Obituaries

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...

Jul 22, 2016

Clayton George Rohr, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully at the age of 80, on Thursday, July 22, 2016 at Woodbury Health Care Center, Woodbury, MN.

A Celebration of Life Service honoring Clayton will be on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at 12 noon, with a time of gathering one-hour prior, all at Roselawn Cemetery Chapel, 803 West...

Jul 21, 2016

Reola V. Langer was only 5 days short of her 96 th birthday, when she passed away peacefully on July 21, 2016, at Northfield Care Center, Northfield, MN.

A Mass of Christian Burial, led by Father Thomas Joseph, will be held on Monday, July 25 at 11 am, with a visitation starting at 9:30 am, all at...

Jul 18, 2016

Jason, Betsy, Melody and Hawk Calderara passed away much too soon after a tragic car accident in Cannon Falls on Monday, July 18, 2016. They were a wonderfully loving family and will be missed by so many. A Memorial Service will be held in their honor on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at 3:00 PM with a time of gathering...

Jul 14, 2016

Dale A. Meyer, age 74 of Shakopee, passed away at Kingsway Assisted Living of Belle Plaine on Thursday, July 14, 2016. A time of gathering will be held in his memory on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 from 4:00-7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 833 South Marschall Road, Shakopee. A private family burial will be held at Spirit Hill Cemetery,...

Jul 14, 2016

Paul John Reisinger, 82, of Jordan, passed away in the early morning hours of July 14,2016 following a brief illness.

A visitation will be held Monday, July 18 from 4-7 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation in Jordan. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at 11:00 AM with visitation one hour...