Obituaries

Jan 29, 2016

Gladys Marie Novak, of Prior Lake, passed away Friday, January 29, 2016 at the age of 91. A visitation will be held on Monday, February 1, 2016 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, Prior Lake. A Celebration of Life Service is Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at 11:00 AM with visitation one hour prior at Ballard-Sunder...

Jan 28, 2016

Nitz, Clayton “Cub”

Age 94, of Shakopee, formerly of Belle Plaine, died surrounded by family on Thurs., Jan. 28, 2016.

He is survived by children; Pamela Peternell, Kristine (Jerry) Sand, James (Sharon) Nitz, Maribeth (Frank) Radermacher; ten grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Jeanne (Effertz); parents, Henry...

Jan 26, 2016

Dear, Precious, Loving, Gracious, Generous, and Beloved MILDRED ANNETTA SWEDBERG KNUDSON September 25, 1918 – January 26, 2016 (All that “grace filled” and “grace full” living in that dash) Daughters – Naomi (Tom Kudak) Knudson-Kudak, Ruth Knudson, Miriam (Gary) Bunge Grandson – Luke Bunge Sisters – Ellen Agre & Evie Tromborg Preceded in death by husband of 59...

Jan 26, 2016

Elwira Klinkhardt, age 87 of Shakopee, died peacefully at her home on January 26, 2016. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11AM with visitation one hour prior on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 5634 Luther Rd SE, Prior Lake. Reverend John Vaughn will preside. Urn bearers will be Elwira’s grandson, Jacob Moreau,...

Jan 23, 2016

Lurline D. Mechtel

On Saturday, January 23, 2016, Lurline Dolores Mechtel passed away peacefully at her home in Shakopee. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri as an only child to parents Charles and Ophila Lippman. Lurline was united in Holy Matrimony to Hilarion “Larry” Mechtel.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on...

Jan 21, 2016

John Nugent

John “Nuge” Nugent, age 77 of Webster, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 11AM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation in Shakopee with a visitation beginning at 9:30AM. Celebrant Jean Breeggemann will preside. Urn bearers are John’s...

Jan 20, 2016

Curtis Leverson, 70 passed away at Health and Rehabilitation of New Brighton on January 20, 2016.

Gathering of family and friends will be on Thursday, January 28, 2016, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at Ballard Sunder Funeral Home, 833 S. Marschall Road, Shakopee.

Interment will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis on Thursday,...

Jan 20, 2016

Bonnie Meyer, 47 of Prior Lake died unexpectedly on January 20, 2016 at United Methodist Hospital.

She is survived by children; Cassandra Franxman, Alexis Franxman, Winston Solomon; fiancé, Nigel Solomon; mother, Barbara Maki; siblings, Brian (Brenda) Meyer, Sadie (Tom) Ronia, Isaish (Tracy) Maki; many relatives and friends.

Preceded in death by father, Robert Meyer; step-father,...

Jan 17, 2016

Candace “Candi” Weidner, 67 passed away at her residence on January 17, 2016.

No services are planned at this time.

Jan 16, 2016

Michael “Mike” Shaw, of Jordan, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday morning, January 16, 2016, at the age of 72. A visitation is Friday, January 22, 2016 from 3:00 – 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation in Jordan. A Celebration of Life Service is Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 11:00 AM...

Jan 12, 2016

A lifelong resident of Shakopee, Albert Breeggemann, age 90, entered eternal life Tuesday, January 12, 2016. The center of life was his strong faith. Life was enriched and fulfilled with family and God entrusted Albert with farming of his land. Hardworking, honorable, faithful and persistent are qualities Albert expressed in life, but it is quietness, an open heart, love...

Jan 8, 2016

Don “Radar” Schroeder, of Shakopee, passed away on January 8, 2016 at the age of 70. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 1:00 PM with visitation two hours prior at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation; 833 South Marschall Road; Shakopee, MN. Reverend Diana Hunstad will preside. Radar’s lifelong friend, Don Larsen, will...

Jan 7, 2016

Patricia Ann Smith

Patricia Ann Smith died January 7, 2016 at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville. Celebration of Life Service was held on Monday, January 11th at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Prior Lake. A visitation was held two hours prior to the service. Pallbearers were David Smith Dustin Holicky, Brandon Burtts, Lance Burtts, Sam Sworski, Tommy...

Jan 2, 2016

Robert “Bob” F. Kroyer, of Prior Lake, passed away the morning of Saturday, January 2, 2016 at the age of 86. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 11:00 AM with visitation from 9:30 – 11:00 AM at St. Michael Catholic Church in Prior Lake. Father Tom Walker will preside, and Bob’s grandchildren...

2016

Chris was 30 year of age, when he passed away unexpectedly in Scottsdale, AZ.

Chris was the only son born to Randolph “Randy” and Laurel “Lori” (Schmaltz) Pfeifer on October 25, 1988 and has one older sister Vanessa LeeAnne (Pfeifer) Frisch. In Chris’s early years, his family moved from Savage, MN to Zimmerman, MN and in this...

Dec 30, 2015

On Wednesday morning, December 30, 2015, Dwayne Bernard Stuckey was only 55 years old, when he was taken suddenly from his wife, Renea’s arms and entered the arms of his Savior. Through the years, he touched so many lives, with his loyalty to family and friends, his kind and generous big heart and his trustworthy and loving personality. Dwayne...

Dec 30, 2015

A resident of Prior Lake, Rosetta Shea was 86 when she passed away peacefully on December 30, 2015.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at 1 pm, with visitation and rosary starting at 11 am, all at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church 4500 220th Street East, Prior Lake, MN. Rosetta will...

Dec 29, 2015

On the morning of Tuesday, December 29, 2015, Dallas Michael Grekoff passed away peacefully. A resident of Prior Lake, Dallas was 73 years old.

The family will greet family and friends on Sunday, January 3 from 4-7 pm and on Monday, January 4 from 9-11 am, with the rosary at 9:30 am, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and...

Dec 29, 2015

A longtime resident of Jordan, Merle Nile Smith, entered eternal peace three days after his 94th birthday on December, 29, 2015, at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee, MN.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at 11 am, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 313 East Second Street,...

Dec 28, 2015

On Monday evening, December 28, 2015 at Emerald Assisted Living in Shakopee, Mary Ann Friendshuh, 92, joined Claud in eternal peace. Mary Ann’s dedication in life was to her faith in God and beloved family, as a wife, mother and grandma to three generation of grandchildren.

All of Mary Ann’s services will be held at The Parish...