, hardworking, grounded, quick witted, good humored man. He was a brilliant and understated teacher. He brought happiness to many. He was dedicated to the love of his life, Sally, his four children, his five grandchildren, and...

2024

Jerry Borowski was born on December 16, 1943 in Stanley, WI. He grew up in Hartland, WI and graduated from Hartford High School in 1962. Jerry was always interested in how things worked. He briefly had his own auto shop when he moved to Fennimore, WI, after marrying the love of his life Kathy. Jerry worked 30 years...

Dec 31, 2023

James “Jim” Edward McCrave, Jr., aged 58, of Savage, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 31, 2023.

A Christian Funeral will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 12 PM with a visitation from 10AM – 11:45 AM at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Prior Lake. Pastor Greg DeMuth will preside. Please wear your...