Obituaries

Sep 5, 2016

At the age of 75, Constance “Connie” Johnson unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2016, at Mala Strana Health Care Center, New Prague, MN. For over four decades, she was a resident of Jordan, MN.

The family will greet guests on Friday, September 2, from 4-7 pm at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, Jordan Chapel and one...

Sep 3, 2016

Jean M. Krause, age 87 of Prior Lake passed away at her home on Saturday., Sept. 3, 2016. A memorial gathering will be held on Monday, Sept. 26, 2016 from 10AM-12Noon at McKenna Crossing, 13810 Shepherds Path NW, Prior Lake.

Jean will be laid to rest at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Jean is survived by...

Sep 1, 2016

Ronald Habstritt, age 80 of Jordan, formerly of St. Cloud, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly at his home on September 1, 2016. A visitation will be held on Friday, September 9, 2016 from 4:00 until 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Jordan. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 12:00 PM with a visitation from...

Aug 28, 2016

Curt Otterholt, age 48 of Shakopee, passed away at Hennepin County Medical Center on August 28, 2016. A memorial service will be held in Curt’s memory on Friday, September 16, 2016 at 4:00PM with a visitation beginning at 3:00PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Shakopee.

He was a fun loving guy who could be...

Aug 28, 2016

Alberta “Jean” (Collier) Erickson passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 28, 2016 at the age of 89. Jean was born in Massachusetts and married Carl Robert Erickson on November 14, 1949. She was a resident of Holbrook, Massachusetts for 54 years, before moving with her loving husband Carl, to Minnesota in 2005 to be near family....

Aug 24, 2016

Carolyn K. Benjamin, of Prior Lake, passed away in her home surrounded by her family on August 24, 2016 at the age of 68. A visitation will be held on Friday, August 26, 2016 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, Prior Lake. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2016...

Aug 21, 2016

Stephen Michael Casey, age 44 of Prior Lake, passed away at his home on Sunday, August 21, 2016. A visitation will be held on Friday, August 26, 2016 from 9:00AM-11:00AM with Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00AM all at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16311 Duluth Avenue SE, Prior Lake. Father Tom Walker will preside. Stevie’s ashes will be scattered...

Aug 21, 2016

Asa Kash Kruse received his angel wings much too soon at the young age of just four months old. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at 3:00 PM with a time of gathering from 1:30 – 3:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation; 833 South Marschall Road; Shakopee, MN. Pastor Tony Sconza...

Aug 19, 2016

A long-time resident of Shakopee, Joseph “Joe” Louis Kopet was 79 years, when he passed away peacefully on Friday, August 19, 2016, at St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Shakopee, MN.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Tuesday, August 23 at 11 am, with a time of gathering two hours prior, at St. John’s Evangelical...

Aug 17, 2016

Gary Lindmeyer, age 60 of Shakopee, formerly of Jordan, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2016. Gary is survived by his sons, Nick Lindmeyer and Jay Lindmeyer; his grandsons, Charlie and Jackson; many other loving relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his son, Nathan Lindmeyer, and his parents, Richard and Carol Lindmeyer. Private family services will be...

Aug 17, 2016

Willie Kalal, of Prior Lake, passed away peacefully at his home on August 17, 2016 at the age of 75, after losing his battle with kidney cancer. A visitation will be held on Monday, August 22, 2016 from 4:00 – 8:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation in Prior Lake. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday,...

Aug 15, 2016

The afternoon of Monday, August 15, 2016 at his home in Prior Lake, MN, David M. Martin was 78 years old, when he passed away peacefully.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, August 20, at 11, am at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16311 Duluth Avenue SE, Prior Lake, with a time of gathering...

Aug 11, 2016

Dmitriy Bondarenko, age 39 of Shakopee, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2016 in Panama City Beach, Florida after rescuing a struggling swimmer from the rough waters.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at 9:00AM with a visitation 1-hour prior at the Slavic Baptist Church, 1205 10 th Avenue East, Shakopee. Burial will...

Aug 5, 2016

Donny Schnoor, age 63 of Shakopee, passed away at his home on Friday, August 5, 2016. A visitation will be held Friday, August 12, 2016 from 10-11AM with a prayer service beginning at 11:00AM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Jordan. Donny will be laid to rest at St. Mark’s Catholic Cemetery. He is survived by his siblings, Rosemarie (Paul) Schettler,...

Aug 5, 2016

Sandra “Sam” (Basnett) Tofanelli, of Prior Lake, MN (formerly of Littleton, MA), passed away on August 5, 2016 at the age of 58. Private family services will be held at a later time. Donations in her name to The American Cancer Society in lieu of flowers.

On February 9, 1958, Jim and Irene Basnett celebrated the birth...

Aug 4, 2016

A longtime resident of Jordan, Marion Frank was 92 years old, when she entered eternal life on Thursday afternoon, August 4, 2016, at McKenna Crossings, Prior Lake, MN. There are some who bring a light so great to the world that even after they have gone, the light remains.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held...

Aug 1, 2016

Wally Meyer, age 83, passed away August 1, 2016. A Celebration of Life with family and friends will be held at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation in Prior Lake on August 18, 2016 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM with prayers and reflections at 6:30 PM. Wally and his beloved wife, Madie, will be laid to rest at Fort Snelling National...

Jul 31, 2016

A longtime resident of Prior Lake, MN, Harold “Harry” Tupy went home to be with his Lord, early Sunday morning July 31, 2016, in Fort Meyers, Florida.

All of Harry’s services will be held at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16311 Duluth Avenue, Prior Lake, MN. The visitation will be on Sunday, August 7, from 4-8 pm and...

Jul 25, 2016

Rick Sohler, age 70 of Prior Lake, passed away at his home on Monday, July 25, 2016. Rick spent his working years as a teacher and guidance counselor for Prior Lake High School and Middle School. He retired after more than 30 years of service. A visitation will be held in his memory on Friday, July 29, 2016 from...

Jul 25, 2016

Natalie K. Simmons passed away suddenly and unexpectedly the morning of July 25, 2016. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Thursday, July 28, 2016 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation in Prior Lake. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, July 29, 2016 at 11:00 AM with visitation...